Studies have shown that a large percentage of students in mainstream schools are bored for much of the day.  The work is too easy and so much time is spent on electives, camps, excursions and “fun” activities that very little actual learning seems to be taking place.  Keating College is founded on the philosophy that learning comes first, that students should not be held back or have to wait until the others catch up.

In order to achieve these aims, the vast majority of the time will be spent on five core academic areas.  There will be regular testing, homework and end of year exams for all year levels (not just VCE students).  For more details, please refer to the curriculum & policies page.

 

 

The founding Head of Keating College is Mr Craig Keating.  Mr Keating holds a Masters Degree from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Diploma in Education.  He also holds qualifications in small business management from Swinburne University and in Chinese language studies from Nanjing University in China. 

 

Mr Keating has been a teacher for over twenty-five years, working at some of Victoria’s most prestigious schools, such as Melbourne Grammar, Carey Grammar, Lauriston Girls School and The Geelong College, before becoming Principal of Christ The King Anglican College.

 

Mr Keating has been a VCE examiner and marker and co-authored a student dictionary of Chinese for use in senior secondary classes.  Born and raised in Melbourne, he lives in the suburbs of Melbourne with his wife and four daughters. 

 

Having been dux of his own school back in his student days, Mr Keating has always taken an active interest in the education of gifted and talented students.  He is a member of both the Australian College of Educators and the Australian Council for Educational Leaders.