EXCELLENCE AWARDEE: Secondary School of the Year - Non-Government

Ormiston College

Larrakeyah Primary School

@stmichaelsgrammarschool

@TDSLaw

Ormiston College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational Christian school for students from Prep to Year 12. The College is committed to providing holistic, integrated educational programs which develop problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and decision-making skills to enable students to participate as confident and contributing members of society, capable of meeting the demands of a technologically advanced and rapidly changing world. The provision of challenging opportunities for development of character, responsibility, initiative and integrity, social awareness and good citizenship is a priority. A unique, award-winning Teaching and Learning Framework provides a common language which students, teachers and parents use to communicate and share their understanding of quality teaching and learning at Ormiston College. A strong emphasis on using technology to improve learning outcomes encourages students to embrace new ways of thinking for the 21st century. The Secondary School has earned recognition at the Australian Education Awards as Winner 2021, Excellence Awardee 2020 and 2018. Acknowledgement in these national awards provides an opportunity to showcase the progress made each year and to celebrate the people and teamwork that Ormiston College is all about. These prestigious awards are testament to Ormiston College’s ongoing commitment to innovation and 21st century pedagogy.

As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls. At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish. Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability. We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.

Principal

Michael Hornby

Headmaster and CEO

Paul Hornibrook

Head of Secondary School

Phillip Makridakis

Head of Middle School

Drew Mitchell

Deputy Head of Senior School - Wellbeing

Paul Dhu

Deputy Head of Senior School - Academic

Peta Raftery

Deputy Head of Middle School - Wellbeing

Craig Askin

Deputy Head of Middle School - Academic