Wheelers Hill Secondary College

Wheelers Hill Secondary College
Location
Wheelers Hill, Victoria
Australia
Coordinates 37°54′36.34″S 145°10′52.84″E / 37.9100944°S 145.1813444°E / -37.9100944; 145.1813444Coordinates: 37°54′36.34″S 145°10′52.84″E / 37.9100944°S 145.1813444°E / -37.9100944; 145.1813444
Information
Type Public
Established 1980
Principal Marie Ghirardello
Grades 7-12
Enrolment 553
Colour(s) Maroon and Blue          
Yearbook The Hill[1]
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]

Ranking

Using the VCAA school results data was sorted by (%40+ study score) then (Median study score) then enrolment in VCE 3/4 units. Schools that had students in the VCE exams (Total schools listed under VCE, VET & VCAL):[4]

In 2009 Government school performance summary reports that it was "similar" to other public colleges.[12]

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:

Sporting facilities

The school's grounds include:

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.[13] 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:

Notable alumni

See also

References

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