Atwell College is a new facility in the rapidly expanding locality of Atwell. The state-of-the-art buildings provide a vibrant and exciting learning precinct. Presently catering for years 7 to 11, the College will expand to a full Year 12 school by 2012. Stage two buildings to cater for this expansion and adult learning requirements are budgeted for completion for the start of the 2012 year. 2011 sees the first Upper School year 11 cohort studying couses from a broad selection of opportunities. Students are studying in Tertiary preparation courses and vocational studies opportunities. The Kim Beazley Learning Community within the Atwell College enables the full-spectrum of opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. Built as an inclusive College, these facilities also provide a supportive specialist learning environment for students with physical disabilities. There is a range of enrolment types across the College to ensure appropriateness of support programs for students with a disability. Having officially opened in 2009, the College has quickly gained a reputation for its caring support of student learning, and subsequent strong student results. Sourcing of Professional Development opportunities for staff is a priority with specific administrative support for this important process. Staff accept a culture of sharing of quality practice and assisting each other in the development of teaching skills. Across the College, specialist facilities include extensive IT infrastructure: a fully operational Theatre and media centre; music training facilities; large gymnasium and sporting ovals and extensive home economics and Design and Technology capacity. The Arts program has already seen acclaim for our choir, musical theatre, guitar and woodwind ensembles and visual arts portfolios. The Concert Band program is quickly expanding. The strong support for sport in the area is reflected in early competitive success for College teams in a number of sports including athletics, soccer, AFL, rugby, netball and..