Keysborough Secondary College
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Keysborough Secondary College is a 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 the 6th of October 2008. The merger is valued at $43 Million.
proposed to merge with Chandler Secondary College, Springvale Secondary College and Coomoora Secondary College into two separate year 7-12 super schools capable of holding 1,200 students each. 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.
Students in years 7, 8 and 9 are required to undertake studies in investigation, mathematics, science, humanities and physical education. These studies are further accompanied by a range of electives offered to the students.
Years 10, 11, 12
Students 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
Students are encouraged to participate in competitions such as the Westpac Mathematics Competition
and the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools
Science Competition.
) and Coomoora.
The site of the former Springvale Secondary College campus was closed at the end of 2010 whilst the Coomoora Secondary College campus site is scheduled for closure at the end of 2011.
Extensive new building works and renovations are currently being undertaken to renew the remaining Acacia and Banksia campus sites.
Springvale South, Victoria
Springvale South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
and Keysborough, Victoria
Keysborough, Victoria
Keysborough is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
. The four participating schools were officially merged into Keysborough Secondary College on the 6th of October 2008. The merger is valued at $43 Million.
History
During 2007, Heatherhill Secondary CollegeHeatherhill Secondary College
Heatherhill Secondary College was a government coeducational school for students from years 7-12, located in Springvale South, Victoria. The school was established in 1966, and the campus was merged into Keysborough Secondary College on 6 October 2008....
proposed to merge with Chandler Secondary College, Springvale Secondary College and Coomoora Secondary College into two separate year 7-12 super schools capable of holding 1,200 students each. This proposal developed into the a plan for one super school at two campuses, the redeveloped sites of Heatherhill Secondary College
Heatherhill Secondary College
Heatherhill Secondary College was a government coeducational school for students from years 7-12, located in Springvale South, Victoria. The school was established in 1966, and the campus was merged into Keysborough Secondary College on 6 October 2008....
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.
Curriculum
Years 7, 8, 9Students in years 7, 8 and 9 are required to undertake studies in investigation, mathematics, science, humanities and physical education. These studies are further accompanied by a range of electives offered to the students.
Years 10, 11, 12
Students 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
Victorian Certificate of Education
The Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
(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
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is a 'hands-on' option for students in Years 11 and 12 in Victoria, Australia.The VCAL gives students practical work-related experience, as well as literacy and numeracy skills and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life...
(VCAL) programme.
Academic Competitions
Students are encouraged to participate in competitions such as the Westpac Mathematics Competition
Australian Mathematics Competition
The Australian Mathematics Competition is a mathematics competition run by the Australian Mathematics Trust for students from year 3 up to year 12 in Australia, and their equivalent grades in other countries...
and the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools
International Competitions and Assessments for Schools
International Competitions and Assessments for Schools is a suite of six full-colour competitions designed specifically for primary and secondary students. ICAS are conducted annually in Australia and in over 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Pacific and the USA. Top scoring students in each...
Science Competition.
Campuses
The school currently operates with 3 campuses, including Acacia (former Chandler Secondary College), Banksia (former Heatherhill Secondary CollegeHeatherhill Secondary College
Heatherhill Secondary College was a government coeducational school for students from years 7-12, located in Springvale South, Victoria. The school was established in 1966, and the campus was merged into Keysborough Secondary College on 6 October 2008....
) and Coomoora.
The site of the former Springvale Secondary College campus was closed at the end of 2010 whilst the Coomoora Secondary College campus site is scheduled for closure at the end of 2011.
Extensive new building works and renovations are currently being undertaken to renew the remaining Acacia and Banksia campus sites.