Pascoe Vale Girls College is a large Year 7–12 College catering for the needs of 1481 girls in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. The College has 4 Principal Class members, 82.4 effective full-time teachers and 30 Education Support staff. The students are drawn from a wide geographical area and diverse cultural and language backgrounds. A comprehensive curriculum, with a broad range of co-curricular activities is offered. Every opportunity is provided for the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of school life and in the wider community. In a caring, disciplined, learning environment, the College promotes and celebrates individual success in academic, technological, scientific, creative, sporting and civic achievements. Every opportunity is provided for the development of leadership, self-discipline, self-esteem and respect for the rights of others. Goals of the College are to: ? improve student academic achievement particularly in literacy and numeracy ? provide supportive and engaging programs that involve students, facilitate academic learning, nurture individuality and develop personal and social skills ? provide pathways and programs that maximise opportunities for girls to achieve a post school placement in further education or in employment with a training component.