Maribyrnong College
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Maribyrnong College and formerly Maribyrnong High School is a Victorian Government Secondary School
in Maribyrnong
in the inner Western suburbs of Melbourne
.
It is located on River St, Maribyrnong (formerly Maidstone
). Founded in 1958, Maribyrnong College celebrated its 50th anniversary on 15 March 2008 with an open day and function at the school. A state-of-the-art sports complex opened on 22 June 2010.
MSC had a unique place among Melbourne's high schools. Being so close to the Maribyrnong Migrant Hostel (now closed) the school had an integration program for children from the hostel who were from all around the world, including many refugees. The school was truly a multicultural one.
, Victorian Institute of Sport
, Australian Institute of Sport
and Victoria University
.
.
The school is still adding extra features to the facility.
Tram 82
(Footscray - Moonee Ponds) stops right in front of the school on River Street. Bus services to Highpoint Shopping Centre
also provide close public transport to the school. The Maribyrnong River
is only a short walk from the college (i.e. college is located on River Street) and the Maribyrnong River Trail
can be used by students to commute to school.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Maribyrnong is a suburb 8 km north-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong, part of River Ward. At the 2006 Census, Maribyrnong had a population of 8242....
in the inner Western suburbs of Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
.
It is located on River St, Maribyrnong (formerly Maidstone
Maidstone, Victoria
Maidstone is a suburb 8 km west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong. At the 2006 Census, Maidstone had a population of 6050....
). Founded in 1958, Maribyrnong College celebrated its 50th anniversary on 15 March 2008 with an open day and function at the school. A state-of-the-art sports complex opened on 22 June 2010.
History
The College has a long history in the suburbs of Maidstone and Maribyrnong as it was established in 1958. The area has changed dramatically since the college first opened and it is now seen as an inner-city college as it is located only 8 km from the Melbourne CBD.MSC had a unique place among Melbourne's high schools. Being so close to the Maribyrnong Migrant Hostel (now closed) the school had an integration program for children from the hostel who were from all around the world, including many refugees. The school was truly a multicultural one.
Specialist Sport Program
In 2005 the school commenced its "Specialist Sport Program" with selective entry for talented sports students. Enrolments have grown: in 2007 there were 56 Specialist Sport students from a total school enrolment of 380; in 2010 there were 450 students involved in the sports program from a total school enrolment of 900. Several sports receive a major focus: AFL Football, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis. The School has extensive partnerships with the Western BulldogsWestern Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne...
, Victorian Institute of Sport
Victorian Institute of Sport
The Victorian Institute of Sport is the government-funded sporting institute of the Australian state of Victoria. It runs a number of programs for sports training. The headquarters are located in Melbourne. The inaugural executive director of the institute was Frank Pyke....
, Australian Institute of Sport
Australian Institute of Sport
The Australian Institute of Sport is a sports training institution in Australia with world class facilities and support services. The Institute's headquarters is situated in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The 66.0 hectare site campus is in the northern suburb of Bruce, but some of the...
and Victoria University
Victoria University, Australia
Victoria University is a multi-sector tertiary institution based in Melbourne, Australia with 10 campuses.VU offers qualifications in higher education, vocational education , and short courses...
.
Sports Stadium
The Sports Stadium which opened on 22 June 2010 includes two basketball/netball courts, six badminton courts, a 40 metre sprint track and a full size gym. It was officially opened by the Premier of Victoria, John BrumbyJohn Brumby
John Mansfield Brumby , is an Australian Labor Party politician who was Premier of Victoria from 2007 to 2010. He became Premier after the resignation of Steve Bracks. He also served as the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs. He contested his first election...
.
The school is still adding extra features to the facility.
Transport
Melbourne tram route 82
Tram route 82 is a public transport service in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It runs from the corner of Leeds and Irving Streets near Footscray railway station in Footscray to the corner of Ascot Vale Road and Puckle Street in Moonee Ponds. It is one of Melbourne's very few tram routes which...
(Footscray - Moonee Ponds) stops right in front of the school on River Street. Bus services to Highpoint Shopping Centre
Highpoint Shopping Centre
Highpoint Shopping Centre is a major shopping centre located in Maribyrnong, Victoria, in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The centre has over 400 stores including a four-level Myer department store, Target, Big W, Harris Scarfe, Safeway supermarket, Best and Less, Rebel...
also provide close public transport to the school. The Maribyrnong River
Maribyrnong river
The Maribyrnong River rises about 50 km north of Melbourne, Victoria , near Mount Macedon. It flows generally southward and combines with the Yarra River to flow into Port Phillip....
is only a short walk from the college (i.e. college is located on River Street) and the Maribyrnong River Trail
Maribyrnong River Trail
The Maribyrnong River Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows the Maribyrnong River through the north western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia....
can be used by students to commute to school.
Notable alumni
- Doug ChappelDoug ChappelDoug Chappel is an Australian comedian who grew up in the working class suburb of Footscray in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Chappel is also known for his work in the community with homeless youth & troubled teenagers...
- Comedian - Michael LeunigMichael LeunigMichael Leunig , typically referred to as Leunig, is an Australian poet, cartoonist and cultural commentator. His best known works include The Adventures of Vasco Pyjama and the Curly Flats series...
- Cartoonist - Mark PhilippoussisMark PhilippoussisMark Anthony Philippoussis is an Australian tennis player. He turned professional in 1994. His father is Greek, while his mother is of Italian ancestry....
- World ranked professional tennis player. Runner Up 1998 US Open. - Shane Hodge - Author The Comeback. Motivational Consultant St KIlda AFL Club 1991-92
External links
- Maribyrnong College website
- Official ex-students web site of Maribyrnong High School
- Education and the bunghole of life, Michael LeunigMichael LeunigMichael Leunig , typically referred to as Leunig, is an Australian poet, cartoonist and cultural commentator. His best known works include The Adventures of Vasco Pyjama and the Curly Flats series...
's story which features Maribyrnong High