Address  Cooper Street Essendon Victoria 3040, Australia

Number of students  620


Introduction

Buckley Park College is a coeducational college. The college is set in attractive gardens in a residential area of Essendon - a suburb in close proximity by good public transport, to the centre of Melbourne.

In an environment that is safe, caring and positive, the College's professional and dedicated teachers are committed to offering support for individuals while challenging all students to take responsibility and achieve their highest level of learning excellence.

The senior school curriculum includes a wide range of studies designed to meet and maximise the variety of further tertiary study and vocational needs of each student.

The College is known for the quality of its educational programs, which is reflected in its excellent VCE results. Over 95 per cent of students pass their VCE and gain places of their choice in universities and TAFE colleges.

2001 VCE Results and Year 12 Student University / TAFE Placements

• 100 per cent Year 12 students successfully completed their VCE - 13 per cent achieved a score above 80, 25 per cent scored above 75
• 85 per cent of students applying for tertiary placements and 90 per cent have received offers from Victorian universities and TAFE institutes, such as the University of Melbourne, RMIT, La Trobe University and Victoria University of Technology

• Specialist ESL teacher, providing intensive support and personal attention and tuition in individual and small groups

• Japanese
• German

• Student leadership training
• Individual Differences program for students with special needs
• Learning technology across the curriculum
• VET course in hospitality
• Enrichment program for academically advanced students
• Pastoral care activities at all levels
• A peer support program
• Well established work experience program
• Instrumental music program and tuition
• Comprehensive sporting program

• Two computer laboratories
• Computer access in classrooms and library
• Internet access
• New sports hall
• Performing arts centre

• A quality pastoral care and student welfare program throughout the College ( centering on homeroom and homeroom teachers supported by a student welfare coordinator and the junior, middle and senior school coordinators)
• Counseling, advice and support available to students and parents through a psychologist, youth worker and school nurse
• Comprehensive career and vocational guidance provided by a careers teacher
• Active student representative council involving students widely in the daily activities of the school
• Student achievement recognised and publicised