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词条 Wheelers Hill Secondary College
释义

  1. History

  2. Facilities

      Sporting facilities    Technology facilities  

  3. Curriculum

  4. Houses

  5. Notable alumni

  6. See also

  7. References

  8. External links

{{Infobox school
| name = Wheelers Hill Secondary College
| logo =
| motto =
| established = 1980
| type = Public
| principal = Marie Ghirardello
| founder =
| chaplain =
| chairman =
| enrolment = 553
| grades = 7-12
| yearbook = The Hill[1]
| colours = Maroon and Blue {{color box|#88012c}} {{color box|#222c71}}
| coordinates = {{coord|37|54|36.34|S|145|10|52.84|E|display=inline,title}}
| city = Wheelers Hill
| state = Victoria
| country = Australia
| website = www.whsc.vic.edu.au
}}Wheelers Hill Secondary College is a coeducational state school in the Melbourne suburb of Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Australia. School number 8474.[2]

The college is divided into two sub-schools and six-year levels: Middle School (7 - 9) and Senior School (10 - 12).[3]

History

Wheelers Hill Secondary College is situated in the City of Monash in Melbourne's eastern suburbs and was established in 1980. Wheelers Hill High School, as it was initially named, commenced in 1980 with 96 students and nine teachers. The buildings consisted of four general classrooms, three specialist rooms, a library and an administration office. In 1981 the enrolment was boosted by 164 new year 7 students and an additional 14-year 8 students.

Facilities

The school's grounds include:

  • A canteen. Students can order online via eCanteen
  • A food technology centre
  • A gymnasium
  • A Performing Arts Centre
  • A library
  • An art and technology wing
  • Science laboratories
  • Several computer rooms and smaller computer pods.

Sporting facilities

The school's grounds include:

  • An AFL and cricket oval
  • Two football ovals
  • Two netball/basketball/tennis courts
  • Passive recreation areas in garden settings

Technology facilities

The school has many computer labs and small pods. These are supported by Notebooks which add flexibility to the College Program.

Curriculum

Programs such as instrumental music, performing arts and sporting programs provide opportunities for students to develop particular skills outside the mainstream classroom.[4]

The College has a strong pastoral care program supported by a Student Welfare Coordinator, home groups and sub-school teams at each year level. The Pastoral Programs complement the strong academic tradition of the College. A strong emphasis on development and nurturing of leadership skills is a focus of Wheelers Hill Secondary College and programs and structures are in place to enable this.

Houses

The four houses are:

  • {{color box|#000080}} Jells - Blue
  • {{color box|#D4A017}} Derrimut - Yellow
  • {{color box|#F20000}} Napier - Red
  • {{color box|#008000}} Scott - Green

Notable alumni

  • The Living End
  • Chris Cheney (vocals, guitar)
  • Scott Owen (double bass, vocals)
  • Camilla Severi from Big Brother Australia 2006
  • Kayne Tremills TV Host

See also

  • List of schools in Victoria

References

1. ^State Library Of Victoria Call Number: SLTF 373 A1
2. ^http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=bc8d4d2a-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c
3. ^http://www2.whsc.vic.edu.au/admin/policies_documents/annualreport.pdf
4. ^http://www2.whsc.vic.edu.au/learning/Curriculum_summary.asp

External links

  • Wheelers Hill Secondary College website

2 : Public schools in Victoria (Australia)|High schools in Victoria (Australia)

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