Victoria University Secondary College is a state government co-educational day school for years 7–12. The junior campus is located in Deer Park, Victoria, Australia. The senior campus is located in Cairnlea, Victoria, Australia. The college was founded in 2010, by the amalgamation of two secondary schools: Brimbank Secondary College[1][2] and Deer Park Secondary College,[3][4]and then, in 2011, Kealba Secondary College[5][6]
| Victoria University Secondary College | |
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| Location | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Create the Future |
| Established | 2010 |
| Principal | Elaine Hazim |
| Assistant Principals | James Dowie, Sue Atzarakis, Glenn Leyland |
| Staff | 180 |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrolment | 1300 (approximately) |
| Campus | Deer Park, Cairnlea, St Albans |
| Colour(s) | Light teal, white, charcoal black |
| Website | http://www.vusc.vic.edu.au/ |
It currently consists of two 7–12 campuses in Deer Park (years 7–9) and Cairnlea (years 10–12). The St Albans campus remains in use for the college's Flexible In-School Learning Program and gymnasium.[7][8]
The school allows students opportunities to undertake a variety of courses of study: VET, VCE VM, VCE and university extension.
Overview edit
Victoria University Secondary College is a secondary college located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The college currently runs on multiple campuses, each set up to meet the needs of its student body.[9] The school is planning up to expand the senior campus, to cater to the entire school community.
Genevieve Simson served as the founding principal of Victoria University Secondary College. In 2019, Simson decided to step down from her role as principal.[10] Subsequently, the position was taken over by Elaine Hazim, who, at the time, served as the Senior Campus principal.
Victoria University Secondary College completed construction of a new Senior Campus for Years 10-12.
Leadership edit
The following individuals have served as principal of Victoria University Secondary College:
| Ordinal | Principal | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genevieve Simson | 2010 | 2018 | 8 years | Founding Principal |
| 2 | Elaine Hazim | 2019 | incumbent | 5–6 years |
The following individuals have served as Senior Campus Principal of Victoria University Secondary College:
| Ordinal | Campus Principal | Term start | Term end | Time in office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Veale | January 2010 | December 2010 | 1 year |
| 2 | Neville Box | 2011 | 2015 | 5 years |
| 3 | Elaine Hazim | 2016 | 2018 | 3 years |
| 4 | Sue Atzarakis | 2019 | incumbent | 4–5 years |
The following individuals have served as Junior Campus Principal of Victoria University Secondary College:
| Ordinal | Campus Principal | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Ryan | January 2010 | April 2010 | 1 school term | (Acting) |
| 2 | Elaine Hazim | 2010 | 2015 | 5 years | |
| 3 | Sue Atzarakis | 2016 | 2018 | 3 years | |
| 4 | Glenn Leyland | 2019 | incumbent | 4–5 years |
The college also has Assistant Principals, a Middle School Leader, and a Senior School Leader.
Extracurricular Activities edit
Extracurricular options available to students include debating, drama, environmental club, instrumental music, musical productions, student leadership and a number of lunchtime and after-school clubs. Students are also able to join in many sport teams, including volleyball, badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, football, rugby, swimming, table tennis, athletics and netball.
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References edit
- ^ Formerly Jamieson Park Secondary College & prior to that St Albans Technical School.
- ^ The campus was located on 5A Jamieson St in St Albans. The campus is still in use by the college today as the FLO campus.
- ^ Formerly Deer Park High School.
- ^ The campus was located on 88 Billingham Rd in Deer Park. The campus is still in use by the college today as the junior campus.
- ^ Formerly Kealba High School & prior to that St Albans Park High School.
- ^ The campus was located on 27 Driscolls Rd in Kealba. The site was vacated after the merger in 2011, it was later demolished, and no trace of its existence remains. The site is currently vacant.
- ^ "VUSC News - Issue 8: Principal's Message". newsletters.naavi.com. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "VUSC News - Issue 7: Principal's Message". newsletters.naavi.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Our Campuses". Victoria University Secondary College. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "VUSC News - Issue 1: VUSC News Issue One". newsletters.naavi.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.