Buckley Park College
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Buckley Park College

Buckley Park College Information

  • Address: Cooper Street, Essendon, Victoria 3040
  • Distance from Melbourne: 10 km
  • Principal: Tony Tartaro
  • International Student Coordinator: Oscar Menuel
  • Number of students: 850
  • Number of international students: 10
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • VCE Results
  • VCE completion (2008): 98%
  • University offers (2007): 72%
  • TAFE/VET offers (2007): 25%

Buckley Park College offers a broad curriculum where each student’s individual progress is monitored. We are committed to nurturing the academic and personal development that prepares students to take their place in the world.

Highly qualified and experienced teachers challenge and support students to achieve excellent VCE results and entrance to university, training and employment. Our international students participate in all aspects of school life and establish valued relationships with their peers.    

 

Languages taught

  • German
  • Japanese

 

 

Intensive English Language provided

  • At nearby English Language Centre

 

 

Special programs

  • Student leadership training
  • Learning technology
  • Enrichment program for academically advanced students
  • Pastoral care activities
  • Peer support program
  • Work experience program
  • Instrumental music
  • Comprehensive sporting program
  • English skills course  
  • Accelerated Learning Program

 

 

Popular sports

  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Netball
  • Tennis

 

 

Special facilities

  • Four computer laboratories
  • Computer access in classrooms and library 
  • Internet access  
  • Sports hall
  • Performing arts centre
  • New science, technology and art facilities
 

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