AddressParatea Drive, Rowville, VIC 3178

Acting Principal 2016Julie Kennedy International Student Coordinator Chris Rodier

Telephone+613 9755 4555 Fax+613 9764 5087

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Number of students1800 (Coeducational) Number of international students 25

School overview

Located in a safe, newer part of eastern Melbourne, our dualcampus and multiculturalcollege offersopportunity and challenge for all. Strong academic, welfare and discipline structures are features. A broad curriculum is offered with over 50 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects,Vocational Education and Training (VET)and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) plus unique specialist programs in Mathematics and Science, Sport and the Arts. There are opportunities and pathways to successful outcomes for all of our students.

Reasons for International Students to choose our school

  • Medium-sized, quality program. Student care is a priority with our focusonstudents’ educational and welfare needs.
  • Unique programs in Mathematics and Science, Sport and the Visual and Performing Arts
  • Outstanding facilities - including a600 seat theatre, indoor swimming pool, study centre, sports stadium with multiple courts, gymnasium and café, soccer pitch.

Features of the local area

  • Natural environment with open space and Dandenong Ranges National Park nearby
  • Three train stations and two Smart buses service the area, along with local buses
  • Close to a number of shopping centres, cinemas and international restaurants and grocery stores

Four programs – entry requirements apply

  • General Excellence. Students explore and discover their strengths and passion through a combination of mathematics, science, humanities, language,arts, sports and technology subjects. In year 11 and 12, students can select to complete VCE, VCAL, VET or School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship - SBAT. Senior students can be accelerated in their learning, including university enhancement subjects
  • Specialist Mathematics and Science Academy providing acceleration, enrichment and enhancement for interested and talented students. Exploration and design activities, occurring in and out of school through links with universities and other scientific bodies make for real life experiences. Citizenship opportunities are embedded in the academy to ensure students are ‘all-rounders’.
  • Rowville Institute of the Arts (performing and visual arts) combining academic study with artistic pursuits for students with a passion in music, media, dance, drama, visual communication or art. Students study a general arts program as well as focusing on their preferred area. Each week students spend 10 lessons in the arts program, including time with experts and practitioners in their field and 20 lessons in academic study.
  • Rowville Sports Academy (football–soccer, basketball, golf, tennis, AFL, volleyball, tennis, cricket and netball) combining academic program for those with interest and skill in a particular sport. Each week, two thirds of the time is spent in the academic program and one third in the chosen sport. The sport program includes: individual / team skill coaching, fitness testing and conditioning, skills practice in small groups, skill/game analysis – incorporating video, game strategies, individual practice. There are coaching opportunities and a range of competitions and optional national and international sporting tours, e.g. New Zealand, USA. Highly qualified and recognized coaches have been employed in the program.

Languages taught

  • Italian and Bahasa Indonesian, Years 7-9
  • Other languages are studied through Victorian School of Languages

Student support services and programs

  • English as an Additional Language, Years 7–12, plus small supportclasses
  • Wellbeing teachers, plus social worker and educational psychologist
  • Careers and Pathways Resource Centre
  • Personal Development program including goal setting, course counselling, work experience
  • Peer support and ‘buddy’ programs along with leadership opportunities

Extracurricular activities

  • Camps and tours within Victoria, Central Australia and Tasmania
  • International study tours to Italy, Malaysia and Japan
  • World Challenge activities within Asia, Africa and Central America
  • Music, dance and drama classes and performances and competitions up to state level
  • Sport at local, state and national levels; international tours

Success stories

“I had great time in Rowville Secondary College. I met lots of friends and learnt how to study in a western country. One of the greatest things that I have learnt is how to ask questions and how to discuss with teachers and classmates. I learnt how to talk to anyone freely and with confidence. The other great thing that Rowville gave me was the opportunity to join in school functions such as school formals and celebration day. I have to say they were really fun. They do help students to build their strong relationships and let us meet more friends.”

-Cao Yiran;now a practicing Pharmacist in Melbourne following study at Monash University

Other international students have studied in areas such as Engineering (University of Melbourne, RMIT), Commerce/Accounting (University of Melbourne, Deakin, Swinburne) and Science (Monash) at university in Melbourne, while others have moved to other states – Sports Management (Griffith) or continued studies overseas after completing VCE, including in the USA (Boston College of Art)

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