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Hawthorn Secondary College is proud of its outstanding VCE results, with a 25% higher tertiary access rate than the State average.
We offer purpose-built facilities, a wide range of programs and pathways and the personalised approach of a smaller school.
We are a co-educational school for students from Years 7-12. The College serves the municipalities of Boroondara, Stonnington and Yarra but has an open zone designation. The school attracts students from all parts of the metropolitan area, regional Victoria and overseas.
The school’s facilities are designed specifically to enhance learning and to incorporate contemporary and leading educational practices.
Special features include a Middle Years Learning Centre with flexible learning spaces and tiered lecture theatre, an Applied Design Education Centre equipped with the latest in computer technology to enable students to construct arts, media and technology projects and an open and comfortable indoor student dining room adjoining the canteen.
A new tertiary-style VCE Learning Common with vibrant study and tutorial spaces, electronic whiteboards, data projectors and computers was opened in 2009 to ensure strong student performance in VCE. )
A state-of-the-art Science Discovery Centre provides students with four fully equipped science labs, offering contemporary equipment and resources to conduct their pracs for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology.
ICT facilities include computers, electronic white boards and interactive digital media. A brand new Library and Language/ESL Centre was also recently opened. A multipurpose indoor sporting complex gives our students access to quality sport education and lunchtime activities. There is a vibrant Arts Club also available at lunchtimes. |
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Hawthorn Secondary College challenges students to become optimistic, resilient, creative and critical thinkers. The College achieves excellent results and has a reputation for being a highly supportive and nurturing school environment. Our teachers are active professional learners, embracing educational initiatives to continuously improve teaching practices and the learning outcomes for all students.
New students are supported with a comprehensive transition, pastoral and orientation program to ensure that they feel happy and confident.
The College is situated close to major transport links – train, tram and bus. There is also bicycle access along the Gardiner Creek pathways.
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Years 7–10: The Middle Years
An innovative Middle Years Program exists at the College to build solid foundations for future learning. Year 7 & 8 students work with an integrated and inquiry-based curriculum that values multiple intelligences and develops higher order thinking skills in students. Each semester a different theme is explored across all of the eight key learning areas. Additional literacy and numeracy support and an extensive ESL program are available.
Year 9 is viewed as a year of growing independence, opportunities and choice. Students are actively involved in a Community Awareness program and are able to enjoy the benefits of a ‘hands on’ approach to learning. In collaboration with the Victorian Arts Centre, Soundhouse, students undertake a city project in which they complete city-based fieldwork to produce a digital film that responds to an issue. Year 9 students are also able to participate in a mentoring program with a national law firm to work on goal setting, self confidence and building efficacy throughout the year.
All Year 10 students complete a work experience placement during the year and have Individual Learning Plans. Under this arrangement students take responsibility for their own learning and develop independent learning skills that are crucial for success in the post compulsory years of schooling.
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In Years 11 – 12 a range of personalised programs are offered that recognise the different needs and aspirations of students at the senior level. An inclusive careers education and mentoring program exists and a diverse range of educational pathways are accessible. Students can elect from a combination of different study options. These include:
o A broad selection of VCE subjects
o Access to the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
o Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies
o Acceleration to VCE
o TAFE placements
o School Based New Apprenticeships
o University Enhancement subjects
Hawthorn Secondary College is also part of the Monash University ‘Schools Access Monash’ (SAM) program.
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Students in all Year levels are given opportunities to achieve success in and beyond the classroom with an extensive range of academic and co-curricular activities available: student leadership, cultural and community experiences, enrichment, academic and acceleration programs and house and sport competitions. |
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Now accepting enrolments for 2012.
'iPads for iDeas'
- We are pleased to announce this exciting initiative from 2012, in which all Year 7 students will receive an iPad2. This will allow them non-stop access to a highly interactive, engaging and personalised educational experience.
GUIDED TOURS
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment. Please call the Assistant Principal, Virginia Murray, on 9804 6307.
CONGRATULATIONS
- 2010 College Dux: Sherry Diao, with the ATAR: 97.85. Now studying Biomedicine at Melbourne University.
- 2010 Schools First Impact Award Winner: Hawthorn Secondary College received $50 000 for their outstanding school and community partnership.
- Congratulations to the Class of 2010 on your outstanding achievements, with 100% of the cohort going on to further study. Please refer to the Achievements page on our website for full details on our 2010 VCE results.
Purpose-built facilities
The College has recently opened a number of new Learning Areas, including a professional drama studio, dynamic Year 10 teaching spaces and a state-of-the-art Science Discovery Centre. An Information Resource Centre (Library) and Language Centre are also recent additions to the school.
VCE Learning Common (opened 2009) This is a purpose-built, university style learning and teaching space equipped with electronic whiteboards, data projectors and computers. The area is also used for VCE mentoring and tutorial sessions. |
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