Aitken College is a co-educational, independent, non-selective, affordable Uniting Church school catering for students from Prep to Year 12. Located in the northwest region of Melbourne and since opening in 1999, Aitken College has aimed to provide a safe, friendly and purposeful environment where students are able to value and enjoy learning. Our large and unique site offers potential for an imaginative curriculum including physical activity and the integration of outdoor activities and practical work. As well as fostering a love of learning, we aim to provide students with skills for living. Academic achievement is supported and creativity nurtured. Students are encouraged to deal constructively with strengths and weaknesses in achieving their maximum potential. Our program helps each student to develop self-esteem and feelings of self-worth. Ample opportunity is given to develop leadership skills, within the school and through involvement in community activities, and we encourage consideration for the needs of others and a respect for the environment at both a local and global level. Our College motto, 'In Mind and Spirit', reflects the nurturing of educational and spiritual growth. The values we commend to our students arise from the Gospel and the traditions of the Christian Church - values such as acceptance, kindness, respect for oneself and others, a reverence for life and the development of personal honesty, integrity and self-discipline. Students in the senior levels may choose to do VCE or VCAL. VET programs are on offer either through the College or in partnership with outside providers. All students have the opportunity to involve themselves in co-curricular activities including interschool sport and cultural events, performing arts, environmental programs and community service.