Vermont Secondary College

Vermont Secondary College
Location
Map
Vermont
,
Victoria

Australia
Information
TypePublic
MottoLift Up Thine Eyes
Established1962
PrincipalTony Jacobs
Enrolment1,287
CampusSuburban
Colour(s)Navy blue and white
Websitevermontsc.vic.edu.au

Vermont Secondary College is a state high school located in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Vermont, Victoria, Australia. It is accredited under Australia's Department of Education's CRICOS system.[1]

Vermont Secondary College opened as Vermont High School in 1962. The school buildings were constructed in stages between 1962 and 1970 using the Light Timber Construction (LTC) design of the Victorian Public Works Department. At completion, two classroom wings (designated "N" and "C" and a technical wing (designated "S") were constructed. In later years, a gymnasium/canteen complex was constructed, being partially funded by the former City of Nunawading as well as a football/cricket oval and soccer field. The school changed its name to Vermont Secondary College in 1991.

The school has recently undergone significant renovations with 2 of the 3 LTC wings undergoing significant remodelling and partial demolition and a 4th wing consisting of 12 portable class rooms being added. The grounds have also been improved with a fenced artificial surface soccer pitch being added as well as new set of asphalt netball/basketball courts with line markings for tennis as well.

In 2010, the school structure was also significantly altered with a house system of 3 houses introduced. The houses are Hotham (Blue house), Macedon (Green house) & Stirling (Red house). The 3 Houses are all of which named after mountains to go with the school's previous tradition. Each house has a male and female house captain from year 12. There are also now two school captains, a male and a female chosen from year 12.

Notable alumni

  • Gillian Armstrong – Director
  • Nathan Lovejoy - Actor
  • Jocelyn Moorhouse – Writer/Director
  • Thornhill (band) - members attended this school

External links

  • Official website
  • VHS / VSC Past Students Association

References

  1. ^ "Vermont Secondary College Home". www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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