Ashwood Secondary College
| Ashwood Secondary College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
|
Ashwood, Victoria Australia | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Pride in Achievement |
| Established | 1958 |
| Principal | Kerrie Croft |
| Years | 7-12 |
| Enrolment | 364 |
| Colour(s) | Blue, White and Yellow. |
| Website | www.ashwood.vic.edu.au |
Ashwood Secondary College is a public government school located in Ashwood, Victoria, Australia.
Ashwood Secondary College offers a wide range of technical subjects along with more traditional subjects. Recently the curriculum has expanded to include an extensive arts programme. Recently Ashwood College received a grant to build a performing arts centre. This is located on the Vannam Drive side of the school connected to its school multi-purpose hall. This facility provides Ashwood with a greater ability to run its high quality performing arts productions and musical performances.
In 2006 the school started a new 'I Can' program for Year 9s. This programme allows students to perform in more practical activities such as Dance, Self defence, going into nursing homes and into the Grand Prix with the teachers and a number of Year 11 students (as required).[1]
History
Jordanville Technical School was the first secondary school located in the area and it opened in 1954, followed by Ashwood High School in 1958. Ashwood College was formed in 1988 from the merger of Ashwood High School and Jordanville Technical School. The new school was located on the High School site, while the Technical School site, across the road, was eventually redeveloped for housing in 1993. [2] [3]
House system
- Melba- Green
- Patterson- Blue
- Cowan- Yellow
- Flynn- Red
References
- ↑ Accessed 12/12/10
- ↑ http://www.emelbourne.net.au/biogs/EM00098b.htm Accessed 12/12/10
- ↑ http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/city/history/section-c-5.htm Accessed 12/12/10