Victoria University Secondary College
Location
Deer Park, Cairnlea, St Albans

Australia
Information
MottoCreate the Future
Established2010
PrincipalElaine Hazim
Assistant PrincipalsSue Atzarakis, James Dowie, Glenn Leyland
Teaching staff180
Grades7–12
Enrolment1300
CampusSt Albans, Deer Park, Cairnlea
Colour(s)Light teal, white, charcoal black    
Websitehttp://www.vusc.vic.edu.au/

Victoria University Secondary College is a state government co-educational day school for years 7–12. The junior campus is located in Deer Park, Victoria, Australia. The senior campus is located in Cairnlea, Victoria, Australia. The college was founded in 2010, by the amalgamation of two secondary schools: Brimbank Secondary College[1] and Deer Park Secondary College,[2] and then, in 2011, Kealba Secondary College.[3]

It currently consists of two 7–12 campuses in Deer Park (years 7–9) and Cairnlea (years 10–12). The St Albans campus remains in use for the college's Flexible In-School Learning Program and gymnasium.[4][5]

The school allows students opportunities to undertake a variety of courses of study: VET, VCE VM, VCE and university extension.

Overview

Victoria University Secondary College is a secondary college located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The college currently runs on multiple campuses, each set up to meet the needs of its student body.[6] The school is planning up to expand the senior campus, to cater to the entire school community.

Genevieve Simson served as the original principal of Victoria University Secondary College, overseeing the college during an important time of growth and development. In 2019, Genevieve Simson decided to step down from her role as principal.[7] Subsequently, the position was taken over by Elaine Hazim, who, at the time, served as the Senior Campus principal.

Victoria University Secondary College completed construction of a new Senior Campus for Years 10-12.

Leadership

The following individuals have served as principal of Victoria University Secondary College:

OrdinalPrincipalTerm startTerm endTime in office
1Genevieve Simson201020187–8 years
2Elaine Hazim2019incumbent4–5 years

The following individuals have served as Senior Campus Principal of Victoria University Secondary College:

OrdinalCampus PrincipalTerm startTerm endTime in office
1Neville Box201020154–5 years
2Elaine Hazim201620181–2 years
3Sue Atzarakis2019incumbent3–4 years

The following individuals have served as Junior Campus Principal of Victoria University Secondary College:

OrdinalCampus PrincipalTerm startTerm endTime in office
1Elaine Hazim201020154–5 years
2Sue Atzarakis201620182–3 years
3Glenn Leyland2019incumbent3–4 years

The college also has Assistant Principals, a Middle School Leader, and a Senior School Leader.

Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular options available to students include debating, drama, environmental club, instrumental music, musical productions, student leadership and a number of lunchtime and after-school clubs. Students are also able to join in many sport teams, including volleyball, badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, football, rugby, swimming, table tennis, athletics and netball.

References

  1. ↑ Formerly Jamieson Park Secondary College & prior to that St Albans Technical School. The campus was situated on 5A Jamieson St in St Albans.
  2. ↑ Formerly Deer Park High School. The campus was situated on 88 Billingham Rd in Deer Park.
  3. ↑ Formerly Kealba High School & prior to that St Albans Park High School. The campus was situated on 27 Driscolls Rd in Kealba. The site is currently vacant.
  4. ↑ "VUSC News - Issue 8: Principal's Message". newsletters.naavi.com. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "VUSC News - Issue 7: Principal's Message". newsletters.naavi.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Our Campuses". Victoria University Secondary College. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "VUSC News - Issue 1: VUSC News Issue One". newsletters.naavi.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.

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