Assistant Principal's Message 

In the Middle Sub-School, we believe it is through student participation and commitment that young people develop resilience and determination for success. We continue to educate and develop students through the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) program and encourage them to live the College Values of Respect, Resilience, Ambition and Community.

Students living the College Values show this by respecting themselves and the learning environment, being resilient to achieve success and striving to achieve their personal best. Success, however, can look different for every child. We believe in working collaboratively as a community. When the community value is enacted at Sunbury Downs College, we see positive communication between all members; the school, parents/carers, and the student. We believe all children can demonstrate our College Values and therefore have the Confidence to Achieve and succeed in all areas of life.

Laying Foundations
The motto of the Sunbury Downs College Middle Sub-School is 'Laying Strong Foundations’. Students in the Middle Sub-School by now have established themselves as Sunbury Downs College students and are aware of the daily routines expected of each child. We believe this is a crucial time in a student’s schooling as they will develop the habits required for education in the crucial VCE years. ‘Laying Strong Foundations’ enables each child to achieve their personal best and achieve success in the future.

As Assistant Principal of the Middle Sub-School, I oversee the student management, engagement and wellbeing for students in Years 9-10. This includes working with our Middle Sub-School Team of Leaders and Teachers, to ensure College policies such as uniform, academic achievement and student engagement are implemented.

I support our Middle Sub-School Leader(s) and Year Level Coordinators in working with parents and students to provide a safe and robust learning environment to ensure strong foundations are established for each child.

Ms Susan Smith 

Assistant Principal: Middle Sub-School