Dear Parents and Members of the Homestead Senior Secondary College Community,
I extend a heartfelt welcome to all of you at Point Cook and, specifically, within the dynamic and thriving community of Homestead Senior Secondary College.
Having begun my journey as the founding Assistant Principal, I am now honoured to serve as the Principal of this distinguished institution.
Homestead Senior stands as a purpose-built senior secondary college in Point Cook, dedicated to fostering the educational growth of students from Year 10 to 12. As we anticipate rapid growth in both the suburb and the school over the next 5 to 10 years, our unique structure from Year 10 to 12 offers significant advantages to our students. This structure allows them to immerse themselves in an adult learning environment with elevated expectations, promoting comprehensive curriculum, diverse pathways, and transition programs tailored to meet the academic and vocational needs of all students. The seamless integration of learning and student well-being remains an absolute priority for us.
Our offerings include a comprehensive range of VCE, VET, and VCE VM programs, emphasizing the social, emotional, cultural, and academic dimensions of each student's journey. Our commitment is to nurture the full potential of every student, encouraging independent thinking, reflection, and success. We aim to mold them into informed, responsible, and active members not only of the Point Cook community but also beyond. The foundational years of the college focused on building social capital, establishing structures, practices, and professional learning teams for our staff.
Now, our focus is on consolidating these strong foundations and adapting to cater to the expanding student population.
Homestead Senior boasts state-of-the-art facilities. Our approach revolves around flexibility, creativity, and collaboration, and our dedicated staff exhibit a readiness to embrace these principles.
Mission
To lead the development of dynamic relationships through collaboration, high expectations, and opportunities for student and community voice and agency in learning. We aspire to develop independent learners and problem solvers through explicit instruction, allowing them to design, develop, and assess their learning with a focus on voice, agency, and leadership.
Vision
At Homestead, we cultivate an environment for young adult learners with pathway-focused goals, inspiring resilient, community-minded individuals. Our students engage in academic and real-world learning experiences that nurture imagination and motivation, enabling success aligned with personal ambitions.
Values
The college has implemented a house system, with each House representing a core value.
- Bunjil - Purpose
- Harcourt - Innovation
- Darwin - Curiosity
- Gillard - Resilience
I am enthusiastic about the journey ahead, and I look forward to collaborating with you all to ensure that Homestead Senior Secondary College continues to be a beacon of excellence in education.
Warm regards,
Danijel Banovic
Principal