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Religious Affiliation:

Catholic (other religions welcome)

Year Levels:

7-12

Fees:

2010 fees from $5335

CRICOS registered?:

Yes

CRICOS Provider Code:

03074B

Main Gender:

Girls

Student Population:

660

Boarding:

Yes

Welcome:

Presentation College WIndsor

PCW is a Catholic secondary school for girls established in 1873 by seven Presentation Sisters - an Irish congregation founded by Nano Nagle. The College has inherited from the Presentation Sisters a tradition of adventure, creating an openness to teaching and learning that infuses the school. Providing six years of education, PCW educates girls for life. Our objective is to provide a learning environment with moral purpose, where every student matters and where the culture of deep learning is embedded in every activity, event, policy and project.

Overview:

Our diverse, welcoming community is a multi-cultural, multi faith school that instills in all girls a sense of spirituality and faith while honouring the individual faiths of its students. Forward looking education for young women at PCW creates pathways beyond school, enriches growth and transforms lives.PCW is conveniently located in Windsor with easy access to train, tram and major transport routes. The Windsor Train Station upgrade to premium status will ensure it is staffed from the first to last train, seven days a week.

Highlights:

Student Achievement VCE 2009
A consistent median study score of 32, places Presentation College Windsor in the top 20% of all secondary colleges within Victoria.
10% achieved a study score above 40.
-18% achieved an ENTER score of 90 or above
-40% achieved an ENTER score of 80 or above
-65% achieved an ENTER score of 70 or above
Destinations of Year 12, 2009
-84% of students from 2009 are University enrolled/deferred (Placing PCW 5th highest among Catholic Schools in Victoria for University placement)
-12% of students from 2009 are TAFE/VET enrolled
-2% of students from 2009 are Employed/Apprenticeships
-1% of students from 2009 are looking for work
(Taken from 2010 On Track data)

Curriculum:

We ensure that each girl can experience success and achievement throughout her six years from Years 7-12. The dynamic nature of the curriculum extends well beyond the classroom taking advantage of our location and easy access to the city. The ‘Eachtra’ program provides Year 9 girls a year of adventure. Curriculum at senior levels is designed to maximise the choice of VCE studies and promote academic achievement, with a median study score of 32 consistently achieved. VCE, VCAL & VET studies lead to further education at University, TAFE, training & industry based programs and employment. Partnership with CBC St Kilda provides co-ed senior classes.

Mission Statement:

Presentation College Windsor is a Catholic girls school founded in 1873. The College is guided by the mission of the Presentation Sisters and inspired by the faith and courage of their founder, Nano Nagle. PCW draws on its rich history and tradition of excellence, adventure, welcome and justice to offer the life giving-benefits of education to all in our community and to prepare young women to take their place in the world and to live with integrity, confidence and compassion.

Pastoral Care:

PCW has long been known for the care of its students and the positive relationships that exist within the school Student care is based in the homeroom, with learning support, counselling and careers advice provided in the newly established Student Services Centre.

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