Victorian Government Schools
THE RIGHT SCHOOL IN THE RIGHT PLACE
2004
AGUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Published by the Department of Education & Training, Victoria, Australia 2004. © State of Victoria, January 2004 ISSN 1445-0852 Design: Nuttshell Graphics
International Student Program Unit PO Box 4367 Melbourne Victoria 3001 AUSTRALIA
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The Manager International Division GPO Box 4367 Melbourne Victoria 3001 AUSTRALIA Victorian Government Schools
THE RIGHT SCHOOL IN THE RIGHT PLACE
2004 AGUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
1 Introduction
Choosing the right school is one of the most Selecting the right school schools that teach them. important decisions that children and their parents There are three issues to Once you have selected which ever have to make. This guide is designed to help consider in deciding if a school subjects you want to study, you choose the right school in the right place. is the right one for you: it is easy to draw up a list of All Victorian government schools offer high quality schools that offer them. • its location in Melbourne education that is recognised throughout the world. or country Victoria Each school provides a healthy balance between Special facilities and programs academic, creative, physical and vocational • the academic subjects You can use this guide to find requirements. it offers students • the special facilities and out more about the schools on More than 200 of our secondary schools are programs it provides. your list. Check the contents currently enrolling overseas students. Parents and You can use this guide to page to see where to turn for students can use this guide to select the school that work through the issues. information on each school’s matches their individual requirements. Each school facilities, the languages it has its own section in the guide, so you can decide Location teaches and the special which school best meets your interests and career programs it offers. objectives. There is also general information on Many overseas students Victoria’s education system and the broad curriculum have friends or family living in offered. Victoria and choose a school Course information located close to them. Because Not every school with places for overseas students Victorian government schools so many schools are available, is profiled here. If you would like information on offer a wide choice of subjects such students may still have other schools or have any questions, please contact to suit every student’s learning a number to choose from. the International Student Program Unit, Department needs and abilities. The of Education & Training, Victoria, Australia. You will You can use the map on pages curriculum is designed to find contact details on the back cover. 114 and 115 to check where ensure students have access each school is located. to a wide range of education Victoria’s public transport and employment opportunities. systems and roads make Each school provides students travel easy for most students. with a breadth of knowledge, If you do have family or friends skills and values in the in Victoria, we suggest you talk following eight key learning to them about which schools areas: are conveniently located to •The Arts them. • English • Health and Physical Academic subjects Education The wide range of subjects • Mathematics available in Victorian • Sciences government schools allows •Technology students to tailor their • Studies of Society and education to their interests and Environment – geography, the careers they plan to follow. history, commerce • Languages other than On the following pages, you English (LOTE). will find a general introduction to what is available at Victorian A general curriculum is offered government schools. On pages to students in Years 7 – 10 108 to 113 there is a complete with studies covering each list of subjects and programs of the key learning areas. and a table showing the
2 Students generally undertake a These units must include: Vocational Education and metropolitan area and regional Training (VET) in Schools Victoria. Overseas students are total of ten subjects each term. • three units of English or not required to pay additional The school year is divided into English as a Second Vocational Education and tuition fees for enrolment at the four terms, two per semester. Language (ESL) Training (VET) in Schools is a Victorian School of Languages, Years 11 and 12 form the • three sequences of units 3 cooperative program offered to if their host school does not Victorian Certificate of and 4 subjects other than students studying for their VCE. teach the language they want. Education (VCE) in which English or ESL It allows them to combine students specialise and select • two units from Humanities, general VCE studies with subject streams that reflect the Arts, Health and additional TAFE studies and Applications for entry to the Victorian Government their future career plans. Physical Education and workplace experience. school system Students usually undertake Studies of Society and Successful students qualify Students interested in studying six subjects each semester in Environment with both the VCE and a TAFE at a Victorian government Year 11 and five subjects each • two units from Mathematics, certificate. A TAFE certificate school must complete the semester in Year 12. Science and Technology. is an industry-recognised Department of Education & Turn to pages 108 - 111 qualification that broadens Victorian Certificate of Training (DE&T) application for a comprehensive list of future employment prospects Education (VCE) form. all subjects offered within and creates greater Completed application forms, The VCE is the basis for entry the VCE. opportunities in tertiary studies. together with the required into universities and Training Programs are undertaken over documentation, should be and Further Education (TAFE) English as a two years, commencing in Year Second Language (ESL) sent to: institutions. The VCE is 11. Some schools also provide International Student normally taken over two years. Students who come from bridging courses for design Program Unit Students can choose from language backgrounds other students who need to further International Division more than forty studies or than English are provided with develop their skills and build Department of Education subjects, including several language support. Specially up a portfolio of pieces to gain & Training languages available within the trained English as a Second entry to tertiary design courses. Language (ESL) teachers GPO Box 4367 study of Languages other than Turn to page 112 for a list conduct small ESL classes Melbourne Victoria 3001 English (LOTE). Students are of VET programs offered at to support individual students Australia also able to choose from more schools featured in this guide. than twenty Vocational with their daily lessons. For further information: Education and Training (VET) Classes are also available Victorian School of before students begin Email programs. Languages (VSL) lessons at their host school. overseas.students@edumail. Students may select different In Victoria, students can learn All overseas students can vic.gov.au subjects to make up their own a Language Other Than English complete a twenty-week individual programs. Each as part of their school Telephone +61 3 9651 3700 intensive English language subject generally consists of curriculum. If the school they Facsimile +61 3 9651 3981 course before enrolment at four units, with each unit attend does not teach the Internet www.study.vic.gov.au their intended host school. lasting for one semester language they want, the Alternatively, for more This program provides students (two terms). Students student can attend classes at information on application with an ideal opportunity to undertake between sixteen the Victorian School of procedures, contact one of our adjust to their new study and twenty-four units over the Languages. It provides classes local representatives or agents environment. It provides them two years and must pass a in forty-one different languages within your home country. with the basic English skills minimum of sixteen units. for primary and secondary required to meet the students. Classes are usually challenges and demands of held on Saturday mornings in studying in Melbourne or approximately thirty centres country Victoria. throughout the Melbourne
3 Assessment and Reporting University TAFE Progression from one year to the next is based on the teacher’s evaluation of the individual student’s performance and ability. Each year schools provide parents or guardians with at least two written reports on student achievement. Schools also give parents or guardians the opportunity to attend at least one formal Senior Secondary (VCE Years 11 – 12) interview focusing on their child’s progress each year and provide other opportunities for informal discussions between parents and teachers when requested.
Junior Secondary (Years 7 – 10) Primary School In Victoria, there are seven years of primary school – Preparatory (Prep) to Grade 6. Most children enter Prep at the age of 5 and then proceed to Grade 1 at the age of 6. The Early Years Strategy is implemented in these schooling years, focusing on Literacy, Primary (Prep – Grade 6) Numeracy and Reading Recovery. It is necessary for international students enrolled in a Victorian government primary school to be living with at least one parent for the duration of their enrolment.
Junior Secondary Education in Victoria is compulsory for children aged between In Victoria, there are four years of junior secondary - Year 7 to six and fifteen years. The first year at school is known as the Year 10. Most students enter at the age of 12. The Middle Years Preparatory or Prep Year. To enter Prep Year children must be Strategy is implemented in these schooling years, focusing on at least five years of age by 30 April of the entry year. The school Literacy, Numeracy, Engagement and Thinking Curriculum. year is organised into four terms of approximately ten weeks each. During Year 7 and 8 students cover all learning areas and do not Children spend their first seven years of schooling at a primary have a choice of electives. In Year 9 and 10, students are able school. A complete secondary education then takes a further to select their electives as a lead up to their senior secondary six years. education. A parent is not required to accompany the student during their secondary schooling although a guardian is required. During the secondary schooling years, the junior secondary students may find that they are located at a different campus to their senior peers. This varies from college to college. Most overseas students commence their studies in Year 10 - about 15 years of age. Students under 15 years of age are required to live with a parent or a relative unless otherwise agreed by the manager, ISPU.
Senior Secondary In Victoria, these are the last 2 years of student’s secondary schooling - Year 11 and Year 12. Most students will enter at the age of 16. These two years is when students study to obtain their VCE, VET or VCAL. These years are to provide students with the knowledge and skills to assist them with further education or employment. Students who during their schooling turn 18 no longer require a guardian.
4 Pathways to Higher Education The VCE provides entry to universities and TAFE colleges in Victoria and Australia. It is also recognised for entry into numerous universities and colleges throughout the world. Provider Code: 00124K Provider Code: 02411J Victorian universities are highly recognised for their academic excellence not only in Australia but also overseas. Many are regarded as world leaders in research in the fields of science, medicine, and technology. Universities provide courses that range from diploma to doctorate level. Provider Code: 00103D Provider Code: 00012G
Listed below are the universities in Victoria. You will also find a location of these on the map on pages 114 and 115. A number of the universities are multi-campus with a combination of city and regional Provider Code: 00113B Provider Code: 00881F locations throughout the State. Australian Catholic University Deakin University La Trobe University Provider Code: 00122A Provider Code: 00724G Monash University RMIT University Swinburne University of Technology The University of Melbourne Provider Code: 01505M University of Ballarat Provider Code: 00116K Victoria University TAFE Institute's offer Certificate to Advanced Diploma Provider Code: 01218G level courses as well as providing pathways to completing degree courses at universities throughout Provider Code: 00111D Australia. Below is a list of TAFE Institutes located in metropolitan Melbourne in Victoria: Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Chisholm Institute of TAFE Provider Code: 00008C Holmesglen Institute of TAFE Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
RMIT University – TAFE Division Provider Code: 00115M Swinburne University – TAFE Division Victoria University – TAFE Division William Angliss Institute of TAFE Provider Code: 00112C
5 Contents
page page Introduction 4 • Koonung Secondary College 56 • Kurnai College 57 Schools • Lalor Secondary College 58 • Albert Park College 7 • Macleod College 59 • Balwyn High School 8 • Maribyrnong Secondary College 60 • Banksia Secondary College 9 • Maroondah Secondary College 61 • Bayside College 10 • Melbourne Girls’ College 62 • Belmont High School 11 • Mildura Senior College 63 • Benalla College 12 • Mill Park Secondary College 64 • Bendigo Senior Secondary College 13 • Mitchell Secondary College 65 • Bentleigh Secondary College 14 • Monash Secondary College 66 • Blackburn High School 15 • Monbulk College 67 • Box Hill High School 16 • Montmorency Secondary College 68 • Box Hill Senior Secondary College 17 • Mordialloc College 69 • Brauer College 18 • Mount Eliza Secondary College 70 • Braybrook College 19 • Mount Waverley Secondary College 71 •Brentwood Secondary College 20 • Mullauna College 72 • Brighton Secondary College 21 • Noble Park Secondary College 73 •Brunswick Secondary College 22 • Northcote High School 74 • Buckley Park College 23 • Pakenham Secondary College 75 • Camberwell High School 24 • Parkdale Secondary College 76 • Carwatha College P - 12 25 • Parkwood Secondary College 77 • Chandler Secondary College 26 • Pembroke Secondary College 78 • Cheltenham Secondary College 27 • Reservoir District Secondary College 79 • Cleeland Secondary College 28 • Ringwood Secondary College 80 • Collingwood College 29 • Rosebud Secondary College 81 • Coomoora Secondary College 30 • Rowville Secondary College 82 • Copperfield College 31 • Sandringham College 83 • Debney Park Secondary College 32 • Springvale Secondary College 84 • Deer Park Secondary College 33 • St Albans Secondary College 85 • Doncaster Secondary College 34 • Stawell Secondary College 86 •Dromana Secondary College 35 • Strathmore Secondary College 87 • East Doncaster Secondary College 36 • Sunshine College 88 • Elwood College 37 • Swinburne Senior Secondary College 89 • Erinbank Secondary College 38 •Templestowe College 90 • Essendon Keilor College 39 • The Grange P-12 College 91 • Eumemmerring College 40 • Thornbury Darebin College 92 • Fairhills High School 41 •Traralgon Secondary College 93 • Flora Hill Secondary College 42 • Upper Yarra Secondary College 94 • Footscray City College 43 • Victorian College of the Arts • Forest Hill College 44 Secondary School 95 • Frankston High School 45 • Viewbank College 96 • Gilmore College for Girls 46 •Wantirna College 97 • Glen Eira College 47 •Warragul Regional College 98 • Glen Waverley Secondary College 48 •Warrandyte High School 99 •Grovedale College 49 •Warrnambool College 100 • Hawthorn Secondary College 50 •Wellington Secondary College 101 • Heatherhill Secondary College 51 •Werribee Secondary College 102 • Highvale Secondary College 52 •Westall Secondary College 103 • Hillcrest Secondary College 53 • Wheelers Hill Secondary College 104 • Keilor Downs College 54 •Williamstown High School 105 • Kew High School 55 •Wodonga High School 106
VCE Studies 108 VET Studies 112 6 Location of Schools in Victoria 114 Albert Park College
Albert Park College is a Years 7–12 secondary school English as a Second Student Support Services located a short distance from Melbourne’s city centre, Language (ESL) Program and Programs in the fashionable inner suburb of Albert Park. • Albert Park Language • A comprehensive system of The College provides a safe and stable environment Centre on Campus pastoral care through class in which parents and the school have the expectation • Intensive English teachers, pastoral teachers that students will strive to achieve personal excellence language programs and year level coordinators both individually and as members of a team. Respect • Small group language • Careers counsellor and for others and the development of a cooperative ethos development welfare counsellor are important objectives of the curriculum, pastoral • In-class support • School support services care system and the school’s approach to decision • After school support network involving local making. community specialists Languages Taught including psychologists, The four-storey building housing the school is • Japanese youth workers and doctors adjacent to extensive community sporting, cultural, • Italian • Medical centre artistic and recreational facilities. Special Programs Albert Park College has been nominated as an Special Facilities exemplary physical and sport education school • The ethos of a small school • Upgrade of school building enabling students to specialise and gain high level • Individual focus on student • Macintosh and IBM training in a range of sports including tennis, learning programs computer networked basketball and sailing. • Accelerated learning laboratories program – students are • Internet access, able to complete subjects including delivery and at a higher year level collection of homework and thus complete • International exchange their courses earlier program • Host Student program – • Technology centre for local students support engineering, electronics, overseas students metal and wood • School magazine • Art wing production • Study room • VET programs in • Access to extensive hospitality, business community sporting, Address and cabinet-making cultural, artistic and 83 Danks Street • Extension education recreational facilities Albert Park Victoria 3206, Australia program, including • Recently upgraded library Principal Mr Lynton Round homework help program • Gymnasium where students can Overseas student manager complete their studies Ms Jan Wilson with the help of a tutor Language centre coordinator • Extensive camp/excursion Mr John Bond programs Telephone+61 3 9690 1633 • Breakfast/lunch program Facsimile +61 3 9696 7169 with cooking facilities for students Email [email protected] • Performing arts Internet www.albertpark.vic.edu.au program with a major Total number of students 400 annual production (including international students)
7 Balwyn High School
Established in 1954, Balwyn High School is a Years English as a Second Student Support Services 7–12 coeducational school that has developed a Language (ESL) Program and Programs
reputation based on a tradition of excellence, caring, • Extensive ESL support • Experienced and caring and the capacity for leadership in the Victorian school and small group year level managers and system. program at all levels coordinators who oversee The school is set in an attractive environment of • Intensive ESL program student welfare and community parts and playing fields in the eastern for new arrivals discipline suburbs of Melbourne. Students are encouraged to • Registered English • Integration and enjoy learning and to develop skills that will foster such language provider multicultural teacher aides values as self-respect, self-discipline, courtesy, social • First aid attendant, Languages Taught interaction and cooperation, respect for others and a chaplain, youth worker, general pride in achievement. • Chinese social worker and access • French to clinical guidance and The curriculum is based on traditional subject • Indonesian counselling services disciplines giving students the widest possible choice • Modern Greek • Dedicated international in later years. Co-curricular activities, such as music, student coordinator drama, academic enrichment, debating and sport Special Programs
provide additional opportunities for promoting the • Extensive music Special Facilities personal development, success and self esteem of program-including • New library with students. It is compulsory for students at all levels bands, orchestras, reference, fact and to wear the school uniform. musical production fiction books, audiovisual The school is an accredited English language provider and instrumental tuition material, CD-ROMs for international students. • Involvement in external and Internet access English, French, • New fully-equipped mathematics, science, physics and chemistry geography, music, art laboratories and and craft competitions biology facilities • Acceleration classes in • Modern computer mathematics and music; facilities with laptop acceleration program for computers and Years 7, 8 and 9 students; Internet access university studies at Year 12 • Specially equipped • Participation in Gifted art/technology centre Children’s Network • Music centre Address • Laptop classes • Indoor sports centre Buchanan Avenue • New theatre Balwyn North Victoria 3104, Australia 2003 VCE Results Principal Mr Bruce Armstrong Of the 34 international International programs coordinators students who sat for the VCE, Ms Grace Yin 100% successfully completed Mrs Valerie Bourke their VCE; 13 international Telephone+61 3 9819 7911 students (38.23%) achieved Facsimile +61 3 9819 7395 an ENTER above 90 and 7 international students Email [email protected] (20.59%) achieved an Internet www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ENTER above 80. Total number of students 1850
8 Banksia Secondary College
Established in 1955, Banksia Secondary College English Language Centre Student Support Services and Programs is a Years 7–12 coeducational school that has a • Four new classrooms with well-deserved record of caring for its students while adjoining computer centre • Small tutorial groups helping them to aim for academic excellence and • Overseas student lounge to provide extra achieve their goals. Located in a garden setting, • Short and long-term assistance with English but within easy reach of Melbourne’s city centre, the English courses available across all subjects College offers an engaging, diverse and personalised depending on initial • After school tutorial curriculum that is geared to individual student needs. assessment sessions in Mathematics Students are encouraged to take advantage of the • ESL offered at all levels and Physics College’s range of counselling resources, designed by five fully qualified ESL • Experienced year to assist them in making wise decisions. They are teachers and supported level coordinators also encouraged to use Banksia’s extensive library, by Mandarin, Cantonese, • Student welfare coordinator information technology facilities and liberal Internet Vietnamese and Arabic- • Careers counsellor access to enhance and maximize their studies. speaking teacher-aides • Student representative council Banksia’s uniquely supportive multicultural Languages Taught • On campus school nurse environment, based on many years’ experience • Mandarin (VCE) of catering for students from non-English speaking Special Facilities • AUSLAN backgrounds, fosters friendly relations within the • Other languages (offered • New multimedia school community and makes all students at the College on Saturdays studio/workshop and feel welcome. by the Victorian School darkroom of Languages) • Science laboratories • Drama and theatre facilities Special Programs • Music school • Horizons program • Three information (for gifted students) technology rooms • Individual junior • Library mathematics program • Art gallery • Computer-aided junior • Two new gymnasiums literacy program • Tennis and basketball • Information technology courts, weightlifting and focus across the curriculum table tennis facilities • Instrumental music • Large student canteen program 2003 VCE Results Address • Annual theatrical 230 Banksia Street production Of the 9 international students Ivanhoe Victoria 3079, Australia • Choir and bands who sat for the VCE, 100% Principal Mr Arthur Coates • Sports program successfully completed their • Chess club VCE; 2 international students Overseas student coordinator (22%) achieved an ENTER Mr Jack Doyle above 90 and 2 international Telephone+61 3 9497 3822 students (22%) achieved an Facsimile +61 3 9499 3044 ENTER above 80. Email [email protected] Internet www.netspace.net.au/~bansec/ Total number of students 400 Total number of international students 68
9 Bayside College
Bayside College is a large coeducational, multicultural English as a Second • Careers resource centre college. Three campuses (two Year 7–10 campuses Language (ESL) Program • Student representative
and one senior VCE campus) provide students with • A very comprehensive council, in which all the advantages of a small, caring environment ESL program, operating students are actively combined with all the curriculum benefits a large from Years 7–12 encouraged to participate in school can guarantee. • Special and intensive the life and administration of the College Bayside’s senior campus has grown to be one of the classes, conducted by qualified teachers, to help most respected VCE providers in the western suburbs. Special Facilities In 2000, it offered over 30 VCE subjects, including a students achieve their best • Three modern IBM selection of VET courses. • At the VCE campus, ESL students are grouped computer rooms, and Students have access to a wide range of counselling in distinct English classes a new state of the art resources. As well, the mature atmosphere of the to ensure their success multimedia centre senior campus creates the environment essential • An extensive library for students to achieve their best. The close and Languages Taught resource centre, offering professional working relationship between teachers • Italian online access to the and students is unique. New enrolments are • Arabic Internet always welcome. • Japanese • Art, photography and dark room facilities Special Programs • Drama and theatre facilities • A large range of • Music rooms VET courses • Science facilities • Music and the • Automotive centre performing arts • Gymnasium and fully • Automotive and electrical equipped function centre • Multimedia and • Art/graphics facilities information technology • Excellent technology • Art/graphic communication facilities: wood, food, • Educational partnerships textiles, metal, electrical with tertiary institutions and electronics and industry • Student common room • Business and • Canteen and lunchroom administration • Study room • Tennis/netball/basketball Student Support Services courts and Programs • Large examination centre Address • A comprehensive support PO Box 515 structure, with experienced Altona North Victoria 3025, Australia level coordinators, and a Principal Mr Michael Kerin campus coordinator Overseas student coordinator • Student welfare coordinator Ms Rosie Salvaris • Vietnamese and Arabic welfare aide, to provide Telephone+61 3 9391 6666 the Vietnamese and Arabic Facsimile +61 3 9392 8593 community with particular Email [email protected] assistance [email protected] Total number of students 1480 over three campuses
10 Belmont High School
Belmont High School, a year 7 – 12 coeducational English as a Second Language Special Programs (ESL) Program school, was established in 1955 and has developed a • A wide range of curriculum longstanding reputation for academic excellence and • An English Language • Accelerated learning an extensive extra curricular program. It is committed Centre (ELC) located • Information technology to global education and encourages the pursuit of on site, with an adjoining across the curriculum personal excellence through a diverse range of Computer Suite • Extensive music program academic experiences. Students are valued and • Qualified and experienced • Performing arts cared for, learning takes place in the context of ESL teaching • Extensive sport program friendship, mutual respect and cooperation. The • Less than 10 students • Duke of Edinburgh program school aims to develop a strong sense of school per class • Extension programs e.g. identity and pride and all students are required to • Short and long courses Torunament of Minds wear the school uniform. based on initial assessment • International student Belmont High School is located on spacious grounds • Ongoing ESL support exchange in picturesque Geelong, Victoria’s second largest city. • Overseas Student • Sister school relationships The school provides a safe, quiet environment for Coordinator and the • Extensive camps/excursions learning while providing access to all the facilities of a Director of the ELC work Student Support Services large city including Deakin University. The school also closely to see that all and Programs owns a rural campus situated at Tanbryn in the Otway students are provided with Ranges 1 1/2 hours drive west of Geelong where support and specialised • Vertical House system student acquire outdoor education skills in a unique resources to ensure that the providing supportive environment that is a stimulus for academic and orientation to the Australian pastoral care scientific studies. education system is smooth • Careers counsellor and successful • Trained nurse and Geelong is approximately 1 hour from Melbourne by welfare staff car or train. With a city population of 250,000 a wide Languages Taught • Pathways planning range of facilities and opportunities are available in • French • Leadership program the cultural, tertiary and sporting areas. Geelong has • German outstanding beaches and countryside and is a Special Facilities • Indonesian popular tourist destination. • Japanese • Five computer laboratories and computer networking throughout the school • Career and tertiary guidance centre • Well resourced Arts and Technology centre Address • Excellent music facilities Rotherham Street • Remote campus situated Belmont Victoria 3216, Australia in the Otway Ranges Principal Mr Garry Schultz Overseas student coordinator Ms Julie Myers Telephone +61 3 5243 5355 Facsimile +61 3 5243 2420 Email [email protected] Internet www.bhs.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1080
11 Benalla College
Benalla College is a large secondary school situated Languages Taught Special Facilities
in the picturesque north east of Victoria, approximately • German • Modern library two hours drive from Melbourne and 11/2 hours drive • Indonesian • Modern computer rooms (3) from the Victorian ski fields. • Lecture theatre with Special Programs The senior campus (Dunlop) provides students with modern technology an adult environment while they pursue a wide variety • Academic and vocational • Art photography and of subjects and preparation for higher education, programs including VCE, dark room employment and vocational training. VCAL and school based • Performing Arts Centre apprenticeships • Modern science rooms The Junior Campus (Faithfull) emphasises high levels • International exchange • Gymnasium and of student engagement as well as a curriculum that students swimming pool integrates learning from different disciplines. (AFS & Rotary International) • Community Access Benalla College has an excellent reputation in • A variety of bands and Technology Centre academic and vocational education. At the Senior ensembles • Excellent technology Campus, in 2004, studies in the following are offered: • Sister school relationship facilities: wood, food, with Kawasaki Community • Academic Education: English, Mathematics, metal, electrical, Science, The Arts, Technology, Health & Physical High School automotive and Education, LOTE and Studies of Society & the • Outdoor education engineering Environment. • Alpine skiing • Vocational Education: Hospitality, Multimedia, Student Support Services Community Services, Engineering, Furnishings, and Programs General Construction (Building), Automotive, • A comprehensive support Horse Studies, Sport & Recreation, Information structure with experienced Technology, MicroSoft Networking, Business/Office Sub School Leaders and Administration, and Music Industry Skills. a Campus Principal Benalla College students are among the top • Student Services Manager, performing students of all government and private school nurse and schools in the region. social worker • Careers resource centre and Counsellor • Student leadership committees • Mentor Teachers and Pathways Planners Address • Disabilities teacher PO Box 819 Barkly Street Benalla Victoria 3672, Australia Principal Mr Thomas Greene Overseas student coordinator Mrs Carol Myles (Assistant Principal, Senior Campus) Telephone+61 3 5761 2888 Facsimile +61 3 5762 5276 Email [email protected] Total number of students 900 (300 on Senior Campus) (600 on Junior Campus)
12 Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Bendigo Senior Secondary College welcomes students English as a Second homestay accommodation from different cultures and races. At the College, Language (ESL) Program with host families or stay students experience a different culture, improve • Intensive English language in school-owned their skills in the English language, increase career program for students from accommodation; pick up opportunities and make new friends. a non-English speaking from Melbourne airport Established in 1907, this is one of the oldest background • Comprehensive secondary colleges in Victoria. It is a VCE College, • Distinct class for ESL ESL program offering only Years 11 and 12. The majority of its students at both Years 11 • Chinese-speaking teacher 2000 students are aged between 16 and 18 years. and 12, to allow greater to assist Chinese students skills development The College fosters excellent staff-student Special Facilities relationships. Students consistently achieve Languages Taught • First class facilities in outstanding academic success; they are articulate, • Mandarin (first language) all learning areas confident and have high self esteem. • German • High speed multimedia A world leader in the use of information technology • French network in all curriculum areas, Bendigo Senior Secondary • Indonesian (second • 470 Pentium PCs, College enables students to develop high level skills language) distributed across all in information technology. classrooms, four computer Special Programs laboratories and a The College offers the widest range of VCE units of • World leader in the use multimedia center any school. A number of vocational education and of information technology • Access to the Internet, training (VET) programs are also provided. Twelve in all curriculum areas library catalogue, College million dollars have been spent on buildings and • Sister schools in China, intranet, email, hard disk facilities since 1992, ensuring that all learning Indonesia, Britain and space, software packages, areas have first class facilities. Germany CD-ROMs and video • Wide range of sports conferencing, from every for individuals and teams classroom and from home • Extracurricular activities, if students have a modem including student council, • Graphic calculators for graduation ball, camps, mathematics and science drama, music, public 2003 VCE Results speaking, mathematics competitions and social Of the 17 international activities students who completed Address • Accredited with European Year 12 in 2003, 100% Rosalind Park Council of International successfully completed their Bendigo Victoria 3550, Australia schools VCE; 10 international students (59%) achieved an ENTER Principal Mr Graham Bastian Student Support Services above 90 and 1 international Overseas student coordinator and Programs students (6%) achieved an Mr David Castles • Extensive support for ENTER above 80. Telephone+61 3 5443 1222 international students, Facsimile +61 3 5441 4548 including orientation program to introduce Email [email protected] both Bendigo and the Internet www.bssc.edu.au College; study skills Total number of students 2000 sessions, including the Total number of international students 25 use of the library and computer facilities;
13 Bentleigh Secondary College
Bentleigh Secondary College is a year 7-12 medium- English as a Second Language Student Support Services sized college located in the south eastern suburbs (ESL) Program And Programs
of Melbourne. Bentleigh is a vibrant suburb, with • Our Literacy Education • Extensive student welfare excellent public transport, shopping and recreational Centre provides a highly support facilities. Bentleigh Secondary College has an focused and structured • Outstanding Careers and outstanding reputation within the community. program for students in Pathways Program The college is a leader in technological innovation need of English Language • Student leadership and science teaching and provides clear pathways support. A highly motivated initiatives to tertiary study and future careers. team of teachers and • Victorian Youth A dedicated and highly motivated staff provides strong teacher support staff offer Development Program and support and leadership for all students in the College. intensive support to small Duke of Edinburgh Program Students in the senior school (year 10-12) benefit from groups and individual Special Facilities ongoing career guidance and positive and constructive students across all subject feedback about their academic performance. Our areas. • Spacious recreation students consistently achieve outstanding results and and sporting grounds Languages Taught are highly successful in gaining entry into their chosen • Innovative and up to date tertiary course and career. • Japanese Information Technology • Indonesian facilities • Modern Greek • Excellent Science Laboratories Special Programs • Art, Ceramics and • Enhanced Learning Multi-media facilities Program for highly • Music performance and academic students practice facilities • Excellent music program • Library resource and • Extensive Performing Arts Audio Visual Centre Program • Drama and Dance Centre • Excellence in Sport initiatives • Student Leadership, mentoring and peer support Address programs Vivien Street • All Year 10 students study East Bentleigh Victoria 3165 at least one VCE subject Mail address • Extensive & challenging PO Box 186 camps/outdoor education East Bentleigh 3165 program years 7 - 12 Principal Mr William Leaf Overseas student coordinator Mr Chen Lee Telephone+61 3 9579 1044 Facsimile +61 3 9579 2720 Email [email protected] Internet www.bentleighsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 820 Total number of international students 10
14 Blackburn High School
A leafy Eastern suburb of Melbourne, just a short English as a Second Language Student Support Services 20 kilometers by public transport from the city centre, (ESL) Program and Programs
Blackburn is in an ideal position for overseas students • At all levels to individual • Multi-level support for all to live and study. The area provides shopping malls, students international students international restaurants, sports and entertainment • VCE ESL • Extensive network of care, facilities and many multicultural services locally. • Blackburn English led by the Sub school Blackburn High School is a medium sized, Languages School is Managers, Level single-campus coeducational Years 7-12 college. close by Coordinators and the Our overseas students, coming from numerous • Victorian School of Student Welfare team countries, participate fully in the local community, Language at Blackburn including the Student which helps them to learn English and interact with offers Chinese, Vietnamese Welfare Coordinator, the Australian culture. Korean and Spanish Chaplain and a full time nurse Blackburn is an academic school. We offer a safe, Languages Taught • Intensive counselling caring and stimulating environment where students • German for careers and further enthusiastically work toward realising their full • French education potential in all areas. We encourage initiative, with • Japanese • Student leadership many opportunities for leadership and mentoring in programs include sports, debating, peer leadership, student Special Programs School/House Captains, government. An impressive work ethic among both • Our outstanding Student Representative our students and our committed teachers offers Performance and Ensemble Council, Year Level excellent outcomes for all students. Music Program is renowned committees and Year 7 Our students are involved in various National both in Australia and peer support and International events: internationally. Music technology, specialist voice Special Facilities • Following the 2002 VCE exams two students were and instrument tuition are • Music – a specialist invited to exhibit their work at the National Gallery offered to all students. music technology centre, of Victoria • Nationally awarded specialist instrumental • Representation at the 2003 International Youth sports/physical education rooms, ensemble/soiree Science Forum in London program based on student performance room • Senior ensembles will travel to New York, January choice and including a • Sport – gymnasium, 2004, representing Australasia at the 31st Annual Sport Leadership extension extensive outdoor grounds, Conference of Jazz Education. program facilities and equipment • A rich co-curricular • Library/Resource Centre program including camps • Information Technology - Address at Years 7, 8, 9 and 11, fully networked computer 60 Springfield Road interstate and international laboratories with extensive Blackburn Victoria 3130, Australia tours, interschool debating, Internet access annual dramatic • Computer Graphics centre Principal Ms Barbara Grant production, participation • VCE Study Centre Overseas student coordinator in mathematics, science, Mr Max Garrard English and information 2003 VCE Results Telephone+61 3 9878 4477 technology competitions. Of the students who sat for Facsimile +61 3 9894 2435 • Students maintain the the VCE at Blackburn High school web site and School, 100% successfully Email [email protected] produce a digital school completed their VCE; 18% Internet www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au magazine on CD ROM achieved an ENTER above 90 Total number of students 800 and 38% achieved an ENTER above 80.
15 Box Hill High School
Box Hill High School was established in 1930 and English as a Second Student Support Services has an excellent reputation in both the local and Language (ESL) Program and Programs
overseas community. It is a coeducational school, • Large ESL program, • Chinese speaking overseas located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, with coordinated by student coordinator, very easy access to public transport. experienced staff experienced in meeting Box Hill High School was awarded the inaugural • Full, intensive English the needs of international Science School of the Year Award. language program students • ESL room • Careers teacher and The school emphasizes high academic standards work experience program and firm discipline. It has a friendly atmosphere Languages Taught • Peer support program in which students are strongly encouraged to reach • Chinese • Extra tuition in mathematics their full potential. • German and English The school offers a program for academically gifted • School prefects, to provide Special Programs students in Years 7–10. Staff within the school can additional guidance and speak a number of Asian languages including Chinese • Accelerated/selected entry support for younger (all dialects), Vietnamese, Malay and Indonesian. program for highly able students Homestay can be arranged for international students. students; opportunities for • General VCE leadership advanced work at all levels, program including university • Welfare teacher and enhancement programs school psychologist • TAFE Pathways programs • Multicultural aides to • Extensive camps program support students • Extensive music program including choirs, bands, Special Facilities musical soirees, musical • Modern computer facilities production, instrumental with Internet access tuition • Arts specialist room • Opportunity at Year 10 for • Problem solving centre outdoor education, research for mathematics studies, enhancement • Musical keyboard laboratory studies and other • Home economics and certificates catering centre • Extensive camps and tours • Gymnasium program, including Kakadu • ESL room Address (Northern Territory, • Ecology centre Whitehorse Road Australia) and Germany • Art and technology centre Box Hill Victoria 3128, Australia • Solar Car Program • Science and Technology Principal Mr Robert Jenkin • Formal Awards Night centre • Quintessence Art exhibition Overseas student coordinator • Debutante Ball 2003 VCE Results Ms Annie Loke Of the 52 international Telephone+61 3 9877 1177 students who sat for the VCE, Facsimile +61 3 9894 1347 100% successfully completed Email [email protected] their VCE; 10 international students (20%) achieved an Internet www.ozemail.com.au/~boxhillhigh/ ENTER above 90 and 13 Total number of students 800 international students (25%) Total number of international students 100 achieved an ENTER above 80.
16 Box Hill Senior Secondary College
Box Hill Senior Secondary College is a large senior Special Programs Student Support Services and Programs college located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. • Sport development program Students, parents and staff value the senior learning – basketball, football, tennis • Pathways planning and environment and students are encouraged to develop • The CISCO networking mentoring program as reflective and independent learners, able to program providing individual support critically participate in a rapidly changing world. • National Academy • Tutorial classes for extra A diverse senior curriculum is offered with strengths in Aries technology support in the visual and performing arts, technology, • Vocational programs • Careers counselling information & communication technologies and in areas such as fashion, • VCE study skills workshops sport. Over recent years, the school has significantly engineering, electronics, • Student representative expanded its information & communication multimedia, hospitality, council technologies infrastructure and is now developing building & construction, • Web-based, online online material for use by students via the College automotive attendance and student intranet facility. • Industry work placement progress information to program students and parents The College offers a highly regarded sport • E-teams – student work development program supported by Football Victoria placement improvement Special Facilities (and Australian Football League), Basketball Victoria, teams using quality • Newly built school and Tennis Victoria. The program combines academic management processes gymnasium and study with intensive sport training and individual skills • Film and television program weight facility development during school hours, catering for • Artist in residence program • Four floodlit plexipave students who have aspirations and potential to • Contemporary music & three entoucas reach their highest level of excellence in their sport. program tennis courts • Life drawing classes • Modern student • Drama productions lounge/canteen • Jewellery classes • Networked PC computer • Leadlight and glass laboratories with design classes Internet access • Film and Television • College intranet • IMAC multimedia centre • Photography/darkroom facilities • Specialist technology facilities – wood, metals, foods, electrical/electronics • Drama and music facilities • Recording studio Address Dunloe Avenue Mont Albert North Victoria 3129, Australia Principal Mr Wayne Craig Telephone+61 3 9890 0571 Facsimile +61 3 9899 4093 Email [email protected] Internet www.bhssc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 600
17 Brauer College
Brauer College is located in Warrnambool in the English as a Second Student Support Services State of Victoria. The school has 1430 students with Language (ESL) Program and Programs
an average of 22 students per class. Classes in Year • Accredited English • International student 11 and 12 are much smaller. It is regarded as an language centre on campus counsellors outstanding government school. Brauer College has • Intensive English • ESL support excellent Year 12 results and students from the school • ESL • Student welfare coordinator are accepted at all major universities. A 2002 Monash • Careers counsellor University report found that Brauer College was a high Languages Taught and advice achieving school. • Japanese Special Facilities The College provides an effective and challenging Special Programs education for all students and there is an emphasis • Extensive computer • CISCO Networking on excellence and achievement. The learning needs facilities with Internet Academy of all students are recognised and a wide range of access • Gifted and talented subjects is available to cater for all needs. There are • Technology centres students program an extensive number of VCE subjects across all study • Performing arts and • Wide range of vocational areas. The outstanding facilities and programs means gymnasium complex education programs a large number of sporting, cultural and recreational • Camp facilities in • Camping program opportunities are available for students. extensive bushland and interstate trips 1 hour from College Brauer College is committed to an international • Sports academies – students program and wishes to make this a special basketball, volleyball, 2003 VCE Results experience. Places at the school are limited. soccer, netball Brauer College had a VCE The town: Warrnambool is a small city of 30,000 • Public speaking program pass rate of 98% in 2002 people located on the coast 250 kilometres south west • Mathematics and English with a median study score of of Melbourne (3 hours by train – 3 services each way tutorials (after school) 32 and 9% of study scores daily). The city and surrounding area is famous for • Extensive music program – above 40. These results put its beauty and is a favourite tourist destination. many ensembles and choirs Brauer College in the top 3% Warrnambool has all facilities that a large city offers • Accelerated mathematics of all government schools. including an excellent shopping area, a TAFE College program and University campus. • International exchange programs • Rowing and kayaking programs
Address PO Box 676 Warrnambool Victoria 3280 Australia Principal Mr Michael Cusick Overseas student coordinator Mr Greg Allison (Assistant Principal) Telephone+ 61 3 5560 3888 Facsimile + 61 3 5560 3889 Email [email protected] Internet www.brauer.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1450 Total number of international students 18
18 Braybrook College
Braybrook College is a Years 7–12 coeducational English as a Second Student Support Services school, located 18km west of the Melbourne CBD and Language (ESL) Program and Programs largely serving the areas of Footscray and Sunshine. • Well established and • A comprehensive student The College is situated on a large site, with excellent highly regarded welfare program, led by the sporting facilities and attractive buildings and • Smaller classes, from student welfare coordinator gardens. The College is well serviced by public Years 7 to 12 – individual and supported by a nurse, transport along Ballarat Road. attention and assistance child psychologist, speech Braybrook College has a multicultural community of from highly qualified staff, pathologist, social worker, staff and students, with a long and distinguished supported by ethnic home group teachers and history of catering for students who have recently teacher aides Student at Risk teachers arrived from other countries. The current population • Excellent VCE results • A comprehensive Pathways of nearly 800 students enables the school to offer a in ESL English and Careers Program, led wide choice of curriculum at all levels. • Three year VCE option by the careers coordinator specifically targeted and supported by VET Braybrook College has a strong, positive image in at new arrivals pathways and special the community and a high degree of student pride. programs coordinators Uniform is worn at all levels. The school will continue Languages Taught to build on current strengths and will also continue • Vietnamese (all levels) Special Facilities to develop new initiatives to meet emerging needs. • French • Five fully equipped Braybrook College is proud of its emphasis on • Italian information technology providing individual help and support within a safe rooms including over Special Programs and caring environment. 150 network points • Instrumental music – small with Internet access group instruction on a range • Large, multi-purpose of instruments and voice by gymnasium, including specialist teachers; a range a weight training centre of performing groups • School camp in • Sport – a wide range of central Victoria student involvement, with • Five tennis courts, excellent statewide standards two sport ovals • Annual music drama • New canteen production • Youth enrichment sessions for high achievers • Camps – catering for Address students at all levels and 352 Ballarat Road including an overseas tour Braybrook Victoria 3019, Australia • Leadership training programs – including peer Principal Mr Des Murphy support, Duke of Edinburgh Overseas student coordinator Awards, community Ms Geraldine Moloney placements and Telephone+61 3 9312 2900 debating club Facsimile +61 3 9311 7668 Email [email protected] Total number of students 820 Total number of international students 3
19 Brentwood Secondary College
Situated in Glen Waverley approximately 25 km east of English as a Second Language Student Support Services and the Melbourne CBD, Brentwood Secondary College is (ESL) Program Programs
a coeducational school for Years 7 to 12. Students • ESL students are generally • Student well being team contribute to a safe and secure learning environment grouped in distinct ESL comprising student welfare that values and respects their individual achievements. classes across Years 8 to coordinator, college The College is committed to the delivery of a 12 separate to mainstream chaplain and guidance challenging, high quality inclusive curriculum. English counsellor Students are encouraged to strive for excellence. • A support program is • Comprehensive student Students at VCE level can choose from over 30 VCE provided to assist language support provided by studies that lead to University and TAFE courses. development across the teaches and year level curriculum as well as coordinators individual tuition at VCE • Peer support and peer level mediation programs with • Compulsory study support trained peer leaders programs operate after school during the week Special Features • Broad access to computer Special Programs network and Internet • Advanced placement through computer into VCE laboratories, pods and • Accelerated, enrichment isolated work stations and gifted teaching and • Library resource centre learning programs for with significant access to talented students in computer network Years 7 to 12 • Purpose built senior • Extensive sporting and learning centre for VCE extracurricular opportunities students • Instrumental music • Multipurpose program gymnasium/hall • Careers education and • Tennis and basketball a comprehensive work courts, cricket practice experience program nets and sports oval for Year 10 students • Focus on arts, Address multimedia and music Watsons Road Glen Waverley Victoria 3150, Australia Principal Ms Vicki Forbes Overseas student coordinator Ms Lakshmi Weereratne Telephone+61 3 8545 0300 Facsimile +61 3 8545 0355 Email [email protected] Internet www.brentwood.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1050 Total number of international students 23
20 Brighton Secondary College
Established in 1955, Brighton Secondary College English as a Second Student Support Services has a tradition of excellence. Students are offered Language (ESL) Program and Programs an outstanding program in a structured supportive • Language centre on • A comprehensive support and caring environment in which they are encouraged campus for intensive structure, provided by to reach their full potential. English subschool managers, The school is set in the leafy, bayside suburb • From Year 7 to 12, in small year level and student close to the beach and city. timetabled classes or on coordinators a withdrawal basis • A peer support program A broad curriculum offers students academic • Homework program for Year 7 students, along studies, creative and performing arts, technology • ESL support in VCE classes with a peer counselling studies, social development and sporting competition. program for all students At junior levels there is a comprehensive range of Languages Taught • Annual elections for student subjects including health, music, drama, languages, • French leadership positions home economics, computer studies, metal and • Japanese including student woodcraft. A broad range of VCE studies is offered, • Chinese representative council, as well as vocational studies at senior levels. Year 12 committee, college, Special Programs form and house captains • House choral and drama • Extensive student support festivals including an in the areas of careers and annual major theatre welfare production • Overseas students aide • Instrumental music and family liaison program • VCE student helpers • Strong house system for overseas students and active participation in interschool sport Special Facilities • Enrichment and • Up to date computer acceleration programs facilities • VET programs • Library with a computer network and Internet access • Range of specialist areas • Year 12 study centre • Hall, drama and music Address centre 120 Marriage Road • Modern canteen Brighton East Victoria 3287, Australia and careers center Principal Mrs Julie Podbury • Sporting facilities including a double court gymnasium Overseas student coordinator and oval, synthetic turf Ms Linda Ward hockey and tennis courts Telephone+61 3 9592 7488 • Japanese garden Facsimile +61 3 9592 5724 • New hospitalty centre Email [email protected] Internet www.brightonsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1000 Total number of international students 45
21 Brunswick Secondary College
Brunswick Secondary College is a Year 7–12 English as a Second Student Support Services secondary school, located only 15 minutes from Language (ESL) Program and Programs
Melbourne city. The school has outstanding • Outstanding ESL program, • Outstanding ESL program facilities, having recently undergone a $3.2 million with 10 specialist ESL staff, • Overseas student refurbishment. multicultural education orientation and induction In Years 7–10, students are taught the language skills aides, a comprehensive into the school that are needed to ensure that they are very well range of ESL courses and Special Facilities prepared for the VCE and tertiary education. support at all levels from Years 7–12 • Well equipped library The College is committed to traditional values. • After-school homework club with Internet access The curriculum is designed to promote the fullest tuition with qualified ESL • All classrooms connected educational development of each student and to teachers and university to the school network maximise post-secondary opportunities. Links with student tutors and the Internet Melbourne University enable students to undertake • Brunswick English • Three computer labs first year university subjects concurrently with the VCE. Language Centre services, and four pods with providing on arrival state of the art PCs intensive English language • All computer rooms programs and classrooms installed with fibre optic network Languages Taught • A new language laboratory • Arabic • Technology rooms • Chinese • New fully equipped • Italian physics, chemistry • Victorian School of and biology laboratories Languages • Purpose built mathematics room Special Programs • Drama centre • Three year VCE program with • Music centre – with 20 extra classes in English multimedia computers • SEAL (Select Entry • Full-sized gymnasiums, Accelerated Program) multi-purpose courts • Extension electives in and a sports oval Address writing, computing, • Landscaped areas Dawson Street science, web authoring, for passive recreation Brunswick Victoria 3056, Australia programming, art, • Auditorium philosophy, mathematics • Community Access Principal Mr Claude Sgroi and chess Technology Centre Overseas student coordinator • Music, (brass instruments, • University of Melbourne Mrs Voula MacKenzie (College) keyboards, percussion mentor program for Mr Paul Hoban (Language Centre) and guitar) highly able students Telephone+61 3 9387 6133 or • Enrichment programs in • Individual career and +61 3 9387 5755 (College) computing, writing and subject counselling +61 3 9380 6889 (Language Centre) science for students in Years 10–12 • Year 9 extension and early Facsimile +61 3 9387 0061 2003 VCE Results start to VCE program Email [email protected] Of the 6 international students • Specialist mathematics Internet www.brunswick.vic.edu.au programs with ESL trained who sat for the VCE, 100% Total number of students 535 teachers successfully completed their VCE; 3 international students achieved an ENTER above 90. 22 Buckley Park College
Buckley Park College has provided exceptional English as a Second Student Support Services learning opportunities to students from Essendon Language (ESL) Program and Programs and its surrounding suburbs since 1963. ‘Build Your • Specialist ESL teacher • A quality pastoral care and Wings,’ the College crest and motto symbolically providing intensive support student welfare program underscores the important role the school plays in and personal attention and throughout the College nurturing the academic and personal development tuition to individual and (centering on form teachers that will prepare young people for successful and small groups supported by a student happy futures. Many former students have flown welfare coordinator and high, going onto become leaders within industry, Languages Taught year level) their professions and the community. • Japanese • Counselling, advice and Buckley Park College is a medium sized • German support available to students and parents coeducational school, set in a gentle, leafy Special Programs environment. Large enough to offer a challenging and through a psychologist, • Student leadership training diverse curriculum, Buckley Park College is small youth worker and school • Individual Differences enough to ensure that staff know and monitor the nurse program for students with individual progress of each student. Highly qualified • Comprehensive career and special needs and experienced teachers are committed to offering vocational guidance • Learning technology across the challenges and support to young people to • Active student the curriculum achieve learning excellence, preparing them to take representative council • Enrichment program for their place in the world. involving students in the academically advanced school At every step each student is encouraged and students • Student achievement supported to attain their personal best in both the • Pastoral care activities at all recognised and publicised core and co curricular programs as well as in their levels personal development and relationships with people. • A peer support program Special Facilities The success of this approach to education is best • Well established work • Three computer laboratories reflected in the excellent results achieved by students experience program • Computer access in throughout the College. • Instrumental music classrooms and library • Comprehensive sporting • Internet access program • Sports hall • English skills course • Performing Arts Centre • Select Entry Accelerated • New science, technology Learning Program and art facilities
Address 2003 VCE Results Cooper Street One international student sat Essendon Victoria 3040, Australia for the VCE and successfully Principal Mr Tony Tartaro completed and achieved an ENTER above 90. Overseas student coordinator Ms Meg Whatley Telephone+61 3 9331 9999 Facsimile +61 3 9331 9977 Email [email protected] Internet www.buckleyparksc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 750 Total number of international students 6
23 Camberwell High School
Camberwell High School is a coeducational secondary English as a Second Student Support Services and school situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Language (ESL) Program Programs
with convenient access to the city. It is well serviced • Six ESL staff • Overseas student by train, tram and bus routes. • Intensive support and coordinators Established in 1941, the school has a longstanding personal attention ensured • Student welfare coordinator reputation for academic excellence and a wide through small class sizes • Pastoral team leaders extracurricular program within the supportive school at all year levels • Visiting psychologists community. The vast majority of students progress to • Individual extra tuition • Careers adviser university and other tertiary courses. Emphasis is placed given when needed • Peer support program on effective and responsive teaching, and on providing • Student representative Languages Taught a secure educational environment that incorporates the council latest learning technologies. Currently all classrooms • Chinese • First aid attendant are undergoing major refurbishments, to provide the • Indonesian • Mentor program highest quality learning environment. Students are • French Special Facilities expected to wear full school uniform at all year levels. Special Programs • 5 computer laboratories In line with the school motto - ‘I am learning to be • Extra study support classes and 8 computer suites considerate of others; the school is committed to for overseas students • 250+ computers, implementing a successful, caring and efficient • Acceleration programs: fully networked with overseas student program. The program coordinator enhancement studies are internet access and ESL teaching staff ensure that international offered at senior school • Access to sporting grounds students are provided with specialised support levels (some Year 12 • Major refurbishment and resources so that transition to the Australian students study first year of all classrooms educational system is as effective as possible. university subjects). • Arts/technology complex Regular contact with English language schools, • Participation in State, • Fully equipped modern homestay providers and students’ families ensures National and International sports hall with full size that a supportive network is developed. The school competitions in basketball court aims to provide an environment that gives all students Mathematics, Science, • Large multipurpose the maximum opportunity to achieve their potential English, and languages assembly hall in academic success and personal development. other than English (in 2001, • VCE student centre Camberwell students gained • Canteen national prizes) • Uniform shop • Gifted students participate Address in the International 2003 VCE Results Prospect Hill Road, Students Project via Of the 16 international Canterbury Victoria 3126, Australia the Internet students at Camberwell High Principal Ms Elida Brereton • House system that includes School who sat for the VCE in debating, sporting, drama, 2003, 100% successfully Overseas student coordinator instrumental and choral completed their VCE; 5 Mr Glen Linton (Assistant Principal) programs international students (31%) Ms Paula Stocker (Program Coordinator) • Annual drama or musical achieved an ENTER above 90 Telephone+61 3 9836 0555 productions and 11 international students Facsimile +61 3 9836 0194 • Wide range of sporting (69%) achieved an ENTER Email [email protected] activities and competitions above 80. • Partnership programs with Internet www.camhigh.vic.edu.au schools in China and Japan Total number of students 1200 Total number of overseas students 40
24 Carwatha College P-12
Carwatha College P-12 is one of the largest Prep – English as a Second • Youth worker Year 12 colleges in Victoria. It is a coeducational Language (ESL) Program • Peer support/peer
College that attracts students from a wide area and • An excellent ESL program, mediation/peer education from over 45 different nationalities. supported by experienced program The major aim of the College is to cater for the ESL staff, aimed at all • Careers education developmental needs of all students from Prep to Year students becoming • School nurse 12, in a caring and nurturing environment that fluent users of the • Police in Schools program facilitates and promotes success and achievement. English language • Year 12 Supportive Friends The school community places strong emphasis on • Cambodian multicultural program aide developing and maintaining positive and mutually Special Facilities supportive relationships between students, teachers Languages Taught • Senior years centre and parents. The College motto of ‘Learning Together’ • A large computerised reflects the belief that students must be free to learn • French library that is well stocked in an environment of cooperation and mutual respect. Special Programs and equipped At Years 11 and 12, emphasis is on breadth of choice • Learning enhancement • Weights room and the capacity for all students to satisfy their career and Extension program for • A full sized gymnasium and further educational aspirations through VCE, VET gifted and talented students and smaller gymnasium and VCAL courses. The College strives for academic • Enrichment activities for • 230 seat theatre with excellence whilst ensuring that the program offered all students staging areas and caters to the needs of all students. • Driver education orchestra pit • Drama and theatre studies • Excellent music facilities • Student representative that include individualised council/student executive practice rooms for • Support English and instrumental teaching mathematics • Darkrooms for media • Instrumental music and students theatrical productions • Specialised metal, wood, • Camps/excursions ceramics and craft rooms • Public speaking • Two school buses • VET and VCAL courses • Networked computers • Participation in various with Internet access State and national subject • Three large sports fields/two based competitions tennis courts/indoor and • Active link with sister school outdoor basketball facilities Address in China • Enclosed canteen • Large sporting program Browns Road 2003 VCE Results Noble Park North Victoria 3174, Australia • International exchange programs Of the 2 international students Principal Mr Frank Sal who sat for the VCE, 100% Overseas student coordinator Student Support Services successfully completed their Mrs Lynne Ramsay and Programs VCE. 1 of the students Telephone+61 3 9795 5848 • Student well-being achieved an ENTER above 90. coordinator The other achieved an ENTER Facsimile +61 3 9790 1712 • School psychologist above 75. Email [email protected] • Year level coordinators and Total number of students 1010 form teachers, responsible Total number of overseas students 7 for pastoral care of students
25 Chandler Secondary College
Chandler Secondary College is a Year 7–12 English as a Second Student Support Services coeducational school that has developed a reputation Language (ESL) Program and Programs
for caring for the needs of all its students. The • Comprehensive ESL • Experienced subschool College’s aim is that students will achieve academic program operates from coordinators excellence and success. Years 7–12 • Student counsellor The organisation of the College into three sub-schools • Qualified teachers conduct • Psychologist reflects the emphasis on monitoring each student’s special and intensive • Careers resource centre individual development and giving encouragement classes to assist students • Form teachers and guidance. to achieve their best • Study club • At VCE, ESL students are • Literary program Many VCE units of study are offered and the College grouped in distinct English • Numeracy program is at the forefront of the State in the provision of VET classes to ensure success • Year 12 study room courses at Year 10, 11 and 12. at Year 12 • Peer support There are many opportunities for involvement in • Extensive student co-curricular activities such as music, drama, Languages Taught leadership program academic competitions, as well as the annual Arts • French • Vietnamese, Cambodian, Festival, Music Soiree and Cultural Corroboree, and Chinese teacher aides Special Programs students are strongly encouraged to participate. The wearing of College uniform is compulsory. • Year 7 Advancement Special Facilities Program • Science facilities • Acceleration classes to • Fully integrated computer University level in Year 12 network in four new (University Enhancement) computer rooms • 29 VET programs at VCE • Excellent music facilities level provide career and • Large sporting areas, employment opportunities basketball court, tennis, for students netball • Participation in Australia- • Drama and theatre facilities wide competitions in • Olympic sized gymnasium science, French, for basketball and mathematics and English badminton • Instrumental music tuition • Extensive library as well as participation incorporating books in in the College band and other languages, on-line Address in music and drama access to the Internet 28 Isaac Road productions Keysborough Victoria 3173, Australia • Sporting competitions at 2003 VCE Results Principal Mr Peter Hanley regional and State level Of the 2 international students • Careers education who sat for the VCE, 100% Overseas student coordinator successfully completed their Mrs Sandra Robinson VCE; both students achieved Telephone+ 61 3 9798 1877 an ENTER above 90. Facsimile + 61 3 9798 5196 Email [email protected] Internet www.chandlersc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 555 Total number of overseas students 3
26 Cheltenham Secondary College
Cheltenham Secondary College has a strong discipline English as a Second • Student leadership program and welfare structure that is supportive of students Language (ESL) Program • Intensive careers and staff. Courtesy, self-discipline, respect for • Separate ESL curriculum counselling self and others are promoted in a safe environment. for junior, middle and senior • Homestay and airport reception for international Opportunities are provided for students to progress school students students through a broad curriculum. The College’s VCE • Individualised programs program is characterised by a highly experienced in small groups • Psychologist available teaching team, an extensive counselling process and • Five trained ESL staff to provide individual a supportive environment that results in a consistently support to students Languages Taught high success rate at VCE level. Four fully equipped Special Facilities computer laboratories are used for studies in • Italian • Information technology technology and to complement work in other subjects. Special Programs providing modern computer Curriculum and recreational facilities include tennis • Acceleration program laboratories and a fully and basketball courts, two ovals, a double court at VCE networked information gymnasium and a Performing Arts Centre for drama, • Enrichment programs technology system music, media and school productions. • Participation in interschool (200 computers throughout Sport plays a prominent role in the curriculum and sport competitions in which the school) many opportunities exist for students to participate students have a proud • Internet and email facilities in a competitive program. history of success • Performing Arts Centre As one of the first Victorian government schools to • Three unique exchange providing instrumental accept international students, the school community programs – a music music tuition in guitar, values and supports the program by acting as exchange with a rural strings, piano, percussion, homestays. school, a sports and wood wind and brass academic exchange with • Opportunity to participate a South Australian school in school band, orchestra and a cultural and and choir educational exchange • A bushland sanctuary with a sister school of native Australian plants in Singapore for student recreational use • Major annual theatre • Double court gymnasium production 2003 VCE Results Student Support Services Of the 4 international students and Programs who sat for the VCE, 100% Address • Student welfare support successfully completed the Bernard Street • Regular support meetings VCE. Cheltenham Victoria 3192, Australia and monitoring of Principal Mrs Carol Morrison international students Overseas student coordinator • Peer support program Ms Lorraine East • A respected welfare and Mr Paul Podbury discipline policy Telephone +61 3 9555 5955 • Separate computer and private study areas Facsimile +61 3 9555 8617 available for VCE student Email [email protected] use at any time Internet www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1140
27 Cleeland Secondary College
Cleeland Secondary College is a medium sized, single English as a Second Student Support Services campus school centrally located in Dandenong with Language (ESL) programs and Programs
easy access via both public and private transport. • Intensive ESL program and • Pastoral support through It has a proud tradition of catering to the needs of support at all year levels class teachers, form students from across the globe. • Smaller class size to teachers and year level The College offers a broad curriculum at all year support students coordinators levels with extensive links to programs at neighbouring • Student Welfare Coordinator Languages Taught Colleges and other educational institutions. Cleeland • Health education nurse has a strong record of VCE achievement. Equally, the • Japanese • Peer support program for College values focus on respect and student learning • French all Year 7 students • Comprehensive orientation and achievement with a commitment to the Special Programs development of the whole student through the range program across the college • Victorian School of programs and extracurricular activities. • Induction programs for of Languages new students As one of the States most multicultural schools, • Victorian Certificate & • Teacher aides offering our staff has the expertise to facilitate a smooth Applied Learning (VCAL) language support transition to a new learning environment for • Intensive careers education international students. • Extensive work experience Facilities and work placement • Four computer programs laboratories including • Annual College production a multimedia room and student talent quest • Classrooms electronically • Host school for VET linked to library Information Technology - • Technology/Arts wing software stream • Four science rooms • Senior student access to • New VCE study area wide range of VET programs with computers • Extensive interschool sport • Gymnasium and camp programs • Weight training room • Involvement in various and facilities external curriculum • Extensive library based competitions with computer support • Middle and senior school outdoor education • Life skills and Address Literacy/Numeracy 23-29 Ann Street support to students Dandenong Victoria 3175, Australia • Visits from overseas students Principal Mr David Finnerty • After school access Overseas student coordinator to library/computers Mr David Finnerty Telephone+ 61 3 8792 7200 Facsimile + 61 3 9791 3220 Email [email protected] Internet www.cleelandsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 650
28 Collingwood College
Collingwood College is a fully accredited international English as a Second Student Support Services School. We are a small coeducational College located Language (ESL) Program and Programs in the centre of Melbourne. It is easily accessible to all • ESL for those students • Multicultural forms of public transport and within walking distance requiring assistance interpreters access of the CBD with close proximity to Melbourne • ESL aware teachers in • Specialist ESL classes University, RMIT and Northern Metropolitan TAFE. all subject areas • Pastoral care via the In 2002 the College gained International Schools • Extra ESL for every eight homegroup system Accreditation. overseas students in Year 11 • Student welfare services Collingwood College is proud of it’s excellent VCE • Special ESL program for • Active student outcomes. Students consistently gain 100 per cent students with interrupted representative council completion of VCE and obtain placements in a schooling, to prepare • Overseas student wide range of Tertiary Institutions. The College places students for Years 11 coordinator available a special emphasis on pastoral care and close and 12 after hours personal supervision of all students, in particular • Careers counsellor Languages Taught overseas students. • Chinese (Mandarin) Special Facilities In 2004, Collingwood College will offer a range of • Victorian School of • Excellent sporting VCE and VET subjects. Languages on site facilities, two gymnasiums, extensive playing fields Special Programs • Theatre, dance studio and • After school study program, performing arts complex with tutors four nights for instrumental practice a week • Four computer laboratories • Steiner education provider with latest computers • Multimedia classrooms and computer access • Specialist ESL programs for students in classrooms, • Access to all VCE subjects library, science laboratories for students in Year 10 • Extensive resource centre • Mathematics/science offering online access stream to the Internet • Business studies stream • Canteen • Information technology • VCE common room stream with Internet • VET courses • Large examination centre Address • Extension English and • Close relationship with all Cnr Cromwell Street & mathematics government and private McCuthcheon Way • Extensive outdoor education language facilities Collingwood Victoria 3066, Australia • Instrumental music, concert band, ensembles Principal Ms Frances Laurino and individual tuition Overseas student coordinator • Educational partnerships Ms Dawn Kremydas with tertiary institution Telephone +61 3 9417 6681 and industry Facsimile +61 3 9416 1279 • Mentoring program with corporate bodies Email [email protected] • Innovative additional Internet www.collingwood.vic.edu.au programs. Total number of students 580 Please see website for further information.
. 29 Coomoora Secondary College
Coomoora Secondary College is a single campus, English as a Second • Overseas student coeducational college providing disciplined academic Language (ESL) Program coordinator and individual
studies for students in the southeastern suburbs. • Provided by qualified staff staff guidance Buildings and facilities are extensive, modern and to students at all levels, • Language teacher aide attractive. Staff are fully qualified professionals, via individual assistance, • Homework club committed to the success of students. The local group withdrawal or Special Facilities community supports languages studied in the College. timetabled classes • Modern computer centres Expectations of students are high in learning and • Language assistance staff, throughout the College conduct. Firm discipline and compulsory uniform in Vietnamese, Cambodian, with individual information create a positive educational atmosphere. Respect and Chinese technology resources and cooperation among students are valued in a Languages Taught • Four science laboratories harmonious environment. • Vietnamese with modern equipment The broad range of courses enables successful • French • Sporting, music and drama progress to tertiary studies. A program of exciting and • Indonesian performance centre as creative co-curricular activities in music, drama and • Chinese well as theatre sport nurtures the individual growth of students, • Creative arts and instilling confidence and leadership. Special Programs technology centre • Instrumental music, bands, • Library complex with choir, musical production computerised research • Extensive sport program facilities including the involving professional Internet coaches • Modern canteen • State champions in music • Year 12 study facility and production and badminton a careers advisory centre • Accelerated learning • Extensive, well maintained program to Year 12 grounds • Work experience 2003 VCE Results placements and vocational courses • 96% of Year 12 students • Human powered machine, successfully completed language, mathematics, their VCE; 8% achieved a science, arts competitions University ENTER score • Peer support program above 80 and the top score Address • Student representative was 96.8. Coomoora Road council • International students Springvale South Victoria 3172, Australia • Links with primary schools gained excellent results - 100% successfully Principal Ms Karin Liedke Student Support Services completed their VCE, 25% Overseas student coordinator and Programs achieved an ENTER score Mr Randall Prior • Student welfare coordinator above 90 and 25% Telephone+61 3 9798 6366 and specialist visiting achieved an ENTER score Facsimile +61 3 9798 6212 counsellors available above 80. for personal guidance Email [email protected] • Subschool structure Internet www.coomoorasc.vic.edu.au with coordinators at Total number of students 560 each year level Total number of overseas students 18 • High level business studies, linked to industry and universities 30 Copperfield College
Copperfield Secondary College is a unique English as a Second Student Support Services three campus secondary college located in the Language (ESL) Program and Programs northwestern suburbs of Melbourne, 15 minutes from • Combination of • Full-time educational Melbourne airport. The College has a multicultural in-class support and psychologist/guidance community of students and teaching staff. small group classes officer to assist The College is committed to improving the literacy • Extra assistance students and families and numeracy skills of all students and to integrating arranged, as required • A reading intervention the use of learning technologies in all areas of the program Languages Taught curriculum. The three campus arrangement offers the • Literacy and numeracy best of two worlds – small student numbers on each • Japanese support programs campus and a broad curriculum enabled • Italian • Youth workers to support by a large population. • German students, conduct recreational programs Each of the two junior campuses, (one years 7–9 and Special Programs and monitor attendance one years 7-10) is organised into teams enabling the • Japanese sister school College to implement the Middle Years of Schooling arrangement with Fuji Special Facilities Philosophy. Teachers and students are engaged in Junior High School, • Each of the College educational programs promoting positive and involving student exchanges sites is large and boasts effective learning. in alternate years developed playing fields, The senior campus (Years 10–12) has specialist • Learning technologies gardens, active and facilities allowing students to choose from a broad integrated into all areas of passive recreation areas range of VCE subjects. Students can also elect to the curriculum – there are • Undercover student study hospitality, electronics, information technology, at least three computer common areas or automotive studies under the VET program. rooms on each campus and • Mobile mathematics mini computer suites in task centres on each Students wear school uniform and are expected to other locations; students junior campus adhere to a student code of conduct. have access to the Internet • Libraries on each campus and are encouraged to • A well-equipped use learning technologies gymnasium on each in research, presentations campus Address and class work • Food technology facilities Goldsmith Avenue • A strong sports program, on each junior campus Delahey Victoria 3037, Australia both intra and interschool and an industrial standard • Middle years catering kitchen on the Principal Ms Christine Anderson • Experiential learning senior campus Campus Principals program for Year 9 students • Well-equipped performing Mr Basil Mathews • Intergrated curriculum arts, art and technology Mrs Lisa Sperling at junior campuses areas • VCE subjects for Mr Ken Swan Year 10 students Mr Steven Townsend • Strong leadership program Overseas student coordinator for Year 10 students at Mrs Genenieve junior campus Mr Anthony Sokol Telephone +61 3 9307 0000 Facsimile +61 3 9307 0078 Total number of students 1700
31 Debney Park Secondary College
Debney Park Secondary College is located on a site English as a Second Student Support Services that has a history of education going back to 1858. Language (ESL) Program and Programs
Situated less than four kilometres from Melbourne • ESL offered in small • Pastoral care at all year city centre, this Year 7–12 coeducational school has classes at all year levels levels, monitoring the upgraded facilities and is geared for education in • Additional English language progress of all students the 21st century. Students come from a variety of classes offered for skill and delivering a program cultural backgrounds and the College has a long and development across the to enhance student health successful history of catering to the needs of this curriculum including and well being diverse population. VCE Foundation English • School nurse, youth The combination of the relatively small size of the Unit 1 & 2 development worker, school and the individual attention given to students • ESL and language student welfare coordinator, has ensured that the College is successful and support offered in a to support year level and achieves excellent student results; in particular, the range of subjects subschool coordinators outstanding VCE results have been publicly acclaimed. • Work placement and Languages Taught course counseling program, • Vietnamese Years 10–12 • Italian • Dedicated staff with extensive training and Special Programs experience in teaching • School camps Years 7–12 and building relationships and some specialist camps, with young people from e.g. music and sport diverse cultures and • Comprehensive sport and backgrounds physical education program including interschool sport Special Facilities • Singing and performance • Modern technology program and arts wing • Instrumental music • Multimedia library and and college band student support area • Peer support and mediation • Three networked • Student leadership and computer rooms and student representative subject support suites council • Spacious gymnasium • Accelerated learning and weights area Address with opportunities for • Music centre 169-175 Mount Alexander Road VCE entry in Year 10 Flemington Victoria 3031, Australia • VET programs Principal Mr Bretton New Overseas student coordinator Ms Jane Wignell Telephone+61 3 9376 1622 Facsimile +61 3 9376 5232 Email [email protected] Internet www.debney.vic.edu.au Total number of students 400 Total number of overseas students 10
32 Deer Park Secondary College
Deer Park Secondary College is a coeducational English as a Second • Multicultural and other school set in native gardens located on the western Language (ESL) Program teacher aides to support fringe of Melbourne. • A quality intensive English students The College was established in 1973. The staff and program for all newly • School nurse, student student population is drawn from a diverse range of arrived students welfare coordinator and ethnic groups with over 42 per cent of speakers of • Intensive support and guidance officer on site with languages other than English at home and 20 per personal attention in access to clinical guidance cent of students born overseas. non-ESL classes and counselling services • Exceptional careers and The College community is committed to personal Languages Taught course counselling program excellence that starts in the classroom. The quality • Indonesian • Work experience at both and dedication of the teaching staff, together with a • Italian Year 10 and Year 11 positive learning environment, encourage students to including the study of strive for their personal best. This commitment Special Programs industry and enterprise extends beyond the classroom to broad cocurricular • Literacy and numeracy • Peer support program programs and the wider community. support • Active student The wearing of school uniform is compulsory at • Outdoor education representative council all levels. including surfing, scuba diving, snow skiing Special Facilities and water skiing • Modern technology centre • Camps, public speaking with specialist IT rooms and debates, sport as well as computer and coaching and sport Internet access in most competition classrooms • Student leadership program • Music room and an • The school is a leader in extensive range of implementing development instruments in areas such as ‘The • Photography and darkroom Thinking Curriculum’ facilities and ‘Life Long Learning’ • Computerised library • Artist in residence and providing book based visiting authors and computer based • Advocacy program to assist information linked to students in their personal intranet and Internet pathways development • All students have personal Address • Graduation and awards email access through Billingham Road night school network Deer Park Victoria 3023, Australia • Fully equipped gymnasium, Student Support Services tennis, netball and Principal Mr Bert Van Halen and Programs basketball courts Overseas student coordinator • Highly trained and Mr Bruce Malcolm dedicated teachers 2003 VCE Results Telephone +61 3 9363 1155 experienced in catering for 1 international student individual student needs successfully sat for the VCE Facsimile +61 3 9363 8681 • An effective pastoral care and achieved an ENTER Email [email protected] system in a disciplined and above 70. Internet www.deerparksc.vic.edu.au caring environment where Total number of students 540 teachers monitor and track student progress and well being 33 Doncaster Secondary College
Doncaster Secondary College is located in a residential English as a Second Student Support Services area of Melbourne, approximately 15km from the city Language (ESL) Program and Programs
centre and is well served by public transport. • An extensive ESL program • A close and respectful The College is highly regarded for its academic and providing small group relationship between extracurricular achievements and expects that all tuition by experienced students and staff, students will: specialist staff maintained by a strong • Intensive English language and experienced • strive to achieve high standards of learning program for approved management team • achieve personal excellence applicants • Student well-being • develop self-confidence and high self-esteem • Asian aides to support coordinator • develop respect for others. students’ learning needs • Careers adviser The College provides a well-disciplined environment • College nurse supported by a clearly defined student code of Languages Taught conduct, welfare programs and uniform policy. • French Special Facilities • Indonesian • Extensive, well-maintained • Italian grounds with outstanding • Victorian Schools of amenities, including first language provides after class science and hours tuition in a range commercial hospitality of languages including facilities Chinese First Language, • Computer networked senior on the College premises school study and careers centre Special Programs • Performance and • Acceleration in a range presentation centre (theatre) of subjects, including • Information technology mathematics in Years centre and library Internet 10–12 and opportunities facility for students to participate • Stratigically located in the University computer suites in Enhancement Program all buildings • Advanced learning class • Performing arts workshop in Years 7-9 • Music centre with Address • Instrumental music performance and 123 Church Road program incorporating private tuition areas Doncaster Victoria 3108, Australia tuition, college bands and • Extensive sporting facilities Principal Mr Rod Allen ensembles • Extensive sports coaching 2003 VCE Results Overseas student coordinator and competition In 2003, of the 176 students Mrs Jennifer Quigley • Extracurricular activities who successfully completed Mrs Elizabeth O’Loghlen including drama, public VCE: Telephone+61 3 9848 4677 speaking, debating, science • 27% achieved an Facsimile +61 3 9840 1390 club, camps and tours ENTER above 90 Email [email protected] • Student leadership program • 43% achieved an • Optional notebook ENTER above 80. Internet www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au computer program All international students Total number of students 1400 successfully completed their Total number of overseas students 60 VCE with 55% achieving an ENTER above 90 and 78% achieving an ENTER above 80. 34 Dromana Secondary College
Dromana Secondary College is located on 13 hectares English as a Second Special Facilities Language (ESL) Program of attractive land in a rural setting overlooking Port • Multi purpose hall catering Phillip Bay. At present the College has a student • Trained ESL staff for the performing arts population of 1050 with an equal mix of girls and • Three court basketball Languages Taught boys and a highly qualified, enthusiastic staff of 105. stadium shared with the Whilst Dromana Secondary College is located in a • Japanese Southern Peninsula rural environment it seeks to build a sense of • Indonesian Basketball Association • College oval community on the site in the form of a small village. Special Programs At the College there is a strong emphasis on building • New library with current • Extension and and maintaining teacher/student and inter-student best practice computer enrichment programs relations. facilities and Internet • VCE/VET programs in access Students and teachers are characterised by small hospitality, horse studies • Excellent computing teams working together within a sub-school system. and general construction systems networked The College endeavours to teach students to be aware • Instrumental music program throughout the College and protective of their environment, develop global • Leadership skills providing one computer perspective and have a special focus on their development program with for every four students personal wellbeing as well as that of others. student leaders elected • Technology wing The College has a vision that includes the construction at all year levels encompassing wood, of a community health centre, convention centre with • Victorian Youth electronics, automotive, live-in accommodation, a dormitory accommodation Development Program textiles and hospitality in surf lifesaving block for international students and a small vineyard • Night class program and other agricultural endeavours. • Specialist football and offering learning netball programs for Dromana Secondary College produces knowledgeable, experiences to the wider identified students skilled citizens with a strong sense of self values and community and further • Outdoor education, sport beliefs that enables them to make a difference in their enrichment to Dromana and recreation programs communities. Secondary College students Student Support Services • New student canteen and Programs
• Integration aides to assist students identified with disability/learning difficulties • Strong student welfare team including student welfare coordinator, program Address coordinator, chaplain, 110 Harrisons Road guidance officer, Dromana Victoria 3936, Australia first aid officer and Principal Mr David Barclay community nurse Overseas student coordinator • Sub school pastoral network Mr Glen Farrow involving sub school leaders Telephone +61 3 5987 2805 and form teachers Facsimile +61 3 5981 4345 Email [email protected] Internet www.dsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1050
35 East Doncaster Secondary College
East Doncaster Secondary College offers a broad English as a Second • Multicultural Aides, one general education from Years 7–12. The College Language (ESL) Program who is Chinese speaking
has a strong multicultural background, representing • Outstanding program, with assists with language 42 nationalities. In the College’s caring and safe classes at all year levels, support across a wide environment, there is an emphasis on academic winning the respect of the variety of subjects achievement, tolerance and disciplined conduct. community and attracting • Weekly English conversation The wearing of the College uniform is compulsory many students to the classes at all levels. College from outside the Special Facilities The College offers a large range of VCE subjects, area • VCE senior student centre along with some VET courses. Languages Taught with classrooms and study The College believes it is a leader in educational • Chinese facilities success because of its calm working environment and • Italian • Mathematics task centre commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. It • Extensive Information provides the varied opportunities and well maintained Special Programs Technology facilities resources necessary for students to achieve their goals. • College swimming and • Outstanding facilities for athletics sports, cross- physical education and country run, and sport, including a fully interschool sport equipped gymnasium, • Music – compulsory at a school oval, and weights junior levels and extensive and gymnastics equipment instrumental programs with • Music practice rooms and several bands an instrumental music • Student leadership centre for band rehearsals including student • Visual arts specialist rooms representative council, peer including art, textiles, visual support, peer mediation, communication and design, house captains ceramics, metalcraft, • Annual multicultural dinner photography and woodwork • Education resource centre Student Support Services containing 35,000 books, and Programs video and computer • Student Welfare facilities, including Coordinator, available to Internet access assist students and parents 2003 VCE Results Address in any matters relating to student wellbeing Of the 18 international 20 George Street • Careers and Further students who sat for the East Doncaster Victoria 3109, Australia Education Counsellor, VCE, 100% successfully Principal Mr Philip Gardner offering advice on courses completed the VCE. 1 Overseas student coordinator and careers, assisting with international student achieved Ms Trish Macmillan the organisation of an an ENTER above 95, 4 Telephone+61 3 9842 2244 extensive work experience students achieved an ENTER program, and counselling above 90, and 10 students Facsimile +61 3 9841 8010 VCE students both before achieved an ENTER above 80. Email [email protected] and after they obtain their Internet www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au final results Total number of students 1230
36 Elwood College
Elwood College has a large and growing International An Intensive English Language Program run by highly qualified Student Program that includes students from many ESL teachers helps international students learn English quickly and countries in Asia, Europe and South America. The confidently. Study support for all subjects is available through many college is very popular with overseas students because language assistants who also assist with the four reports on student of its commitment to provision of the highest quality progress which are issued to parents each year. academic education and the fact that almost 90% of There are regular gatherings of International Students to give graduating Year 12 students gain entry to tertiary study information and to celebrate important cultural occasions. places at universities and colleges. It is located within Regular assemblies and excursions, New Year celebrations and a delightful village of restaurants and popular tourist an International Food Festival are all important events in the attractions only 10 minutes walk from Elwood Beach International Student Program. These combine with two camps, and 15 minutes by public transport from the central one of which is an interstate tour, and a wide range of activities in city area. As well as offering a strong program of sports, music and art to offer International Students an exciting and traditional academic subjects, Elwood College also informative program in addition to the classroom study activities. offers specialist programs in English as a Second Language, Sports, Music and the Arts. Elwood College The College selects homestay families and accommodation carefully also has its own English Language Centre on campus. to ensure that students are well cared for in a safe and secure environment. International students are met on arrival at Melbourne The International Student Program Manager arranges: Airport and transferred to the college and then to their homestay. • Intensive English language program at our Language Centre The Elwood College International Student Program is growing • Homestay accommodation and guardianship rapidly because of the excellent results achieved by our students • Airport reception and pickup service and our very high level of personal care for students. • College and city orientation program • Assistance with study skills English as a Second Language Special Programs • Homework help classes (ESL) Program • Welfare, support and counselling • English Language Centre • Intensive English Program • Course, career and study counselling leading • Brighton Bay Art, to university courses for new arrivals Photography and Design • Specialist ESL tuition in • Interstate camp • Instrumental Music dedicated classes • A variety of excursions, sports and activities programs • Vocational Education • ESL support in programs All international students participate in an orientation mainstream classes program that ensures they are linked with local Special Facilities students and which enables them to make an easy Languages Taught • New classrooms and transition into study and homestay life. • Japanese (1st and laboratories 2nd language) • Superb library and Address • Chinese (1st language) computer facilities 101 Glenhuntly Road • German (2nd language) • Email facilities for all students • Gymnasium Elwood Victoria 3184, Australia Student Support Services • Theatre Principal Mr Keith Muller and Programs
Overseas student coordinator • Counselling and Welfare Ms Stella Turchina • Careers and Courses Telephone +61 3 9531 9566 counselling • Four written reports each year Facsimile +61 3 9525 6213 • Language assistance in Email [email protected] Japanese, German, Korean, Internet www.elwood.vic.edu.au/ Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian Total number of students 510
37 Erinbank Secondary College
Erinbank Secondary College enjoys spacious and English as a Second Student Support Services attractive grounds located in a secure and pleasant Language (ESL) Program and Programs
residential environment. Being situated in the northern • ESL program operates • Teachers and year level suburbs it is close to the airport and is well serviced by for international students coordinators responsible public transport. • Caring support is offered for pastoral care As a medium sized school, Erinbank has the resources for individual students at • Student Welfare to provide outstanding facilities for learning, sport and all levels Coordinator, Student recreation and yet is small enough for students and Counsellors, School Nurse Languages Taught staff to know each other well. This enables us to and Guidance Officer deliver an exceptional and fulfilling education • Italian provide support • Recognised VCE experience. Special programs Tracking Program The College is fully networked and provides extensive • Information technology • Vocational Education multi-media and Internet access to all students. Our integrated across the and Work Experience facilities include specialist areas for technology, curriculum Coordinator science and arts, a gymnasium, music and drama • Variety of VET courses • Managed Individual complex, a heated indoor swimming pool and school including information Pathways Coordinator camp at Lake Eppalock. technology, horticulture, • Integration and Special At Erinbank Secondary College we offer our students hospitality, small business Needs Coordinator an exciting range of co-curricular activities to develop practice and sport and • After school homework leadership qualities, character and personal growth. recreation club and computer access • Full range of inter and intra school sporting programs Special Facilities • Comprehensive outdoor • 3 fully equipped computer education and camping laboratories plus 6 program computer pods • Active leadership program • Extensively resourced including student library including online representative council, access to the internet College and House captains • VCE study area and peer support leaders. • 25m indoor heated pool • Successful participation in • Gymnasium and outdoor mathematics competitions sporting facilities and in the Science Talent • Science laboratories Quest and competitions • Own camp on shores Address • Public Speaking Week for of Lake Eppalock Erinbank Crescent all year levels • Drama, theatre and Westmeadows Victoria 3049, Australia • Extensive instrumental music complex music program and • Visual communication/art Principal Mr Robin Lockington classroom music facilities with attached Overseas student coordinator • Managed Individual computer laboratories Ms Elizabeth Lynch Pathways Program offers Telephone+61 3 9309 6855 career education for all Facsimile +61 3 9302 2639 Year 10 students • Year 12 Valedictory Dinner Email [email protected] and Awards Nights Internet www.erinbank.vic.edu.au Total number of students 450
38 Essendon Keilor College
Essendon Keilor College is a large coeducational and English as a Second Student Support Services multicultural college serving the northwestern suburbs Language (ESL) Program and Programs of Melbourne. The College is only 15 minutes by road • Continuing ESL support • A comprehensive support from Melbourne international airport and 15 minutes • Distinct English class structure with experienced from the central business district. Founded in 1912, groupings for VCE ESL year level coordinators, it is one of the most established government schools students to ensure their campus coordinators and in Victoria. success at Year 12 student welfare coordinators The College has 2 Year 7 – 10 campuses, at Niddrie • Intensive English language • Careers resource centres and East Keilor, with the senior (VCE) campus at centre and program for • All students are encouraged Essendon. The junior campuses provide a sound newly arrived students to participate in the Student general education. The senior campus has 750 Union and in the life of the Languages Taught students who are attracted to our wide range of College curriculum offerings; in 2004 we will offer 45 VCE • Italian Special Facilities at Essendon subjects and 7 VET courses. • Japanese • Chinese • IBM computer labs The senior campus has created a young adult • Gymnasium and new learning environment helpful for students to achieve Special Programs sports performance centre their best and to thoroughly prepare for university • Music and the performing • CISCO Academy studies and employment. The close and professional arts, a College band and • Art/graphics facilities relationship between teachers and students is unique annual music production with Macintosh and students have access to a wide range of • Multimedia and information computer laboratory counselling services. technology • Excellent technology The students are very friendly and welcome • Art, photography facilities: wood, food, newcomers. They enjoy cultural diversity and mix and graphics automotive, electronics freely with different racial groups. • Sister school arrangements • Modern Canteen in Japan and Italy • Online access to the The College has several special educational • Interstate tours to the Internet and College partnerships with tertiary institutions and industry Northern Territory and Intranet groups. Our relationship with an elite tennis school Gold Coast attracts students from many overseas countries. • Outdoor education • Interstate sporting and cultural exchange Address • Sports and recreation PO Box 142 • Participation in elite Niddrie Victoria 3040, Australia sporting programs. Principal Mr Doug Robb Tennis players may Principal for first enrolment contact enrol in the Melbourne Mr David Adamson International Tennis School (MITS) while Overseas student coordinator attending the Senior Mr Alistair McCrum Campus of our College. email: [email protected] MITS head coach, Telephone+61 3 9319 1300 Michael Baroch, was Facsimile +61 3 9337 7975 Australian Tennis Program Coach of the Year in 2001. Email [email protected] Internet www.ekc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1900
39 Eumemmerring College
Eumemmerring College is committed to the future English as a Second • Participants in the Victorian of every student by providing a rich diversity of Language (ESL) Program Youth Development
opportunities. We challenge and extend the • Specialist ESL tuition in Program – Future Leaders development of the whole person both inside and small special classes & Environmental Care outside the classroom. The College instills in students • ESL support in mainstream Project the desire to strive for personal excellence in all classes things undertaken. Student Support Services Languages Taught and Programs As Victoria’s largest secondary college, Eumemmerring • Student welfare has the substantial resources to provide a broad range • Indonesian coordinators of learning environments to meet a variety of individual • German • Careers teachers needs. Leadership, social skills, self-esteem, cultural • Broad range of languages and resource centres awareness and participation in co-curricula activities through the Victorian • Student representative are also encouraged. School of Languages council The multi campus structure provides students with the Special programs • Peer support mediation
individual care and support of a small school in their • Instrumental music, programs local community, while enjoying the facilities of a band choir, dance and • Anti-harassment programs large College network. The three 7–10 campuses, drama productions • International links with Endeavour Hills, Fountain Gate and Gleneagles offer a • Sport – State champions schools in Britain, China, comprehensive and balanced curriculum, providing a in various sports (e.g. Germany, Greece, Austria, solid foundation for the more independent learning of basketball, hockey, Malaysia and Indonesia Years 11 and 12 at our VCE campus in Hallam. aerobics, volleyball) • Participants in the City of Committed staff, a strong code of conduct, a • Student leadership Casey sister cities program compulsory uniform policy, firm structures and clear programs – 1999 winner with Springfield, Ohio (USA) expectations underpin a friendly and secure atmosphere of Victorian Civics and and Berwick on Tweed (UK) Citizenship Award at each campus of Eumemmerring College. Special Facilities • Community involvement programs • Outstanding facilities • Environmental landcare in physical education projects and sport on all campuses • Specialist multimedia • Specialist facilities in programs technology (automotive, • VET programs in metal, wood, textiles, food), multimedia, hospitality, art, music, drama and information technology, science Address office administration, • Industry standard multimedia centre with two Frawley Road engineering, automotive fully equipped rooms (IBM Hallam Victoria 3805, Australia and electronics, business • Master classes in specialist and Macintosh platforms) Principal Mr Brian Burgess areas for advanced students • State of the art information Overseas student coordinator • Participation in various technology facilities across Mr John Lyall State and national subject all campuses (13 rooms Telephone+61 3 9703 1266 based competitions plus library and classroom access) Facsimile +61 3 9796 4727 • International exchange programs Email [email protected] • Public speaking Internet www.eumsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 3000 (on four sites)
40 Fairhills High School
Fairhills High School is a medium sized, English as a Second Language Student support Services co-educational secondary school serving the (ESL)Program and Programs outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school • Fully qualified and • Experienced year is located in an attractive residential area near the experienced ESL staff level coordinators foothills of the picturesque Dandenong Ranges. provide tuition for students • Student Wellbeing It is fully serviced by public transport. at all levels. Coordinator Fairhills High School strives for excellence and aims • ESL support in mainstream • Educational Psychologist to provide a quality education for all students in a classes • Student Counselor positive, caring and safe learning environment • Kip McGrath tutorial classes • Careers and University and students have access to a wide range of Selection Counselor Languages Taught counselling and support services. • Work experience program • German for all Year 10 students The school prides itself on its established links with • Japanese • Full time sick bay attendant the International Youth Association of Japan (KSKK) • Peer Support Program and welcomes overseas students from all countries. Special Programs • Language assistant In 2004 Fairhills High School will offer 50 VCE • International Exchange • Student representative courses plus a wide range of vocational education Program council and training courses, and several university • Annual study tour to Japan • Learning resource centre enhancement cources. • Accelerated Pathway and • Youth worker Gifted Students’ Program • French tuition • Strong focus on literacy and numeracy Special Facilities • A large range of VET courses • Music rooms • University Enhancement • Fully equipped gymnasium Courses • Tennis, basketball, • VCAL (Senior School volleyball courts Pathway Programs) • Computerised library • Instrumental music, resource and audio visual bands, choir centre • Involvement in external • VCE student centre maths, science, English • 4 fully networked and LOTE competitions computer laboratories • Outdoor education and 9 computer pods including cycle touring, • Well equipped science rooms skiing and surfing • Specialised art and visual Address • Extensive sports coaching communication facilities Scoresby Road and competition including • Ceramic and photography Knoxfield 3180, Australia martial arts facilities • Interschool debating and • Two food technology kitchens Principal Mr Harvey Wood public speaking competitions • Excellent technology Overseas student coordinator • Excursions, tours and facilities Ms Sally Newnham camps – Central Australia • Cafeteria Telephone+61 3 9758 5022 and Queensland Facsimile +61 3 9752 2597 • Wide range of co-curricular activities during and Email [email protected] after school Internet www.fairhillshs.vic.edu.au Total number of students 912
41 Flora Hill Secondary College
Flora Hill Secondary College is a coeducational Year Languages Taught Student Support Services and Programs 7–10 secondary college with an enrolment of 1000 • Indonesian students and a teaching staff of 70. The College is • German • Student support structure, located in an attractive residential area of East Bendigo, • Chinese including form group on a shared site with Flora Hill Primary School and mentors working in clusters adjacent to the La Trobe University of Bendigo. Special Programs with year level leaders, Most Year 7 students come from the neighbourhood • VCE subjects and/or student support centre primary schools. Most Year 10 students continue their double LOTE available facilitator and staff studies at Bendigo Senior Secondary College. During to Year 10 students • Active student Term 4 Bendigo Senior Secondary has liaison teachers • Strong music program, representative council working with the Year 10 level leader and all Year 10 including instrumental • Careers advice students have the opportunity to plan their VCE music • Specialist responsibilities – program with a counsellor. • Mathematics – streamed teachers responsible for at Years 7 and 10 special learning programs, Flora Hill Secondary College encourages the pursuit • VET program introduced information and of excellence in students and offers a comprehensive in 2001; all Year 10 communication technology curriculum to all students. It is one of a cluster of five students have one (computers) and careers similar schools in the Bendigo area who cooperate to week’s work placement advice provide shared programs and activities. • Extension activities • Representative College The College actively encourages students to participate in all subjects council – including in sporting teams, the performing arts and to take on • Music and LOTE teachers, parents and leadership opportunities. Throughout the year special competitions up students – works through events celebrate student achievements. School to national level a collaborative committee uniform is compulsory and enforced. • Sports events system to set the policies International students studying at Flora Hill Secondary • Drama productions and priorities of the College • Arts showcase College generally complete VCE at the nearby Bendigo Special Facilities Senior Secondary College. • Annual awards night • Camps program at • Progressive renovation, all year levels resulting in the upgrading • Work experience available of most teaching areas to all students in Year 10 • Well equipped library • Aries A+ computer • Classrooms with modern technician course facilities for science, computer studies, technology, music Address and photography PO Box 15 Strathdale • New sports stadium Victoria 3550, Australia for physical education, assemblies and recreation Principal Mr Ernie Fleming • Well developed grounds Overseas student coordinator and the regular use of Mr Peter Lasscock nearby community venues Telephone+61 3 5443 4522 Facsimile +61 3 5443 4632 Email [email protected] Internet www.florahill.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1000
42 Footscray City College
Footscray City College is situated on land overlooking English as a Second Student Support Services the Maribyrnong River, 500 metres from Victoria Language (ESL) Program and Programs
University with panoramic views of the City of • ESL available in every • Accelerated learning Melbourne and surrounding parkland. The College study area program in association has immediate access to a network of public transport • ESL homework support with Victoria University services and is in close proximity to the centre of program • Accelerated VCE study in Melbourne. The College attracts an extremely diverse mathematics and humanities Languages Taught student population from a wide range of Melbourne • After school support suburbs. • Japanese program including In VCE, Footscray City College offers an extensive • Italian homework support range of studies in the humanities, mathematics and • Spanish • After school mathematics science, the technologies and information technology, • Vietnamese and information the arts and creative arts, business studies, sport, • French technology access • Tutor group system outdoor and environmental education and vocational Special Programs education and training. Learning is supported by • Duke of Edinburgh Award • More than 500 computers, staffing facilities from Victoria University. • Careers counsellor all fibre-optic cabled and and centre Internet connected, • Student welfare coordinator • Information technology centre with eight computer Special Facilities classrooms • Full access to Victoria • Fully computerised music University library room, writing centre and • Information technology library Internet resource room centre • Physical education • Science laboratories programs in conjunction • Multimedia complex with Victoria University • Film and TV studio • VCE outdoor and • Maths task centre; environmental studies, graphic calculator focus • Diploma of Film and • Professional kitchen Television Production • Music complex and mature age year 13 and 14 digital recording and • Nationally accredited sequencing studios courses in a variety • Library and audio of industry areas visual centre • Staff and students relate • Theatre and cinema in a friendly and supportive • Art and photography Address achievement oriented studios Kinnear Street environment • Horticulture complex Footscray Victoria 3011, Australia • Languages other than Principal Ms Carolyn Woodhouse English (LOTE) centre Overseas student coordinator • Technology studies Ms Maureen O’Flaherty workshops Telephone+61 3 8387 1500 • Film and television studio • Gymnasium and Facsimile +61 3 9689 2286 weight room Email [email protected] • Writing centre Total number of students 1000
43 Forest Hill College
Forest Hill College is located in the eastern suburbs English as a Second Student Support Services of Melbourne. The College is coeducational and is Language (ESL) Program and Programs
grouped into two subschools – junior (7–9) and • Pre VCE • International student senior (10–12). • Intensive course for program manager The curriculum from Years 7–10 covers the key international students • Team approach to student learning areas. An extensive range of VCE units is taught by ESL staff wellbeing, with student offered at Years 11 and 12. As part of the curriculum, (subjects include ESL, wellbeing coordinator the College offers a range of enrichment and support mathematics, social studies, as well as year level and programs including theatrical productions, musical science, environmental home group teachers bands and ensembles, sporting activities, camps, studies • Visiting guidance officer excursions and other outdoor educational experiences. and information technology) and other professional • Mainstream ESL classes, support, as needed The College is innovative and responsive to change. including periods of ESL • Careers counsellor Parents, staff and students enjoy working together support • Chinese /Japanese in an environment that promotes excellence in /Vietnamese and performance and the desire to do one’s best in Languages Taught Thai teacher aides academic, sporting, artistic, cultural and technological • Mandarin pursuits. The College is committed to the value of • French Special Facilities cultural diversity within a cohesive society. • German • Two well equipped There are fully equipped science rooms and libraries/resource centres Special Programs workshops for the complete range of technology • 400 seat theatre and and arts programs. The College is well supplied with • Music program sports stadium with computer networks and all students have access • Musical productions two international sized to the Internet and their own email accounts. • VET hospitality, laboratory basketball courts skills and information • Outdoor sporting facilities technology programs including ovals and • VCAL (Victorian Certificate netball/basketball courts of Applied Learning) • Senior student lounge • Excursions and trips including an annual 2003 VCE Results trip to Central Australia Of the 26 international • Peer support students who sat for the VCE, • Science and technology 100% successfully completed program including robotics the VCE; 3 international Address • Sports program students (12%) achieved Mahoneys Road • Homework club an ENTER above 90 and 7 Burwood East Victoria 3151, Australia international students (30%) Principal Mr Michael Waters achieved an ENTER Overseas student coordinator Ms Donna Callow Telephone+61 3 9814 9444 Facsimile +61 3 9887 8126 Email [email protected] Internet www.fhc.vic.edu.au/index.htm Total number of students 800 Total number of overseas students 100
44 Frankston High School
Frankston High School supports a growing diverse quickly integrated into a variety of academic, sporting and arts international student population attracting students programs. This accelerates each student’s ability to communicate from Japan, China, Thailand, Europe, North America effectively and confidently. and South Africa. The International Program organises a variety of educational Established in 1924, the school has a long-standing visits and school functions for students to participate in. tradition of academic and sporting excellence and is a Some of this organisation is student led via the International popular choice, situated 5 minutes walk from Monash Student Committee. Students are also encouraged to participate University, in a location offering seaside living within in school camps and a diverse range of sporting, artistic and easy reach of the city by train and bus. It is set cultural activities that run during and after school. The school’s amongst the gumtrees with spacious grounds and student exchange program facilitates student exchanges for continues to attract students who choose to be part more than 20 students each year to sister schools in Japan, of a vibrant learning community where they feel France, England and Canada. safe and secure as they prepare for entrance to university and beyond. The school leads the way with provision of outstanding facilities and programs. It has two English as a Second Language Student Support Services campuses that are wireless networked facilitating (ESL) Program and Programs excellent technology. More than 350 students perform • Coordinated by qualified • International student in the school’s music program. The school recently and experienced staff coordinator opened an indoor swimming pool and has an • Intensive English for • International student outstanding reputation for sporting success in a wide new arrivals committee variety of fields. Recent years have seen record • ESL support in mainstream • Student welfare coordinator, academic performance in terms of VCE results. classes in addition to small school chaplain and International students are placed in the most tutorial classes careers counsellor appropriate and caring homestays matched to suit • Extension and enrichment Languages Taught each student’s individual needs. program, including a range • French of opportunities for students The International Student Coordinator provides a • Japanese to accelerate their studies thorough orientation on arrival. International students • Other languages available are provided with intensive English onsite within the through Victorian School Special Facilities school’s accredited Language Centre. Students are of Languages • Separate VCE campus Special Programs • Indoor heated swimming pool • International student Address • Music center with exchange program Towerhill Road multiple practice rooms • Student leadership program Frankston Victoria 3199, Australia • Indoor sports stadium • Notebook computer • Extensive computer facilities Principal Mrs Marion Heale program wireless networked Overseas student coordinator • VET courses • Two resource Mr Luke Kerr • Exemplary sport and centres/libraries Telephone+61 3 9783 7955 music programs • Extensive sports facilities Facsimile +61 3 9783 7689 • Multipurpose hall with Email [email protected] rock climbing wall Internet www.fhs.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1609 Total number of overseas students 15
45 Gilmore Girls’ College
Gilmore Girls’ College is a government girls’ school English as a Second Student Support Services with more than 75 years of history and expertise in Language (ESL) Program and Programs
girls’ education. Gilmore has a strong tradition of • Comprehensive program • Career counselling multiculturalism, and its excellent literacy programs with trained ESL staff • Student welfare counsellor combined with ESL-trained staff ensure top VCE • Chaplain and school nurse Languages Taught results in a wide variety of subjects. Our program • Student forums enable includes the development of skills for using technology • Italian participation in college for Internet and computer research. This supportive • Vietnamese decision making and challenging approach provides girls with every opportunity for developing successful careers. Special Features Special Facilities • Strong focus on high The school is organised into senior and junior • Full sized gymnasium academic results subschools. Each has its own uniform, leadership with weight training room • Mathematics, English & development program and student forum. • Indoor and outdoor Science competitions theatre/arts complex (students in top two per • Technologically advanced cent of the State) resource centre and library • Access to the Internet • Computer access in and computer training all classrooms at all levels • Student VCE centre • Strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills • Environment Cadet program • Duke of Edinburgh Award program • Middle years program in the Junior School (7–9) • Central location and easy access by public transport • Extensive co-curriculur program • Successful debating teams (Years 7–10) • VCAL option for senior students
Address 298 Barkly Street Footscray Victoria 3011, Australia Principal Mrs Lesley Lamb Overseas student coordinator Ms Janet Goud Telephone+61 3 9689 4788 Facsimile +61 3 9687 3867 Email [email protected] Internet www.citysearch.com.au/mel/gilmore Total number of students 350
46 Glen Eira College
With a population representing over 50 different English as a Second • Participation in English, nationalities, Glen Eira College takes pride in its Language (ESL) Program mathematics, science, diverse community and international status. The Comprehensive ESL Languages Other Than College offers Mandarin, French and intensive English program with: English and information language tuition for overseas students. Situated in the • Specialist ESL classes technology competitions inner suburbs of Melbourne, the coeducational at all levels Year 7–12 at State and national levels College is close to the city centre and is easily • Extensive support in • Acceleration in a range of accessible by public transport. The overseas student all faculty areas subjects and year levels program represents a valued feature of the College. • Small class sizes Student Support Services • Highly qualified and Emphasis is placed on student success through and Programs provision of a comprehensive curriculum and a broad experienced English • Student support coordinator range of elective studies and extensive VCE offerings. language teachers • Careers coordinator University enhancement, acceleration and access to • Support of multicultural • VCE study workshops enrichment programs, together with leadership teacher aides. • Peer Support and Peer training and opportunities ensure special talents and Mediation programs needs are nurtured in a caring and supportive Intensive English language • Student Representative environment. tuition available on campus at the English language Council centre incorporates: Special Facilities • Introduction to the • Modern computer Australian education laboratories with electronic system and culture links and international • Orientation to inner communication facilities Melbourne • Computerised resource • Assistance with centre providing an homestay arrangements extensive collection • Smooth transition to of reference books, mainstream college CD-ROMs and periodicals education. • Specialist art and Languages Taught technology wing • Media studies suite • Chinese (Mandarin) with video and editing • French equipment Special Programs • Performing Arts Centre • Computer assisted musical Address • Student leadership composition facilities 76 Booran Road • Annual performances • Home Economics and Caulfield Victoria 3162, Australia in instrumental music, theatre and drama catering area Principal Mrs Adele McMullen • Camps and excursions • New fully equipped Overseas student coordinator • Sporting competitions at gymnasium and sports Mr Bob King regional and State levels grounds Telephone+61 3 9571 7838 • House system 2003 VCE Results Facsimile +61 3 9571 0079 3 international students Email [email protected] successfully sat for and Internet www.gec.vic.edu.au completed the VCE. Total number of students 400
47 Glen Waverley Secondary College
Glen Waverley Secondary College is one of the four English as a Second • Student welfare largest secondary colleges in Victoria. Students are Language (ESL) Program coordinators
attracted from both local and overseas communities. • A very comprehensive • Language aide Over 40 nationalities and more than 50 languages are ESL program operates • Student counsellors represented at the College. New enrolments are always from Years 7–12 • Student representative welcome. • Fully qualified ESL teachers council • Careers coordinator International students are regarded as important support a program of and well resourced contributors to the College’s culture and ethos. student withdrawal for ESL and mainstream classes careers centre The educational program at the College is designed • School nurse to support the development of the whole person, with Languages Taught positive self-image, seeking excellence and respecting Special Facilities • Italian the rights of others. All students are encouraged to • French • World-class science develop an international perspective that recognises • Mandarin and technology centre – the importance of acquiring the skills to operate excellent technology successfully as global citizens. Special Programs facilities: wood, food, Students have access to a wide range of counselling • School camps including textiles, metal, electrical resources. As well, the mature atmosphere of the Year 12 motivational camps and electronics senior campus creates the environment essential for and outdoor education • Four modern IBM computer students to achieve their best. Students and teachers programs rooms, and a new state enjoy a close and professional working relationship. • Year 11 Focus Program to of the art multimedia centre help students develop time • 500 networked computers management skills and with Internet and library appropriate work ethics access facilities located • Music and the throughout the school performance arts • Notebook computers • Instrumental music, for student use in the drama, music and choir classroom • Multimedia and information • Extensive library, senior technology student centre and large • Art and graphic assembly hall communication • Fully redeveloped art wing • Computer club and dark room facilities • Public speaking • New drama centre and • Participation in science and refurbished music centre Address mathematics competitions • Fully-equipped gymnasium O’Sullivan Road and oval Student Support Services • Science facilities Glen Waverley Victoria 3150, Australia and Programs • Canteen Principal Mr Darrell Fraser • A comprehensive support • Tennis/netball/ Overseas student coordinator structure with experienced basketball courts Mrs Lena Tan head of school and a team 2003 VCE Results Telephone+61 3 9802 6122 of dedicated coordinators and form teachers Of the 18 international Facsimile +61 3 9887 9136 responsible for the pastoral students who sat for the VCE, Email [email protected] care of students 100% successfully completed Internet www.gwsc.vic.edu.au/ their VCE; 10 international Total number of students 1840 students (55%) achieved an ENTER above 90.
48 Grovedale College
Grovedale College is a Year 7–12 coeducational Languages Taught Special Facilities
College serving the southern suburbs of Greater • Indonesian • Three computer rooms Geelong, together with the rural and surf coast • Japanese and number of learning communities to the south, east and west. centres for student use Special Programs Located in a semi-rural setting, the College provides • Resource centre its 740 students with a vibrant and caring learning • A large number of VET • Graphics and photography environment. A building program has, over the past courses facilities two years, resulted in new science, graphics and • Multimedia and information • Music rooms information technology facilities as well as general technology • Technology centre purpose classrooms. • Music and performing arts • Gymnasium and • Arts and graphic weights room Students have access to a broad curriculum in communication • Drama and theatre centre each of the eight key learning areas. The College • Surf based youth program values excellence, celebrates success and has high Victorian Youth 2003 VCE Results expectations of student behaviour and approaches Development Program 97% of Year 12 students to learning. A comprehensive VCE, VET, and VCAL • Fire services youth successfully completed the Program operates across Years 10, 11 and 12. program Victorian Youth VCE with 5% achieving The College incorporates the use of learning Development Program a study score above 40. We technologies across the curriculum and in doing so • Debating and public have 65 students enrolled in provides a computer network linking all classrooms speaking program VET certificates and 19 in and a number of student learning centres to a wide • Extensive sports program VCAL. range of resources including the Internet. A student notebook program operates at Years 7, 8 and 9. Student Support Services and Programs A wide range of counselling, support and extension • A comprehensive support resources are available to students. structure with experienced subschool leaders and coordinators leading a small teams approach • Student welfare coordinator • Senior students study and resource centre • Supportive Friends program • Student leadership program incorporating student Address councils, college captains, Wingarra Drive house captains and home Grovedale Victoria 3216, Australia group captains. Principal Mr Jeff Cooper Overseas student coordinator Mrs Lesley Evans Telephone+61 3 5241 4500 Facsimile +61 3 5241 4686 Email [email protected] Internet www.grovedale.vic.edu.au Total number of students 700
49 Hawthorn Secondary College
Hawthorn Secondary College is a coeducational. English as a Second Student Support Services multicultural college located in the prestigious Language (ESL) Program and Programs
inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our college • Fully resourced ESL centre, • Team approach to ensure promotes a safe, supportive, attractive, clean, friendly providing a comprehensive the wellbeing of students environment, which is conducive to learning and program for students in • Student welfare coordinator, preparing students for life. The College offers excellent Years 7 – 12 adolescent health nurse, resources which include a well stocked library, five fully • Language Centre providing year level coordinators and equipped computer laboratories, a multimedia studio, intensive programs teachers designated to innovative science laboratories, specialist classrooms; for new arrivals work with small groups well maintained sports grounds; two indoor sports • Study skills program of students stadiums, a gymnasium and passive recreation areas. for VCE students • Careers resource centre Hawthorn Secondary College provides a comprehensive • Additional support offered providing up-to-date and inclusive curriculum taught by highly experienced in other subjects information and counselling and dedicated teachers. Students are stimulated by • Additional weekly ESL for subject selection their introduction to a wide range of challenging program for Years 11 and for tertiary courses educational experiences. VCE specialist assistance 12 students in English • Youth worker is provided to students who have English as a • Tutors/mentors Languages Taught second language. • Breakfast club • Chinese Students in Years 7 – 10 wear a school uniform and • Indonesian Special Facilities students in Years 11 and 12 wear neat casual dress. • Superbly equipped state of Special Programs the art computer network • Leading provider of using leading edge VET programs such as technology interactive multimedia, • Award winning landscaped sports and recreation, grounds with extensive hospitality, information passive recreation space technology, small business • A two-court indoor stadium practice and engineering with mezzanine floor for • Comprehensive elective table tennis program at Years 9 & 10 • Soccer/hockey fields • Acceleration programs for talented students in Years 10 – 12 • Access to enhancement Address programs at Monash, Burgess Street Melbourne, RMIT and East Hawthorn Victoria 3123, Australia Swinburne Universities • Music in Years 7 – 12 Principal Mr Lynton Oaten • Renowned annual Overseas student coordinator musical/drama production Ms Elizabeth Ross presented at one of Telephone+61 3 9822 3247 Melbourne’s well known Facsimile +61 3 9822 6837 theatres • Full range of VCE subjects Email [email protected] offered including all Internet www.home.vicnet.net.au/~hsc/ math studies Total number of students 580
50 Heatherhill Secondary College
Heatherhill Secondary College is a proudly English as a Second Language Student Support Services multicultural co-educational college located in a (ESL) Program and Programs quiet residential area in the south eastern suburbs • A very comprehensive ESL • A comprehensive support of Melbourne. The College has a strong tradition of program in Years 7-12 structure with experienced academic excellence with consistently high pass • Individualised assistance and caring school leaders rates in VCE. There is a history of highly successful in small classes from fully • Student welfare coordinator applications for tertiary places (over 95%). Monash qualified ESL teachers and school nurse University is within close proximity and the college • Access to the latest • Careers counsellor to has strong curriculum links with the University. technologies available for provide advice on tertiary In 2004 students are able to choose from 46 VCE/VET computer-assisted language placement subjects taught by very experienced staff who are learning • Multicultural teacher aides experts in teaching students from non-English • Multicultural teacher Special Facilities speaking backgrounds. aides providing support to international students • Networked computer rooms An experienced team of staff including the overseas in their home language with Internet access and student coordinator, sub school leaders, multicultural multimedia capabilities teacher aides and student welfare coordinator Languages Taught • Fully computerised library supports international students. The College offers • Vietnamese with internet access and excellence in learning in a secure and safe • Chinese use of notebook computers environment. • Other languages available • Fully equipped science through Victorian School laboratories of Languages • Multipurpose arts centre for drama productions and Special Programs assemblies • Study skills program to • Multimedia room ensure the development • Modern materials of good study habits and technology centre time management skills • New gymnasium, table • Cisco Local Academy tennis centre, football ovals, providing globally tennis and basketball courts recognised training in computer networking • Enrichment programs, Address including accelerated 8-20 Janine Road Springvale South learning for gifted students, Victoria 3172, Australia community radio program, Principal Mr Robert Newton debating, chess, camps and leadership programs Overseas student coordinator • Camps including Mrs Heather Lindsay (Assistant Principal) interstate tours Mr Patrick Boyd (Manager) • Sports program – both inter Telephone+61 3 9546 4144 school and intra school Facsimile +61 3 9558 5761 • Strong links with community Email [email protected] agencies, business, primary schools and tertiary Internet www.heatherhill.sc.edumail.vic.edu.au institutions Total number of students 470 Total number of overseas students 13
51 Highvale Secondary College
Highvale Secondary College is a coeducational Year 7 English as a Second Student Support Services – 12 College located in the south east of Melbourne, Language (ESL) Program and Programs
ten minutes from Monash University, with easy • Combination of in-class • Highly experienced team transport access to Melbourne. The College gives support and small group of subschool managers priority to providing a high quality education for classes from Year 7 - 12 and level coordinators students in a safe supportive learning environment. • Experienced specialist staff, responsible for discipline The College’s educational philosophy is that students are supported by a multicultural and welfare of students individuals with differing learning needs. This philosophy aide provide intensive ESL • Student welfare coordinator is reflected by the student-centred curriculum structure support for new arrivals • Guidance officer and diverse range of programs which cater for a range of • Two fully trained careers Languages Taught abilities and interests in students, from the most able to counsellors provide expert those who need extra assistance. The College actively • Indonesian advice on tertiary pathways promotes academic excellence with an emphasis on • French • Student representative literacy and numeracy, and aims to develop student • German council initiative, self esteem and leadership skills. An • Other languages through • Tutor/teacher/mentor outstanding feature of the College is the vertical Saturday morning school scheme curriculum structure which provides individual programs of languages • Homework club for students and enables them to be challenged and Special Programs Special Facilties supported at their respective levels, thus allowing them • Extra study support classes to extend or accelerate their learning by studying • Modern, well equipped for overseas students subjects beyond their chronological year level. campus • Accelerated learning with • Fully equipped, modern Opportunities for tertiary entrance are enhanced through opportunities for VCE entry VCE study centre a wide range of programs including arrangements with in Year 10 • Fully networked computer Monash University where very able students can • University enhancement facilities (ratio: 1 computer complete a first year university study while still in Year programs for every 3 students) 12. The College is able to provide a very wide range of • National award winning • Excellent science and VET programs including information technology, music Literacy programs (2003) technology facilities industry skills, business administration, and hospitality. • Successful participation in • Exceptional visual arts These programs result in a very high percentage of national competitions in facilities with computers students going on to tertiary studies. English, maths, computers • Extensive performing and science arts program • Learning technologies • Multimedia editing suite integrated into all areas • Individualised student of the curriculum programs Address • Wide range of VET Capital Avenue programs 2003 VCE Results Glen Waverley, Victoria 3150, Australia • Extensive music, performing Of the 5 international students arts, sport and camp who sat for the VCE, 100% Principal Mr Alex Robins programs successfully completed their Overseas student coordinator • Wide range of co-curricular VCE; two (2) international Mrs Caroline Furet personal development students (40%) achieved an Telephone+61 3 9803 5144 programs that foster self- ENTER above 90, with the Facsimile +61 3 9803 4310 esteem, leadership, top score being 99.05 and 3 responsibility and initiative international students (60%) Email [email protected] achieved an ENTER above 80. Internet www.highvalesc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 700
52 Hillcrest Secondary College
Hillcrest Secondary College is a coeducational and English as a Second Language Special Facilities (ESL) Program multicultural college serving the northern suburbs • 2 modern IBM computer of Melbourne. We have the advantages of a small, • A very comprehensive ESL rooms and 6 state of the caring environment combined with all the curriculum program operates from art smaller computer rooms benefits a large school can guarantee. Years 7 – 12 • An extensive resource In 2004, Hillcrest Secondary College will offer over • Qualified teachers conduct centre offering online 20 VCE subjects, including a selection of Vocational special and intensive access to the Internet Education and Training courses. classes to assist students • Photography and dark achieve their best room facilities Students have access to a wide range of counselling • At the VCE level, ESL • Drama and theatre facilities resources. As well, the mature atmosphere of our VCE students are provided with • Music rooms area creates the environment essential for students to extra support to ensure • Science facilities achieve their best. The close and professional working their success at Year 12 • Automotive centre relationship between teachers and students in • Gymnasium unique. New enrolments are always welcome. Special Programs • Art/graphics facilities • A large range of • Excellent technology vocational courses facilities: wood, food, • Music and the textiles, metal, electrical performing arts and electronics • Multimedia and • Student common room information technology • Canteen • Art and graphic • Basketball courts and communication 2 large ovals • Educational partnerships • Large examination area with tertiary institutions and industry • Business and administration • Aviation
Student Support Services and Programs
• A comprehensive support structure with experienced Address year level coordinators Johnstone Street • Student welfare coordinator Broadmeadows Victoria 3047, Australia • Careers resource centre • Student representative Principal Ms Denise Veltre council, by which all Overseas student coordinator students are actively Ms Angelina Ross encouraged to participate in Telephone+61 3 9309 1155 the life and administration Facsimile +61 3 9302 2220 of the College Email [email protected] Internet www.hillcrest-sc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 401 Total number of overseas students 4
53 Keilor Downs College
Keilor Downs College is committed to achieving English as a Second Special Facilities Language (ESL) Program successful learning outcomes for all of its student • Extensive collection of population. High expectations and a busy working • English Language Centre computers with the environment reinforce the values the school believes located at the College latest software and important – security to learn, good relationships, staffed by fully qualified support equipment pleasant surroundings and assistance from specialist teachers • The music school is services where necessary to enhance educational • Ongoing small group housed in a recently programs. homework and study built modern well-equipped The College is located in the northwestern suburbs of support provided by centre featuring the latest Melbourne. The students are required to wear school qualified ESL teachers in music technology uniform at all levels, setting the tone and atmosphere • Art and graphics centre Languages Taught for learning activities within the College. • Technical studies • Chinese facilities providing a The College curriculum offers Years 7–10 students • German large range of machinery a diversity of challenging programs. At VCE level, • Italian • Fully equipped gymnasium students have available to them a wide range of • Japanese • Computerised library studies including many not offered elsewhere in the providing extensive region. The College encourages all students to become Special Programs collection of books, involved in extra curricular activities to complement • Comprehensive camping periodicals and CD-ROMs their classroom program. The College has developed and excursion program • VCE study centre and links with both TAFE institutes and universities to • Sporting competition at careers centre further expand the educational programs available regional and State level • A newly completed to students and the community. • Music programs including science centre providing instrumental programs, all students with access bands and singing to modern classrooms, • Major annual theatre facilities for practical production work and a science • Gifted Students Program computer centre
Student Support Services 2003 VCE Results and Programs Of the international students • Strong pastoral care who sat for the VCE, 100% program provided by the successfully completed staff at all year levels, with their VCE. 30% achieved Address the home group teacher an ENTER above 90. Odessa Avenue being the students’ first Keilor Downs Victoria 3038, Australia point of contact • Additional support, as Principal Mr Peter Starford required, provided by Overseas student coordinator heads of school, year Ms Lyndall Boyle level coordinators and Telephone+61 3 9367 4200 assistant principals Facsimile +61 3 9367 6490 • Student welfare coordinator also available for assistance Email [email protected] Internet www.kdc.vic.gov.au Total number of students 1400 Total number of overseas students 17
54 Kew High School
Kew High School provides a high quality education for English as a Second Student Support Services all its students. Renowned as a quality school, Kew Language (ESL) Program and Programs
High School has embraced the principles of quality in • Comprehensive program • Homework program its overall operation and within the learning process. supported by trained staff (under teacher supervision The school’s mission is to create a school that two afternoons per week) Languages Taught ensures each student realises his/her maximum • Tutoring program, potential in the main areas of schooling, academic • French with expert tutors achievement and personal development. • Italian • Intensive careers • Japanese counselling Highly trained teaching staff facilitate continual • Peer support progress and high levels of achievement in student Special Programs • Chaplaincy, supporting learning outcomes. Academic development, together • Accelerated mathematics the whole school with structured homework, tutorial and study skills • High Achievers enrichment community through programs, lead to exemplary VCE results. These and acceleration programs students welfare, results provide pathways to nearby universities and offered to students with counselling and providing TAFE colleges. special talent and ability a teaching role in the areas The development of personal qualities, including (diverse activities include of beliefs and values leadership, self-confidence, communication skills and language enrichment, an understanding of computer technology guarantee debating, problem solving, Special Facilities that Kew High School students graduate with the competitions, Camberwell • Networked computer skills which enable them to contribute to society. Enrichment Cluster, system seminars and publishing • Computer laboratories All students are actively involved in the learning groups) • Gymnasium process. Teamwork, co-operation and respect for • Computer studies • Theatre others ensure that everyone contributes and everyone (commencing at Year 7) • Two sporting fields, as benefits from their schooling at Kew High School. integrated across well as access to adjacent curriculum Yarra Track bike trail and • Music (classroom music, Stradbroke Park for instrumental music, athletics, softball, baseball, classes in rhythm and soccer, football, cricket, voice; students may choose archery and orienteering instrumental tuition in • Performing arts precinct brass string, woodwind with music/dance/drama percussion, classical and spaces contemporary guitar; there Address are two concert bands, 1393 Burke Road two choirs, an annual East Kew Victoria 3102, Australia music concert and musical productions) Principal Ms Clare Entwisle • Sports (interhouse and Overseas student coordinator interschool competitions, Ms Gabriela Boni-Finch with success in both State Telephone+61 3 9859 8652 and national competitions) Facsimile +61 3 9819 7880 Email [email protected] Internet www.kew.vic.edu.au Total number of students 930
55 Koonung Secondary College
Located in Mont Albert, Koonung Secondary College English as a Second Student Support Services is a coeducational Years 7 to 12 college with a proud Language (ESL) Program and Programs
history of delivering a comprehensive and challenging • Comprehensive ESL • Subschool coordinators, curriculum within a secure and disciplined support at all year levels, providing students with environment. with individual tuition and support on a daily basis Staffed by a team of highly qualified and committed small group assistance • Student services professionals, the College strives to create a for all students requiring coordinator, providing stimulating learning environment that encourages language assistance access to welfare and leadership, excellence and respect for others. • Special help for senior support groups within students the ‘school family’ and The College is of a traditional brick design and set • Asian teacher aides in the wider community in seven hectares of landscaped garden. Its excellent to support students • Psychologist, one day outdoor amenities comprising ovals, tennis and both inside and outside a week, for free private basketball courts are supported by a building complex the classroom consultation on a broad that has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. range of issues from time Two indoor gymnasiums, a fully-equipped professional Languages Taught management to family theatre and a modern information technology and • Japanese bereavement resource centre support classroom learning, together • French with interactive television and a special Internet centre. Special Facilities Special Programs One hundred terminals are connected to the Internet. • Networked computer • Accelerated learning laboratories Koonung Secondary College prides itself on its programs offered at middle • Music keyboard laboratory, individual attention to each student, made possible and senior school levels Internet room by the size of the school and the commitment of its • Many musical and dramatic • Interactive television teaching staff. activities, including • Biology, chemistry and orchestras, drama and an physics laboratories annual musical production • Careers centre with • Extension and enrichment computer career programs counselling and a full time • Involvement in sport careers teacher at local, interschool and State levels 2003 VCE Results • Music tuition in Of the 4 international students most instruments who sat for the VCE, 100% • A high achievers class successfully completed the Address operates at all levels VCE; 2 international students 615 Elgar Road from Years 7–10 achieved an ENTER above 95. Mont Albert Victoria 3129, Australia Principal Dr Rob Brookes Overseas student coordinator Ms Megan Watt Telephone+61 3 9890 9662 Facsimile +61 3 9899 0228 Email [email protected] Internet www.koonung.vic.edu.au Total number of students 780
56 Kurnai College
Kurnai College is a multi campus school located English as a Second Student Support Services in the Morwell-Churchill area in Central Gippsland. Language (ESL) Program and Programs
It is situated in a semi rural area surrounded by • ESL offered at junior • Student welfare several large towns and is about 1.5 hours by train (Years 7–10) campuses coordinators from Melbourne. The College is coeducational and • Careers counsellors Languages Taught has two campuses serving Years 7–10 and a third • Specialised support campus, Maryvale that provides a senior college • Indonesian programs for literacy setting for Years 11 and 12. From 2004 a new VCE • German and numeracy school will be located within the grounds of Monash • Mandarin • Guidance officers University (Churchill) where direct access to the university will be available. Special Programs Special Facilities • Extension programs for The College has a total enrolment of approximately • Stand alone gifted students at all levels 1250 students throughout the three campuses with technology centre • Music program, with a highly dedicated and professional teaching staff • Networked computer suites various band and solo of around 100. performances enjoying International students have a choice of staying a high level of success in homestay, boarding or private accommodation. • Extensive sports and outdoor education program • Full complement of academic VCE offered • Wide range of vocational units • Victorian Youth Development Program – air training cadet corps
Address Central Administration PO Box 844 Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia Principal Ms Margaret Corcoran Overseas student coordinator Mr Rex McGowan Telephone +61 3 5134 2054 Facsimile +61 3 5133 9745 Email [email protected] Internet www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1250
57 Lalor Secondary College
Lalor Secondary College is a Year 7–12 co-educational The staff at Lalor Secondary College are committed to providing post primary school servicing mainly the communities a learning environment where students, teachers and parents work of Lalor, Thomastown and Epping. The college is located together in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. The school in a residential area north of Melbourne and in the offers a disciplined, safe and caring environment where relationships southwest of the City of Whittlesea. Set on 4 hectares between teachers and students are based on consultative processes, of land, the site is well developed with spacious and the rights and responsibilities of all are recognised. Students grounds, which include grassed and asphalted areas. have equal opportunity regardless of disability, gender, socioeconomic, The College is well serviced by local public transport ethnic or religious background and there is an expectation that and has tertiary institutions, including RMIT, LaTrobe students will work industriously to achieve sound educational goals, University and Epping TAFE, in close proximity. and reach their highest level of learning potential. The college values and promotes the cultural diversity of the student population and learning programs are English as a Second Student Support Services enriched by drawing on the range and number of Language (ESL) Program • Student Welfare cultures and backgrounds represented among the • A very comprehensive Coordinator students and their families. 80% of students come program Years 7–12 • Specialist visiting from non-English speaking backgrounds where • Experienced and qualified counsellors 33 different languages are spoken at home. ESL teachers • Sub-school structure The predominant languages include Macedonian, • Fully resourced ESL centre with Coordinators Greek, Turkish, Vietnamese, Italian and Arabic. • Small classes at Year 7–12 • Home groups Students are both encouraged and expected to do • School nurse Languages Taught their best whether in the classroom, at sport or when • Teacher aides participating in extra curricular programs. The college • Greek • Integration aide fosters a close relationship with parents and works • Macedonian • Advocacy Program from the premise that the most positive educational • French • Career/academic outcomes are achieved when there is a three way • Italian counselling partnership of parents, students and teachers. • Transition broker Special Programs
• Acceleration program Special Facilities
• Student productions • Student cafeteria • Multicultural concert • School canteen • Educational support • Gymnasium • Peer support • Fully equipped • Student Leadership drama centre, Training Program with seating for 128 • Work experience • Three networked Address • Victorian Youth computer laboratories David Street Development Program • Resource Centre Lalor Victoria 3075, Australia • Instrumental music including video, Principal Elaine Swain • Student Representative computer and Overseas student coordinator Council Internet access Maree Gaffney • Participation in National • Extensive grounds English, maths, science, Telephone+61 3 9465 2066 computer and writing Facsimile +61 3 9465 3865 competitions Email [email protected] • Presentation ball Internet www.lalorsc.vic.edu.au • Guest speaker program • Annual Awards program Total number of students 540 • Senior School Life Skills Program 58 Macleod College
Macleod College caters for international students Macleod’s reputation for academic success is well known. Excellent VCE results from Prep to Year 12 on the one campus. Of the are celebrated, and students are encouraged to reach their personal best – well current cohort, a number of students are enrolled prepared to take charge of their future and equipped to become motivated and in primary wing. productive members of the community. Macleod College has a small group of international About 30 per cent of students come from non-English speaking backgrounds, students from a wide range of countries. They are with six per cent of the total population from Asia. supported with specialist English as a Second The school is located close to public transport (trains and buses), and to Language (ESL) classes but spend the majority of La Trobe University. their time working in classes with local students. The College provides an Overseas Student English as a Second • Sister school arrangement Coordinator whose major role is to support students Language (ESL) Program with Geschwister-Scholl within the school and liaise with parents, homestay • Extensive ESL program Gymnasium in families and guardians. The College also employs a • ESL classes taught by Dusseldorf (Germany) multicultural aide to support this work. overseas student • Student Leadership Macleod College is an academic Prep to Year 12 coordinator, who also looks programs school, which maintains traditional values of after the welfare needs Student Support Services cooperative work, excellence and achievement. of overseas students and Programs Programs focus on the development of the whole • Special intensive ESL • Year level coordinators student, embracing excellent work ethic, the building classes for overseas supported by a welfare of character, confidence, self-determination and students coordinator, a school cocurricular activity. • ESL class sizes between four and eight students counsellor (chaplain) The caring and supportive atmosphere at Macleod trained in confidential • As well as ESL classes, is underpinned by strong discipline, a distinctive students are provided counselling uniform policy, clear expectations and firm structures. with further ESL support • Trained psychologist, Students thrive in a positive environment in which across other subjects available three days a week the individual matters. Independence,resourcefulness and open communication are encouraged within a Languages Taught Special Facilities community of learners who show tolerance, • Computer laboratories • German (Years 7–12) understanding and respect for self and others. • 280 computers networked • Tuition in all languages arranged, if required, to most classrooms through the Victorian • Extensive sporting facilities including a new indoor Address School of Languages sporting staduim Carwarp Street or the Ethnic Schools • Art/technology facilities, Macleod Victoria 3085, Australia Association including photographic Principal Mr Vincent Sicari Special Programs laboratory, film and media
Overseas student coordinator • Computers, used studies, graphics, food/ Ms Helen Tilson extensively in all catering, ceramics, textiles, Telephone+61 3 9459 0222 areas of study, foods, wood and metal work with most classrooms Facsimile +61 3 9458 1878 2003 VCE Results having computer Email [email protected] and Internet access Of the 4 international students who sat for the VCE, 100% Internet www.macleod.vic.edu.au • Performance music, successfully completed their Total number of students 1030 including opportunities VCE; 3 international students (880 scondary; 150 primary) for regular public performances (75%) achieved an ENTER Total number of secondary international students 20 above 90. • International exchange programs – including short-stay visits 59 Maribyrnong Secondary College
Maribyrnong Secondary College is situated 15km west English as a Second Student Support of Melbourne’s central business district, overlooking Language (ESL) Program Services and Programs
the Maribyrnong River and within walking distance of • Highly reputed ESL • A comprehensive support Victoria University of Technology. It is a Years 7–12 program structure with experienced medium sized college with a strong, extensive welfare year level coordinators Special Programs structure to enable success in learning for all students. • Student welfare coordinator The College offers excellent resources that include • Literacy and numeracy • Career and vocational three fully equipped computer laboratories, specialist support education resource centre classrooms, a theatre, fully equipped gymnasium, • A range of VET courses, • Student representative heated swimming pool and two sporting ovals. including hospitality council, by which all and horticulture students are actively The College promotes and works towards: • Camps and excursions encouraged to participate in • Academic success • Instrumental music the life and administration •A positive, relaxed and friendly atmosphere program of the College • The valuation of cultural input of different • Multicultural aides in ethnic groups Vietnamese, Spanish, • Equal opportunity for all members of the school Arabic, Chinese languages community. Special Facilities The College offers a broad curriculum at every year • Three fully equipped level to ensure maximum learning experiences, computer laboratories well supported by strong teacher commitment and • Specialist classrooms additional programs – the English language centre, • Theatre pastoral care, breakfast club, outdoor education and a • Fully equipped gymnasium highly reputed English as a second language program. • Heated swimming pool • Two sporting ovals
Address River Street Maribyrnong Victoria 3032, Australia Principal Ms Anne Meehan Overseas student coordinator Ms Anne Meehan Telephone+61 3 9318 1355 Facsimile +61 3 9318 4251 Email [email protected] Internet www.maribsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 330 Total number of overseas students 6
60 Maroondah Secondary College
Maroondah Secondary College is a medium sized English as a Second Student Support Services secondary school located in the outer eastern Language (ESL) Program and Programs suburbs of Melbourne. The College, comprising well • The school is an accredited • Careers centre, staffed maintained classrooms and grounds, is set in a quiet, language centre for the by an experienced and attractive location easily accessible to the city centre teaching of ESL qualified careers adviser, by public transport. • Qualified ESL staff for and equipped with the All students are required to wear school uniform. all aspects of the latest careers computer courses offered software The College aims to develop the potential of the • Orientation program for • A full time experienced whole student as an individual, to enable each one new arrivals student welfare coordinator, to function as a purposeful member of a changing • Intensive English for to assist students and society. Overseas students are very welcome in the international students prior families school. Their presence is seen as mutually beneficial. to integration into • Peer support, peer The local and school community is predominantly mainstream classes mediation and VCE from an English-speaking background, providing • Ongoing small group Supportive Friends overseas students with an Australian cultural assistance and support in programs in which experience. mainstream classes as students encourage Students are actively involved in the College required and help others while decision making process through the student developing leadership skills representative council. Languages Taught • Chinese Special Facilities Within the firm and caring learning environment • French • Excellent computing students are provided with academic challenge, • Japanese facilities and when required, extra learning support. The • Gymnasium/theatre curriculum gives students access to a wide range Special Programs complex of subjects across the key learning areas, as well • Drama – annual musical • Resource centre/library as programs in English as a Second Language (ESL), production • Student services centre drama, music, sport, camps and excursions, • Music – concert bands, • First aid centre with a nurse enhancement and vocational education. instrumental music • Canteen • Art and graphic communication 2003 VCE Results • Business administration Of the 5 international students • Sports – interschool, who sat for the VCE, 100% interhouse and outdoor successfully completed their education VCE; one international student Address • Camps and tours (20%) achieved an ENTER Brentnall Road above 90 and two international Croydon, Victoria 3136, Australia students (40%) achieved an ENTER above 80. Principal Mr Fred Wubbeling Overseas student coordinator Mr Mart Hagel Telephone+61 3 9870 4551 Facsimile +61 3 9870 1784 Email [email protected] Internet www.maroondahsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 600
61 Melbourne Girls’ College
Melbourne Girls’ College is situated in the Melbourne English as a Second Special Facilities Language (ESL) Program suburb of Richmond in Victoria. A key goal is to instil • Located on the picturesque a lifelong love of learning in girls in Years 7–12. • Comprehensive ESL banks of the Yarra River The College is at the leading edge of technological program provided for on the Yarra Boulevard, innovation in teaching and learning, and provides students where English is five kilometres from the clear pathways to future careers and study options, their second language Melbourne city centre especially in science and technology. The College has • Classes are small and many • Close to public transport an international focus, giving students future career of the teachers are bilingual • Modern science and and study options both within Australia and overseas. technology centre, new Languages Taught Melbourne Girls’ College is a key link school for the information centre and University of Melbourne. • Mandarin music, dance and The girls are able to participate in interschool and • Indonesian drama studio interhouse sporting competitions. Sporting activities • French • New gymnasium include rowing, aerobics, softball, basketball, hockey, Special Programs 2003 VCE Results netball, bowling, badminton, volleyball, soccer, • Drama festival and table tennis, cricket, tennis, gymnastics, athletics, Of the 10 international school production cross-country running, swimming, cycling students who sat for the VCE, • Choral contest and fencing. 100% successfully completed • Mathematics and their VCE; 6 international science festival students (60%) achieved an • Mathematics Challenge ENTER above 90 and 8 • Tournament of Minds international students (80%) • Technology activities achieved an ENTER above 80. Student Support Services and Programs
• Extensive leadership program • VET Program • Peer support, pastoral care and Mentor program • Overseas student support program • Comprehensive student support programs that Address include educational psychologist, speech Yarra Boulevard pathologist, career guidance Richmond Victoria 3121, Australia and welfare counselling Principal Ms Judy Crowe • VCE supportive friends Overseas student coordinator program Ms Diana Ponnusamy • Regular meetings and Telephone+61 3 9428 8955 monitoring of overseas students Facsimile +61 3 9428 2737 Email [email protected] Internet www.mgc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1200
62 Mildura Senior College
Mildura Senior College is one of three stand-alone The College provides substantial access to teacher assistance outside Senior Colleges in the State catering exclusively for normal class time, which facilitates student success. A wide range of Year 11 and 12 students. The enrolment in 2003 extra curricular activities and opportunities include an active Student totalled 740 students. Council, Graduation Ceremony, VCE Ball, sporting and cultural pursuits to a State, National and International level and an extensive The College aims to provide expert teachers at the international exchange program. These activities all contribute to senior levels who know their subject area, understand students’ success in their VCE as well as developing pride and respect young adults, and maintain high standards of in themselves and their College. professional instruction. This is reflected in the College results, which exceed statewide averages. A dedicated English as a Second • VET Coordinator and support team and high quality facilities maximise Language (ESL) Program Careers Coordinator – student success. The College offers state of the art Careers Resource Centre learning technologies and an adult learning environment • Specialist classes • Student Council where an ethos of mutual respect, courtesy, care and provided as required co-operation exists between students and their teachers. Languages Taught Special Features Access to VCE and VCAL studies at the College • Indonesian • Three modern IBM exceeds the options offered by most other Victorian • Italian computer rooms, 5 new schools. One quarter of our students are engaged in state of the art learning accelerated academic programs either within the VCE Special Programs technology laboratories or by undertaking Monash University Enhancement • A large range of • An extensive Library Programs. Mildura Senior College has a dedicated and vocational courses Resource Centre, offering committed VCE support team working to ensure each • Music and the online access to the Internet student strives to maximise their ability and results. performing arts • Art, photography and The College is a recognised leader in rural Victoria for • Information technology dark room facilities the provision of Vocational Education and Training (CISCO/Airies) • Drama, dance and theatre (VET) programs, offering programs in 14 VCE VET • Art and graphic studies facilities programs. Mildura Senior College has developed a communication • Music rooms including close relationship with industry and tertiary institutions. • Educational partnerships recording studios with tertiary institutions • Modern science facilities and industry • Gymnasium and fully • Adult Learning Environment equipped student centre – independent study, • Art/graphics facilities no uniform including computer • Extensive Sport Program applications. • Outdoor Education Program • Excellent technology Address • Public speaking Program facilities: wood, food, Deakin Avenue • Extensive exchange textiles, metal, electrical, Mildura Victoria 3500, Australia Student Program automotive, engineering and electronics Principal Mr David Wah Student Support Services • Canteen and common room and Programs Overseas student coordinator • Tennis/netball/basketball Mr Dennis Norton • A comprehensive support courts Telephone +61 3 5021 2911 structure with experienced • Examination year level coordinators and Facsimile +61 3 5023 2440 centre/Assembly hall an overseas student • Extensive developed Email [email protected] coordinator grounds Internet www.milsen.vic.edu.au/ • Director Student Welfare/ Total number of students 740 Chaplain/College Nurse/Guidance Officer
63 Mill Park Secondary College
The Mill Park Secondary College community is English Language Centre Student Support Services
committed to providing a supportive, comprehensive • Short and long term English and Programs and challenging education for all students. courses available • Student support and management based on the Mill Park Secondary College is the largest Secondary • Fully equipped classroom home group system, with College in the northern metropolitan area of Melbourne. with adjoining study centre the home group teacher It is a vibrant school community, • ESL program offered on having as much contact proud that its large size enables a diversity of excellent both campuses with the group as programs. Students are located at two campuses - • 7 fully qualified ESL staff practicable through the the junior campus (Years 7-10) in Mill Park and the and 1 ESL/Mandarin teaching and pastoral care senior campus (Years 11 and 12) in Epping, on the teacher program edge of Mill Park. Languages Taught • Peer mediation program The College is culturally diverse with more than 35 • German • VCE Supportive Friends student nationalities. Our overseas students come • 6 languages are taught in Program from China, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. partnership with Victorian • Careers counselling Most students undertake a full and intensive English School of Languages for Special Facilities language course at our English language centre based over 450 students on at the Senior Campus and staffed by qualified English Saturday mornings • New classrooms language and Chinese language teachers. • Specialist rooms for Special Programs wood, foods, electronics, Therefore, the College offers overseas students • Wide ranging interschool dance & art a comprehensive choice of curriculum through: and intraschool sports • College wide Intranet • Offers the largest choice in the Northern program offered by the staff & Internet access Metropolitan area of Melbourne, 45 or more of the College • Libraries VCE Year 11 and 12 subjects • Co curricular activities • Gymnasiums • Distinct senior classes for English as a including debating, • Canteens Second Language (ESL) drama/theatre, dance, • Student Centre • The provision of an up to date technology musical productions and • Sound house studio program, including the use of information art exhibitions • Grassed playing areas technology skills across all learning areas. • Student leadership • Outdoor paved areas The College environment has been enhanced encouraged through the for relaxation externally through an active landscaping program, student representative • Access to basketball and internally with an emphasis on the display and council, membership of stadium, athletics track, celebration of student work throughout both campuses. committees and arts and cultural centre participation in community and indoor swimming pool Address activities (community resources Moorhead Drive • Vocational programs in close to the College) Mill Park Victoria 3082, Australia hospitality, furnishing, sport • Close to public transport & recreation and Principal Ms Trudy Thomson engineering 2003 VCE Results Overseas student coordinator • The provision of an up to 100% of our international Ms Keryn Cameron date technology program, fee-paying students gained Telephone+61 3 9407 9700 including Cisco Networking their VCE and continued Facsimile +61 3 9436 8016 Academy, National study at University Academy in Aries A+ Email [email protected] Computer curriculum and Internet www.millparksc.vic.edu.au Information Technology Total number of students 1900+ units
64 Mitchell Secondary College Wodonga
Mitchell Secondary College is a co-educational school Languages Taught • Special programs for consisting of over 970 students in Years 7-12, located • Indonesian students to improve in the Rural City of Wodonga 300km northeast of health and well-being Melbourne, drawing students from both rural and Special Programs • Integration Aides to assist urban areas. The core purpose of our College is to • Student Parliament students with disabilities/ provide a broad and balanced curriculum program • Strong music program learning difficulties in a supportive, friendly and inspiring atmosphere. including instrumental, Special Facilities Students are encouraged to have a positive self-image choir and bands and attitude, thus making the most of their own ability • Work experience for all • Sports stadium with two and the College’s facilities through the range of Year 10 students full-sized basketball courts educational and vocational pathways offered. • School swimming and for physical education, school assemblies and At Mitchell Secondary College we encourage our athletics carnivals recreation students to develop independence, responsibility, • Drama productions • Specialist facilities in sound values and achieve success. • ‘Mitchell Café’ – run by hospitality students technology with automotive, • Extension programs for wood, metal, textiles gifted and talented students and food • Award nights • An extensive computer • Debutante ball network with Internet • ‘Mitchell Stud Farm’ – access, four fully equipped Agriculture students computer rooms, four • Yearly camps for all year pods plus a class-sized levels plus bi-annual trips to area in the library Indonesia, Central Australia • Photography with dark and America room facilities • Year 10 formal • ‘Mitchell Stud Farm’ – • ERacer – Sunrace where students are 2003/2004 hands on with the raising of cattle and Student Support Services running a farm and Programs • Drama facilities with • A strong student support performance areas structure with experienced • New Senior Students Year level coordinators Centre for study and leading a team of dedicated relaxation purposes Address teachers responsible for the Mitchell Street pastoral care of students Wodonga Victoria 3690, Australia • Student welfare coordinators Principal Mr Vern Hilditch • School nurse Overseas student coordinator • Careers/VET/VCAL/Work Ms Susanne Rogers experience coordinators Telephone+61 2 6024 1600 • Peer support and peer Facsimile +61 2 6024 3633 mediation programs • VCE study workshops Email [email protected] Internet www.mitchell.vic.edu.au Total number of students 980
65 Monash Secondary College
Monash Secondary College is a small school with a English as a Second Student Support Services harmonious multicultural population. It accepts Language (ESL) Program and Programs
students from Years 7 to 12 and offers individually • Extensive ESL program at • Student welfare program planned courses that allow students to be accelerated all levels including VCE • VCE student conferences in the areas where they are gifted or to consolidate in (Years 11 and 12) • School Parliament (Years areas where they need further work. VET courses as 7–10) and VCE executive Languages Taught well as traditional VCE units of study are offered at VCE • Peer support program level. In 2003, the Victorian Certificate of Applied • Japanese • Peer mediation program Learning will also be offered to students. • German • Sporting program Monash Secondary College is among the few schools • AUSLAN • Involvement with Red with interpreters and teachers of the deaf. AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language) Cross in the Victorian Youth Development Program (Australian sign language) is on the curriculum and Special Programs available as a VCE study. Student life at this • Curriculum delivery Special Facilities coeducational government school begins with a Year 7 organised in verticular orientation camp. International students are among • Deaf facility (deaf and modular groupings at Years the culturally-diverse local students. The College has hearing impaired students 7–10, allowing students to an active sports program and its volleyball teams have are integrated into the move ahead in the studies a strong reputation in the competition in the Waverley main stream with extensive in which they excel and to District. A range of VCE subjects (especially facility support) consolidate skills at the mathematics, science and business) and a number of • A well designed theatre expected year level in other VET courses provide students with options suited to • Extensive information studies their destinations. technology facilities • Timetable arranged so that there is easy access for Year 10 students to VCE units where this is appropriate • Flexibility of curriculum delivery and timetabling of special value to ESL students
Address Duerdin Street Nottinghill Victoria 3168, Australia Principal Mrs K Bicknell Overseas student coordinator Ms L Tsakalos Telephone +61 3 9560 9477 Facsimile +61 3 9561 1476 Email [email protected] Internet www.monashsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 190
66 Monbulk College
Monbulk College is the medium sized government Languages Taught Student Support Services and Programs secondary college in the Dandenong Ranges. The • Japanese College achieves exceptional VCE results and offers • German • Student welfare coordinator wide ranging challenges and opportunities for • Home group system achievement within the classrooms and in an Special Programs • Coordinators at every unusually broad range of extra activities: cultural • Performing arts – year level and artistic, sporting and leisure and in a wide approximately one in • Assertive discipline/time range of academic pursuits. five (20 per cent) students out system The College has a strong focus on technology, learns a musical instrument • Learning resource centre especially multimedia and is a centre for excellence • Visual arts – well-deserved • Integration program in creative arts in the Dandenong Ranges. There are reputation, especially in • Year level camps many opportunities for student leadership and a photomedia, visual • Careers/VET/work huge range of other enrichment and enhancement communication and experience/pathways programs available to students. ceramics coordinator • Sport and outdoor Situated well away from the township, blessed education – excellent Special Facilities with large picturesque grounds and staffed by facilities ensure a varied, • Well maintained and experienced, skilled and caring teachers, Monbulk high quality program; constantly improving College provides a stimulating and supportive volleyball teams enjoy facilities environment where the facilities are outstanding outstanding success • Two court indoor sports and the learning atmosphere is calm and pleasant. • Mathematics – extension centre, outdoor basketball units offered in all topics facilities and oval at all levels • One computer to every • VET – multimedia, four students horticulture (taught in • Modern science laboratories partnership with The • Separate music school with University of Melbourne, individual practice rooms Burnley) and hospitality and band rehearsal facility (in partnership with local • Theatre, seating 240 people reception centres) • Fully equipped food • Languages other than technology centre English – Japanese and • Learning resource German to Year 12; centre to extend and Japanese exchange visits assist students with Ujiyamada Commercial • Well resourced, Address High School in Japan; and comfortable library David Hill Road German exchange visits • Free standing canteen Monbulk Victoria 3793, Australia with Goeth Gynasium in with verandah • Horticulture enclosure Principal Mrs Pam Glover Ibbenbueren, Germany • Debating – interschool with glasshouses Overseas student coordinator and intraschool • Natural bushland Ms Sarah Livingston study area Telephone+61 3 9756 6208 • Specialist creative Facsimile +61 3 9752 0076 arts facilities: art, visual communication, Email www.monbulkcol.vic.edu.au photomedia, ceramics Internet [email protected] and performing arts Total number of students 630 • Campsite at Walhalla in country Victoria
67 Montmorency Secondary College
Montmorency Secondary College (population 950 English as a Second Special Facilities Language (ESL) Program students and 90 staff) is a stand alone Years 7–12 • Performing arts complex school situated 20km northeast of the City of • ESL program, Years 7–12 • Four modern IBM computer Melbourne in the City of Banyule. Located in a • Qualified teachers conduct rooms, and a new state of pleasant, parkland environment adjacent to the special and intensive the art multimedia centre Plenty River, the school has excellent sporting and classes to assist students • An extensive resource recreational facilities, including a gymnasium, tennis, to achieve their best centre, offering online basketball and netball courts and access to access to the Internet neighbouring municipal facilities including three Languages Taught • Art photography and ovals and an athletics track. Additional passive • French dark room facilities recreation space is available in the form of internal • Japanese courtyard and garden areas for the enjoyment of the • Drama and theatre facilities school community, particularly students at recess Special Programs • Music rooms and lunchtime. • Music and the • Science facilities performing arts The School offers students a disciplined and caring • Gymnasium • Multimedia and environment, which takes into account the social, • Art/graphic facilities information technology creative, intellectual and emotional needs of the • Excellent technology • Art and graphic individual. There is a positive expectation that students facilities: wood, food, communication will work industriously to achieve sound educational textiles, metal and ceramics • Educational partnerships goals, and reach their highest level of learning potential. • Student common room with tertiary institutions (Year 12) The School is committed to maintaining a broad and industry • Canteen curriculum containing elements that will meet the • Extension and needs of all students. The curriculum is designed to remediation programs • Tennis/netball/basketball give students a broad, common range of experiences courts during Years 7–10 in the arts, English, health and Student Support Services physical education, languages other than English, and Programs 2003 VCE Results mathematics, science, studies of society and the • A comprehensive support 1 international student environment, and technology (materials and structure with experienced successfully sat for and information), and a full range of options at VCE level. year level coordinators and completed their VCE. The School currently offers a VET course to selected subschool leaders Year 10 students and provides the opportunity for • Student welfare coordinator acceleration to VCE units 1 & 2 for Year 10 students • Careers resource centre, and to VCE units 3 & 4 for Year 11 students. two careers teachers • Student representative Address council, by which all Para Road students are actively Montmorency Victoria 3094, Australia encouraged to participate Principal Ms Victoria Baxter in the life and administration of the College Overseas student coordinator • Student leadership program Mr Andrew Burt Telephone+61 3 9435 6399 Facsimile +61 3 9434 6259 Email [email protected] Internet www.montysc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 950
68 Mordialloc College
Established in 1924, Mordialloc College has a long English as a Second Student Support Services and proud tradition of providing excellent education Language (ESL) Program and Programs services in the local district. The school is a single • International student • Language centre for campus, coeducational college set on an attractive language centre overseas students 6.6 hectare property, in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. • Comprehensive ESL • ESL students provided The school’s broad, comprehensive curriculum caters program, by experienced with special assistance for a variety of talents. Subjects range from academic English teachers, for in small groups by studies in chemistry, physics and specialist students where English experiened English teachers mathematics to creative areas, such as dance, music, is their second language • Specialist teachers trained photography and art. Other areas include technology • Small classes to ensure to achieve excellent results studies in information processing and systems and individual attention • A supportive network of materials technology in wood, metal or food. • Assistance provided for all homestay families ESL students by program • Regular montoring The College offers a positive, cooperative learning coordinator of individual student environment. Those students who are willing to work welfare within a hard and become involved in school activities can Languages Taught supportive framework enjoy an exciting and productive school experience • Japanese • Special counsellors/ at Mordialloc College. • French teachers available to assist overseas students Special Programs • Special program to enable • Gifted students students to participate in acceleration program a mix of Year 10 and • Computers across VCE subjects the curriculum • Whole school Special Facilities literacy program • State of the art technology • Student motivation arts centre initiatives • Fully networked computer • Extensive sport/ facilities and Internet outdoor education access across the campus • Music/dance/drama • Large site in picturesque plus Rock Eisteddfod setting, close to beach • Robotics/electronics/ • Easily accessible to photography public transport
Address 1 Station Street Mordialloc Victoria 3195, Australia Principal Ms Lorraine Harris Overseas student coordinator Ms Julie Trewin (ESL teacher) Telephone+61 3 9580 1184 Facsimile +61 3 9587 5443 Email [email protected] Internet www.mcsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 750
69 Mount Eliza Secondary College
Established in 1975, Mount Eliza Secondary College English as a Second Language Special Programs (ESL) Program is a large, single campus secondary college situated • Wide range of subjects on the Mornington Peninsula, approximately one The English Language Centre in all areas hour’s drive from Melbourne, and close to Monash (ELC) offers a warm and caring • Accelerated learning University with whom the College has links. environment where students with opportunities for The College is located in a safe environment have the opportunity to interact VCE entry in Year 10 outside of the inner urban areas where our policy with each other and local • Enhancement program of protection, nurturing, growing and caring for our Australian students. The staff including first year students is simply a way of life. The College aims to ensures an on-going personal university studies develop students who are creative, caring, critical guidance and academic • Work experience program and competent thinkers. support when students move • Extensive performance arts from secondary to tertiary & sports program Mount Eliza Secondary College is an outstanding placement. The ELC is • High successful student school with a fine reputation in the community. equipped with computer leadership program Our students consistently achieve excellent results laboratory facilities, audio- with an annual pass rate close to 100% and a highly visual systems, teaching and Student Support Services successful record of entry into tertiary courses. learning resources, and an and Programs Monash University research shows that Mount Eliza ESL (English as a Second • Trained counsellors Secondary College students perform in the top 1% Language) library. The College • State registered nurse at University. has an innovative academic Special Facilities The College is coeducational and caters for program offering the following: approximately 1200 students, the vast majority of • Media centre • Intensive English language whom come from the local primary schools. The • Fully-functional recording tuition available on campus division of the College into three sub-schools allows suite with multitrack at the English Language the close monitoring of each student’s progress. digital studio workstation Centre and rewritable CD-ROM • VCE English classes offered • Library resource and in the English Language audio visual centre Centre • Gymnasium and • Intensive weekly language weight room support for those students • Specialist graphics experiencing difficulties in multimedia/technology their mainstream subjects • Art, ceramics, wood/metal Address Languages Taught and photography facilities Canadian Bay Road • Mathematics problem • German Mount Eliza Victoria 3930, Australia solving task centre • Indonesian Principal Mr John Keysers • Three fully-functional Overseas student coordinator computer centres Ms Kaye Nolan • Fully networked computer access throughout International students secretary the school Ms Lyn Duclos 2003 VCE Results Telephone+61 3 9787 6288 Of the 5 international students Facsimile +61 3 9787 9888 who sat for the VCE, 100% Email [email protected] successfully completed their Internet www.mesc.vic.edu.au VCE; 1 international student Total number of students 1140 achieved an ENTER above 90 and 3 international students achieved an ENTER above 80. 70 Mount Waverley Secondary College
Mount Waverley Secondary College is a large dual English as a Second Student Support Services campus school servicing an extensive residential Language (ESL) Program and Programs community in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. • Specialist ESL classes are • Pastoral care program The College strives for and achieves academic provided at all year levels across the whole college excellence across the curriculum and is committed • Experienced ESL staff • Comprehensive student to successful learning outcomes for all students. • Multicultural Education welfare and management The curriculum includes coordinated studies from Aides (Mandarin, structure, including welfare Years 7–12 across the key learning areas. Individual Cantonese) available and guidance officers on differences are catered for through acceleration, to give support in each campus compensatory education, and lateral extension and mainstream classes • Home group teachers enrichment of curriculum content. The College is • Trained sick bay attendants Languages Taught recognised for its outstanding achievements in VCE. on each campus • Japanese • Educational psychologists Extracurricular programs include sport, instrumental • German • Multicultural education music, drama, interstate and overseas trips, camps • Chinese (as a first language aides (Mandarin & and clubs. Student leadership skills are developed – available at Year 12) Cantonese) through subschool programs: captains, prefect and • Careers and house teams, extracurricular activities and the student Special Programs course counselling representative council, recognising effort and • Active link with sister excellence in all college activities. schools in Osaka (Japan) Special Facilities and Darmstadt (Germany) • Specialist senior • Focus on the use of student centre technology across • Well equipped facilities the curriculum in music, drama, tehnology, • Senior VET courses information technology in hospitality and and science information technology • Attractive grounds and • University enhancement gymnasiums available programs can be accessed for physical education in mathematics, and sport accounting, philosophy, • Fully equipped theatre history/politics and • Separate and specialist Japanese Year 7–8 campus, unique • State award-winning to Government schools Address civics and citizenship in Melbourne Lechte Road program at middle school • College camp at Mount Waverley Victoria 3149, Australia • Acceleration program Lower Homebush Principal Mr Glenn Proctor in mathematics • Extensive camping and Overseas student coordinator 2003 VCE Results tours program at every level Mrs Wendy Wong • Extensive instrumental Of the 10 international Telephone +61 3 9803 6811 music program students who sat for the VCE, Facsimile +61 3 9887 9308 100% successfully completed their VCE; 4 international Email [email protected] students (40%) achieved an Internet www.mwsc.vic.edu.au ENTER above 90 and 3 Total number of students 1800 international students (30%) Total number of overseas students 30 achieved an ENTER above 80.
71 Mullauna College
Mullauna College is a coeducational state school of English as a Second Special Facilities Language (ESL) Program 600 students, situated close to public transport in • Purpose built facilities Mitcham. The safe and nurturing atmosphere of the • Strong ESL program designed to support quality College fosters a high standard of student behaviour, at all levels teaching and learning marked by self-discipline and consideration for others. • Well equipped science The College aims to help students become Languages Taught and technology centres independent learners who have developed the • Indonesian • Four computer laboratories knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to • German with Internet access meet the challenges of adult life. • Well equipped library Mullauna College has a strong history of academic Special Programs with Internet access excellence, experienced staff and a comprehensive • Extensive leadership and • Learning extension centre curriculum. The College curriculum includes studies in participation programs • Performing arts centre the key learning areas across Years 7–10 and a wide • High Achievers’ Program • Instrumental music centre • Instrumental music (wide range of programs, including VET at the VCE level. • Multipurpose sports variety of ensembles, both complex incorporating choral and instrumental, basketball, netball, concerts, camps, tours) volleyball and badminton • Enterprise teams – quality courts, weight training management training centre, and mezzanine • Interschool and intraschool gymnastics facility sporting competitions • Extensive ovals and • Interschool debating and well maintained public speaking competitions grounds and gardens • School theatre production, • Specialist Year 7 area multicultural festival, arts incorporating home rooms festival, art exhibition • Student services • Camps and tours and careers centre Student Support Services • VCE common room and Programs
• Form mentors 2003 VCE Results • Year level coordinators • 99% of students • Careers counsellor successfully completed • Guidance officer the VCE • Social worker • 10% of students achieved Address • School nurse an ENTER above 90 456 Springfield Road • Peer mediators • 80% of students were Mitcham Victoria 3132, Australia • Student welfare coordinator offered places in tertiary Principal Mr Brian Morrow institutions Overseas student coordinator Ms Vivienne Freadman Telephone+61 3 9874 3422 Facsimile +61 3 9873 2943 Email [email protected] Internet www.mullauna.vic.edu.au Total number of students 600
72 Noble Park Secondary College
Noble Park Secondary College is a single campus, English as a Second Student Support Services co-educational secondary school. It is situated in the Language (ESL) Program and Programs southeastern suburbs within 15 minutes of Monash • A comprehensive and well • A comprehensive support University, Clayton campus. established ESL program structure of year level and The College provides a safe and caring environment in Years 7–12 sub-school co-ordinators where students are encouraged to strive for academic • Individualised assistance • Student Welfare success. Noble Park Secondary College has a well- in small ESL classes Co-ordinator and earned reputation for sporting and artistic success. at all levels school nurse • Language assistance staff • College full time The College population is multicultural in its in Vietnamese, Hakka, first aid officer background, which makes the curriculum delivery Chinese, languages of the • Careers co-ordinator and ideal for students from overseas. Programs aim to former Yugoslavia, Spanish careers resource centre maximise student success, to develop student self- • After school computer confidence, foster social abilities and to build Languages Taught homework access leadership skills. • German • Japanese Special Facilities • VCE Centre for students Special Programs • Networked computer • Streamed maths laboratories and classrooms program Years 7–10 providing Internet access • Student representative • Modern library, large council assembly hall, gymnasium, • Extensive sport program student fitness centre, • Work experience science laboratories placements and • Tennis, netball and access to VET courses basketball courts • Information technology • Football, soccer and across all learning areas hockey ovals • Extensive public speaking • Art, ceramics, graphics program and photography facilities • Strong links with Monash • Canteen and lunchroom University and other tertiary institutions 2003 VCE Results • Duke of Edinburgh • 95% of Year 12 students Address awards at bronze, successfully completed 3 Callaghan Street silver and gold level their VCE. Noble Park Victoria 3174, Australia • Musical production • 3 students gained an Principal Mr Andy Stevenson (Acting) • College Debutante Ball ENTER of 98 or above and and Valedictory Dinner 20% of all students Overseas student coordinator • Sporting carnivals involving achieved an ENTER Mrs Joan Carroll house system above 80. Telephone+61 3 9546 9066 • Instrumental music, • All students who applied for Facsimile +61 3 9562 4757 instrument hire and tertiary placements at either Email [email protected] program university or TAFE at the • Award winning beginning of 2003 Internet www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au literacy program received a first round offer. Total number of students 740 Total number of overseas students 10
73 Northcote High School
Northcote High School is located 2km north of English as a Second • Part time social worker Melbourne’s city centre and is close to major transport Language (ESL) Program and psychologist
links, universities and TAFE institutes. The school is • Special ESL programs • Careers resource centre a coeducational and multicultural school, offering a throughout the school at all • Student representative wide range of subjects including studies in sciences, year levels by experienced council, where all mathematics, commerce, humanities, technology and caring staff students are encouraged and the arts. The school population comes from many • Separate classes as well to participate in the different national and ethnic backgrounds ensuring as direct classroom support life of the school the provision of a strong English as a Second • 2 ESL coordinators • Specially designed extra Language program. • Extra tuition for overseas ESL clases catering for The school has been selected as a Science and students for overseas students only Technology Centre of Excellence and has established • 2 overseas students Languages Taught a state of the art computer, science and technology coordinators • Mandarin network. A major redevelopment of the site was Special Facilities completed recently. The school is currently housed • Italian • New library in a solid, two storey building on several hectares • Greek • New science laboratories of parkland that provides an attractive setting. • French • New technology wing The school owns a camp site with permanent Special Programs incorporating computer buildings approximately 100km north of Melbourne • 72 different VCE subjects aided design and electronics near the Strathbogie Ranges. through Units 1– 4 • Gymnasium The school principal and three assistant principals • Extensive instrumental • Art centre with graphics, are augmented by two coordinators at each level and music program photography and dark a head of senior school. • Chess and debating societies room facilities • Extension and enrichment • Food and textile facilities programs available to all • VCE centre students • Computer network • Special high achievers’ into all rooms classes operating • Canteen and atrium (Years 7–10) • Tennis/netball/ • Multimedia and basketball courts information technology • New international • Art and graphic students centre communication 2003 VCE Results Address • Business and administration St Georges Road • Strong sporting program Of the 20 international Northcote Victoria 3070, Australia students who sat for the VCE, Student Support Services 100% successfully completed Principal Mr Gary Israel and Programs their VCE; 5 international Overseas student coordinator • Two coordinators students (25%) achieved an Ms Lixia Wang oversee student ENTER above 90 and 9 Telephone+61 3 9488 2300 welfare at each level international students (45%) Facsimile +61 3 9488 2399 • Full time student achieved an ENTER above 80. welfare coordinator Email [email protected] • Specially designed Internet www.nhs.vic.edu.au (includes Chinese section) maths and physics Total number of students 1253 classes for international Total number of overseas students 48 students only
74 Pakenham Secondary College
Pakenham Secondary College is located at the end of Student achievement and improvement is celebrated through the southeastern growth corridor, one of the fastest college assemblies, award presentations, displays and festivals, growing residential areas in Australia. The college was musical performances, public recognition and the provision established in 1968 on 16 hectares of spacious of scholarships. grounds to the west of the town of Pakenham. The buildings are of a design unique to only a few schools built in that era and have been constructed to make Languages Taught Special Facilities full use of the excellent physical surroundings. The • French • Three modern IBM current enrolment of the college is 891 students with a • Indonesian computer rooms, and projection of 1100 students within the next eight years. new state of the art School facilities include well-equipped computer Special Programs multimedia centre laboratories, art, sporting and recreation resources • Large range of • Resource centre which allow for the provision of a balanced and varied vocational courses offering online access curriculum for all students. Enhancement studies are • Music and the to the Internet offered to students in Years 9–12. performing arts • Art photography and • Multimedia and The following beliefs are fundamental to the operation dark room facilities information technology of Pakenham Secondary College: • New performing arts • Art and graphic facilities • All students should be encouraged and communication • Music practice rooms stimulated to achieve their maximum potential • Educational partnerships • Science facilities in a range of relevant study areas with tertiary institutions • Automotive centre equipped • all members of the school community and industry to industry standard should respect the rights of others within • Business and administration • Gymnasium and fully the school environment equipped function centre • educational programs should be regularly Student Support Services • Art/graphics facilities reviewed and updated to reflect the needs and Programs • Excellent technology of a constantly changing society • A comprehensive support facilities: wood, food, • the development of personal qualities in the structure with experienced textiles, metal, electrical areas of character such as honesty, endeavour year level coordinators and and electronics and reliability are vital educational issues a campus coordinator • Student common room •a healthy body and mind improves the • Student welfare coordinators • Canteen learning capacity of the student. • Careers resource centre • Tennis/netball/ • Student representative basketball courts council, by which all • Large examination centre students are actively Address encouraged to participate in 1020 Princes Highway the life and administration Pakenham Victoria 3810, Australia of the College Principal Mr Peter Hibbins Overseas student coordinator Mr Simon Hamilton Telephone+61 3 5941 1433 Facsimile +61 3 5941 3581 Email [email protected] Internet www.pakenhamsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 891
75 Parkdale Secondary College
Parkdale Secondary College is a progressive The College offers a safe and friendly atmosphere where the academic coeducational school situated only minutes from the and social needs of the international students are understood and met. sea in the southern bay side suburbs of Melbourne. There are clear student behaviour expectations in the College and all Served by highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff students wear a smart school uniform. the College has gained a reputation for excellence in teaching and learning with 90 per cent of students English as a Second • International student being offered tertiary places. Language (ESL) Program coordinator The College is an accredited English Language Centre, • ESL coordinator • VET/careers officer which limits the number of international students to 25 • International student aide Special Facilities to ensure that the College can provide quality service for • Specialist English all international students. Here the students are prepared teachers in the English • Technologically advanced for Year 11 and 12 studies by attending small classes for language centre resource centre and library • ESL support in mainstream an intensive English language program. They also attend • Four computer laboratories, a variety of mainstream classes, which helps them to classes for Years 7–12 with Internet access, experience a number of subjects offered by the school • Integration of classes IT centre between language centre as well as the different teaching and learning styles. • Computers readily and mainstream classes An orientation program, tours and excursions are an available to all students and important part of the learning and integration process. Languages Taught incorporated into learning throughout the school day The spacious grounds of the College allow us to offer • Japanese a fully equipped indoor gymnasium, computer • New technology wing • German laboratories, creative arts building, drama studio for materials (wood/ • French and theatrette and library. metal/plastic and visual art, with a gallery for exhibition Accommodation airport transfer and guardians are Special Programs arranged by the school. Students are placed into of student work) • VET homestay with Australian families who live close to • Fully equipped sports • Instrumental music the school. gymnasium, catering • Gifted children’s program for basketball, netball, • Audited Asia Literate school volleyball, badminton, member of the ASIA table tennis, most indoor Education Foundation sports and all other
• Close working sister school outdoor sports relationship with Nishi • Access to adjacent Address Senior High School, community indoor swimming pool, Warren Road Osaka (Japan) Mordialloc East Victoria 3195, Australia • Accredited English gymnasium, spa and Language Centre sauna complex Principal Mr Philip Knight • Drama centre Overseas student coordinator Student Support Services • Careers centre Ms Violeta Sims and Programs
Telephone+61 3 9580 6311 • Year levels grouped 2003 VCE Results Facsimile +61 3 9587 3142 into subschools, with a Of the 13 international coordinator and assistant Email [email protected] students who sat for the VCE, per subschool (Years 7 and Internet www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au 100% successfully completed 8 junior school; Years 9 and their VCE; 2 international Total number of students 900 10 middle school; Years 11 students (15%) achieved an Total number of overseas students 33 and 12 VCE senior school) ENTER above 90 and 7 • Student welfare coordinator international students (54%) achieved an ENTER above 80. 76 Parkwood Secondary College
Parkwood Secondary College is committed to English as a Second • Unique House and continuous improvement and centers its academic, Language (ESL) program Home Room structure with pastoral and extra curricular activities on the primary • ESL program for students in Home Room teacher acting philosophy that learning is a life long skill. need through collaboration as a mentor and guide for students Parkwood is a medium sized Years 7–12 with the English centres • Student Welfar Coordinator, coeducational school serving the eastern suburbs of in the area chaplain, social worker, Melbourne. It aims to develop and enhance positive • Cultural aides for the guidance officer, speech values for all students. Parkwood emphasizes the overseas students as pathologist, careers advisor importance of choices and decision-making processes required and careers center in academic and social contexts. Leadership Languages Taught opportunities abound and students at all levels are Special Facilities encouraged to take advantage of these. Above all • Indonesian • Networked computers in else, all members of the college, teachers and • Japanese every area of the college, students alike, are encouraged and supported in • Additional languages including technical staff the pursuit of excellence. provided through the Victorian School of offering full time support The College offers a comprehensive and progressive Languages • Extensive resource center curriculum. The full range of VCE studies is offering online access complemented at senior levels by a wide variety Special Programs to the Internet of VET programs, which are supported by strong • Instrumental music • Excellent drama/dance educational partnerships with both tertiary programs, voice tuition, facilities institutions and industry. college band, choir • Well equipped gym and • Annual musical production fitness training center complemented by VCE • Well established science Drama and other area supported by performance opportunities laboratory technician • Participation in a full range • Art area built around a of sporting competitions private courtyard, offering • In-house and interschool a range of disciplines debating and public including painting, speaking teams sculpture, visual design • Tournament of the and communication, Minds activities photography (college has • Melbourne Schools own dark room facilities) Bands Festival and computer multimedia Address • Camps program, interstate • Excellent technology Tortice Drive tours, international tours facilities including wood, Ringwood North Victoria 3134, Australia food and ceramics Student Support Services • Well established canteen Principal Mr Vin Virtue and Programs open every day Overseas student coordinator • Series of policies designed • Large sports oval, Ms Dot Henwood to ensure the emotional and basketball courts, Telephone+61 3 9876 1633 physical well-being of all cricket pitch and nets, students e.g. Welfare and Facsimile +61 3 9879 0456 • Year 12 Student Study Discipline, Mobile Phone, Centre Email [email protected] Anti-Bullying and Internet www.parkwood.vic.edu.au Harassment etc. Total number of students 480
77 Pembroke Secondary College
Pembroke Secondary College is a large, dynamic English as a Second extra-curricular tours to multi-campus college serving the outer eastern Language (ESL) program destinations including
suburbs of Melbourne. The College is coeducational • VCE campus has a distinct Queensland, Central and has two junior campuses (Years 7–10) located in class group for ESL Australia and Alpine regions. Mooroolbark and Mount Evelyn; and a senior (VCE) students; ESL staff can Student Support Services campus located in Mooroolbark. This arrangement work individually or within and Programs allows the school to combine all the advantages of a the mainstream class • International student small, caring environment on each campus, with all • Further ESL resources as the curriculum benefits that a large school can offer. demand arises program manager • Student welfare support The broad curriculum from Years 7–10 covers all key Languages Taught structures including welfare learning areas. An extensive range of VCE units and coordinator and year VET programs is offered at Years 11 and 12. As part • Italian to VCE level level team of the wider curriculum, the College offers a range of • Indonesian to Year 10 • Managed Individual Pathways enrichment and support programs including camps, • Arrangements through • Visiting professional excursions, instrumental music with band program, Victorian School of guidance officer and other theatre productions, sporting activities. Languages for other languages professional assistance The mature atmosphere of the senior campus creates if required a young adult learning environment essential for Special Programs • Careers counsellor
students to achieve their best in these important years. • Extensive range of Special Facilities Students have access to a wide range of support vocational programs • ‘ThinClient’ computer services including student welfare coordinators and including traineeships technology, providing careers advisor. College facilities include well equipped • Large music program leading edge access to the rooms for all subjects plus ‘state of the art’ information including bands latest software applications technology and library resources. All students have • Programs of excellence and the Internet individual computer network, email and internet and accelerated programs • Extensive art, photography, access accounts. • Extensive outdoor education program media and dark room • Camps at all levels facilities (including interstate, • Drama and music facilities orientation and adventure) • Fully equipped science • Student leadership rooms programs • Automotive, engineering, • Sports program electronics, wood and metal Address • Victorian Youth Development facilities at senior campus • Gymnasiums at both junior Reay Road (Senior Campus) Program and Duke of campuses; fitness gym Mooroolbark Victoria 3138, Australia Edinburgh Awards • Extensive outdoor education at senior campus Principal Mrs Gail Davidson program which includes • Canteen at each campus; Overseas student coordinator surfing, rock climbing, student lounge at Mr Greg Carroll snowboarding, skiing, senior campus Telephone+61 3 9725 4388 canoeing and bush walking • Large auditorium/ examination centre Facsimile +61 3 9725 8327 • Camps at all levels, including interstate trips. at senior campus Email [email protected] International students Internet www.pembrokesc.vic.edu.au wishing to fully explore the Total number of students 1212 (Senior Campus 342; Australian lifestyle are Cambridge Campus 442; Mount Evelyn Campus 428) encouraged to take part in
78 Reservoir District Secondary College
Reservoir District Secondary College is a English as a Second Student Support Services coeducational school for students in Years 7–12. Language (ESL) Program and Programs
A general curriculum is offered at Years 7–10, • Well-established • Strong pastoral care with students having a choice of subjects in Years 9 program highly regarded system, team structure and 10. There is a full range of VCE subjects. by universities and leadership programs In 1998 a new college with modern buildings and • Small classes for students ensuring that each student advanced facilities was opened. Extensive outdoor in Years 7–12, ensuring feels valued areas complement these outstanding facilities. individual attention • Counsellors, a nurse, The College is well serviced by public transport. and assistance educational psychologists, Students in Years 7–12 are required to wear school • ESL computer room specialists (e.g. speech uniform. The school is proud of the fact that many pathologists) Languages Taught of its students come from different cultural • Careers and course backgrounds. An annual International Day celebrates • Greek advisers available the strength associated with diversity. The school • Italian to assist students has excellent teaching staff who are experienced • Macedonian • Chinese – speaking teacher aide and caring. Special Programs
• Students compete in Special Facilities a wide range of sports • New computerised library • Classroom and • New modern science centre instrumental music • Advanced technology wing • Reading program • Six computer laboratories • Leadership programs • Arts centre and modern • Extracurricular and centre for theatre, music outdoor activities and dance • Musical and theatrical • Junior classroom performances zone/senior classroom zone • Graduation and • New stadium (four awards night basketball courts) • Extension activities • Language laboratory • Photography and multimedia studios
Address 855 Plenty Road Reservoir Victoria 3073, Australia Principal Ms Mary Cahill Overseas student coordinator Ms Sue Bland Telephone+61 3 9470 3555 Facsimile +61 3 9471 0252 Email [email protected] Internet www.rdsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 960
79 Ringwood Secondary College
Established in 1954, Ringwood Secondary College is a English as a Second Student Support Services vibrant, coeducational college serving the outer eastern Language (ESL) Program and Programs
suburbs of Melbourne. A single campus, it provides • ESL program across the • Two coordinators per level students with a diversity of opportunity, a caring and College, with special • Welfare team – youth stimulating environment, an extensive curriculum and classes at VCE worker, social worker, a focus on healthy and creative performance. • Tuition available for student welfare coordinator Students are encouraged to enjoy learning and special needs • Careers resource centre challenge their own achievements. Participation in • Access to Blackburn • Student leadership – musicals, soirees, technology competitions, sport, Language School prefects, music, sport, debating, drama, dance, leadership – all enhance technology, performing commitment and wellbeing. Access to excellent Languages Taught arts, captains, year level careers advice, counselling and mentoring affords • French leaders, ambassadors acceptance and trust. • Indonesian • Peer support/Supportive A strong international program networks all overseas • Other languages, e.g. Friends program, Connect students and fosters a close and professional rapport Japanese, Chinese, program between staff and students. Homestay families form a available through Victorian • Mentoring vital part of the College community. Also, a structured School of Languages • Orientation programs ESL program supports student learning whilst • Nurse providing intensive assistance. In 2004, trips are Special Programs planned to France, America and Thailand. Teacher • Music and performing arts Special Facilities exchange is also a focus of the College with staff • Junior and senior musical • Internet access – teaching in Japan, Thailand and England. In 2004 productions library resources the College will enjoy its performing arts world tour, • Multimedia and information • Music rooms – and a trip to Indonesia in 2004 will see many exciting technology computer composition adventures to celebrate 50 years of education. • Scholar in Residence • Technopods throughout Our Jubilee year will highlight ‘Ringwood Recalls’, program (music, writing) school a history text and the university of a Jubilee Quilt on • Art and visual • Outdoor arena 5 November 2004. communication • Well equipped gymnasium • Dance and drama • VCE common room presentations • Automotive centre • VET courses in engineering and information technology • Engineering, textiles and woodwork areas • Camping program/tours • New modgrass tennis • Enrichment activities Address and soccer courts • Senior socials, debutante Bedford Road • New art/visual ball, fete, debating, communication Studios Ringwood Victoria 3134, Australia art show Principal Mr Michael Phillips • Student tutoring 2003 VCE Results Overseas student coordinator • Sister schools in Japan, 2 international students Mrs Jenny Ward Thailand, England and successfully sat for and Telephone+61 3 9870 2002 France completed the VCE. Facsimile +61 3 9879 5414 Email [email protected] Internet www.ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1360
80 Rosebud Secondary College
Rosebud Secondary College is a large secondary English as a Second Special Facilities Language (ESL) Program college (1300 students) located on the Mornington • Resource centre/Internet Peninsula, 60km south of Melbourne, in a seaside • ESL program across facility location on the edge of Port Phillip Bay. the college • Community/College The College enjoys an enviable and well earned • Tuition available for basketball complex – reputation in the southern peninsula community. extra support Hillview Stadium • Senior student Rosebud Secondary College has a rich tradition of Langauges Taught centre and cafeteria academic, sporting and performing arts successes. • Japanese • Extensive College This tradition has continued in recent years with the • Indonesian grounds and amenities development of cultural and student exchange • New science laboratories, programs that are a model for many schools and Special Programs visual art rooms, library and include a strong sister school relationship with • International student computer facilities in 2002/3 Gamagori-Higashi Senior High School in Japan. programs • Because of the close • Scholarship program proximity to the sea, the in academic, sport and curriculum includes an performing arts areas extensive outdoor education • Acceleration program, program with surfing, Years 7 – 11 diving and marine biology • Inter school sports able to be studied • University enhancement studies • Instrumental music and dance/drama performance program • Multimedia and information technology options • Student leadership
Student Support Services and Programs
• Student mentoring and transition programs • Overseas student Address support group 245 Eastbourne Road • College Chaplain Rosebud Victoria 3939, Australia • Student welfare counsellors, college nurse, careers Principal Mr Greg Edwards advisors, educational Overseas student coordinator psychologist, social worker Mr Bryan Ridgeway • English as a second Mrs Vivienne Keogh language (ESL) option Telephone+61 3 5986 8595 Facsimile +61 3 5986 2276 Email [email protected] Internet www.rsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1300
81 Rowville Secondary College
Rowville Secondary College is a large, coeducational, English as a Second • Guidance officer dual campus college located in Melbourne’s Language (ESL) Program and social worker
southeastern suburbs. The Western Campus opened • A comprehensive ESL • Peer support program in 1990 and caters for students in Years 7–12 while program operates for • College captains, VCE the Eastern Campus opened in 1996 and is located Years 7–12 leaders and campus approximately 4km away. • Special and intensive leaders • Student representative The College’s mission is to equip each student with program conducted council – representation the skills needed to successfully live and work in by qualified teachers on College Council modern society. Positive attitudes to learning leading to • VCE students are grouped excellence in outcomes come from vibrant, challenging into distinct classes for • VCE orientation and study and exciting programs. Latest learning technologies English skills programs are incorporated into teaching of the eight key • First aid attendants Languages Taught learning areas. • Careers teacher • Bahasa Indonesian The College is organised on a subschool basis, Special Facilities • Italian featuring strong welfare and discipline structures. • Seven networked computer Students are expected to wear full school uniform Special Programs laboratories plus libraries at all year levels. An extensive range of curriculum • Literacy support and and model classroom programs is offered at Years 9 to 12 with a variety of corrective reading program featuring computer and pathways available for successful completion of VCE. • Acceleration and Internet access. enhancement studies • Two full size gymnasiums, • Instrumental music basketball courts, football program, bands and and soccer grounds, ensembles, choir multipurpose courts • Outdoor education programs • Modern, fully equipped • Camps and tours library/resource centre • Range of VCE, VET and on each campus traineeship options available • New VCE study centre and for senior students Year 12 common room • Specialised programs at • Canteens and uniform middle school – sport and shops Address recreation, TAFE links • Modern technology and arts Western Campus (Years 7–12) • Careers advice and work facilities including kitchens, Paratea Drive education including work photography, technology Rowville Victoria 3178, Australia experience placements systems and materials Principal Mr Glenn Fankhauser • Sporting activities and and graphics competitions up to State level • Swimming pool completed Overseas student coordinator • Drama productions December 2003 Mr Chris Rodier (Assistant Principal) and performances 2003 VCE Results Telephone+61 3 9764 3600 (Western Campus) • High levels of participation +61 3 9752 9444 (Eastern Campus) in subject and other • During 2003 no Facsimile +61 3 9764 5087 (Western Campus) competitions international students sat +61 3 9752 9790 (Eastern Campus) for the final year of the VCE. Special Support Services • 94% of all students Email [email protected] and Programs successfully completed Internet www.rowvillesc.vic.edu.au • Subschool/team leaders their VCE. Of these Total number of students 1740 Western Campus and homegroup teachers students, 6 achieved an 1100 Eastern Campus 640 • Student welfare ENTER above 90 and coordinators 21 achieved an ENTER above 80. 82 Sandringham College
As a school with a rich tradition of academic English as a Second Special Programs Language (ESL) Program excellence, Sandringham College has a long history of • Pre VCE year providing providing high class educational programs to the • A fully equipped and the opportunity for Year 10 southeastern seaside area of Melbourne. It is a large resourced English students to attend the coeducational multicultural college that offers language centre on site English Language Centre students a very wide range of curriculum choices as • Crosscultural teacher and at the same time well as small, caring learning environments across 3 aides to assist international participate in VCE classes campuses. The two junior (Year 7–10 campuses) are students in all school • VET – allowing all students located in Highett and Beaumaris with the senior VCE activities to gain credit towards campus at Sandringham. • VCE ESL English tertiary studies while The senior school is one of the largest VCE providers programmed for eight completing VCE in the city of Melbourne. In 2001, students were able hours per week • Academic, visual and to choose from nearly 60 VCE/VET studies taught by • Orientation camp and performing arts including experienced staff who are specialists in their fields at excursions to places of music and sporting senior level. educational and historical extension programs interest, including field trips • Very broad range of courses As one of the first Victorian government schools to to sites of environmental accept international students, Sandringham College importance Student Support Services has widened its overseas student program to include and Programs • Christmas Club, operating students from Europe and South America as well as after the completion of • Student counsellor from most Asian countries within the Pacific region. formal classes to the official • Careers coordinator The College ensures that its international students end of the school year, • School nurse enjoy their time in Victoria. They are taken on many offering conversational • Local interstate and tours and are encouraged to strive to do their best at English and preparation international educational all times. for the VCE tours The whole school community welcomes overseas Special Facilities students and extends a warm invitation to students Languages Taught from all countries to become a part of the College. • Japanese • Fully integrated computer • Chinese network • Indonesian • Comprehensive science, • French technology and art classrooms and resources • Large sporting areas • Performing arts area • Modern resource centre
Address 2003 VCE Results Holloway Road Of the 9 international students Sandringham Victoria 3191, Australia who sat for the VCE, 2 Principal Mr Robert Stephens international students (23%) Overseas student coordinator achieved an ENTER above 90, Mr Ray Stokes and 4 international students Telephone+61 3 9598 7788 (46%) achieved an ENTER above 80. Facsimile +61 3 9598 5570 Email [email protected] Internet www.sandringhamsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1350
83 Springvale Secondary College
Situated in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, English as a Second Student Support Services 10 minutes from Monash University, Springvale Language (ESL) Program and Programs
Secondary College is a coeducational school with a • Highly qualified ESL • Language aides to assist strong curriculum designed to prepare students for teachers students in all study areas tertiary entry. It has a long history of catering for • Excellent success rate • Intensive English students from many different countries, with over in ESL in Year 12 support programs 40 nationalities represented at the College. • Leadership skills Languages Taught Students work cooperatively within a disciplined yet development supportive atmosphere, and are proud to wear the • Chinese • Student welfare department College uniform. • French • Department approved pre-VCE English Language Highly qualified and experienced teachers help all Special Programs Centre on-site students to achieve their best. Language aides support • Homework tutorial classes students as they learn English. The parent association • Extension and enrichment Special Facilities is very active and provides support for all students. programs including first • Outstanding computing year university access for facilities, networked gifted students throughout the school and • Instrumental music program providing one computer for • VCE/VET programs giving every four students practical experience in • Fully computerised library Australian businesses with Internet access • Acceleration programs • Hire of computers for Years 7–12 home use • Modern VCE facilities, with study areas, computer terminals and a careers coordinator to assist with tertiary placements • Student canteen • Large hall and gymnasium
Address Sandown Road Springvale Victoria 3171, Australia Principal Mr Mark Kosach Overseas student coordinator Ms Mitze Ho Telephone+61 3 9546 8755 Facsimile +61 3 9546 4362 Email [email protected] Internet www.springvalesc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 300
84 St Albans Secondary College
St Albans Secondary College is a multicultural, English as a Second Language Student Support Services and coeducational, year 7-12 campus located 18km (ESL) Program Programs from the Central Business District of Melbourne. The College’s ESL program is • International Students The College values cooperative learning as well available to all students whose program as individual achievement, and the school upholds first language is not English. • Supervised VCE study the belief that every student can experience success. The program is fully supported sessions after school hours The supportive environment at St Albans is by experienced teaching staff • After school English underpinned by a strong code of conduct, a and excellent resources within pronunciation and compulsory uniform policy, and clear expectations. an inclusive College culture. communication sessions A positive and responsible approach towards In ESL: • Career Guidance education fosters exemplary values of trust, • Student Welfare • Years 7-10 are timetabled tolerance, and respect for self and others. Coordinator, and in a structured English school psychologists The life at St Albans Secondary College is further language program and are • School Nurse enriched by a strong international perspective which small sized classes • Youth Worker values the harmonious diversity of cultures within • VCE studies at Years 11 • Multicultural aides the College. and 12 are small sized to support students Initiative, personal responsibility for learning and classes, ensuring • On-campus interpreters a strong sense of commitment are central to the individual attention. academic life of the College. A highly disciplined Special Facilities Languages Taught and collaborative work ethic among staff, students • Spacious, attractive grounds and the wider community supports each student’s • French provide secure and quest for academic success and for successful • Italian pleasant learning career pathways. • Japanese environment. • Vietnamese • Fully networked internet and multi-media access Special Programs • Fully equipped College • A preparatory VCE year to campsite set in the ensure the acquisition of Strathbogie Ranges of levels of English necessary rural Victoria. This site for VCE studies gives students access • Acceleration Program to horse riding, water- • Individual Needs program activities and skiing, and coordinator to cater for and also enables Address differently-abled students students to experience Main Road East • Sports and Physical the uniqueness of St Albans Victoria 3021, Australia Education Australian flora and fauna. • Camps program Principal Ms Karen Moore • VET program Overseas student coordinator • VCAL course Ms Frances Seketa • Work Experience Telephone+61 3 9366 2555 • Annual Drama productions Facsimile +61 3 9367 9361 • Visual and Performing Arts program Email [email protected] Internet www.stalbans.vic.edu.au Total number of students 981 Total number of overseas students 10
85 Stawell Secondary College
The forerunners of the Stawell Secondary College were English as a Second Language Special Facilities (ESL) Program the Technical School that opened in 1890 and the • Newly constructed library High School that was set up in 1912. Their voluntary • Specialist classes provided resource centre, offering amalgamation in 1987 linked their illustrious histories, as required online access to the Internet providing the base for the new school. Stawell • Four modern, state of the Languages Taught Secondary College keeps the city prominent on the art computer laboratories educational map. The College recently completed a • Chinese • Music rooms including $5.5 million building program to provide a single-site, • German recording studio state of the art school. Internet access is available in • Newly constructed Special Programs every classroom. A balanced range of Year 12 studies competition sized is available to meet the varied needs of students. A • An innovative Science gymnasium in Schools program strong and successful music program involves camps, • Newly constructed state of competitions and regular public performances. • Music and the the art Technology Centre: Recently the College has been represented at State performing arts wood, food, textiles, metal, level in a number of team and individual sports, with • Ecology program focussed engineering, electronics, State championships being won in aerobics, table on our local area automotive • Outdoor education program tennis, trap shooting, triathlon, cycling and athletics. • Art, photography and dark • Extensive sport program There is a rapidly developing Chinese student room facilities • Extensive exchange program. The school regularly hosts short-term visits • Drama studies facilities student program by groups of Chinese students. Sister School • Canteen and student • Overseas student program relationships have also been established with lounge • Annual debutante balls Yancheng Middle School and Suzhou Blue Tassel • Tennis/netball/ • Extensive camps and School in Jiangsu Province in China. basketball courts excursions program • Examination Student Support Services and Centre/Assembly Hall Programs • Extensively developed grounds and two • Comprehensive student sports fields welfare support structure with experienced year level 2003 VCE Results coordinators and sub- 1 international student sat school coordinators for the VCE and achieved an • Chaplain, school nurse, ENTER above 90. 98.5% psychologist and social of all students at the College Address worker all on site successfully completed their 79 – 97 Patrick Street • VCE/VET Coordinator and VCE. Stawell Victoria 3380 Australia Careers/Managed Individual Pathways Coordinator – Principal Mr Philip Searle Careers Resource Centre Overseas student coordinator • Overseas Student Mr Geoff Sawyer Coordinator Telephone+61 3 53581700 • Student Representative Facsimile +61 3 53583096 Council Email [email protected] Internet www.stawellsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 620 Total number of overseas students 10
86 Strathmore Secondary College
Strathmore Secondary College is located in a popular, English as a Second Student Support Services middle-class suburb and is only 15 minutes by train Language (ESL) Program and Programs from Melbourne’s city centre. It is set in attractive • Years 11 and 12 classes • College teams, with grounds and provides a wide variety of facilities. • Chinese, Japanese and 100-200 students in each English is the first language for most students; Vietnamese teacher aides team (each team has two however several different nationalities are represented provide extra individualised or three coordinators who at the College, contributing to an environment that support in a wide variety provide pastoral care for values diversity. of subjects the students in their team) The College has a tradition of excellence dating • Extra tuition organised • Full-time student welfare from its earliest years. It has a reputation for gaining, for other ESL students coordinator, chaplain, encouraging and recognising academic achievement, • Mainstream English classes trained counsellor and and for developing the students’ sense of personal for advanced ESL students qualified careers advisor worth. It promotes a friendly, supportive environment Languages Taught Special Facilities and provides for the academic, sporting, cultural, social and personal development of students. The • Italian • New senior science rooms, College has an attractive uniform that all students in • Japanese art classrooms, photography Years 7 to 11 are required to wear. Year 12 students • Greek facilities, a technology wing, in preparation for university or employment, are not • Most languages also drama/music spaces and required to wear school uniform. available at Victorian modern food technology School of Languages areas The curriculum offers students at both junior (Years • New canteen/cafeteria 7–10) and senior (Years 11 and 12) levels a broad Special Programs • New gymnasium range of subject choice enabling skills development • Advanced mathematics • Separate study centres in many areas and providing a variety of pathways classes at all levels for Years 11 and 12 to tertiary education and employment. • Accelerated learning • Swimming pool, extensive The College has been accepting international programs. Specialised sports ovals and basketball students for many years. Students are provided classes are also offered to courts with experienced and personalised care that takes students who require extra • Computerised laboratories into account their welfare and academic needs. challenge in particular with Internet access subjects, e.g. robotics, • Large computerised library Artist in Residence, • Beautifully landscaped philosophy, computer gardens graphics, Forensic science • Forerunner in the study of 2003 VCE Results Address Space Science. The College Of the 14 International Pascoe Vale Road is the chosen site for the Students who sat for the VCE, Strathmore Victoria 3041, Australia Victorian Space Science 100% successfully completed Principal Mr Ken Harbottle Education Centre to be their VCE; 6 International opened in 2005. students (43%) achieved an Overseas student coordinator • Interschool sport – the ENTER above 90 and another Ms Lois Kruger (Assistant Principal) College is considered one 2 International Students (14%) Telephone+61 3 9379 7999 of the most outstanding achieved an ENTER above 80 Facsimile +61 3 9379 2812 sports school in Victoria therefore, over 57% achieved Email [email protected] .• Highly regarded an ENTER above 80. Most instrumental music program International students will Internet www.strathmore.vic.edu.au – both individual and group receive placements at Total number of students 1300 performance tuition universities such as Total number of overseas students 35 • Wide range of drama Melbourne, Monash, and visual arts activities LaTrobe and RMIT. • Debating and public speaking 87 Sunshine College
Sunshine College is a large, coeducational college English as a Second • Subschool structure at all in the inner western suburbs of Melbourne. A caring Language (ESL) Program campuses, whereby teams
environment is fostered at its four campuses – three • Specialist highly of teachers work with junior campuses and a senior VCE campus. Included trained staff groups of students within the College is a Deaf Facility based at the • Extensive ESL program, supported by a subschool Ardeer and VCE campuses. operating across the manager and an assistant subschool manager Sunshine College offers a wide range of VCE studies curriculum, at all four • Home group structure and VET programs. Many VCE campus staff are campuses based around an extensive examiners for the VCE. • Distinct ESL classes at VCE campus, taught by pastoral care program The mature atmosphere of the VCE campus enables ESL trained teacher • Peer support programs at students to fully concentrate on their studies in pursuit • Vietnamese aides assisting junior campuses/Supportive of the best possible results. Students at the VCE students with work in Friends program at VCE campus are individually counselled by the careers all subjects campus team and are given extensive assistance in • Vietnamese aides, working determining their post school preferences. Languages Taught directly with students an • Vietnamese their families • Mandarin • Extensive careers program • Italian Special Facilities • Greek • Macedonian • Extensive networked computer facilities with Special Programs Internet access • Wide range of VET courses • Specialist art facilities at • All VCE courses, offered as VCE campus include: programs and covering state of the art multimedia all areas centre; photography • Strong links with tertiary studio/dark room facilities; institutions, particularly fully operational TV studio; Victoria University of art, ceramic and graphics Technology facilities; art gallery for • Jobs Pathways program, display of student work to assist in the employment • Technology facilities include: placement of students automotive centre; woodwork Address • Special Programs, and metal roomsl electronics including: The E-Team, classroom; fully equipped Graham Street Life Learning Leadership kitchens Sunshine Victoria 3020, Australia Program, Lions Youth of • Resource centre, Principal Ms Lynda Steele the Year, Red Cross blood within the library Overseas student coordinator donorship program, first aid • Well equipped science Ms Lynda Steele courses, student leadership facilities Telephone+61 3 9311 0394 (VCE campus) forums, global laboratory/ • Extensive music facilities, +61 3 9312 1633 (administration) ozone monitoring program supporting strong Facsimile +61 3 9364 9227 (VCE campus) • Interschool sports program instrumental programs • Gymnasium and weights Email [email protected] Student Support Services room available for and Programs Internet www.sunshine.vic.edu.au student use Total number of students 1200 • Student welfare coordinator, • Extensive playing fields supporting all campuses
88 Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is a English as a Second Student Support Services co-educational college serving exclusively the needs Language (ESL) program and Programs of Year 11 and 12 students. Conveniently located in the • ESL students are assigned • An efficient student leafy inner-Eastern suburb of Hawthorn, adjacent to the to English classes taught support Contact System Swinburne University and close to public transport, the by teachers with ESL with experienced year College attracts students from both the inner suburbs qualifications and expertise level coordinators and and further afield. Over the years, it has earned a high • A qualified specialist Contact teachers reputation in the community as a provider of school teacher provides individual • Student welfare coordinator experience that is caring, supportive and committed attention and literacy • Careers resource centre to bringing out the best in students. support in all areas of and careers counsellor The College has a culture of encouraging student the student’s program • Student Representative individuality and maintaining a close educational Council, by which students Languages Taught partnership between students and their teachers, are empowered to represent all of whom are most accessible and accommodating. • French their views and those of their peers in the life of A well-structured Contact system operates where Special Programs small groups of students are guided by a teacher- the College • Art and Graphic mentor who provides advice, support and monitors Communication Special Facilities their students’ progress over the course of the year. • Business All members of the College community are accepted • Extensively refurbished • Multimedia and and accepting of one another and work in a spirit of buildings and grounds Information Technology friendship, mutual respect and co-operation. • Modern Macintosh • Music, Dance, Drama laboratory and IBM An excellent range of studies leading to the award of and Theatre Studies computer room the Victorian Certificate of Education, encompassing • A range of selected • Art/graphics facilities, studies in the Humanities, Art, Performing and vocational courses some studio-type Media Arts, Mathematics and Sciences, Business, • Educational partnerships • An extensive Resource Technology Studies and a selection of Vocational with tertiary institutions Centre with access Education & Training programs, is offered. Specialist to the Internet literacy support is available for ESL students. • Photography and The College grounds and buildings have recently dark room facilities been extensively refurbished and provide a pleasant • Music rooms physical environment with modern facilities. New • Drama and theatre facilities enrolments are most welcome. • Science facilities • Technology facilities: automotive,wood, food, Address textiles, metal, electrical 505 Burwood Road and electronics Hawthorn Victoria 3122, Australia • Student Common Room • Canteen and lunch area Principal Mrs Bronwen Thompson Overseas student coordinator Mr Ron Wain Telephone+61 3 8862 4400 Facsimile +61 3 9819 6186 Email [email protected] Internet www.swinburne-senior-sc.edu.vic.gov.au Total number of students 450
89 Templestowe College
Templestowe College has a reputation as a caring English as a Second • E-learning integrated school, with friendly students. Situated in Melbourne’s Language (ESL) Program into all curriculum areas
attractive eastern suburbs, students will find a positive • Intensive English Language • Challenge program for learning environment which fosters leadership skills School (pre-VCE program) highly able students in and encourages them to reach their full potential. for newly arrived students, Years 7, 8 and 9 located at the College In a supportive, stimulating environment students Student Support Services • ESL support, by trained receive coeducational secondary schooling through an and Programs extensive and challenging curriculum. Approaches to teachers, through • Pupil welfare coordinator teaching and learning are sensitive to the individual withdrawal or timetabled • Assistant Principal needs and backgrounds of students. classes responsible for overseas • Multicultural language assistants to support students students’ learning needs • Peer support program • Five coordinators • Separate English classes for ESL students at Year 11 overseeing welfare and Year 12 for the • College nurse development of • College captains English skills • Part-time psychologist and part-time social worker • Computer-based language learning facilities • Chaplain • Careers and university Languages Taught selection counsellor
• Italian • Well equipped careers • Japanese resource centre • After school VCE Chinese • Student representative class council
Special Programs Special Facilities
• Exemplary student • Four information technology leadership program, classrooms housing 130 emphasising the difference computers for student use an individual can make • Well equipped library with • Acceleration class in Internet access Address mathematics from Year 9 • Fully equipped science Cypress Avenue • VCE studies from Year 10 laboratories Lower Templestowe Victoria 3107, Australia • Music program, including • Six e-learning computer pods • Outstanding art/ Principal Mr Andrew Sloane instrumental tuition • Extensive camps, sports technology areas Overseas student coordinator and excursions program • Basketball and netball Ms Gael McCalman (Assistant Principal) • Participation in external facilities Ms Helen Coop (Program Coordinator) science, mathematics, • New gymnasium Telephone+61 3 9850 6333 English, languages and 2003 VCE Results Facsimile +61 3 9852 0728 information technology Of the 25 international Email [email protected] competitions students who sat for the VCE, • Community service program Internet www.templestowe.vic.edu.au and State Emergency 100% successfully completed Total number of students 930 Service cadets their VCE; 11 international students (44%) achieved an Total number of overseas students 50 • VET (hospitality) ENTER above 90 and 7 international students (28%) 90 achieved an ENTER above 80. The Grange P-12 College
The Grange P-12 College is one of Victoria’s most English as a Second Student Support Services innovative schools. The College is committed to Language (ESL) Program and Programs providing programs and levels of care that are • Provided at all levels to • Each student is assigned appropriate to the growth of students and their students from non-English to a teaching team that personal level of development. It is also committed speaking backgrounds monitors the welfare of to providing an environment where students can • Qualified teachers can individual students thrive and achieve. provide special and • Registered psychologists The academic and cocurricular programs at The intensive classes to are based at the College Grange are designed to encourage the highest assist students to to provide support and standard of achievement in everything the students achieve their best guidance to students undertake. The friendly and supportive atmosphere Languages Taught Special Facilities that permeates the entire College is underpinned by a strong code of conduct, a distinctive uniform policy, • Indonesian • Four modern computer firm structures and clear expectations. • Italian rooms including state of the art multimedia facilities A solid core curriculum emphasises literacy, Special Programs • Access to the Internet is numeracy and the confidence to use learning • VET programs offered at available throughout technologies across all subjects. Good study habits, Years 10, 11 and 12 in the school regular homework and pride in achievement are conjunction with TAFE • Resource centre housing encouraged expected and rewarded. institutions for students a modern library with an to undertake nationally emphasis on learning accredited certificate level technology and audiovisual training in 18 vocational facilities linked across areas. The Grange is a the school registered training • Full court indoor organisation (RTO) for gymnasium, outdoor information technology, basketball, netball courts music industry skills and and playing grounds office administration • A music centre equipped • Two innovative programs with a computer based are offered at Year 10 to music laboratory and develop vocational skills practice rooms, adjoining and also to facilitate student a drama centre initiated projects in the • Lockers for all students community as well as locked • Acceleration Program – bicycle compounds students in Year 10 may • Modern science and elect to take VCE studies technology facilities Address • Music – woodwind, brass, • Canteen facilities Deloraine Drive guitar and percussion Hoppers Crossing 3029 Victoria, Australia instruments; choir, concert Principal Mr George Perini band, stage band and Telephone+61 3 9748 9166 percussion ensemble Facsimile +61 3 9749 4980 Email [email protected] Internet www.thegrange.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1400
91 Thornbury Darebin College
Located less than 20 minutes away from the heart of English as a Second Student Support Services the city, Thornbury Darebin College has a safe, friendly Language (ESL) Program and Programs
and caring environment that celebrates diversity. • ESL offered in small classes • Heads of school, The College has recently undergone a $5m upgrade at each year level coordinators and form and offers first class facilities in all subject areas. • ESL and language support teachers responsible for It prides itself on its academic success as well as offered in a range of subjects discipline and pastoral care having a large proportion of students involved in • Experienced and highly • Fulltime youth worker, vocationally oriented courses. qualified ESL teachers student welfare counsellor, • ESL centre with full IT part time social worker and The College has won awards in sports, music, support psychologist, school nurse visual arts, photography and national mathematics and access to many competitions. Individual needs are catered for with Languages Taught support networks a high achievers program, an integration program, • Careers advisor community languages, homework club and • Indonesian • International host parent accelerated learning. • Greek program • Italian • Work education program • Arabic • Healthy Environment for • Chinese - Saturdays & Sundays (Prep to VCE) Learning Programs (HELP) Special Facilities Special Programs • High number of computers, • Award winning music specialised computer program pods and intranet. • Wide range of extra • Television/radio studios curricula sports • Photography/dark room • Debating/public speaking facilities • Radio journalism • Drama/theatre facilities • VET programs • Arts/graphics facilities • Alternative Year 10/11 • First class physics and Pathways Program chemistry laboratories • Information and • Specialist facilities in communication technologies technology (automotive, across all learning areas wood, metal) • Successful participation • Senior school room in Australian mathematics, and leisure facilities science and computer Address • Specialist music rooms competitions • Horticulture complex Collin Street • Computer assisted learning. • Home economics and Thornbury Victoria 3071, Australia • Gifted students program catering area Principal Mr Peter Egeberg • Stream Watch, soil • Landscaped grounds Overseas student coordinator conservation and other • Multipurpose courts, environment programs Mr Eddie Crouch gymnasium and new • School camps – different Telephone+61 3 9480 4066 soccer ground year levels, music and sport • World leader in the Facsimile +61 3 9480 1314 • Part of the Northcote implementation of computer Email [email protected] network of schools giving network technologies access and choice across Internet www tdc.vic.edu.au in schools several schools and other Total number of students 525 bodies
92 Traralgon Secondary College
Traralgon Secondary College is located in the city English as a Second • Australia’s first Model of Latrobe in Gippsland, 164km east of Melbourne. Language (ESL) Programs Greenhouse School
It is located near Monash University (Gippsland • Learning assistance • Quality Schools pilot Campus). The College services both rural and urban programs program communities within a 40 kilometre radius. It comprises for individual students • Science in Schools program a senior campus (Years 10–12) and a junior campus • ESL at Years 10, 11 • Jobs Pathways Program – (Years 7–9) located four kilometres apart. and 12, as required consortium of four schools The junior campus consists of three subschools. • ‘Access Asia’ program Languages Taught Students and staff work closely to ensure the delivery participant • German of an excellent curriculum and welfare service. Student Support Services • Indonesian The senior campus offers the full range of VCE and Programs programs including VET and VCAL programs. The • AUSLAN • Significant flexibility offered college is accredited to accept international students (Australian Sign Language), to VCE students to enable and also is an accredited exchange school. • Mandarin at VSL centre at the senior campus selection of best possible • Other languages available learning pathways through distance education • Excellence 2004 – opportunity for senior Special Programs students who aspire to
• Accelerated learning options the highest possible at all levels, access to VCE achievement levels to studies for Year 10 students meet regularly with mentors • University enhancement and motivators to achieve programs their aspirations • Variety of international • Jobs Pathways Program to student exchange programs link students to employment – sister-school relationship and further training with Goethe-Gymnasium in Special Facilities Ibbenburen (Germany) and Taizhou Key Middle School • VSL centre on campus Number 1 in China; • An accredited school scholarships awarded every camp with accommodation year for students to travel to for 70 students Address sister-school; international • Music/drama/dance centre Grey Street students from other • Sports stadium Traralgon Victoria 3844, Australia Victorian schools invited to • Resource centres at Principal Mr Ron Elliott join the College’s Central each campus • Outdoor sporting ovals/ Ms Val Friend (Campus Principal) Australia tour each year • Widely recognised research courts and extensive grounds Overseas student coordinator program with Melbourne • Technology rooms at Ms Nola Kirkpatrick University, focusing on each campus Telephone+61 3 5176 2240 teaching and learning in the • School vehicles Facsimile +61 3 5174 8475 middle years of schooling • Assembly halls • Small school farm Email [email protected] • Recognised leader in the provision of vocational (for agriculture and Internet www.traralsc.vic.edu.au programs and is a registered horticulture students) Total number of students 1400 training organisation Total number of overseas students 14 • Music and performing arts
93 Upper Yarra Secondary College
Upper Yarra Secondary College is a government English as a Second hockey, netball, orienteering, coeducational college catering for students from Language (ESL) Program snow skiing, soccer, softball,
Years 7–12. The College is situated in a semi-rural • Students tutored as required swimming, tennis volleyball environment against a scenic backdrop of mountain by qualified ESL teachers and weighlifting ranges. International students attending the College • Part time Cantonese/ • Extracurricular activities will have the opportunity to experience a uniquely Mandarin speaking aid/tutor include instrumental music Australian way of life. available as required program (woodwind chamber group, singing The College’s wide and inclusive curriculum caters for Languages Taught group, two jazz ensembles students’ individual abilities and differences. Students and three concert bands), are encouraged to actively participate in their own • German College musical production, education and to have positive attitudes about both • Japanese variety of other drama themselves and the College. Special Programs performances; Water Watch, In 2004, Upper Yarra Secondary College will offer • Year 7 – general curriculum, after school catch-up over 40 VCE subjects, plus a selection of TAFE program or students may classes, College magazine, level certificates and accredited work education. also participate in the camping outdoor education German bilingual program program and interstate trips and/or awarding winning • Sister schools in Japan, instrumental (band) music Germany and Thailand program Student Support Services • From Year 8, a ‘programs’ and Programs approach to learning • Years 10 and 11 – sports • High priority on student excellence program, or fast welfare, providing cousellors, track in selected subjects chaplain, mentoring • Years 11 and 12 – program, welfare coordinator ‘pathways’ approach to and youth clinic on site study, offering breadth Special Facilities of choice of subjects • Academic program plus • Art gallery and creative work education program arts wing (Years 9 and 10) • Theatre • Extension program to provide • VCE centre for senior additional emphasis in areas students of interest or expertise • New science and Address • Sport fitness technology centre • Multimedia room Little Yarra Road • Academic science • Gymnasium Yarra Junction, Victoria 3797, Australia and technology • Applied technology • Tennis courts/netball Principal Brian Way • Visual arts courts/basketball courts Overseas student coordinator • Performing arts • Oval Ms Alison Fulu (Assistant Principal) • Successful exchange • Pre-driver education vehicle Telephone+61 3 5967 1877 programs with schools • Canoes Facsimile +61 3 5967 2109 in Japan and Germany • Sporting activities include Email [email protected] athletics, badminton, Internet www.uysc.vic.edu.au canoeing, cricket, cycling, Total number of students 812 equestrian, football, golf,
94 Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School
The Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School Entry to the school is by competitive audition, which is held in (VCASS) is Victoria’s premier school for the education August each year. Positions are open to Years 7 to 12 students and and training of talented young dancers and musicians. overseas students are able to audition by video. During audition a student’s potential is taken into account as well as his or her talent. VCASS in conjunction with the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) provides a training program supported by Students perform in professional venues throughout the year a high quality general education, to prepare talented and have access to master classes from visiting national and young people for professional careers in music international artists. and dance. Graduates from the school are gaining placements and performing By ensuring that a high quality, core academic at the highest levels in Australia and throughout the world. program is integrated with the specialist studies and that the VCA tertiary staff and the VCASS teaching staff work in close co-operation, VCASS aims to produce well educated, dancers and musicians who will be highly trained and therefore have a great deal English as a Second Language Special Facilities (ESL) & Literacy Support to contribute in their chosen field. • Access to the VCA (tertiary program Students at VCASS spend approximately half of their college) facilities • Small group program day in their academic studies and half of their day in • Access to all the facilities • Individual support their specialist area being taught by musicians and within the Southbank Arts Precinct dancers from the tertiary college. This means that all Languages Taught students entering the school have to be highly • An extensive networked • Japanese motivated in order to manage the heavy workload. computer system with mini • French labs throughout the school Located on the campus of the Victorian College of the • Music technology facilities Arts (University of Melbourne), the school is a unique Special Programs offering the latest programs collaboration between a state secondary school and a • Dance – students spend for student use tertiary institution for the performing arts. half of their day being taught a variety of dance styles by the lecturers in the tertiary college • Music – students spend half of each day being taught a highly comprehensive music program by the lecturers in the tertiary college Address 234 St Kilda Road Southbank Vic 3006 Principal Ms Sylvia A Kolarik Overseas student coordinator Ms Ludmilla Servadei Telephone+61 3 9685 9320 Facsimile +61 3 9685 9463 Email [email protected] Internet www.vcass.vic.edu.au Total number of students 270
95 Viewbank College
Viewbank College is a large coeducational and English as a Second Student Support Services multicultural college attractively situated in the Language (ESL) Program and Programs
northern suburb of Rosanna. The curriculum focuses • A comprehensive ESL • A comprehensive support on excellence in academic achievement and actively program operates from structure with experienced promotes the traditional values of commitment, Years 7–12 year level coordinators participation and cooperation. • In Year 12 ESL students • Student welfare coordinator, In 2004 Viewbank College will offer over 35 VCE participate in both visiting psychologists, subjects including a selection of Vocational Education mainstream English peer support program and Training courses. classes and their own • Careers coordinator, special ESL class careers resource centre Students have access to a richly resourced learning • Viewbank College ESL • Senior study centre environment including the College’s own theatre students have received • Student leadership program complex, multimedia centre and senior study facilities. statewide recognition as by which all students are Viewbank College promotes a collaborative partnership top VCE achievers actively encouraged to between all members of the school community in participate in the life of achieving the goals and potential of each individual. Languages Taught the College • German • Japanese Special Facilities • An extensive library/ Special Programs resource centre with • Extensive science and multimedia presentation mathematics program studio throughout the College • Music rooms including • Outstanding English and band room and practice humanities teaching staff complex • Tournament of the • Performance theatre Minds teams seating 250 • Debating teams • Gymnasium • Involvement in national • Year 12 student competitions in a range common room of subjects • Canteen and lunchroom • Large music program • Spacious grounds with extensive including playing fields performance schedule • Drama and College Address productions Warren Road • Highly regarded creative Rosanna Victoria 3084, Australia arts multimedia course • Educational Partnerships Principal Mr Peter J Gannon with Tertiary Institutions Overseas student coordinator and Industry Mrs Joanna Williams • Business Administration Telephone+61 3 94582811 Courses Facsimile +61 3 94590512 • Information Technology Vocational Courses Email [email protected] Internet www.viewbank.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1031
96 Wantirna College
Wantirna College is a coeducational school with an English as a Second Student Support Services enrolment of 1500 students. The College is situated Language (ESL) Program and Programs in the hills of Wantirna and has an outstanding view • Well resourced ESL centre, • Full-time student welfare of the Dandenong Ranges. The school offers a quality with qualified ESL teachers coordinator, supported by secondary education in a safe, friendly environment • Mainstream ESL targeting an educational psychologist that fosters the personal, emotional, social and students from language and social worker academic development of its students. Students backgrounds other • Pastoral care support, at all levels wear the approved uniform. than English through heads of The curriculum includes English, Languages other • Intensive English subschools and year than English, mathematics, science, technology, language centre level coordinators studies of society and environment, health and • Multicultural education Special Facilities physical education and the arts. A comprehensive aides (Chinese) approach to curriculum delivery at the VCE level • Fully networked computer Languages Taught provides students with pathways leading to TAFE laboratories with additional and university courses. • Chinese extensive networked • Indonesian computers throughout • Spanish the College • Specialised technology Special Programs and electronics facilities • Comprehensive classroom • Community centre featuring music and instrumental sporting complex, music program drama/dance studio and • Participation of individuals music rehearsal areas and teams in intercollege • Library resource centre and intracollege sports with discussion and events seminar rooms, senior • Careers education program student centre, careers and a work experience centre and computers program for all Year 10 for use by senior students students • Large playing fields, • Participation in Westpac hardcourts and pleasant Mathematics Competition student recreational areas • College drama productions • College canteen • Excursions, tours and Address camps 2003 VCE Results Harold Street • VET programs Of the 13 international Wantirna Victoria 3152, Australia students who sat for the VCE, Principal Mr Terry Bennett 92.3% successfully completed their VCE; 7.7% achieved an Overseas student coordinator ENTER above 90 and 23.1% Ms Sarah Wettenhall achieved an ENTER above 80. Telephone+61 3 9801 9700 Facsimile +61 3 9800 2590 Email [email protected] Internet www.wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1580 Total number of overseas students 53
97 Warragul Regional College
Situated approximately 1 hour east of Melbourne on English as a Second Student Support Services Highway No.1 in West Gippsland, Warragul Language (ESL) Program and Programs
Regional College provides a safe, caring educational • Intensive ESL program • ESL staff environment for young people, drawn from the 13,000 developed for individual • Student welfare coordinator residents of the township of Warragul and surrounding students • Learning Circle leaders district within the Shire of Baw Baw. Education, • VCE ESL and teams health and agriculture are major industries. • Enrolment in Victorian • Chaplain The College is situated in very large grounds with School of Languages • Transition officer extensive sporting facilities, adjacent to the Warragul • School nurse Languages Taught Leisure Centre, and near to the central business • School psychologist district of Warragul. • Indonesian • Careers counsellors • Japanese • VCE coordinators: Care of students is a key focus of Warragul Regional administration and College’s operations. Teachers actively support a Special programs curriculum Learning Circle structure and extra curricular activities. • Top Performing Arts Learning Circles foster a partnership between students state school Specialist Facilities and staff and the development of a safe, caring, • Enrichment and extension • Performing arts centre mutually supportive and well disciplined atmosphere. programs for gifted and • Music and music The focus on academic and personal excellence is talented students technology centre exemplified in the College motto: ‘Paricipation and • Biannual or annual visits • Information technology Excellence’. to China and/or Indonesia centre • Sister school relationships • Visual and media with schools in Jiujiang, arts centre China and Yogjakarta, • Languages Other Indonesia Than English centre • Peer support program • Integrated resource centre • Victorian Youth • College farm Development Program • College canteen • Extensive visual arts • Food technology centre program • Extensive sport 2003 VCE Results program with access • In the last 2 years, to elite competition Warragul Regional • Annual college production College has averaged • School magazine a 51% placement in Address production Universities and TAFE. 55 Burke St • Top performing languages Warragul Victoria 3820, Australia other than English (LOTE) school Principal Mr Russell Monson • School of excellence in the Overseas student coordinator Studies of Asia Mr Peter Deegan • School of excellence in the Telephone+61 3 5623 9900 provision of Literacy Facsimile +61 3 5623 4473 Email [email protected] Internet www.wrc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 665
98 Warrandyte High School
Warrandyte High School is located in the northeastern Languages Taught Student Support Services and Programs suburbs of Melbourne. It is a coeducational Years • Japanese 7–12 school that offers a strong and challenging (Year 7 -12, since 1989) • Full time student curriculum. It is a medium-sized school, in a semi- • Italian (introduced in 1998) welfare coordinator rural setting, with a proud academic history and • Guidance officer excellent performing arts and sporting records. Special Programs • Careers coordinator Its size ensures strong discipline and enables close • Instrumental music • Peer support program contact to be developed between staff and students. (woodwind, keyboard, • Language teacher aide VCE students at Warrandyte High School have access brass, percussion and some • Two school nurses to a comprehensive range of subjects. string instruments; eight • Strong pastoral care ensemble groups perform program in a range of programs and competitions) Special Facilities • A wide range of sports, • Excellent performance with teams competing at and technical facilities to State level and all students support musical productions being encouraged to • Gymnasium participate in the sports • Music practice rooms programs • Specialised art facilities • Major musical production • School-wide computer each year – the school is network, fully connected renowned for the high levels to the Internet of achievement in these productions • Accelerated learning at all levels with a large number of senior students choosing such options • Active participation in science, English, mathematics and Japanese competitions on an Australia-wide basis • Student and teacher Address exchange programs Cnr Alexander and Warrandyte Roads with Japan Warrandyte Victoria 3113, Australia • VET multimedia course Principal Mr Terry Twomey offered on site. Student Overseas student coordinator access to a wide range of Dr Mary Cannon VET courses off campus • Leadership programs Telephone+61 3 9844 2749 Facsimile +61 3 9844 1813 Email [email protected] Internet www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au Total number of students 770 Total number of overseas students 3
99 Warrnambool College
Warrnambool College is a Years 7–12 secondary English as a Second Student Support Services school offering a diverse and interesting Language (ESL) Program and Programs
educational program. • Fully qualified ESL teacher, • Student welfare structure The city of Warrnambool, with a population of providing small group and based upon the 28 000, is located on the southwest coast of Victoria. mainstream support organisation of students The College is set within parkland a short distance • Well resourced special into subschool groupings from the city centre. English centre – each subschool has a manager supported by The College is proactive in curriculum development Languages Taught four coordinators and a and in responding to the local community needs. • French student welfare coordinator Years 7–10 students are able to participate in studies • Indonesian • Chaplain in all the key learning areas. At Years 7 and 8 there is • Japanese • Educational psychologist a common curriculum. In Years 9 and 10 a core of • Others languages available • Careers counsellor study is maintained and students enjoy an extensive through Victorian School • ESL assistance elective program that provides diversity, challenge of Languages and the opportunity to pursue studies of particular Special Facilities individual interest. At VCE level an extensive range of Special Programs • A new indoor heated units is offered including academic studies and VET • Public speaking swimming pool with access courses in hospitality, automotive, electrical and retail • Duke of Edinburgh Award to international standard studies. The College recognises the diverse needs and • Instrumental music swimming coaching aspirations of senior students and offers a curriculum • International language tours • Access to telematics, that maximises their opportunity for entry to further • Extensive band program the Internet, graphics studies. Student success at the VCE level is a major • Gifted education program calculators, interactive objective of the College. • Annual production television and four • Computer networking computer laboratories, course with international to enhance learning and recognition (CISCO) demonstrate the College’s commitment to being at the forefront of developments in learning technologies • Specialist music teaching facilities • Specialist sporting facilities
Address Grafton Road Warrnambool Victoria 3280, Australia Principal Mr Peter Reeve Overseas student coordinator Ms Maureen O’Keefe Telephone+61 3 5561 1333 Facsimile +61 3 5561 2356 Email [email protected] Internet www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1000
100 Wellington Secondary College
Wellington Secondary College is a large coeducational Wellington Secondary College has an excellent reputation in the single campus school located close to Monash community with high enrolments at each year level. University, Clayton. The student population is multicultural in its background and provides an English as a Second Language Student Support Services excellent setting for welcoming students from overseas. (ESL) Program and Programs
Wellington has successfully been involved in the • Intensive English language • Student welfare coordinator, international student program for over 7 years and has tuition available on campus psychologist and social an experienced team of teachers, welfare support and to ensure smooth transition worker available to an established homestay network for the students in to mainstream College provide individual the program. New arrivals requiring intensive English education support to students language will complete this program on site prior to • Study and life skills • Full time nurse integration into mainstream classes. programs further promote located on campus Wellington is organised into three sub schools. successful transition • Careers coordinator, Junior and Middle School students are offered a core to mainstream classes providing expert advice curriculum across all subject areas. The Middle • ESL classes limited on tertiary pathways to 12 students School also provides a range of elective and core Special Facilities subjects according to student interest and ability. • Well-resourced ESL • Senior school centre for Some Year 10 students may commence their VCE classrooms with VCE students including studies in this sub school. Senior students have the computer facilities computer facilities opportunity to choose from over 35 VCE units, VCAL, • Multicultural education • Fully computerised library VET studies and university level units. aides supporting students and their families in their with student access to The College provides extra curricular programs in home language both in CD-ROM, laptops and music, drama, sport, outdoor education and personal and out of the classroom the Internet development, and leadership training. • Tuition available for • Large multipurpose hall/ Wellington has high standards of academic special needs gymnasium with weight performance and personal conduct for the students. training and fitness centre Languages Taught Students are expected to wear the uniform with pride. • A performing arts centre • French incorporating media • Indonesian facilities, a theatrette • Other languages available for drama and music through Victorian School workshops, and music Address of Languages practice rooms 91 Police Road • Networked computer Mulgrave Victoria 3170, Australia Special Programs laboratories and classrooms Principal Mr John Coulson • Duke of Edinburgh Awards Overseas student coordinator at bronze, silver and 2003 VCE Results Ms Connie Tzelepis (Manager) gold levels Of the 22 international Mr Hugh Blaikie (Assistant Principal) • Instrumental music and students who sat for the VCE, Telephone+61 3 9547 6822 theatrical productions 100% successfully completed • Compensatory numeracy their VCE. 7 international Facsimile +61 3 9548 4483 and literacy programs students (32%) achieved an Email [email protected] • Extension and acceleration ENTER above 90 and 12 [email protected] programs for gifted and international students (54%) [email protected] talented students achieved an ENTER above 80. • International language tours Internet www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au • Enhancement, with selected Total number of students 1100 senior students taking university units
101 Werribee Secondary College
Werribee Secondary College is a single, co-educational English as a Language Program Student Support Services and Programs college set on spacious grounds. The staff is • Qualified teachers conduct committed to the academic, sporting, social, special and intensive • A comprehensive support health and well being of the students. classes to assist students structure with experienced Werribee Secondary College is the largest and longest achieve their best year level coordinators established government secondary college in the • International students Languages Taught Werribee area, with a proud tradition of academic coordinator excellence. The College is ideally located, being within • Italian • Education aides walking distance of the railway station, and is well • Japanese • Student welfare officer serviced by a school bus system. Many students • Spanish and visiting specialists attend the College from outside the Wyndham District. • Careers Counsellor Special Programs • Student representative The College offers students a high quality education • Select entry learning council designed to assist them to develop skills and program • Integration Program competencies, and to acquire the knowledge needed • Literacy programs to meet future challenges; with many support and (eg. Spalding) Special Features enrichment/extension programs. The College has a • Numeracy programs • Modern computer facilities strong academic focus that is highlighted by the Select (eg. Elementary Math • An extensive resource Entry Learning Program (the only one in the district). Mastery) center, offering online There is a large range of VCE subjects as well as • Instrumental music access to the Internet some Vocational Education and training (VET) program • Art photography and courses offered by the school. • Vocational Education dark room facilities and Training (Office • Drama and music centres Administration, Hospitality, • Six science facilities Community Services, • Language laboratory Clothing Design and • Gymnasium (including production, Horse Studies, rock climbing wall and Furnishings and Cluster weights training room) offerings. • Art/graphics facilities • Camp program • Technology facilities: at various levels wood, food, textiles, metal • Student leadership • Canteen programs • Beautiful school oval • Sister school program with landscaped gardens with Mihara High School, Address Osaka, Japan 2003 VCE Results Duncan’s Road • Sister city Educator 94% of Year 12 students Werribee Victoria, Australia Exchange – Costa Mesa successfully completed their (USA) involvement VCE; 31% of SELP students Principal Mr S Butyn • Extensive range of achieved an ENTER above Overseas student coordinator Interschool Sporting 90 and 69% of SELP students Ms M Adamou Involvement achieved an ENTER above 80. Telephone+61 3 9741 1822 • Rock Eisteddfod Facsimile +61 3 9742 3164 • Chess Email [email protected] Internet www.werribeesc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 1250
102 Westall Secondary College
Westall Secondary College is located in Clayton South, English as a Second Student Support Services a south-eastern suburb of Melbourne. It is 30 minutes Language (ESL) Program and Programs from the Melbourne Central Business District and • A maximum of 15 students • Experienced international 5 minutes away from the Monash University per class student manager/wide Clayton campus. • ESL qualified teachers and range of overseas The College is a well established, coeducational, support teachers work as student services government owned high school which enrolls students a team to provide • Tertiary placement services from Year 7 (first year of high school) to Year 12 (final accelerated English learning • Comprehensive support year of high school). The College taps on its very • English Language Centre structure with experienced distinctive multicultural flavour and achieves excellent on site year level coordinators, academic results for local and overseas students. student welfare coordinator, Languages Taught education psychologist One of the many reasons that make Westall • French • Chinese, Vietnamese and successful in providing international education is • Chinese Khmer support officers having the Westall Language Centre on site. Westall • Greek • Well resourced international Language Centre prepares students in English for • Khmer student centre both social and academic purposes. Study skills and • Italian • Student representative special tutoring workshops further secure students • Japanese council future – successful transition to university study. • Vietnamese • Highly valued award Students at Westall can also choose VET subjects program for students as part of their VCE. Special Programs • English tutoring classes Special Facilities • English conversation club • High speed broadband • Australia Pacific access to Internet mathematics/science • 100 computers linked competition programs to the Internet • Annual concert and • Well stocked music program computerised library • Vocational programs – VET • International student • Inter-school debating centre with cyber-cafe competition • Art and photography/dark • Public speaking room facilities • Interstate/overseas trips • Science facilities – data • Snow field/tourist attractions logging, electronic balance Address excursions/surfing program • Instrumental music program Rosebank Avenue • Bilingual programs – • Fully equipped gymnasium, Clayton South Victoria 3169, Australia Chinese/Vietnamese sport centre, football and Principal Ms Vernita Zigouras • Stock exchange game six basketball courts Overseas student coordinator • Peer support/advocacy • Camp Balook (Gippsland Ms Lap Lam programs Victoria) with lodge style • Police cadet program accommodation adjacent Telephone+ 61 3 9546 3233 • Camping program to Australia’s Bulga Facsimile + 61 3 9547 5785 • Inter-school sporting National Park Email [email protected] competition 2003 VCE Results [email protected] • Sister school program Our top international student Internet www.westallsc.vic.edu.au obtained an ENTER of 98.25. Total number of students 600
103 Wheelers Hill Secondary College
Wheelers Hill Secondary College is located in the city Languages Taught Special Facilities
of Monash, close to Monash University, in the eastern • Indonesian • Data-linked classrooms suburbs of Melbourne. • French • Specialist technology centre The College was established in 1980 and provides • Science and computer Special Programs a high quality learning environment that is both laboratories challenging and caring. Students from the College • Middle Years of Schooling, • Multi-media and fine will be successful life-long learners with the integrity fostering a supportive art studios and social skills to become valuable members and and engaging learning • Fully equipped food leaders of the community. environment across technology centres the curriculum for • Specialist VCE and The College fosters and nurtures: junior students. careers centre • Attributes such as independence, flexibility, • VCE/VET pathways • Performing arts and confidence and adaptability • Career and subject music centre • Strong communication and effective social skills counselling • Attractive landscaped • An awareness of and an ability to respond • University enhancement grounds and gymnasium effectively to social, environmental and studies available for physical cultural issues • ESL support and classes education and sport • Values of integrity, tolerance, honesty and • Lap-top program at junior • Excellent new library compassion. and middle schools and newly refurbished • Leadership programs technology rooms including College and house captains, peer 2003 VCE Results support, peer mediation Of the 5 international students and student representative who sat their VCE 100% council. successfully completed their • Instrumental music program VCE; 1 international student • Extensive sports program achieved an ENTER above including inter-school and 90 and 2 international students State involvement achieved an ENTER above 80.
Address Raphael Drive Wheelers Hill Victoria 3150, Australia Principal Ms Anne Coughlin Overseas student coordinator Ms Jan Bruder Telephone+61 3 9561 5811 Facsimile +61 3 9561 8227 Email [email protected] Internet www.whsc.vic.edu.au Total number of students 750 Total number of overseas students 18
104 Williamstown High School
Williamstown High School is one of Victoria’s oldest English as a Second Student Support Services secondary schools, having served the area for over 85 Language (ESL) Program and Programs years. The school’s mission is to prepare its students • Special classes from • Pastoral care integrated for productive adulthood and responsible citizenship Years 7–12 (limit of into teaching and learning through the pursuit of academic excellence in a safe, 15 students/class) through the homegroup supportive and stimulating learning community. Many • ESL trained teachers and subschool structure former students of Williamstown High School have ensuring that all students gone on to become leaders in their chosen profession Languages Taught are monitored and and the community. • French individual needs are met Situated in central Williamstown, the school is well • Indonesian • Student welfare coordinator served by public transport providing links to the • Japanese available for counselling students on personal or surrounding suburbs and the Melbourne city centre Special Programs which is only 15 minutes away by train. school matters • Select entry accelerated • International Programs Williamstown High School offers a broad curriculum which learning program for Coordinator specifically is directed towards developing each student’s potential. students of exceptional responsible for the welfare A large range of enrichment and extension programs academic ability and academic progress operate for students to pursue their particular talents. • Trades orientation program of overseas students Students are counselled to take balanced and appropriate conducted jointly with • Peer support program/peer courses of study. Homework is provided regularly and Victoria University of mediation program reported upon. Semester reports outline student progress Technology • Student leadership program towards achievement of learning outcomes. • Large instrumental music • Work experience and A strong commitment to the continuous upgrading of program with a strong careers counselling the skills and knowledge of the teaching staff ensures emphasis on public program that the curriculum remains stimulating, challenging performance and relevant. The full range of accredited VCE studies • Accelerated sports Special Facilities is offered. Classes are formed on the basis of student program for gifted athletes, • Combination of historical demand. Talented Year 10 and 11 students are able to including sailing and and modern buildings, take advanced studies in selected subjects at VCE level Naval Reserve Cadets quiet gardens, sporting or as part of first year university courses. • Multimedia and and playing areas information technology • Music recording studio Address • Girls only education • Newly upgraded science Pasco Street & Bayview Street (2 campuses) program and technology facilities Williamstown Victoria 3016, Australia • Tennis and basketball Principal Mr Graeme Smith courts • Gymnasium Overseas student coordinator • Modern library Ms Ignasia Tsantarlis • Extensive learning +61 3 9393 9039 technology facilities [email protected] throughout the school Telephone+61 3 9397 1899 (Pasco) +61 3 9399 9228 (Bayview) 2003 VCE Results Facsimile +61 3 9397 6899 (Pasco) Of the 10 international +61 3 9399 9217 (Bayview) students who sat for the VCE, 90% successfully completed Email [email protected] their VCE; 2 international Internet www.willihigh.vic.edu.au students (20%) achieved an Total number of students 1100 ENTER above 90 and 3 international students (30%) achieved an ENTER above 80. 105 Wodonga High School
Wodonga High School is a large coeducational college English as a Second Language Student Support Services located in North East Victoria and serving the cities of (ESL) Program and Programs
Albury and Wodonga. The Junior School covers • Qualified teachers • A comprehensive support Years 7-9 and focuses on academic engagement and conduct special and structure with experienced development of individual strengths and talents. The intensive classes year level coordinators Senior School caters for Years 10-12 and is structured • Additional ESL classes are • Student welfare coordinator on Pathways to the Future concept. All Senior School available via Community • School nurse and students are case managed to ensure they are Education teacher aides supported to the maximum in achieving their academic • Links with local Tertiary • Careers teacher potential, desired career direction and in developing Institutions provide and resource centre skills in leadership and responsibility. Wodonga additional ESL support • Student representative provides the advantages of a city in terms of shopping, council, by which all entertainment, and cultural and educational access (La Languages Taught students are actively Trobe University and Charles Sturt University campuses) • Chinese (currently available encouraged to participate in with access to an exciting and wide range of outdoor via videoconferencing) the life and administration pursuits: snow fields, water sports, bushwalking, • French of the College mountaineering, cycling and trail bike riding. • Indonesian Special Facilities In 2004 Wodonga High School will offer over 46 VCE • Japanese subjects, including a selection of Vocational Education • Other languages available • Four modern IBM computer and Training courses. The new VCAL is also offered. via Distance Education rooms, and a new state of the art multimedia center Students have access to a wide range of counseling Special Programs • Five computer mini labs resources; including academic, personal, career and • Extensive Music and adjacent to classrooms pathways. As well, the mature atmosphere of the Senior performing arts programs • An extensive library and School, in which students are encouraged to take on • Multimedia and information resource centre, offering roles in community service and leadership assists in technology (including online access to the Internet creating an environment essential for students to networking) • Art, photography and dark achieve their best. A close and professional working • Extensive visual arts room facilities relationship between teachers and students is provided. including photography • Drama and theatre New enrolments are always welcome. • Educational partnerships performing art centre with tertiary institutions • Music rooms and and industry science facilities • Business and administration • New technology center • Science and technology providing for wood, • A large range of vocational metal, textiles, CAD, Address courses electronics, robotics Woodland St. Wodonga Victoria 3690, Australia • International study tours and sound recording Principal Peter MacLean and exchanges to Vietnam • Gymnasium and assembly and New Caledonia hall, tennis, netball, Overseas student coordinator • Extensive International basketball and Pam Oakes student exchange programs volleyball courts Telephone+612 6043 7500 • Tertiary institution and • Senior School Study centre Facsimile +612 6024 2937 career orientation programs and common room Email [email protected] at each year level • Canteen • Space Camp to the Internet www.wodongahigh.vic.edu.au United States (NASA) Total number of students 850 • G’day USA cultural visit Total number of overseas students 3
106 107 The following tables list VCE studies and provide an indication only of those VCE studies generally offered at schools featured in this booklet. It is advisable to confim final subjects offered with the school. English completes the list of VCE studies – it is compulsory for all schools to offer English and every student must VCE Studies select English in the VCE program. Further information about the VCE is contained at: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
• The Arts • Health and Physical Education • Studies of Society and Environment • Languages Other Than English isual Communication & Design exts & Tradition
Schools Accounting Art Business Management Classical Society & Cultures Contemporary Society Dance Drama Economics Geography Health & Human Development History Industry & Enterprise International Studies Languages other than English Legal Studies Literature Media Music Styles Music Performance Outdoor & Environmental Education Philosophy Physical Education Political Studies Religion & Society Studio Arts T Theatre Studies V A Albert Park College • • • • • • • • • • • • • B Bacchus Marsh College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Balwyn High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Banksia Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bayside College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Belmont High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Benalla College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bendigo Senior Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bentleigh Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Blackburn High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • Box Hill High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Box Hill Senior Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brauer College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Braybrook College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brentwood Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brighton Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • Brunswick Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Buckley Park College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C Camberwell High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Carwatha College P-12 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chandler Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cheltenham Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cleeland Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Collingwood College • • • • • • • • • Coomoora Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Copperfield College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • D Debney Park Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • Deer Park Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • Doncaster Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dromana Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • E East Doncaster Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elwood College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Erinbank Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • Essendon Keilor College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Eumemmerring College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • F Fairhills Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Flora Hill Secondary College * • Footscray City College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Forest Hill College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Frankston High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • G Gilmore College for Girls • • • • • • • • • • • • Glen Eira College • • • • • • • • • • Glen Waverley Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Grovedale College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • H Hawthorn Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Heatherhill Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • Highvale Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hillcrest Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • K Keilor Downs College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * Years 7–10 only NOTE: Confirm final subjects offered with School
108 isual Communication & Design exts & Tradition Schools Accounting Art Business Management Classical Society & Cultures Contemporary Society Dance Drama Economics Geography Health & Human Development History Industry & Enterprise International Studies Languages other than English Legal Studies Literature Media Music Styles Music Performance Outdoor & Environmental Education Philosophy Physical Education Political Studies Religion & Society Studio Arts T Theatre Studies V K Kew High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Koonung Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kurnai College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • L Lalor Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • M Macleod College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maribyrnong Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • Maroondah Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Melbourne Girls College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mildura Senior College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mill Park Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mitchell Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Monash Secondary College • • • • • • • • • Monbulk College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Montmorency Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mordialloc College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mount Eliza Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mount Waverley Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mullauna College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • N Noble Park Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • Northcote High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P Pakenham Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • Parkdale Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • Parkwood Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • Pembroke Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • R Reservoir District Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ringwood Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rosebud Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rowville Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • S Sandringham College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Springvale Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • St Albans Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Strathmore Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunshine College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Swinburne Senior Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • T Templestowe College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Grange P-12 College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Thornbury Darebin College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Traralgon Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • U Upper Yarra Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • V Victorian College of the Arts • • • • • • • • • • • Secondary School Viewbank College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • W Wantirna Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Warragul Regional College • • • • • • • • • • • • Warrandyte High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Warrnambool College • • • • • • • • • • • • Wellington Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • Werribee Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Westall Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Wheelers Hill Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Williamstown High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Wodonga High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
109 VCE Studies
• Mathematics • Science • Technology
Schools Agricultural & Horticultural Studies Biology Chemistry Design & Technology Environmental Science Food & Technology Information Technology Mathematics Physics Psychology Information Systems & Technology Information Processing & Management A Albert Park College • • • • ••••• B Bacchus Marsh College • • • • • •••••• Balwyn High School • • • • • ••••• Banksia Secondary College • • • • • •••• • Bayside College • • • • •••••• Belmont High School • • • • • •••••• Benalla College • • • • • •••••• Bendigo Senior Secondary College • • • • • • •••••• Bentleigh Secondary College • • • • •••• • Blackburn High School • • • • •••••• Box Hill High School • • • ••••• Box Hill Senior Secondary College • • • • •••••• Brauer College • • • • • •••••• Braybrook College • • • ••••• Brentwood Secondary College • • • •••••• Brighton Secondary College • • • • •••••• Brunswick Secondary College • • • • •••• • Buckley Park College • • • • •••••• C Camberwell High School • • • • •••••• Carwatha College P-12 • • • • •••••• Chandler Secondary College • • • • •••• • Cheltenham Secondary College • • • • ••••• Cleeland Secondary College • • • • • •••••• Collingwood College • • • •••• Coomoora Secondary College • • • • •••• Copperfield College • • • • •••••• D Debney Park Secondary College • • • • • • • Deer Park Secondary College • • • •••• Doncaster Secondary College • • • •••••• Dromana Secondary College • • • • • •••••• E East Doncaster Secondary College • • • • ••••• Elwood College • • • •••• • Erinbank Secondary College • • • • •••• Essendon Keilor College • • • • • ••••• Eumemmerring College • • • • • • •••••• F Fairhills Secondary College • • • • • • •••• • Flora Hill Secondary College * ••• Footscray City College • • • • • • •••••• Forest Hill College • • • • •••••• Frankston High School • • • • •••••• G Gilmore College for Girls • • ••••• Glen Eira College • • •••••• Glen Waverley Secondary College • • • • • • • Grovedale College • • • • ••••• H Hawthorn Secondary College • • • •••••• Heatherhill Secondary College • • • •••• • Highvale Secondary College • • • • • •••••• Hillcrest Secondary College • • • • •••••• K Keilor Downs College • • • • •••••• * Years 7–10 only NOTE: Confirm final subjects offered with School
110 Schools Agricultural & Horticultural Studies Biology Chemistry Design & Technology Environmental Science Food & Technology Information Technology Mathematics Physics Psychology Information Systems & Technology Information Processing & Management Systems & Technology K Kew High School • • • •••••• Koonung Secondary College • • • • •••••• Kurnai College • • • • • • •••••• L Lalor Secondary College • • • • •••• M Macleod College • • • • •••••• Maribyrnong Secondary College • • • •••• Maroondah Secondary College • • • ••••• Melbourne Girls College • • • • ••••• Mildura Senior College • • • • • • •••••• • Mill Park Secondary College • • • • • •••••• Mitchell Secondary College • • • • • •••••• • Monash Secondary College • •••• Monbulk College • • • • • • •••••• Montmorency Secondary College • • • • •••• • Mordialloc College • • • • •••••• Mount Eliza Secondary College • • • • •••• • Mount Waverley Secondary College • • • • •••••• Mullauna College • • • • •••••• • N Noble Park Secondary College • • • •••••• Northcote High School • • • •••• P Pakenham Secondary College • • • • •••••• Parkdale Secondary College • • • • •••• • Parkwood Secondary College • • • • ••••• Pembroke Secondary College • • • • • • •••••• • R Reservoir District Secondary College • • • • •••••• Ringwood Secondary College • • • ••••• • Rosebud Secondary College • • • ••••• Rowville Secondary College • • • • • •••••• S Sandringham College • • • • • • •••••• Springvale Secondary College • • • ••••• St Albans Secondary College • • • • • • •••••• Stawell Secondary College Strathmore Secondary College • • • • •••••• Sunshine College • • • • •••••• Swinburne Senior Secondary College T Templestowe College • • • • •••••• The Grange P-12 College • • • •••• Thornbury Darebin College • • • • •••••• • U Traralgon Secondary College • • • • • • •••• • • Upper Yarra Secondary College • • • • •••••• V Victorian College of the Arts • • •••• • Secondary School Viewbank College • • • • •••• • W Wantirna College • • • • •••••• Warragul Regional College • • • • • • Warrandyte High School • • • • •••••• Warrnambool College • • • • •••••• Wellington Secondary College • • • • •••••• Werribee Secondary College • • • •••• • Westall Secondary College • • • • •••••• Wheelers Hill Secondary College • • • • •••••• Williamstown High School • • • • •••••• Wodonga High School • • • • •••••• 111 The VCE offers arrangements that allow students to complete a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification within a two-year VCE program. The following tables provide an indication of VET studies generally offered at schools featured in this booklet. VET Studies It is advisable to confirm final subjects offered with the school. (McDonald’s) echnology Studies T (Office Administration) (Production & Graphic Support) viation Schools Multimedia Business Community Service Food - Retail Music Industry Skills Retail Operations Small Business Practice Sports & Recreation Agriculture Automotive A Building & Construction Clothing Design & Production CISCO Academy Desktop Publishing Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology Equine Industry Fitness Food Technology Forest Industry Skills Furnishing & Cabinet Making Hair dressing Horticulture Hospitality Information Technology Laboratory Skills Polymer Processing Printing Outdoor Education A Albert Park College • • • • • • B Bacchus Marsh College • • • • • • • • • • • • Banksia Secondary College • • • • • • • • Bayside College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Belmont High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Benalla College • • • • • • • • • • • • Bendigo Senior Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bentleigh Secondary College • • • Box Hill Senior Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brauer College • • • • • • • • • • • Braybrook College • • • • • • • • • • • Brentwood Secondary College • • • • • • • Brighton Secondary College • • • • • • • • • Brunswick Secondary College • • C Carwatha College P-12 • • • • • • • • • • Chandler Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cheltenham Secondary College • • Cleeland Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Collingwood College • • • Coomoora Secondary College • • • • • • • • • Copperfield College • • • • D Debney Park Secondary College • Deer Park Secondary College • • • • Doncaster Secondary College • • Dromana Secondary College • • • • • • E East Doncaster Secondary College • Elwood College • • • • • Erinbank Secondary College • • • • • Essendon Keilor College • • • • • • • • Eumemmerring College • • • • • • • F Fairhills Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • Footscray City College • • • • • • • • • Forest Hill College • • • • Frankston High School • • • • • • • G Gilmore College for Girls • Glen Eira College • Grovedale College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • H Hawthorn Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • Heatherhill Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • Highvale Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hillcrest Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • K Keilor Downs College • • * Years 7–10 only
112 (McDonald’s) (Office Administration) viation Schools Multimedia Business Community Service Food - Retail Music Industry Skills Retail Operations Small Business Practice Sports & Recreation Dance Agriculture Automotive A Building Construction Clothing Design & Production CISCO Academy Desktop Publishing Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology Fitness Food Technology Forest Industry Skills Furnishing & Caninet Making Equine Industry Hair dressing Horticulture Hospitality Information Technology Laboratory Skills Polymer Processing Printing (Production & Graphic Support) K Kew High School • • • • Koonung Secondary College • • Kurnai College ••••• • • • •• • •• •• • • M Macleod College • • • Maribyrnong Secondary College • • • • • Maroondah Secondary College • • • • • • • Melbourne Girls College • • • Mildura Senior College ••••• • • •• • •• •• Mill Park Secondary College • • • • • • • • Mitchell Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Monash Secondary College •• Monbulk College • • • • Montmorency Secondary College • Mordialloc College • Mount Eliza Secondary College ••••• • • • ••• • • • •• •• Mount Waverley Secondary College •• Mullauna College • • • N Noble Park Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • P Pakenham Secondary College • • Parkdale Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Parkwood Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pembroke Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • R Reservoir District Secondary College • • • Ringwood Secondary College • • • • • • • • Rosebud Secondary College • • • • • • Rowville Secondary College • • • • • S Sandringham College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Springvale Secondary College • • •• St Albans Secondary College • • • Stawell Secondary College Sunshine College • • • • Swinburne Senior Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • T Templestowe College • The Grange P-12 College • • Thornbury Darebin College • • • • • • Traralgon Secondary College •••• ••• •• •• ••• •• • • • U Upper Yarra Secondary College • • • • • • • V Victorian College of the Arts • • Secondary School Viewbank College • • W Wantirna College ••••• • • • • • Warrandyte High School • • Warrnambool College • • • • • • Wellington Secondary College • • • • • • • • Werribee Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • Westall Secondary College • • • • • • • • • Wheelers Hill Secondary College • • Williamstown High School •• Wodonga Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • •
113 Location of Schools in Victoria
1 Albert Park College F7 58 Mill Park Secondary College H2 Bendigo (7, 36, 57) 2 Balwyn High School I6 59 Mitchell Secondary College N1 3 Banksia Secondary College I5 60 Monash Secondary College I9 4 Bayside College D7 61 Monbulk College (see M7) 5 Belmont High School (see A9) 62 Montmorency Secondary College J3 6 Benalla College (see M1) 63 Mordialloc College J11 7 Bendigo Senior Secondary College (see B1) 64 Mount Eliza Secondary College (see K12) 8 Bentleigh Secondary College I8 65 Mount Waverley Secondary College I7 9 Blackburn High School K6 66 Mullauna College L6 10 Box Hill High School J6 67 Noble Park Secondary College L10 25 11 Box Hill Senior Secondary College J6 68 Northcote High School H4 Ballarat 12 Brauer Secondary College (see A10) 69 Pakenham Secondary College (see M11) 80 13 Braybrook College E5 70 Parkdale Secondary College J10 14 Brentwood Secondary College K7 71 Parkwood Secondary College M6 79 15 Brighton Secondary College H9 72 Pembroke Secondary College N5 16 Brunswick Secondary College G5 73 Reservoir District Secondary College H3 17 Buckley Park Secondary College F4 74 Ringwood Secondary College M6 18 Camberwell High School I6 75 Rosebud Secondary College (see K12) 19 Carwatha College P-12 K9 76 Rowville Secondary College L8 20 Chandler Secondary College K9 77 Sandringham College H9 21 Cheltenham Secondary College I9 78 Springvale Secondary College K9 27 22 Cleeland Secondary College L10 79 St Albans Secondary College C3 23 Collingwood College H5 80 Stawell Secondary College A3 24 Coomoora Secondary College K9 81 Strathmore Secondary College F3 25 Copperfield College B3 82 Sunshine College D5 26 Debney Park Secondary College F6 83 Swinburne Senior Secondary College I6 27 Deer Park Secondary College B5 84 Templestowe College J5 28 Doncaster Secondary College J6 85 The Grange P-12 College A8 29 Dromana Secondary College (see K12) 86 Thornbury Darebin College I4 30 East Doncaster Secondary College J6 87 Traralgon Secondary College (see M12) 31 Elwood College G8 88 Upper Yarra Secondary College (see N4) 32 Erinbank Secondary College F2 89 Victorian College of the Arts 33 Essendon Keilor College F4 Secondary School G6 34 Eumemmerring College L10 90 Viewbank College I4 91 Wantirna College M7 35 Fairhills High School L8 85 92 Warragul Regional College (see N12) 36 Flora Hill Secondary College (see B1) 96 37 Footscray City College E5 93 Warrandyte High School M5 38 Forest Hill College I7 94 Warrnambool College (see A10) 39 Frankston High School (see K12) 95 Wellington Secondary College K9 40 Gilmore College for Girls E6 96 Werribee Secondary College A8 41 Glen Eira College H8 97 Westall Secondary College K9 42 Glen Waverley Secondary College K7 98 Wheelers Hill Secondary College K8 43 Grovedale College (see A9) 99 Williamstown High School E7 44 Hawthorn Secondary College I6 100 Wondong High School N1 Geelong (5, 43) 45 Heatherhill Secondary College K9 Warrnambool (12, 94) 46 Highvale Secondary College J8 47 Hillcrest Secondary College F2 Universities 48 Keilor Downs College D3 U1 Australian Catholic University G5 49 Kew High School I6 U2 Deakin University I7 50 Koonung Secondary College J6 U3 La Trobe University H3 51 Kurnai College (see M12) U4 Monash University 52 Lalor Secondary College I2 (Caufield/Clayton campuses) H7, H8 53 Macleod College J3 U5 RMIT University G5 54 Maribyrnong Secondary College F4 U6 Swinburne University H5 55 Maroondah Secondary College M5 U7 University of Ballarat (see A3) 56 Melbourne Girls College H6 U8 University of Melbourne G5 57 Mildura Senior College (see C1) U9 Victoria University G5
114 Shepparton Whittlesea Benalla (6) Wodondga (59,100)
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73 62 48 53 81
90 33 17 68 54 Lilydale (88) 86 3 93 82 13 16 72
23 84 37 28 55 26 Melbourne Central 40 30 71 74 89 56 2 50 66 10 11 83 49 9 44 18
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