VCAL
 2020 TERM DATES Term 1: 28 Jan to 27 Mar
Term 2: 14 Apr to 26 Jun
Term 3: 13 Jul to 18 Sep
Term 4: 05 Oct to 18 Dec

About Advance College

Our Vision
To CREATE change through education.

Our Mission
To meet the individual learning needs of our community through best practice learning experiences.

Our Values
Courage We understand that doing the right thing is not always doing what is easy.
Respect We value diversity and treat everyone fairly, recognising individual contributions.
Empathy We are kind and extend ourselves to understand other perspectives and experiences.
Accountability We work hard and are individually accountable and collectively responsible.
Trust We say what we mean and act with integrity.
Empowerment We support our colleagues and community to be the best that they can be.


Aims and Objectives
Advance is focussed on supporting and actively promoting the principles and practice of Australian democracy, including a commitment to:
  • The elected government
  • The rule of law
  • Equal rights for all before the law
  • Freedom of religion
  • Freedom of speech and association
  • The values of openness & tolerance
Advance College aims to provide a balanced education to all students who attend by:
  • being a recognised, independent, specialist school that provides high quality, innovative learning and development opportunities that positively impact on local communities; and
  • providing a challenging, engaging and non-judgmental learning environment, supported by shared community partnerships that enable each individual student to achieve successful educational and social outcomes and maximise their vocational potential.

Philosophy
ACE believes that all students have the right to a quality, individualised education program that enables them to succeed and connect with the wider community.

ACE is committed to the creation of a learning environment which centres on improving wellbeing, stamina and resilience to strengthen educational, social and vocational outcomes for each student.

Our programs are delivered with high expectations for academic achievement and personal and social development that broaden further education and/or employment options.


Communication
Advance College communicates its philosophy on its website and in the College Handbook which is provided to staff, students, parents and guardians and the school community.


School No: 2109
ABN: 31 279 225 481

Advance College respects and values everyone regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity, race or religion. We are committed to child safe practices and equity for all.

Advance acknowledges and pays respect to the Bunurong/BoonWurrung people, the traditional custodians of these lands and waters.