Numurkah Secondary College (pop. 380) is a Year 7-12 co-educational College situated approximately 30 km north of Shepparton in the midst of a diverse irrigation farming area. The school draws its students from the town of Numurkah (pop. 4,600) and the surrounding district bounded by the Murray River in the north, Waaia in the west, Wunghnu and Invergordon to the south and Katamatite in the east. Approximately two-thirds of the students travel to the College by bus from these neighboring towns and farming areas.

The essence of the College's philosophy is to provide a caring co-operative environment where each student has the opportunity and encouragement to reach his or her full potential. Our College resources, including a highly experienced and dedicated staff, (teaching staff of 30 and a total workforce of 45) are directed towards promoting quality teaching and learning within a pleasant environment. Parents and other community members are involved in a voluntary capacity at the College. The College Council has decided that the wearing of the College uniform is compulsory.

The College was built in 1957 and is a mixture of brick and light timber construction. A nine room technical wing of brick veneer was built in 1973 to provide specialist facilities. A new Science wing was completed in 2003. The Gymnasium and Art wing were completed in September 2005. Our facilities include a Resource Centre which forms the centre of a school wide computer network.

Gymnasium	The art wing

The curriculum is organised according to the eight learning areas and all course development is in line with the Victorian Educational Learning Standards (VELS). Students in Year 7 study a broad range of subjects within each learning area. Years 8, 9 and 10 are grouped together as the Vertical Program and students can design their own course of study within guidelines to ensure a balanced program. A comprehensive range of VCE studies provides real pathways to post secondary opportunities.

Opportunities exist for students to undertake a leadership role at the College. Students are elected to the following positions: School Captains and Vice Captains, Senior and Junior House Captains, Senior and Junior SRC Executive and SRC Representative members and Home Group Leaders. In addition, students may elect to become involved with the College Council, Curriculum, Cafeteria and Uniform committees and Special Projects.

The school program in 2009 will feature:

• A broad range of VCE and VCAL subjects with students being offered a study skill day, the "E" team concept, vocational education, outdoor education and work experience.
• A House system incorporating Home groups, which allows for peer support, student leadership and a variety of student organised activities.
• An Inter-House and Inter-School Sports program which encourages the participation of all students.
• A Year 7 orientation camp, a Year 8 camp to Anglesea and a Central Australia trip for Years 9 and 10.
• Modern networked computer facilities and a Resource Centre.
• Technology Studies in fully equipped workshops and networked Design Centre. Units include Go-Karts and basic electronics.
• Extensive work experience opportunities and a comprehensive Careers Reference area with a full-time advisor.
• Strong links with local industry and opportunities for new apprenticeships.
• Learning Areas provide a variety of opportunities for students to enter State and National Competitions and individual challenges.