BUCKLEY PARK COLLEGE

This college offers a broad and challenging academic curriculum. There is a focus on excellence in both teaching and learning. The college provides quality care in a safe and positive learning environment. A strict uniform policy is in place.

Facilities
: The college has many outstanding facilities including its own sports hall and tennis courts and shares facilities with the neighbouring YMCA. There is a state-of-the-art computer system with internet access, science laboratories, a performing arts centre, well-equipped technology areas and a small gallery for art exhibitions.Curriculum: A complete range of subjects is offered at VCE level. There is also a VCE advancement program at the Middle School. The college is a pioneer in the teaching of Japanese in Melbourne, having offered it continuously for 25 years. Overseas visits to Japan and Germany are organised to complement the LOTE program. Year 9 students undertake a range of off-campus activities including a City Project based in the Melbourne CBD. A Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program is offered.Sport: A range of sports and inter-school sporting activities features in the college program with a number of teams achieving success in district and state competitions.

Extra-curricular activities: Students participate in Student Representative Council, a peer support program, theatre festival, computer clubs, debating, environmental activities, camps and tours.

Student welfare programs: A pastoral care program is provided as well as activities such as a health education and a welfare program. There is a student welfare co-ordinator, student wellbeing officer and chaplain and students are counselled extensively concerning course selection and tertiary suitability.

School Information

  • Type: Government
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Coeducational

  • Faith-based: None
  • Year: Year 7 - Year 12
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: 920 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered: N/A  
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: N/A
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre: N/A
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options: None
  • Fees: Free (Government School)
  • Address:Cooper Street, Essendon 3040
  • Phone:03 9331 9999
  • Fax:: 03 9331 9977
  • HSC/VCE Subjects offered:Please contact the school
  • Clubs and Extra-curricular programs:Student Representative Council, a peer support program, theatre festival, computer clubs, debating, environmental activities, camps and tours.

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