Victoria University Secondary College
| Victoria University Secondary College | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Create the Future |
| Established | 2010 |
| Principal | Elaine Hazim |
| Assistant Principals | James Dowie, Sue Atzarakis, Glenn Leyland, Jason Austin |
| Staff | 180 |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrolment | 1300 (approximately) |
| Campus | Deer Park, Cairnlea, St Albans |
| Colour(s) | Light teal, white, charcoal black |
| Website | http://www.vusc.vic.edu.au/ |
Victoria University Secondary College is a state government co-educational day school for years 7–12. The junior campus is located in Deer Park, Victoria, Australia. The senior campus is located in Cairnlea, Victoria, Australia. The college was founded in 2010, by the amalgamation of two secondary schools: Brimbank College[1][2] and Deer Park Secondary College,[3][4]and then, in 2011, Kealba Secondary College.[5][6]
The college operates across three campuses:
- Junior Campus in Deer Park for years 7 to 9
- Senior Campus in Cairnlea for years 10 to 12
- St Albans Campus (often styled as "Brimbank Campus"[7]), for the college's Flexible In-School Learning Program and senior gymnasium.[8][9]
The school offers: VET, VCE VM, VCE and university extension.
Overview[edit]
Victoria University Secondary College is a secondary college located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The college currently runs on three campuses.[10] The school is planning up to expand the cairnlea campus, to cater to the entire school community.[11]
Genevieve Simson served as the founding college principal of Victoria University Secondary College. In 2018, Simson resigned from her role as college principal.[12] Elaine Hazim, who, at the time, served as the Senior Campus principal, was appointed college principal in 2019.
Victoria University Secondary College completed construction of a new Senior Campus for Years 10 to 12 at the end of 2021 with operations at the campus commencing in 2022.
Leadership[edit]
The following individuals have served as principal of Victoria University Secondary College:
| Ordinal | Principal | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genevieve Simson | 2010 | 2018 | 8 years | Founding Principal
Simson was the final principal of Brimbank College. |
| 2 | Elaine Hazim | 2019 | incumbent | 5–6 years | Former Senior Campus Principal (2016 to 2018)
Former Junior Campus Principal (2010 to 2015) |
The following individuals have served as Senior Campus Principal of Victoria University Secondary College:
(Since 2022, the Senior Campus has been located at the new Cairnlea campus, rather than the St Albans Campus. All principals prior to 2022 were located at the St Albans Campus)
| Ordinal | Campus Principal | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Veale | 2010 | 2010 | 1 year | Veale served as an assistant principal at Brimbank College |
| 2 | Neville Box | 2011 | 2015 | 5 years | |
| 3 | Elaine Hazim | 2016 | 2018 | 3 years | Former Junior Campus Principal (2010 to 2015) |
| 4 | Sue Atzarakis | 2019 | incumbent | Former Junior Campus Principal (2016 to 2018) |
The following individuals have served as Junior Campus Principal of Victoria University Secondary College:
| Ordinal | Campus Principal | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Ryan (Acting) | January 2010 | April 2010 | 1 school term | Ryan was the final principal of Deer Park Secondary College. |
| 2 | Elaine Hazim | 2010 | 2015 | 5 years | |
| 3 | Sue Atzarakis | 2016 | 2018 | 3 years | |
| 4 | Glenn Leyland | 2019 | incumbent | 4–5 years | Formerly: VCAL Leader, VCE Leader, Data Leader, Assistant Principal (Acting). |
- James Dowie, has been an assistant principal since 2011, currently overseeing Professional Learning Communities.
- Jason Austin served as assistant principal at the junior campus in 2023, before becoming a principal at the St Albans Campus.
- The college also has a Middle School Leader - Deborah Chapman, & Senior School Leader - Anna Bonanno.
- The college also has year-level coordinators who are responsible for overseeing specific year levels.
Extracurricular Activities[edit]
Extracurricular options available to students include debating, drama, environmental club, instrumental music, musical productions, student leadership and a number of lunchtime and after-school clubs. Students are also able to join in many sport teams, including volleyball, badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, football, rugby, swimming, table tennis, athletics and netball.
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Formerly Jamieson Park Secondary College (1989 to 1999) & prior to that St Albans Technical School (1962 to 1989).
- ^ The campus was located on 5A Jamieson St in St Albans. The campus is still in use by the college today as the FLO campus and senior gym.
- ^ Formerly Deer Park High School.
- ^ The campus was located on 88 Billingham Rd in Deer Park. The campus is still in use by the college today as the junior campus.
- ^ Formerly Kealba High School & prior to that St Albans Park High School (February 1970 to July 1970).
- ^ The campus was located on 27 Driscolls Rd in Kealba. The site was vacated after the merger in 2011, it was later demolished, and no trace of its existence remains. The site is currently vacant.
- ^ Prior to the merger in 2010, the campus in St. Albans was known as Brimbank College. After the merger, the site was renamed Brimbank Campus, retaining the name of the former college.
- ^ "VUSC News - Issue 8: Principal's Message". newsletters.naavi.com. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "VUSC News - Issue 7: Principal's Message". newsletters.naavi.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Our Campuses". Victoria University Secondary College. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Victoria University SC - Whole School Site Plan" (PDF).
- ^ "VUSC News - Issue 1: VUSC News Issue One". newsletters.naavi.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.