Thomastown Secondary College
Thomastown Secondary College is a government, Year 7 to 12 co-educational school located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Established in 1971, the college offers students a comprehensive curriculum and excellent facilities. Funded as a Leading School in 2006, Thomastown Secondary College will focus on delivering a personalised curriculum for all Years 7 and 8 students. By 2007 personal profiles and academic ProgresS for these students will be accessible by parents, students and parents. This will strengthen the existing spirit of mutual support and respect, where each student is encouraged and assisted to achieve his or her full potential. The college provides a progressive education in a safe and supportive environment and fosters the development of social and academic skills.
Facilities
Excellent facilities are available to students and are accessed by the community outside school hours. The college is situated on a four-hectare site adjacent to Thomastown West Primary School, a large swimming and sporting complex, the community library and community centre, and several community recreational grounds.
Curriculum
The college offers 22 VCE subjects and VET programs are also available. Languages other than English are Italian, Macedonian, Vietnamese and Arabic. The unique vertical structure of the college facilitates effective support and enrichment programs including literacy, numeracy and music, early access to a flexible VCE program, acceleration programs from Years 6 to 12 and a strong community language program to Year 12. There are also teaching and learning partnerships with Deakin University, a work placement program, peer support mediation and counselling, and primary school transition programs for Year 6 students.
Student welfare programs
The college has three vertically structured units for students in Years 7 to 10, where students are able to develop a strong sense of identity and belonging. Individual units have their own team of teachers responsible for the welfare and educational program of each student. Each student has a home group teacher who, in partnership with parents, provides personalised guidance and support.
See also
- List of schools in Victoria
- List of high schools in Victoria