At Colac Secondary College, our core business is student learning, and we have an unrelenting focus on achieving 12 months of learning growth in 12 months for every student. We empower our students to aim high, aspire to success, and achieve their individual educational pathways.

Colac Secondary College is committed to making a positive difference in the educational outcomes of all students. Guided by our school values of Respect, Responsibility, Achievement, and Honesty, we set high academic expectations and provide strong support systems to ensure every student can thrive. We are dedicated to building a positive, inclusive school culture and engaging meaningfully with families and the wider community to create authentic learning experiences.

In recent years, our school has undergone a significant capital works program, resulting in modern, purpose-built facilities including stand-alone learning communities, the Colac Community Library and Learning Centre, and specialist centres for Science, Agriculture, Art and Technology, Performing Arts, and Food Technology. These state-of-the-art spaces are complemented by enhanced sporting fields, the expanded Bluewater Fitness Centre, and a Trade Training Centre that offers Automotive, Building and Construction, and Hospitality pathways.

Our students are supported through three Learning Communities – Years 7 & 8, Years 9, and, Years 10, 11 & 12 – which reflect the different developmental stages of learning. This structure allows us to tailor learning to meet individual needs, support wellbeing, and provide a clear and supported path to further education or employment.

We also recognise that learning extends beyond the classroom. Our wide range of leadership opportunities, extracurricular activities, and community-based learning experiences encourage students to grow in confidence and character. We actively promote the development of emotional intelligence so that our students are equipped to become respectful and responsible members of the community.

I warmly invite you and your family to visit our College and experience all that we have to offer. I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss your child’s learning needs and aspirations.

 Please don’t hesitate to contact me at the College on (03) 5231 9800 or via email at skye.bannan@education.vic.gov.au.

Skye Bannan

 Principal