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Location Profile

Heywood & District Secondary College is a small rural school located 30 km north of Portland and approximately 72 km from the South Australian border. Our students travel from surrounding communities, including Condah, Dartmoor, Bessiebelle and Tyrendarra.

Situated near Budj Bim National Park, the Heywood community has a strong connection to Country and a rich Gunditjmara cultural heritage. We are committed to strengthening these connections through Cultural Understanding and Safety Training (CUST) for our staff. Our valued partnership with Winda Mara brings local Elders into close collaboration with the College, supporting Aboriginal students and enriching our Gunditjmara Language and Culture Program.

We aspire to be an innovative and outstanding College that fosters strong partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community. We empower students to take responsibility for their personal and academic growth, providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on knowing every student as an individual and building positive, meaningful relationships between students and staff.

Student wellbeing and positive behaviour are central to our school culture. Our approach is guided by the Positive Behaviours for Learning framework, with staff trained in the Berry Street Education Model. We continually embed our core values of Growth, Respect, Integrity and Pride (GRIP) into everyday learning and interactions. Our commitment to positive school culture has bee…