I’d like to know more about year 10 mentors. Do they mentor year 7s and if so, how does this work? Our Year 10 students will have the opportunity to mentor students at both junior campuses. This program has been designed to be inclusive in supporting the needs of every student, with a specific focus on student voice and leadership. Further information on this program can be found at: www.footscray.vic.edu.au/life-footscray/student-leadership/
What anti-bullying policies does the school currently in place? Our anti-bullying policies are available at:wwwfootscray.vic.edu.au/our-school/forms-policies/
Have the campuses’ inclusive learning spaces been evaluated by the appropriate developmental professionals? Our campuses have each been evaluated by developmental professionals at Architecture & Access. You can information at: www.architectureandaccess.com.au/
How will each of the campuses support students with a varying degree of disabilities, specifically access to the facilities, curriculum, transition and general wellbeing? Our school is inclusive in supporting every student with the resources and facilities they need to thrive. All new and refurbished buildings are compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Further information on our wellbeing program can be found at:ww.footscray.vic.edu.au/life-footscray/wellbeing-support/ Further information of our transition program can be at: www.footscray.vic.edu.au/enrol/year-6-7-transition-2021/
When will enrolments be confirmed and how will I be contacted? Enrolment confirmation is managed by the student’s primary school. In the first instance please contact them and direct any further questions to: www.footscray.vic.edu.au/contact/
How many Year 7 students will there be, and what will this look like in terms of classes per year level. How many will be in each class? Enrolments for 2021 are still open and student numbers are yet to be finalised. As an indication, we enrolled 300 Year 7 students at Barkly Campus for 2020 and each class had between 21-25 students.
What is the maximum student capacity of each campus? The maximum student capacity for the campuses are: Pilgrim – 500 students Barkly – 700 students Kinnear – 1200 students
What sporting programs will each campus offer? Our school offers an extensive sporting program at every campus. Further information can be found at:www.footscray.vic.edu.au/life-footscray/sports-program/
My child is especially interested in veterinary studies, do you cover this under any categories? An extensive science program is available for all our students. In 2021, each campus will have either upgraded or new science facilities onsite. An extensive careers support program will also be provided at our senior campus (Kinnear).
Have you considered offering an International Baccalaureate program? Our school will not be offering this program.