Profile
Numurkah Secondary College is a coeducational college situated approximately 30km north of Shepparton in the midst of a diverse irrigation farming district. It serves this predominantly farming community as well as a town of 4700 people. Buses transport students to the college from the surrounding districts of Waaia, Katunga, Katunga South, Strathmerton, Katamatite, Invergordon and Wunghnu.
The essence of the college's philosophy is to provide a caring, cooperative environment, where each student has the opportunity and encouragement to reach his or her full potential. Our college resources, including highly experienced and dedicated staff, are directed towards promoting quality teaching and learning within a cooperative learning environment.
Our Curriculum sees students in Year 7 and 8 studying a broad range of subjects within each KLA as well as an integrated program for part of their course. Year 9 students design their own course of study within guidelines to ensure a balanced program in semester one with entry into an alternative project based program in semester 2. A comprehensive range of VCE/VCAL studies provide real pathways to Post Secondary opportunities for our Year 10, 11 and 12 students.
Careers education and a broad work experience program including, TAFE Tasters, is an important and strongly supported part of the college environment.
The college maintains a comprehensive ICT development plan which is being continuously updated with extra hardware and software. The computer to student ratio is expected to reach 1:2 in 2011 and the college has installed Interactive Whiteboards or Data Projectors in all learning areas of the college. The ICT program has good technical support and the staff are supported by an eLearning coach to increase ICT in their classrooms.
The college facilities include extensive outdoor areas incorporating ovals, tennis courts and basketball/netball courts, all of which provide attractive and effective sport and recreation areas for the students and the community. Considerable enhancement of the school grounds, substantial shaded and passive recreational areas were completed in 2007. Captial works in 2003 have resulted in outstanding facilities across most KLA areas of the College. School Council is committed to the development of the college resources, recent additions include the Senior Study Centre, operational 2010, and the commencement of a Trade Training Centre refurbishment in 2011.