Heatherhill Secondary College
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Heatherhill Secondary College was a government coeducational school for students from years 7-12, located in Springvale South, Victoria
. The school was established in 1966, and the campus was merged into Keysborough Secondary College
on 6 October 2008.
and Noble Park area. A site was reserved and the official name was Heatherhill High School. Mr. N. R. Oxenbould was appointed as the first principal, and the first school assembly had 105 students, three members of staff and one office assistant which was held in the grounds of the Heatherhill State School on 2 February. The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2006 with a barbecue luncheon for past and present members of the school community. Patrick Boyd became the campus principal upon the school's merger with Keysborough.
Students in years 7, 8 and 9 are required to undertake studies in English, mathematics, science, humanities and physical education. These studies are further accompanied by a range of electives offered to the students. Pupils in year 9 undertake a unique program throughout the year that is aimed at both social and academic performance. This includes a community service program and various leadership programs throughout the year.
Years 10, 11, 12
Students in year 10 are required to undertake core studies in English, mathematics, science and physical education as well as an additional VCE units 1/2 subject. Students in years 11 and 12 are required to take several Victorian Certificate of Education
(VCE) or Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects as part of their senior schooling, as well as a compulsory VCE English units 1/2 or ESL units 1/2. The school also offers the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
(VCAL) programme.
Academic Competitions
Students are encouraged to participate in competitions such as the Westpac Mathematics Competition
and the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools
Science Competition.
In 2007, a new learning centre will be fully operational and this building will serve as the primary year 9 learning facility. Furthermore, the school's new learning centre will serve as the primary music room to accommodate an overwhelming increase in young talented musicians.
Springvale South, Victoria
Springvale South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
. The school was established in 1966, and the campus was merged into Keysborough Secondary College
Keysborough Secondary College
Keysborough Secondary College is a dual campus government coeducational school for students from years 7-12, with campuses located in Springvale South, Victoria and Keysborough, Victoria. The four participating schools were officially merged into Keysborough Secondary College on the 6th of October...
on 6 October 2008.
History
During 1965 the Education Department decided to establish a new secondary school in the SpringvaleSpringvale, Victoria
Springvale is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, approximately 20 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
and Noble Park area. A site was reserved and the official name was Heatherhill High School. Mr. N. R. Oxenbould was appointed as the first principal, and the first school assembly had 105 students, three members of staff and one office assistant which was held in the grounds of the Heatherhill State School on 2 February. The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2006 with a barbecue luncheon for past and present members of the school community. Patrick Boyd became the campus principal upon the school's merger with Keysborough.
Curriculum
Years 7, 8, 9Students in years 7, 8 and 9 are required to undertake studies in English, mathematics, science, humanities and physical education. These studies are further accompanied by a range of electives offered to the students. Pupils in year 9 undertake a unique program throughout the year that is aimed at both social and academic performance. This includes a community service program and various leadership programs throughout the year.
Years 10, 11, 12
Students in year 10 are required to undertake core studies in English, mathematics, science and physical education as well as an additional VCE units 1/2 subject. Students in years 11 and 12 are required to take several Victorian Certificate of Education
Victorian Certificate of Education
The Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
(VCE) or Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects as part of their senior schooling, as well as a compulsory VCE English units 1/2 or ESL units 1/2. The school also offers the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is a 'hands-on' option for students in Years 11 and 12 in Victoria, Australia.The VCAL gives students practical work-related experience, as well as literacy and numeracy skills and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life...
(VCAL) programme.
Academic Competitions
Students are encouraged to participate in competitions such as the Westpac Mathematics Competition
Australian Mathematics Competition
The Australian Mathematics Competition is a mathematics competition run by the Australian Mathematics Trust for students from year 3 up to year 12 in Australia, and their equivalent grades in other countries...
and the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools
International Competitions and Assessments for Schools
International Competitions and Assessments for Schools is a suite of six full-colour competitions designed specifically for primary and secondary students. ICAS are conducted annually in Australia and in over 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Pacific and the USA. Top scoring students in each...
Science Competition.
Houses
The four houses with their associated colours are:- Olympic (Yellow)
- Athol (Blue)
- Janine (Green)
- Noble (Red)
Facilities
The school is divided into F, E, D, C and B blocks. In 2003, a sports gym was built to provide more accommodation for the school's sporting needs.In 2007, a new learning centre will be fully operational and this building will serve as the primary year 9 learning facility. Furthermore, the school's new learning centre will serve as the primary music room to accommodate an overwhelming increase in young talented musicians.