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The Essendon Keilor College provides a stimulating and innovative learning environment focussed on an education program that is forward looking and responsive to the contemporary world. The College has a coherent, challenging and engaging curriculum.
Students are supported and encouraged to reach their full social, emotional and educational potential. They are expected to be fully focussed on their learning program, to respect the rights of others and to participate actively in a broad range of College curriculum programs and extra curricular activities. The College recognises and rewards outstanding student performance, endeavours to build a strong connection with students through sport and performing arts programs, promotes student leadership and encourages positive student teacher relationships. |
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Students in Years 7 to 9 enjoy a rich and varied curriculum to stimulate and meet their interests. Activities include:
• High Achievers program
• Literacy and Numeracy programs
• Advance
• Music programs including access to instrumental music, College bands, campus concerts,
• Performing arts through College productions, theatre sports and dance
• Sport programs including lunchtime activities, weekly timetabled sport, interschool sport and an elite sports programs in tennis and football
• Active Student Council on each Campus
• Leadership, camping and outdoor education programs
• Sporting and cultural exchanges with sister schools in Italy and Japan
• Interstate trips to Tasmania
• Special Days (some shared with cluster schools): Greek Day, Maths Day, Science and Technology Day, Literacy Day
• Special Events: Literacy Week, Education Week, Science Week
• Entry into Mathematics, LOTE, Science and Computer Competitions, Tournament of the Minds, Thinkfest and Debating Competitions
• Social Programs: Socials, Formals
• Recognition of achievement events: Celebration Assemblies, College Presentation Night. |
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In the Senior Years a broad curriculum ensures student's individual abilities and interests are met so each may reach their full potential. Courses and extra curricular activities include:
• VCE Enhancement Program
• VCE subjects at Year 10
• VCAL
• Wide range of VET programs
• Interstate trips to the Northern Territory and Queensland
• Year 12 Valedictory Evening, College Presentation Night, Presentation Balls
• Sport programs including lunchtime activities, interschool sport and an elite sports programs in tennis and football
• School exchange to South Australia
• Student Association
• Advance
• Entry into Maths and Computer competitions and debating
• Overseas Students Program and English Language Centre
• Elite sport programs in football and tennis. |
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JUNIOR AND SENIOR CAMPUSES
Essendon Keilor College has three campuses. The two junior campuses, at Niddrie and East Keilor, have been developed to meet the special needs of students in Years 7 to 10, and the Keilor campus is dedicated to the teaching of senior students in Years 11 and 12.
OUR VISION
Is to provide a stimulating and vibrant learning environment.
Is to be innovative and responsive to the contemporary world.
Has a College community which demands high standards and takes pride in all of its achievements.
Builds a real partnership between parents, teachers and students.
Appreciates the worth and potential of every individual.
TOURS and ENROLMENTS
Please contact us by phone or email to discuss what our school can offer your child and to arrange a tour of the school. |
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