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Our School

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School Vision:

Within the Heywood Consolidated School community, we believe in the power of learning and growing together. Our vision is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where everyone is supported to reach their full potential—academically, socially and emotionally.

School Vision & Values

School Values:

​We are guided by the values of:

Respect – Treating ourselves, others and our environment with care and consideration.

Resilience – Embracing challenges with courage and perseverance.

Kindness – Acting with compassion, empathy and understanding.

Gratitude – Showing appreciation and valuing people and opportunities around us.

Through collaborative learning and strong community connections, we empower our students to become curious, confident and capable individuals who thrive in an ever-changing world.

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School Motto:

Together, we Learn, Grow and Succeed.

Annual Implementation Plan

The AIP is a core part of school business. It documents a sharp and narrow focus on school improvement priorities and provides clarity and purpose for all members of the school community as they work towards the goals set out in the School Strategic Plan (SSP). 
 

All schools must prepare an AIP by the end of February.
 

The AIP operationalises the 4-year SSP by supporting schools to select and plan how they will implement the Goals and Key Improvement Strategies (KIS) that will be their focus for school improvement in a given year.
 

Annual Implementation Plan 2025

School Strategic Plan

A School Strategic Plan is a 4-year plan for school improvement, completed by schools after their school review. The plan is based on the key directions recommended by the school review panel and an analysis of school performance data and evidence conducted during the review.

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The School Strategic Plan:   
•    outlines the school's vision and values
•    sets goals and targets for improved student outcomes
•    lists the key improvement strategies that will help achieve these goals and targets
•    is sensitive to local needs
 

School Strategic Plan 2024-2027

School Strategic Plan
Annual Implementation Plan

Documents & Policy

View our school documents and policies below.

Annual Report

The Annual Report to the School Community (Annual Report) provides principals and school councils with an opportunity to share the year’s achievements and progress with the school community. This includes reflecting on the school’s performance and explaining the positive impact of school improvement efforts on student outcomes.

Annual Report to the School Community 2024

Annual Report
Documents & Policy

Child Safety and Wellbeing

Child safety and wellbeing at Heywood Consolidated School: information for families and the school community
 
Heywood Consolidated School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe. 
 
Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students:
 

 
As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Heywood Consolidated School we welcome and encourage your feedback.
 
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions in relation to our child safe policies and practices, please contact Heywood Consolidated School at heywood.cs@education.vic.gov.au or by phone on 03 5527 1200.

Racism is not tolerated at Heywood Consolidated School

Heywood Consolidated School is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where racism is not tolerated. Racism harms students’ mental health, learning and sense of belonging. We celebrate the diversity of cultures, ethnicities and faiths of all our students. It is up to all of us at Heywood Consolidated School to make our school a place that is free of racism and where everyone feels respected and can learn in a safe and inclusive environment.

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What Heywood Consolidated School is doing to prevent racism

Heywood Consolidated School follows the Department of Education’s Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools Policy. We are building a culturally safe school with inclusive learning for everyone by working with staff, students, families, carers and communities. We will:

  • provide programs that teach about and celebrate diversity, inclusion and the impact of racism to build understanding and empathy

  • use practices that support all students to thrive

  • implement anti-racism efforts to prevent and address racism effectively

  • make sure everyone feels safe, with clear and accessible pathways to report racism.

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What to do if your child experiences or witnesses racism at school

If your child experiences or witnesses racism or religious discrimination at school, please let us know. You can tell your child’s teacher or any school staff members.

Report Racism hotline

If you don’t feel comfortable reporting racism to school, or you are not happy with the school’s response, you can report racism to:


For additional support following an incident of racism:

 

For more information about how to report racism to the school, and to get information in community languages, visit this website: Report racism or religious discrimination in schools.

If you need an interpreter to call the school, please use the details available at: Guide for Families: How to use an interpreter to contact your school.

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How Heywood Consolidated School will respond to racism

When you report a racist incident, Heywood Consolidated School will:

  • take your report seriously and act quickly

  • give you ongoing support

  • investigate and respond safely and appropriately 

  • keep you informed, while respecting privacy

  • review the incident to help avoid it from happening again.

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