Macleay Vocational College
Macleay Vocational College (MVC), also known as Macleay Valley Workplace Learning Centre Inc., is a secondary school in West Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia. As of 1999[update], Established in 2001, the Macleay Vocational College (MVC) is part of the Macleay Valley Workplace Learning Centre Inc., a not-for-profit education and training provider. Jann Eason was the developer of the concept and the founding Principal 1999 - 2012. Mark Morrison was the second Principal 2012 - 2020. Ryan Martin was the third Principal 2021 - 2024. The school is for students who have experienced difficulties at previous schools. Established in 2001, the Macleay Vocational College (MVC) is part of the Macleay Valley Workplace Learning Centre Inc., a not-for-profit education and training provider. ABC News described it as an institution for "last chance" individuals.[1]
In 1999, the concept of a Vocational High School in Kempsey NSW, for the most disadvantaged youth in education was envisaged and in the year 2000 the accreditation process was begun.[2] Jann Eason was the founding Principal.
Two schools, Newington College and Queenwood School, regularly assist Macleay Vocational College through cash donations.[1]
Facilities
[edit]The school has a creche which served as a library until Principal Mark Morrison orchestrated its conversion circa 2012.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Taylor, Kristine; Susan Chenery (4 November 2019). "Behind the gates of Australia's 'last chance' high school". ABC (Australia). Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "College & Facilities". Macleay Valley Workplace Learning Centre Inc. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
Further reading
[edit]- "Behind the gates of Australia's 'last chance' school | Australian Story". ABC News (Australia). 4 November 2019. – on YouTube
Te Riele, K. (2008) Negotiating Risk and Hope. Alternative Education for Marginalised Youth. Extended Research Report for Macleay Vocational College. June 2008. UTS ECRG-funded project. University of Technology Sydney, Study of ‘Doing School Differently’, Chapter 10 Pedagogy, Dr. Kitty Te Riele, Sage Publication 2009 Publication: Macleay Vocational College Inaugural School Magazine 2002–2009. A Supportive, Dynamic Learning Environment. Ms. Jann Eason, Founder of the Macleay Vocational College Kempsey, 1999]