Cannington Community College (4169)

School Overview

At Cannington Community College, our purpose is to empower students to contribute positively to society and to shape their futures using knowledge and skills developed in partnership with families and the wider community. Cannington Community College's PBS values are at the heart of all we do. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment that allows our students to be Considerate, Aspiring, Responsible and Engaged.

What a wonderful position we are in to make that happen! As a purpose-built College, enrolling 830 students, we support children through Kindergarten to Year 10 to help them achieve their goals. Our specialist Early Childhood Education team embrace the Walker Learning Approach which promotes child focussed education allowing each child the opportunity to thrive and flourish. We respect that culture, community and family have a significant impact on a child's life and learning. Students in Year 9 and Year 10 engage in Vocational Education experiences that support pathway planning led at the College. Our Workplace Learning Academy Education program in Year 10 enables eligible students to learn via a workplace-based model. Teachers adopt a collegiate approach to their craft, supported by our strong Teach For Impact coaching program and specialist curriculum leaders ensuring that the curriculum taught is contemporary, rigorous and engaging. Our experienced teachers instil high expectations ensuring our students remain motivated to achieve their potential.

We have a strong pastoral care focus with a supportive and evidence-based Student Services team employed to support students. Embracing our diverse ethnic student population, we have a dedicated literacy intervention program in place to support students facing literacy challenges either due to learning or language difficulties. We have solid connections to community and family understanding that for many of our families Cannington Community College is their first experience with Australian education.

In addition to our own grassed playing areas, our students have access to superior sporting facilities using nearby Coker Park, the Ern Clark Athletics Centre and the City of Canning Leisureplex.
At the conclusion of their education with us, we provide a seamless transition to Sevenoaks Senior College, where they will complete their senior schooling. The nature of our unique site means that our staff have a wonderful opportunity to create meaningful relationships with our students over an extended period. This also means that our students can take advantage of continuous shared relationships with staff and their peers.

The College is committed to inclusive practices that ensure that all students feel a sense of belonging and connection to our school. We believe that creating and maintaining a positive school climate is fundamental to school success.

We are dedicated to helping our students reach their full potential by setting high expectations, providing meaningful challenges, and supporting their academic and emotional growth. We believe that strong, trusting relationships among staff, students, families, and the broader school community are vital to our students' success. Together, we can create an environment where every student thrives.

We look forward meeting you and your child and helping them achieve their goals.