The Geelong College's six core commitments are (i) co-education (co-education is a natural setting for educating boys and girls and promotes equality, diversity and social competency) (ii) all-round education (we offer a well-rounded education with a focus on the development of the whole child - mind, body and spirit - through a broad range of experiences and opportunities) (iii) excellence (we are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care, programs, facilities and institutional practices) (iv) community (our own sense of community is strong and underpins our commitment to others both locally and globally) (v) forward-thinking (we develop creative responses to changing needs in an evolving world) (vi) sustainability (our concern for the future is reflected in our commitment to sustainable attitudes and practices). We achieve our mission of "providing one of the finest all-round educational experiences in Australia" by offering an effective and engaging teaching and learning program designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body and to foster students' thinking capacities and preparedness for the future together with an extensive co-curricular program involving drama, music, sport and many outreach and overseas opportunities. An all-round education enables students to flourish academically and to develop different skills and capacities which help them to lead healthy, meaningful and fulfilling lives. Our teachers are passionate and exceptionally committed. The Geelong College has a Christian foundation and is associated with the Uniting Church. Our social outreach program and special commitment to reconciliation are features of this Christian foundation. We also belong to the Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS) which provides a high quality sporting program in a broad range of sports. Some distinctive features of the school are (i) specially designed programs linking learning to age appropriate themes: Environment (Year 4), Multi-Media (Year 6),..