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Be part of Kurunjang's next chapter as we lead whole-school transformation through clarity, consistency, and high expectations.

Kurunjang Secondary College is a government school in Melbourne's west, with an enrolment of approximately 890 students from Years 7 to 12. The college is inclusive and community-focused, with a strong commitment to academic growth, student engagement, and equitable access to future pathways. Guided by the shared purpose "we learn, grow and achieve together," the college prioritises high expectations and collective achievement.

The college is undertaking a significant phase of renewal, aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and the Science of Learning. These frameworks inform all aspects of practice -curriculum, engagement, wellbeing, and leadership, ensuring clarity, consistency, and evidence-based decision-making across the college.

The Kurunjang Literacy Program (KLP) delivers explicit, targeted literacy instruction in Years 7- 9, incorporating the Science of Reading, structured phonics, and comprehension strategies. Numeracy pathways provide scaffolded support and extension through classroom-based intervention, co-teaching, and differentiated instruction.

In 2025, the college is trialled a Ready to Learn Room to strengthen Tier 2 engagement and behavioural support. Outcomes from this trial will inform future planning as Kurunjang continues to enhance its multi-tiered support systems. The college is also transitioning to the Positive Climate for Learning, Managing Sc…