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Wheelers Hill Secondary College
Wheelers Hill Secondary College Information
- Address: Raphael Drive, Wheelers Hill, Victoria 3150
- Distance from Melbourne: 21 km
- Principal: Marie Ghirardello
- International Student Coordinator: Terry Ashton
- Number of students: 540
- Number of international students: 36
- Gender: Co-ed
- VCE Results
- VCE completion (2008): 98%
- University offers (2007): 56%
- TAFE/VET offers (2007): 46%
Wheelers Hill Secondary College is a Years 7–12 co-educational college, which seeks to empower students to achieve success in a caring environment. Located in the eastern suburbs, close to public transport hubs, Monash University and Holmesglen TAFE and within easy proximity to the city centre, the college offers a broad, engaging curriculum.
International students are assisted by multilingual aides and ESL teachers. An International Student Coordinator maintains regular contact between students, homestay providers and parents.
Languages taught
- French
- Indonesian
Intensive English Language provided
- At nearby English Language Centre
Special programs
- Extensive camp program including
- World Challenge
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Chess competitions
- Inter/intra school sport
- Instrumental music
- IT across the curriculum
- Performing arts program
- VCE formals and VCE valedictory evening
- Study skills seminars
- Student leadership program
- Debating teams
Popular sports
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Golf
- Netball
Special facilities
- State-of-the-art science, arts, food and IT facilities
- Modern library with internet access
- Tennis and basketball courts
- Year 7 learning centre
- Specialist VCE centre
- Email facilities available in Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese
- Landscaped grounds