Principal's Message

At Camperdown College, we may be a relatively small school, but we certainly receive our lion’s share of recognition on the state stage.

Time and time again, our students demonstrate that size is no barrier to excellence. Their achievements continue to make us exceptionally proud and highlight the strength of our programs, our culture and our commitment to meeting - and exceeding - state standards.

Most recently, we celebrated a remarkable individual achievement. Lucinda Evans was nominated for, and awarded, the Victorian School-Based Trainee of the Year. The ceremony, held at the Melbourne Town Hall last Wednesday evening, was attended by Warren Attrill on behalf of Camperdown College due to a clash with the Year 12 Formal. Lucinda received this honour in recognition of her dedication and outstanding achievements while completing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education through South West TAFE. Working one day a week with the Corangamite Shire, she embraced her traineeship with maturity, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for working with children. Her success highlights the strong vocational pathways we offer and the high expectations we uphold.

Our students are also excelling in the sporting arena. This year, several individuals qualified for State level competition in athletics, lawn bowls, equestrian and cross country at both the Junior and Senior Campus, showcasing their determination, sportsmanship and commitment to personal improvement. In addition, our Year 7/8 mixed hockey team and Senior Girls cricket team both progressed to State finals, an outstanding achievement that reflects the depth of talent and teamwork within our sports programs.

We were delighted to receive the Spirit of Sport award at last week’s state Year 7/8 mixed hockey tournament. This acknowledgement recognises not just the team’s effort on the ground, but the encouragement and teamwork they showed to one another - highlighting that State-level accolades come in many forms and aren’t solely defined by winning.

Our academic results reinforce this pattern of excellence. NAPLAN data placed Camperdown College above state averages in many areas, demonstrating strong learning growth across year levels. In addition, seven Year 9 students were awarded certificates for their outstanding performance on these tests. Equally pleasing are our attendance levels and the positive responses recorded in the staff and parent opinion surveys of which sit above state benchmarks. These results are a testament to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff and the supportive partnerships we share with families.

We eagerly await the release of our VCE results and are confident that our average study scores will once again outperform state averages across many subject areas. This confidence comes from the consistent dedication we see in our senior students and the quality of teaching and support provided by our staff. We look forward to celebrating their achievements as another reflection of the strong academic culture that defines Camperdown College.

Together, these achievements paint a clear picture: Camperdown College is a school that not only meets state standards but continually strives to rise above them. We are immensely proud of our students and the vibrant, high-achieving learning community they help create

Vicki Angus, Principal
Friday 28th November 2025