The Pavilion School is a Victorian Government School dedicated to providing high-quality public education for young people aged 13-20 who have been disengaged or excluded from mainstream education. Founded in 2007 by Josie Howie and Brendan Murray, the school offers a holistic support system that includes intensive literacy, numeracy, and personal development programs. With a focus on re-engaging students through tailored education, The Pavilion School aims to create a supportive and productive learning environment for all students.
Offering the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and VCE-Vocational Major (VCE-VM), The Pavilion School provides youth work support, electives, and extension activities to help students transition into employment and further education. The school’s wellbeing team offers counseling, mediation, restorative practices, and health and wellbeing curriculum to support students’ social and emotional development. By maintaining small class sizes and a student-centered approach, The Pavilion School emphasizes respect, positivity, and high academic expectations to ensure equal education opportunities for all students.
Through partnerships with various organizations such as the Beacon Foundation and Melbourne Polytechnic, The Pavilion School helps students explore different pathways for their future, including further education and training. The school’s innovative approach to education has garnered recognition for delivering best practice education to marginalized youth. By focusing on individualized learning plans and creating a collaborative and safe environment, The Pavilion School strives to empower students to reach their personal, social, and academic goals.