Principal - Michael Evans
The Principal's Message
Shenton College opened at the commencement of the 2001 school year and now enters its eight
Shenton College strives to be a centre for excellence in all learning areas, with special provision for academically talented students and for the deaf and hard of hearing. The teaching and learning programs at Shenton College are designed to be challenging and innovative so that students enjoy their school days and achieve their full potential, a foundation for leading fulfilling and constructive lives in society.
To create better support for our students Shenton College is structured into middle and senior schools. The establishment of the Middle School provides more emotional and social support for students through the sometimes turbulent early adolescent years. The students in Years 8 & 9 operate in small learning communities with teams of teachers. This approach also provides the capacity for greater integration and more flexibility in the teaching and learning program.
The Senior School of Shenton College provides a curriculum of multiple educational pathways to lead Year 10, 11 and 12 students to a wide range of tertiary courses, training programs and vocations. The students of the Senior School are encouraged to be independent, self-directed learners in an environment that encourages collaboration within the school and beyond.
Shenton College is committed to being an effectively functioning moral community grounded on sound values, which are consistently applied and lived by staff and students in all aspects of the college's activities. The ethos is exemplified by:
- Mutual respect
- Caring for one another
- Fostering personal growth
- Pursuit of excellence
- Cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork
- Communicating effectively
- Openness to new ideas
- Responsibility and accountability
- Creativity and innovation
- Appreciation, acknowledgment and reward of achievement and of service to the college and community
The college offers a diverse range of opportunities for students as can be seen on the Special Programs section. The various activities that students participate in are included in Newsletters section.