Maroondah Secondary College
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Maroondah Secondary College is located on Brentnall Road, off Maroondah Highway
, in Croydon
, Victoria
. The first principal was Harry Fletcher, and the school was originally known as Croydon West high school until 1973 when the name was changed Maroondah High school. The school entrance is in Croydon west, but the School building itself is in Ringwood East.
Maroondah Secondary College is a medium sized school, able to offer a breadth of programs you would expect from larger schools, yet still small enough to provide individual care for your child. A quality education is provided to all our students. Our VCE results and Tertiary entrance offers are consistently well above the state average.
The College complex is situated in a quiet, attractive location, easily accessible by public transport and has well maintained classrooms and grounds. Our tradition of excellence, now exceeding 40 years, comes from both a dedicated and professional teaching team and great facilities; to provide students with the right foundation for success in a rapidly changing world.
A core curriculum at Years 7 and 8 ensures maximum involvement in the eight National Key Learning Areas. At Years 9 and 10 students are given counselled, structured choices within and across the Learning Areas. Individual needs and aspirations can be met within a broad and balanced curriculum.
The school offers a full range of both VCE
and VCAL
programs to students, but with a limited range of subjects. Additionally they include the opportunity to complete TAFE certificates in conjunction with the VCE. Vocational Education and Training
Three L.O.T.E. languages are offered at Maroondah, French
and Japanese
.
A VCE study centre and newly refurbished library was finished in late 2006. A new science wing was NOT built in 2007. The old one was re-furnished and modernised equipped with smart whiteboards. They have two gyms, and a theatre.
Some well known people to attend Maroondah Secondary College are Tim Smith
And Mick Molloy
The college has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
37.7956°N 145.2609°W
Maroondah Highway
Maroondah Highway , is a major east-west thoroughfare in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and a highway servicing the lower alpine region Victoria, Australia.-History:...
, in Croydon
Croydon, Victoria
Croydon is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. At the 2006 Census, Croydon had a population of 22,029.-Public transport:...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
. The first principal was Harry Fletcher, and the school was originally known as Croydon West high school until 1973 when the name was changed Maroondah High school. The school entrance is in Croydon west, but the School building itself is in Ringwood East.
Maroondah Secondary College is a medium sized school, able to offer a breadth of programs you would expect from larger schools, yet still small enough to provide individual care for your child. A quality education is provided to all our students. Our VCE results and Tertiary entrance offers are consistently well above the state average.
The College complex is situated in a quiet, attractive location, easily accessible by public transport and has well maintained classrooms and grounds. Our tradition of excellence, now exceeding 40 years, comes from both a dedicated and professional teaching team and great facilities; to provide students with the right foundation for success in a rapidly changing world.
A core curriculum at Years 7 and 8 ensures maximum involvement in the eight National Key Learning Areas. At Years 9 and 10 students are given counselled, structured choices within and across the Learning Areas. Individual needs and aspirations can be met within a broad and balanced curriculum.
The school offers a full range of both VCE
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...
and VCAL
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...
programs to students, but with a limited range of subjects. Additionally they include the opportunity to complete TAFE certificates in conjunction with the VCE. Vocational Education and Training
Three L.O.T.E. languages are offered at Maroondah, French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
and Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
.
A VCE study centre and newly refurbished library was finished in late 2006. A new science wing was NOT built in 2007. The old one was re-furnished and modernised equipped with smart whiteboards. They have two gyms, and a theatre.
Some well known people to attend Maroondah Secondary College are Tim Smith
Tim Smith (comedian)
Tim Smith is an Australian comedian, actor and writer.Tim rose to prominence as part of The Comedy Company, sketch comedy television series. He has also written for many other comedy series including Eagle & Evans....
And Mick Molloy
Mick Molloy
Michael "Mick" Molloy is an Australian comedian, writer and producer who has been active in the fields of radio, television, stand-up and film.-Biography:...
The college has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
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37.7956°N 145.2609°W