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Welcome to Secondary School

A Parent’s Guide to Victorian Government Secondary Schools

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This publication provides a range of useful information for parents of children beginning secondary school. It will also help you understand the range of opportunities available at Victorian government secondary schools.

Every school is supported by a solid education system, so you can be confident that statewide standards in education are maintained. At the same time, each school has the flexibility to tailor its programs to meet the individual needs of students and the local community.

Government schools are an important part of their local community. The people who make our schools great places for your child – principals, teachers and other staff, and school councillors – make every effort to be involved in and connect with their community.

 

Download the booklet

 

Welcome to Secondary School: A Parent’s Guide to Victorian Government Schools (PDF - 2.1Mb)

Text versions in languages other than English:

 

Additional copies

Printed copies of the booklet are distributed to parents via their primary schools. Additional copies are available from:

  • Information Victoria (phone 1300 366 356)
  • primary and special schools
  • community venues such as libraries and local government offices.

Printed copies of the booklet or a CD of audio files of this material can be requested by email, fax or phone. Please provide your name, address and phone number.

Email: school.feedback@edumail.vic.gov.au

Phone: 1800 809 834

Fax: (03) 9637 2626

 

Listen to an audio version

 

This information can also be found elsewhere on the DEECD website.

The booklet also promotes the online Parent Update newsletter. Parents who subscribe to the newsletter are kept updated with the latest information and changes to education in Victoria.

 

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