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Performance & Development Culture

The Blueprint for Government Schools announced the introduction of an accreditation scheme for schools that demonstrate a Performance & Development Culture (Flagship Strategy 4), with the objective of having all schools accredited by 2008.

Creating and sustaining a performance and development culture will have significant benefits for schools including:

Improved student outcomes, by identifying areas for the improvement of individual teacher’s professional practice and providing targeted professional development to address these areas, and
Creating a more enriching, supportive and motivating environment for staff.

Vermont Secondary College has been selected as one of the Reference Schools for 2007.

Region & location	Eastern Metropolitan Region Morack Road Vermont VIC 3133
Name of principal	Rod Williamson
Key contact	Harry Ruff
Phone	03 9873 1077
Email	vermont.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website	http://vermontsc.vic.edu.au
School information	1297 students, Teaching Staff 90.0 EFT, Ancillary Staff 26.0
School organisation & characteristics	Year 7-12 split into 2 sub schools: Junior (7-9) and Senior (10-12) Academic focus but extensive and well supported co-curricular program Strong community focus
Areas of strength / expertise	Development and implementation processes Change leadership and management in large secondary college
P& D Culture support documents available for sharing	P&D Culture proformas Application materials Surveys
Proposed Reference School activities	Visitation/discussions – hosting of school teams Strategic advice and planning assistance Presentations/workshops to school groups