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Address River Street Maribyrnong Victoria 3032, Australia
Number of students 360
Introduction
Maribyrnong Secondary College is situated 15km west of Melbourne's central business district, overlooking the Maribyrnong River and within walking distance of Victoria University of Technology. It is a Year 7-12 medium sized college with a strong, extensive welfare structure to enable success in learning for all students.
The College offers excellent resources that include three fully equipped computer laboratories, specialist classrooms, a theatre, fully equipped gymnasium, heated swimming pool and two sporting ovals.
The college promotes and works towards:
- Academics success
- A positive, relaxed and friendly atmosphere
- The valuation of cultural input of different ethnic groups
- Equal opportunity for all members of the school community
The college offers a broad curriculum at every year to ensure maximum learning experiences, well supported by strong teacher commitment and additional programs-the English language centre, pastoral care, breakfast club, outdoor education and a highly reputed English as a second language program.
2001 VCE Results and Year 12 Student University / TAFE Placements
- 86 per cent of Year 12 students successfully completed their VCE
- 99 per cent of students applying have received tertiary offers
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
- Highly reputed ESL program
Special Programs
- Literacy and numeracy support
- A range of VET course, including hospitality and horticulture
- Camps and excursions
- Instrumental music program
Special Facilities
- Three Fully equipped computer laboratories
- Specialist classrooms
- Theatre
- Fully equipped gymnasium
- Heated swimming pool
- Two sporting ovals
Student Support Services and Programs
- A comprehensive support structure with experienced year level coordinators
- Student welfare coordinator
- Career and vocational education resource centre
- Student representative council, by which all student are actively encouraged to participate in the life and administration of the College
- Multicultural aides in Vietnamese, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic languages
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