By Jessica Anstice
Narre Warren South P-12 College Rob Duncan has been nominated in the Outstanding Secondary Principal category and the school has also been nominated in the Oustanding School Advancement Principal Class Team for the 2018 Victorian Education Excellence Awards.
Mr Duncan believes there is no greater purpose for a public school than its contribution to the lives and outcomes of its local community.
As principal of Narre Warren South P-12 College, Mr Duncan has led the transition of his school since 2015 to become a leading and thriving centre of education excellence.
“I am proud of the achievement of our college and pleased that the work that many people have put in over the past few years has been acknowledged in this way,” Mr Duncan said.
“I work with some exceptional educators in a great school where students come first.
“It is a great acknowledgement for the college leadership team, teaching and support staff, parents but most importantly students, who are really proud to be students at Narre Warren South P-12 College.”
Under Robert’s leadership, the school has made significant progress in programs that will have lifelong outcomes for its growing population of students.
Empowering students through viable student pathways matched to their aspirations has seen the school’s highly successful VCAL, VET and VCE programs delivering great destinations for Narre Warren South students moving from school into work, training and higher education pathways.
Major growth in literacy and numeracy has also been achieved through data-driven teaching strategies to support students with additional needs and those from migrant backgrounds.
In addition, Mr Duncan has forged school-community partnerships and led key funding initiatives that will extend the reach and value of the school, including a soon-to-be constructed joint-use state of the art soccer pitch and a performing arts centre.
His vision for sustainable school improvement embodies everything that impacts student learning and outcomes.
From resource management, facility upgrades and leadership development to parent engagement and community partnerships – Mr Duncan says he is proud to work with a team of exceptional educators delivering the very best for his whole school community.
“Our school’s results have been exceptional with great VCE and VCAL results and a huge improvement in NAPLAN data,” he said.
“In addition we have outstanding student survey results which indicate a high level of connectedness to school.
“We are one of the very few ‘Influence’ schools in the state and we have over 320 students enrolled for Year 7 next year. In fact we have become so popular that we have had to enforce our designated neighbourhood boundary.”
All finalists will attend an award presentation ceremony on Friday 26 October at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne where the winner will be announced.
