Principal's Message

As I reflect on the term, I am filled with a great sense of pride in our students, our staff and our wonderful school community. It has been a busy and rewarding term, filled with opportunities for our students to learn, grow, lead, explore and celebrate.

The preliminary results of our recent Parent Opinion Survey provide a wonderful reflection of what makes Camperdown College such a special place. We were delighted to see that more than 90% of parents who participated in the survey responded positively across many important areas of school life, with particularly strong results in student opportunities, wellbeing, safety, teaching and learning, and our school environment.

These results are especially meaningful when we consider the many experiences our students have had throughout the term.

Opportunities to participate received one of our strongest results, with 97% of parents agreeing that their child has opportunities to participate in school activities. Looking across this term, it is easy to see why this is such an important part of the Camperdown College experience.

Our students have stepped beyond the classroom through a wide range of sporting opportunities and excursions to the zoo, Naroghid, factories, institutions and local farms. These experiences have provided valuable opportunities for students to connect their classroom learning with the world around them. Our Book Week Parade brought colour, creativity and joy to the college, celebrating our love of reading and imagination.

Our students have also had opportunities to develop their leadership skills through Student Leaders Congress and the Youth Leadership Summit. Our girls were inspired through Girls as Leaders in STEM, encouraging them to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics and to consider the many possibilities available to them in the future.

Academic achievement has also been a highlight this term. Our strong NAPLAN results are a wonderful acknowledgement of the hard work and commitment of our students and teachers. Behind every result is a student who has worked hard, a teacher who has provided encouragement and support, and a family who has helped along the way. We are incredibly proud of the progress and achievements of our students.

Our college is also about much more than academic success. It is about belonging, relationships and community, and this has certainly been evident throughout the term.

Our Father’s Day Breakfast was a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the important people in our children’s lives. The Debutante Ball was another special occasion, giving our students the opportunity to dress up, celebrate together and create memories that will stay with them for years to come.

These experiences demonstrate the breadth of what we aim to provide at Camperdown College. We want our students to experience success in the classroom, but we also want them to develop confidence, leadership, resilience, curiosity and a strong sense of belonging.

It is therefore particularly pleasing that 91% of parents reported that they are satisfied with the education their child receives, while 91% said they feel confident that our college provides a good standard of education.

Our teachers were also recognised, with 91% of parents agreeing that teachers expect their child to do their best, and 91% describing our teachers as enthusiastic and positive about teaching. These results are a wonderful reflection of the dedication of our staff and the high expectations we hold for every student.

Most importantly, our families told us that our students are safe, respected and cared for. Ninety-one per cent of parents agreed that their child feels safe at school, while 91% agreed that we treat their child with respect and 90% agreed that we care about their child’s wellbeing.

This is something of which we are proud. At Camperdown College, we know that students thrive when they feel safe, valued, connected and encouraged to be their very best.

I would like to sincerely thank our dedicated staff for the energy, professionalism and care they bring to their work each day, and our families for their ongoing support and partnership. Most importantly, I congratulate our students. You have made us very proud.

The Parent Opinion Survey results, together with everything we have achieved and experienced this term, remind us that Camperdown College is a place where students are encouraged to have a go, discover their strengths, embrace new opportunities and believe in what they can achieve.

As we look ahead to the remainder of the year, we can do so with confidence and pride, knowing that we are continuing to build a school community where every student is supported to learn, grow, belong and thrive.

Vicki Angus, Principal
Friday 18th September 2026