we are connected with the Earth Social responsibility Cornish College is a supportive and cohesive community that values and prioritises the wellbeing of each person, with a strong and welcoming relationship with all those integral to our development – parents, alumni and friends and a strong sense of social justice. Education is about teaching students to think for themselves and to become problem-identifiers as well as problem-solvers. Cornish students understand that they all have a responsibility to make a difference today for a sustainable, thriving future. They are encouraged to be active global leaders who consider how their decisions impact the world, confident in making a difference in their school and within the local community as well as globally. Facilities Cornish is a classroom set in natural parkland – the environment is key to the vision of educating for a sustainable future – experiences with the natural environment help students understand and respect the interdependence between people, plants, animals and the land. There are a myriad of outdoor activities that occur each day including climbing trees, building cubbies and forts, playing sport including golf on our unique golf links, exploring the island in the middle of our lake, following the Indigenous plant trail, exploring the grounds through the weekly Dhumba-dha biik program, identifying ecosystems and habitats, tending vegetable gardens, award-winning EcoCentre and caring for the animals on our farm. Talent development Differentiated programs provide support and challenges for students with a wide variety of abilities and interests within the classroom. In addition to the opportunities outlined below, students undertake enrichment and extension within their classrooms with their class teachers and additional teachers who support students. Australian Mathematics Competition, Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads, GATEWAYS, Science Talent Search, Big Science Competition, Aurecon Bridge Building Competition, Debating and Public Speaking, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Plain English Speaking Award, Da Vinci Decathlon, Tournament of Minds, Australian Geography Competition, National History Challenge, John Button School Prize, Parliament of Victoria – The Deakin Oration, United Nations Model Student and Conference, Australian Stock Exchange Sharemarket Game, Melbourne University’s Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program, Girl Power in STEMM program and Monash University’s Year 8 ChallENGe Program. Performing arts Cornish College offers an extensive Performing Arts program with a range of performance opportunities. The program develops theoretical and practical performance skills across music, drama, dance and visual arts through individual and group classes, choirs, ensembles, band