Hoppers Crossing Secondary College principal Keith Halge is very proud of the students and staff at his school.
The graduating class of 2022 achieved the best VCE results from all mainstream government schools in Wyndham. Furthermore, an analysis of Year 7 to 9 NAPALAN growth showed that the college had the second-best growth over the last 5 years from all government, Catholic and independent schools in Wyndham.
The students also indicated in the annual student survey, collected by the Department of Education, that they rated the college above the state average, all schools in Wyndham and like schools to the college in 29 of 33 indicators. Areas such as simulated learning, high expectations, classroom behaviour and experiencing bullying were just some of the indicators that were above other schools.
With a school enrolment of 1500 students, the college is one of the largest in Wyndham meaning that the breadth of subjects allows for a great deal of student choice.
Mr Halge also said that the College School Improvement Policy, where students had been able to redo major assessment pieces after receiving feedback, had been a major factor in the wonderful academic performances of students as they were able to build on their knowledge and confidence in all subject areas.
Outside the classroom, students are offered a range of opportunities including, but not limited to, performing arts where students have been nationally praised for their skill and professionalism. Winning countess awards at the Wakakirri Performing Arts event is testament to the dedication and talent of college staff and students.
Leadership qualities, evident in Hoppers Crossing Secondary College students, are cultivated with successful contributions to many events from local youth forums and public speaking programs to interschool debating and State Youth Parliament events.
The vibrant sporting program offers the chance for students to compete in a wide range of sports, with individuals and teams representing the college and achieving success at regional and state levels.
As the school concludes a $10 million building program, where an additional gymnasium and performing arts complex is being built and all science and food technology classrooms are being refurbished, he said that the students would have some of the best facilities in Wyndham.
