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WONTHAGGI SECONDARY COLLEGE JUNIOR CAMPUS IN SAN REMO DESIGN

Community Engagement Report

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WONTHAGGI SECONDARY COLLEGE JUNIOR CAMPUS IN SAN REMODESIGN ENGAGEMENT REPORT

The Victorian Government has invested a record $6.1 billion to expand and modernise Victoria’s school network. They have delivered dozens of new schools, more than 1,400 school upgrades and 10 Tech Schools. They are continuing this commitment, promising to open 100 new schools by 2026 and upgrade or build almost 1000 kindergartens over the next decade.

On 8 August 2019, the Victorian Government announced it would build a new junior secondary campus in San Remo. The new campus will be a Year 7-9 campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College, adding to the school’s existing two campuses.

Around 500 students are travelling every day to Wonthaggi Secondary College from across Phillip Island, San Remo, Corinella and Grantville, with more than 250 of these students in Years 7-9. The new campus in San Remo will mean students have a new junior secondary school closer to home.

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We engaged with students, teachers, parents and community members from San Remo, Phillip Island and the surrounding area, gathering their input to help design the new campus. We used an online survey and held a community drop-in consultation event in October 2019. This report provides a summary of what we heard.

ABOUT THE ENGAGEMENT

ENGAGEMENT SNAPSHOT

1 workshop with 52 community

members

8962people reached through social

media

54% of online survey participants were parents of a

prospective student

853 individual comments

received

92 online survey responses

59% of survey respondents clicked

through from Facebook


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WHAT WE HEARDParticipants strongly value the local environment, particularly the coastline as well as parks and natural places. Participants suggested that the design of the campus should be contemporary and environmentally sustainable.

The community also values facilities that can accommodate a diverse range of subjects and programs including sports, music, arts, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).

WHAT YOUR COMMUNITY WANTS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL

CONTEMPORARY AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

DIVERSE SUBJECTS WITHIN THE CURRICULUM AND THE FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE THIS

You want the school to be built to a high standard with a contemporary design that fits into the surrounding natural environment. Flexible and collaborative spaces that can also provide quiet areas and outdoor learning areas were a priority. We heard that it is important that it is an environmentally sustainable design that considers the use of sustainable water and power sources. It is also important that it is suitable for the local weather conditions and provides appropriate weather protection for classrooms and outdoor shelter areas.

Lots of people told us that the school needs to provide diverse subjects within the curriculum. There was interest in providing sporting facilities, arts and music programs, STEM programs and facilities, a well-resourced library and a vegetable garden. Good quality teachers to deliver this curriculum is seen as critical to the education of young people in this area.

“Building and grounds that fit in with the green natural environment that makes this area so unique.” Online survey

“Bright naturally lit classrooms with access to outdoor spaces. Outdoor areas for students to meet and relax that maximise natural materials.” Online survey

“Very sustainable buildings & grounds, that the layout doesn’t impact on a massive area. Look into zero-dollar utilities bills, zero waste school.” Online survey

“Lots of good elective opportunities and facilities for students” Online survey

“Learning programs that connect to local industries and offer authentic, contextual learning opportunities.” Online survey


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PLAN FOR GROWTH AND CONSIDER ACCESS

WELLBEING SUPPORT

Your community told us that the school should be planned with the future in mind. We heard that the school must be able to accommodate expected growth. Your community also wants the design to consider how students will get to and from school and ensure there is safe access and appropriate drop-off and pick-up spots.

Providing support for students’ wellbeing was important to your community and you think the school should create an environment that prioritises this.

“Allow for growth of the school to support future senior levels as well as pre-apprenticeship courses.” Online survey

“Our area is growing rapidly, a secondary public school is much needed to cater and provide opportunities for our students.” Online survey

“Feeling safe from bullying.” Online survey

“There definitely needs to be a ‘specialty’ area for children with different/special needs.” Online survey

WHAT YOUR COMMUNITY’S FAVOURITE PLACES ARE

BEACHES, COASTLINE AND NATURAL OUTDOOR SPACES

People living in this part of Victoria share a common love for the coastline and local beaches. Most responses related to the unique features of the local coastline, and other natural outdoor places where people go to relax, enjoy local wildlife as well as a wide range of outdoor activities. The community provided San Remo, Philip Island, the Nobbies, the Penguin Parade and the Bass Coast Rail Trail as some of their specific favourite places.

“The beach is my favourite place. Just seeing the ocean is calming.” Online survey

“The koala conservation centre, the penguins and the Nobbies, the OCEAN! and the history of the Boonwurrung people − the new building should pay tribute to the traditional landowners.” Online survey

“In the vicinity of San Remo - all of the beaches, the bridge to Philip Island, farmland which allows views.” Online survey

You can contact us:Victorian School Building Authority

1800 896 950

[email protected]

www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au

/victorianschoolbuild

For information in your language, please call the Victorian School Building Authority’s translation service on 03 9280 0712.

Next stepsAn architect has been appointed and will soon begin developing plans for the new campus. We will provide your feedback to them for consideration. The VSBA will finalise the exact site of the new school campus over the coming months.

To stay up to date with the progress of the Wonthaggi Secondary College junior campus in San Remo, please visit schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au

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