John Willcock College is a Middle School for Years 8 and 9. The College is divided into five smaller Sub Schools where each Sub School has a Sub School Leader who coordinates a Team of 5 teachers (English, Maths, Science, Society & Environment and Health Education).
The Sub School structure has a team focus and is designed to develop closer relationships between teachers, students and families/caregivers. It enables all stakeholders (school and home to collaboratively respond to student needs by providing support, encouragement and assisting in problem solving as the need arises.
Academic excellence is actively promoted in all areas. Programs that link across learning areas are being developed. Year 9 students are streamed. Literacy programs and additional classroom support are offered to students who experience difficulties in this area. This enables students to cope and improve in all their areas of learning.
Students participate in various national competitions such as the Australian Mathematics, Science, English, Writing, Computer Studies Competitions and Tournament of the Minds.
Musical and Drama performances and competitions also provide opportunities for students. The opportunity for participation in inter-school sporting events is also a part of the broad curriculum on offer at John Willcock College
