St Helena Secondary College

St Helena Secondary College

Dare to be excellent
Location
Eltham North, Victoria
Australia
Coordinates 37°41′15″S 145°8′23″E / 37.68750°S 145.13972°ECoordinates: 37°41′15″S 145°8′23″E / 37.68750°S 145.13972°E
Information
Type Public
Established 1984
Principal Karen Terry
Teaching staff 118
Grades 7 - 12
Number of students 1,491[1]
School colour(s) Maroon, Grey & Black
Website http://www.sthelena.vic.edu.au

St Helena Secondary College is a co-educational state secondary school in Eltham North, Victoria, Australia. Found within the City of Banyule, the school has had a high enrolment interest for a number of years, due to the recent baby boom in the area. St Helena also has a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including an extensive music program, musicals and numerous sporting opportunities.

Structure

The school is divided into three separate 'mini schools', each catering for the needs of the students at the different stages of their development. Each mini school also has their own Principal. These 'Mini School Principals' work almost entirely with their own mini school, whilst also being involved in school wide positions and tasks. The principals are as follows: Junior School; Mr John Ballagh, Middle School; Ms Jenny Heathcote and Senior School; Mr Anesti Anestis.

VCE Statistics

In 2006, the number of students enrolled in at least one VCE program increased to 299, with 225 enrolled in a VET certificate. 99% of students successfully obtained their VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education), with 95% of VET units of competence completed. The median study score dropped from 30.3 in 2005 to 29 in 2006, and 5% of students achieved Study Scores of above 40 (putting them in the top 8% of the state)

Performance

Rock Eisteddfod

The college is actively involved in the Rock Eisteddfod annual competition. The performances, although limited to eight minutes, enable over 100 students each year to work together to create and perform a dance routine which focuses on positive lifestyles.

Drama

In 2004 the first College Production was staged. The play “I’m on TV” allowed students, with the aid of director Emma Oliver, to build on and act out a story. The project was considered a success and therefore, has been added to the colleges list of annual events. This will provide another option to students interested in drama and performance. A list of the college plays are as follows:

Instrumental Music

All of St Helena's students are encouraged to learn a musical instrument. There are currently four concert bands, with brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, three jazz bands, as well as many smaller ensembles.

Each year, the Senior Concert band and the Senior Jazz band travel interstate to compete in band competitions.

References

  1. ↑ "School Profile: St Helena Secondary College, Eltham North, VIC". Retrieved 8 January 2013.

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