Q: Are there student places available at Melba College in 2016-2017?
A: Melba College is an open entry school. Places are available at most year levels for 2017. Please call the college to enquire about enrolment. Senior – T 9870 4551, Junior – 9725 8277 Please click
here for enrolment information
Q: What does the college do to maintain a safe environment?
A: Melba College has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at the college is responsible for the care and protection of students and reporting information about suspected child abuse. We implement a range of strategies to embed this commitment in our culture.There is also a zero tolerance of bullying and harassment in all its forms.Our comprehensive, integrated Wellbeing program helps perpetuate our safe, nurturing environment. Our Code of Practice, Student Engagement and Inclusion policy, Emergency Management Plan, Critical Incident Response plan and First Aid/medical policies further outline our whole school approach to proactive student safety and the action we will take in the event of an incident.
Q: If I have a concern about my child’s progress at Melba College, who should I contact?
A: Contact the Year Level Leader, or Assistant Principal or use the key contacts page
Q: If I have a concern about my child’s safety or wellbeing, who should I contact?
A: Contact the Year Level Leader or Wellbeing Leader or use the key contacts page
Q: Do students wear a uniform?
A: Yes, the School Council has determined that uniform is compulsory for all students. The full college uniform is to be worn correctly at all times. Click here for the Uniform Policy.
Q: How does Melba College facilitate learning?
A: Our personalised learning approach and wellbeing focus underpins learning progress at Melba College. This allows us to intervene quickly to support or extend students according to their unique needs. Our broad co-curricular offerings also foster well-rounded growth and provide multiple contexts in which to excel. In addition, we are committed to continually building the capacity of our professional, expert staff.
Q: What if my child isn’t ‘academic’?
A: Melba College is committed to facilitating the progress of each child along the learning continuum. Our personalised learning approach caters for the full range of student needs, interests and aspirations. We hold all students to high expectations which contributes to their success.We also offer different pathways for senior students including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and Vocational and Educational Training (VET) options.
Q: What about technology? What device(s) do you support?
A: An ipad program supports learning at Melba College in Years 7-9. A Bring T=Your Own Technology program exists for Years 10-12 students. Click the digital learning tab or
here for further details.
Q: What experiences are provided outside the classroom?
A: We promote holistic learning through our broad co-curricular program including camps and tours, sporting competitions, international travel opportunities, debating, the annual musical production, leadership opportunities, and the instrumental music program and marching band.
Q: What leadership opportunities will my child have?
A: Student voice and leadership is greatly valued at Melba College. We listen and respond to student opinions, input and initiatives through the Student Voice Group. The range of student representative and leadership roles across the college are detailed
here.
Q: How can I find out about College rules and processes?
A: This website provides detailed information about the college vision and values, strategic direction, policies and processes. If you can’t find what you need to know on the website or in the college policies listed
here, please contact the Assistant Principal.
Q: When are we moving to the new Brentnall Road campus?
A: All students will occupy the new building at the commencement of the 2018 school year.
Q: Will the rebuild disrupt my child’s learning?
A: No. The building site at Brentnall Road will be managed to ensure that there is no disruption to learning programs. Learning spaces will continue to provide all that best practice teaching and learning requires.
Q: Will the school size grow dramatically as a result of the rebuild and cause my child to get ‘lost’?
A: No. While the Melba College experience attracts enrolments and we are expecting a population increase, our sub-school structure and wellbeing program ensures all students are known and supported to achieve their full potential.
Q: How can parents/guardians contribute to college life?
A: Student success at school depends on the cooperative partnership of parents with the college. Taking an interest in your child’s learning and participating in parent/student/teacher interviews is critical as is supporting any behavioural plans required.Parents are also encouraged to participate in a range of voluntary capacities.
