Michael Thacker

The Geelong College

The Geelong College, founded in 1861, is a Uniting Church coeducational day and boarding school with approximately 1,400 students aged three to eighteen, including 100 boarders. Our Purpose: The Geelong College aims to provide an inspiring education where all students can learn how to learn, flourish, be innovative and aspire to futures that harness their many skills and abilities. We aim for our students to be respectful and to confidently develop their academic, emotional, physical, social and spiritual potential. The Geelong College also seeks to provide learning experiences that shape personal development in ways that prepare students to positively contribute to society. Members of the College community aspire to and are guided by these values: Respect with grace Aspiration with humility Endeavour with courage Integrity with compassion Community with diversity