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Template:Infobox Aust school Vermont Secondary College is a state high school located in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Vermont, Victoria, Australia.

The school provides education for years 7-12 in the VCE system.

The school has recently undergone significant renovations with 2 of the 3 wings significantly improved and a 4th wing consisting of 12 portable class rooms being added. The grounds have also been improved with a fenced artificial surface soccer pitch being added as well as new set of asphalt netball/basketball courts with line markings for tennis also.

In 2010 the school structure was also significantly altered with a house system of 3 houses introduced. The houses are Hotham (Blue house), Macedon (Green house) & Stirling (Red house). The 3 Houses are all of which named after mountains to go with the school's previous tradition. Each house has a male and female house captain from year 12. There are also now two school captains, a male and a female chosen from year 12.

The school has a strong reputation for both academic success and sporting success with many sports teams making state finals. The school also has a strong music program although it has suffered significant downsizing in the past years.

Notable Alumni

Gillian Armstrong - Director
Jocelyn Moorhouse - Writer/Director

External links

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+{{Infobox Aust school
+| name        = Vermont Secondary College
+| image       = [[File:Vsclogo2010.png]]
+| motto       = ''Lift Up Thine Eyes''
+| established = [[1962]]
+| type        = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
+| principal   = Tony Jacobs
+| city        = [[Vermont, Victoria|Vermont]]
+| state       = [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]
+| country     = [[Australia]]
+| campus      = [[Suburban]]
+| enrolment   = 1,287
+| colours     = Navy Blue and White
+| homepage    = [http://www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au vermontsc.vic.edu.au]
+}}
 '''Vermont Secondary College''' is a state [[high school]] located in the eastern [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Vermont, Victoria|Vermont]], [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], Australia.
+The school provides education for years 7-12 in the [[Victorian Certificate of Education|VCE]] system.
-The school has an enrolment of about 1,300 in years 7 through 12, and the current principal is Mr. Jacobs. The college also offers students a choice of four languages: English, [[French language|French]], [[German language|German]], and [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]].The school began as Vermont High School in 1962. Some past students include [[Gillian Armstrong]], [[Jocelyn Moorhouse]], Vincent Markesteyn (better known as [[Vince Martini]]) and Thelma Asbuery.
+The school has recently undergone significant renovations with 2 of the 3 wings significantly improved and a 4th wing consisting of 12 portable class rooms being added. The grounds have also been improved with a fenced artificial surface soccer pitch being added as well as new set of asphalt netball/basketball courts with line markings for tennis also.
-Renovations of the previous [[Light Timber Construction (Schools)|Light Timber Construction]]-style buildings are currently underway, senior study centre and the soccer pitch is being re surfaced ready for next year. Renovations that have been completed lately are the cooking rooms, library, portable 'T' wing and the year 7 area.
+In 2010 the school structure was also significantly altered with a house system of 3 houses introduced. The houses are Hotham (Blue house), Macedon (Green  house) & Stirling (Red house). The 3 Houses are  all of which named after mountains to go with the school's previous tradition. Each house has a male and female house captain from year 12. There are also now two school captains, a male and a female chosen from year 12.
-In 2010 houses will be introduced dividing up the school into 3 sections.
-The 3 Houses are Hotham (Blue house), Macedon (Green  house) & Stirling (Red house) all of which named after mountains to go with the school's previous tradition. Each house has a male and female house captain from year 12.
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+The school has a strong reputation for both academic success and sporting success with many sports teams making state finals. The school also has a strong music program although it has suffered significant downsizing in the past years.
+== Notable Alumni ==
-House Captains:<br>
+*[[Gillian Armstrong]] - Director
-Hotham: Bo-Daniel Pinder & Melissa De Bruin <br>
+*[[Jocelyn Moorhouse]] - Writer/Director
-Macedon: Darcy Baker & Felicity Black <br>
-Stirling: James Matcott & Ashlyn Lincoln <br>
-<p>
-Along with the new house structure Vermont Secondary College has introduced two official school captains for 2010: Bo-Daniel Pinder & Felicity Black
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-|'''Name'''||
-Vermont Secondary College
-|-
-|'''Address'''||
-Morack Road
-|-
-|'''Suburb'''||
-[[Vermont, Victoria]] 3133
-|-
-|'''Type'''||
-State school
-|-
-|'''Students'''||
-Approximately 1,300
-|-
-|'''Grades'''||
-to 12
-|-
-|'''Principal'''||
-Mr. Tony Jacobs
-|-
-|'''Colours'''||
-Blue / Navy Blue, White (plus Dark Green for Girls Winter Uniform)
-|-
-|'''Uniform'''||
-Compulsory
-|-
-|'''Website'''||
-[http://www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au/ http://www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au]
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 ==External links==
 * [http://www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au Official website]
-* http://moodle.vermontsc.vic.edu.au
 * [http://alumni.vermontsc.vic.edu.au/file.php/1/website/VSCPSAstart.htm VHS / VSC Past Students Association]