Wheelers Hill Secondary College
| Wheelers Hill Secondary College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Melbourne, VIC, Australia | |
| Coordinates | 37°54′36.34″S 145°10′52.84″E / 37.9100944°S 145.1813444°ECoordinates: 37°54′36.34″S 145°10′52.84″E / 37.9100944°S 145.1813444°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-Ed state senior |
| Established | 1980 |
| Principal | Marie Ghirardello |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrolment | ~620 |
| Campus | Wheelers Hill, Victoria |
| Colour(s) | Maroon & Blue |
| Yearbook | 'The Hill[1] |
| Website | www2.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]
- 2003 the college was ranked 38.6% at position 300 of 489 (494)[5]
- 2004 the college was ranked 47.6% at position 255 of 487 (489)[6]
- 2005 the college was ranked 54.4% at position 226 of 496 (498)[7]
- 2006 the college was ranked 58.2% at position 207 of 495 (498)[8]
- 2007 the college was ranked 57.1% at position 216 of 503 (508)[9]
- 2008 the college was ranked 24.7% at position 385 of 511 (519)[10]
- 2009 the college was ranked 48.0% at position 272 of 523 (565)[11]
In 2009 Government school performance summary reports that it was "Similar" to other public colleges.[12]
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[edit] 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 9 teachers. The buildings consisted of four general classrooms, 3 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.
[edit] Student enrolments
Student enrolment in 2008 was 540 with an initial Year 7 enrolment of 97 students. This was an increase overall with a continuing increase in year 7 enrolments and a very positive outcome. In addition, our 2008 student cohort included more than 30 International students across the College.[13]
[edit] Campus
The College is divided into two sub schools - Senior and Middle Schools. The College is a core plus design with well maintained classrooms. Facilities include afull size gymnasium and Drama Centre, well equipped library, arts and technology areas equipped for the teaching of music, art, photography, ceramics, graphics, woodwork, metalwork and home economics.
In a major upgrades in 2006 provided a new, modern resource centre, class rooms and design rooms, staff facilities and the provision of a designated junior school area to strengthen the College Middle Years of Schooling program.
[edit] Facilities
The school's grounds include:
- A canteen. Students can order online via eCanteen
- A New food technology centre
- A gymnasium
- A New Performing Arts Centre
- A library
- An art and technology wing
- New Science laboratories
- New Several computer rooms and smaller computer Pods
[edit] 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
[edit] Technology facilities
The school has many computer labs and small pods. These are supported by Notebooks which add flexibility to the College Program.
[edit] Curriculum
Programs such as instrumental music, performing arts and sporting programs provide opportunities for students to develop particular skills outside the mainstream classroom.[14] 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.
[edit] Houses
The four houses are:
- Jells - Blue
- Derrimut - Yellow
- Napier - Red
- Scott - Green
[edit] Notable alumni
- The Living End
- Chris Cheney (vocals, guitar)
- Scott Owen (double bass, vocals)
- Paul Dyer from Big Brother Australia 2004
- Camilla Severi from Big Brother Australia 2006
- Khaled Khalafalla Comedian
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ State Library Of Victoria Call Number: SLTF 373 A1
- ^ http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=bc8d4d2a-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c
- ^ http://www2.whsc.vic.edu.au/admin/policies_documents/annualreport.pdf
- ^ http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/schoolstats/05schoolstats.pdf
- ^ http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/schoolstats/postcompschooldata2003.pdf
- ^ http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/schoolstats/05schoolstats.pdf
- ^ http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/schoolstats/pccia2005.pdf
- ^ http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/schoolstats/PostCompCompletionData-2006.pdf
- ^ http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/schoolstats/postcompcompletiondata-2007.pdf
- ^ http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/schoolstats/postcompcompletiondata-2008schools.pdf
- ^ http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/schoolstats/postcompcompletiondata-2009schools.pdf
- ^ [1]2009 Government School Performance Summary 2009
- ^ http://www2.whsc.vic.edu.au/admin/policies_documents/annualreport.pdf
- ^ http://www2.whsc.vic.edu.au/learning/Curriculum_summary.asp
