McGuire College is a proud Government Secondary College with a diverse multicultural, co-educational student population of 590 students. Our College, in partnership with parents and our community, places the “student at the centre” to provide the best possible outcomes for all students. The diversity of our student and wider community population is unique and a true strength. Our College has 76 equivalent full-time staff: Three Principal class, 55 teachers and 18 Education Support Staff. Our College values of Respect, Environment, Accountability and Learning are core expectations of all members of our school community. Our College community is a R.E.A.L. place where all members are responsible for the wellbeing and engagement of all. As an accredited member of the DEECD Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL) McGuire College offers an accelerated program for students to complete in Years 7-10. The College is also able to offer a wide range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) to students from both McGuire College and other local schools. McGuire College also offers VCE and VCAL classes for students. Construction of the new $1.9 million McGuire College Language and Cultural Centre will be finalised in 2011, providing students with a new state of the art learning hub with a focus on the provision of language development for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students; the development of an Indigenous Language Program; and the development of a number of programs and activities aimed at engaging families and the wider school community in College life.