Keysborough Secondary College is an Australian dual campus government coeducational school for students from years 7–12, with campuses located in Springvale South, Victoria and Keysborough, Victoria. The four participating schools were officially merged into Keysborough Secondary College on 6 October 2008. The merger is valued at $43 million.[1]
| Keysborough Secondary College | |
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| Location | |
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| , Australia | |
| Information | |
| Type | Government, coeducation |
| Established | 2008 |
| Principal | Aaron Sykes |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrolment | 1700+ |
| Colour(s) | Purple and grey |
| Website | www.keysboroughsc.vic.edu.au |
History
editDuring 2007, DEECD proposed a merger with Chandler Secondary College, Heatherhill Secondary College, Springvale Secondary College and Coomoora Secondary College into two separate year 7–12 super schools capable of holding 1,200 students each.[2] This proposal developed into the a plan for one super school at two campuses, the redeveloped sites of Heatherhill Secondary College and Chandler Secondary College. The interim name of the school before the official merger was briefly Keysborough Springvale Secondary College. Construction and redevelopment of the Acacia (former Chandler) and Banksia (former Heatherhill) campus sites begun early October 2009. Former Principal of Chandler Debbie Locco was killed in May 2020 in a cycling incident in Beaumaris.[3] Locco while Principal of Chandler, was a supporter of the Skyline Foundation alongside her husband Frank.[3]
Curriculum
editYears 7, 8, 9
editStudents in years 7, 8 and 9 are required to undertake studies in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Arts, PE, and a language.[4] These studies are further accompanied by a range of electives offered to the students.
Years 10, 11, 12
editStudents in year 10 are required to undertake core studies in English, mathematics, science and physical education as well as an additional VCE units 1/2 subject. Students in years 11 and 12 are required to take several Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects as part of their senior schooling, as well as a compulsory VCE English units 1/2 or ESL units 1/2. The school also offers the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) programme.
Academic competitions
editStudents are encouraged to participate in competitions such as the Westpac Mathematics Competition and the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools Science Competition.
Campuses
editThe school operates with two campuses, Acacia (former Chandler Secondary College) and Banksia (former Heatherhill Secondary College).[citation needed]
The site of the former Springvale Secondary College campus was closed at the end of 2010 whilst the Coomoora Secondary College campus site was closed at the end of 2011.[citation needed]
Facilities
editDemolition of some existing buildings at the Acacia and Banksia campuses commenced in September 2009, with the first stage of construction of the new buildings worth a combined total of $22.7 million commencing by the end of 2009.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Inguanzo, Shaun (9 October 2008). "School shows colours". Star News Group. Archived from the original on 17 July 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- ^ Inguanzo, Shaun (20 December 2006). "Super school bid". Star News Group. Archived from the original on 17 July 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- ^ a b Skyline Honours Debbie Locco Skyline 29 May 2020
- ^ "An engaging curriculum". Keysborough College.
- ^ "Keysborough Secondary College - Heatherhill Campus Newsletter No. 8, 2009" (PDF). 18 September 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- ^ "Keysborough Secondary College - Heatherhill Campus Newsletter No. 9, 2009" (PDF). 30 October 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2010.