Our School
Principal’s Welcome
At Broadford Secondary College we focus on giving every student every opportunity every day
We are an inclusive community where every person is valued and supported. At Broadford Secondary College we recognize our responsibility in building the capacity of our students to help them become socially responsible members of our community. The college promotes academic excellence, with students striving to improve in a caring environment, where they are supported to reach their full potential.
At Broadford Secondary College we uphold our school values of:
RESPECT – Where we treat others the way we wish to be treated
RESPONSIBILITY – We are responsible for our actions
ORGANIZATION – We are ready to teach and to learn
PERSISTENCE – We never give up and never stop trying
EXCELLENCE – We always strive for our personal best, everywhere, every time.
Our extra-curricular programs include leadership opportunities, House Activities, international study tours, local camps and excursions, sports programs, community programs and productions.
Our Welfare and Discipline support structure is a central part of our student programs and ensures the wellbeing needs of all students are being met. Student Welfare and Wellbeing is the foundation of our school. This is enhanced by the building of positive relationships between all sectors of our community and supported by a sub school structure with a number of coordinators at each level (Junior, Middle and Senior); Advocacy teachers at Year 7, 8, 10, 11 & 12; MIPs classes at Year 9; Transition Coordinator; Student Welfare Coordinator, Careers Coordinator, DI (disability inclusion) Coordinator, Attendance Coordinators and a series of support personnel.
We value and welcome our parent contributions and support, and are proud that Broadford Secondary College is highly regarded as an educational institution.
In the words of the Taungurung People: Yaawinbu Yananinon, which transalates to “Enjoy Your Journey”.
Together we can support our students to
Aspire – Strive – Achieve
Through our values of
Respect, Responsibility, Organization, Persistence & Excellence
Tania Pearson
Principal.
Mission, Vision & Values
The Standards and Expectations for our College Community
As a College Community we care for the safety and wellbeing of all students. We have expectations for all of us in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
We expect every teacher:
- In every lesson, to make it clear to the students, the Learning Intention (purpose) and success criteria of the lesson.
- To ensure explicit teaching is an integral part of the routine of the lesson.
- To give every student meaningful feedback on their learning, both verbal and written, in a regular and timely manner.
- To seek feedback from students as to how effectively they perceive they are being taught.
- To have a positive working relationship with each student.
We expect every student to arrive at school, every day, in correct uniform organised and ready for the day’s learning; and to:
- Realise that learning involves the challenge of mastering a skill or knowledge that was unknown before
- That organisation, hard work (persistence) and resilience are the keys to success at anything
We expect every parent and carer to:
- Value education, which means supporting the work of the teaching staff
- Be supportive in ensuring their child can “work at their learning” outside of school hours.
- Invest in their child’s education through time and money (which this school keeps up to a minimum) and encouraging their child to participate in the rich variety of activities this school offers its students.
Students, parents and carers, and staff can expect the Broadford Secondary College administration team to lead the College to the highest standards of accountability, and take ultimate responsibility, for all of the school based facets above.
Together we can support our students to Aspire – Strive – Achieve through our values of;
Respect, Responsibility, Organisation, Persistence and Excellence
Key Staff Positions
College Principal
Tania Pearson
Assistant Principal – Operations
Matthew Willison
Assistant Principal – Positive Climate for Learning
Christopher Reid
Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning
Cathy Coppinger
Junior School Leader
Chloe Price
Year 7 Coordinator
Rylee Majerczak
Year 8 Coordinator
Ian Kyte
Middle School Leader
Nicole Hoey
Year 9 Coordinator
Stacey Wate
Year 10 Coordinator
Tenille Matthews
Senior School Leader
Nicholas Egan
Year 11 Coordinator
Rachael O’Dowd
Year 12 Coordinator
Erin Burton
Leading Teacher
Building Practice Excellence
Akhtar Shamim
Leading Teacher
Curriculum Planning and Assessment
Vanessa Morrow
Leading Teacher
Student Achievement
Louise Turok
Leading Teacher
Numeracy
Melinda Gibbons
Leading Teacher
Disability Inclusion
Corryn Hicks
Learning Specialist
Professional Practice
Rachael O’Dowd
Learning Specialist
E-Learning
Mitchell Smith
Learning Specialist
Inclusion
Jaymee McNamara
PLT Leader
Maths
Melinda Gibbons
PLT Leader
Science
Judy Campbell
PLT Leader
Humanities
Gerard Hughes
PLT Leader
English
Tanya Hamlinton
PLT Leader
LOTE
Stephanie Paton
PLT Leader
Art
Sarah Groves
PLT Leader
Technology
David Dixon
PLT Leader
Health and Physical Education
Mitchell Smith
RESET Manager
Trevor Nye
Year 7 Jigsaw Manager
Monica Isip
Year 8 Jigsaw Manager
James Boland
Marrung Mentor
Glenn McKenzie
Indigenous Support
Ashley Mann
Wellbeing
Wellbeing Coordinator
Tiffany Brasher
Wellbeing
Wellbeing Officer
Bronwyn Kinnear
Wellbeing
Wellbeing Officer
Maree Gray
Wellbeing
Wellbeing Officer
James Pateras
Wellbeing
Re-Engagment Officer (RESET)
Josephine Curavic
Student Leadership
2025 Senior School Leaders: Rowan Pollock (VC), Sam McGhie (Capt), Tania Pearson (Principal), Edward Fraser (VC), Abby Robinson (Capt)
2025 Middle School Leaders: Kaito Ryan, Tania Pearson (Principal), Ruby Fletcher
2025 Junior School Leaders: Ashleigh Davon, Tania Pearson (Principal), Milla Robertson
2025 Fraser House Leaders: Stella Nguyen, Zoe Dwyer, Tim Burn-Ritchie, Kara Swift, Ellen Kubeil
2025 Hickey House Leaders: Jada Scarlett, Ella Christie, Tora Ryan, Brett Groves, Gwen Riley, Izabella North
2025 Piper House Leaders: Chelsea Meade, Taj Robinson, Captain John Piper, Lachlan, Watts, Rowan Pollock, Lily Mortlock
2025 Ridley House Leaders: Amy Wood, Hunter Hart, Deb Boyd, Holly Dawson, Summer Curavic
Policies
Child Safe Policies
Child Safe Responding and Reporting Obligations
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy