Our school is led by Principal Jillian English together with our Campus Principals; John Box – Kinnear Campus; Jen Bashford – Pilgrim Campus (Acting) and Vicki Tentzoglidis – Barkly Campus.
Welcome to Footscray High School – we believe in nurturing every student’s potential within a community that celebrates the excellence of every young person. I am excited to work in such a high performing school in collaboration with our community to realise our ambitious vision where students thrive in all aspects of their education.
Footscray High School is a contemporary multi-campus secondary school in Melbourne’s geographically rich, culturally diverse inner-west. Footscray High School is part of the Footscray Learning Precinct, delivering innovative world class educational opportunities and pathways at all stages of education.
We are committed to providing high quality education, grounded in evidence-based teaching, learning and wellbeing practices. Students have the opportunity to reach their full potential as they develop in an environment of high expectations, support, and encouragement. Our curriculum is comprehensive and innovative, allowing for individual growth while developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for future success.
Our school culture is built on the pillars of Unity, Respect, Creativity and Endeavour. These values guide everything we do: from our classrooms and co-curricular activities to our relationships and community partnerships. We encourage collaboration, kindness, open-mindedness, and ambition, creating a place where students not only learn but truly belong.
Together, we strive to inspire excellence, integrity, and a lifelong love of learning in every member of our school community. We provide students with rich academic, social, physical, and creative experiences that develop their many talents and individual interests.
I warmly welcome you to our school and invite you to explore the many advantages of a Footscray High School education.
Our Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan outlines our goals for the next 4 years:
- Goal 1 Empower every student to achieve their learning potential
- Goal 2 Improve the engagement and wellbeing of every student
- Goal 3 Excellence in education that enhances pathways from kindergarten to Year 12 across the Footscray Learning Precinct
Annual Report to the School Community
It is a legislative requirement that all Victorian government schools prepare an Annual Report by 30 April each year, for publication on the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority State Register.
The Annual Report provides principals and school councils with an opportunity to share the year’s achievements and progress with the school community. This includes reflecting on the school’s performance and explaining the impact of school improvement efforts on student outcomes.
Annual Reports are presented to the school community via a public meeting of the school council.
2025 Annual General Meeting is scheduled on the 19th August at 6.30pm at our Kinnear Campus.