Print feature page   Add to shortlist   Preston Girls Secondary College     Preston Girls Secondary College Cooma Street Preston, VIC 3072 Tel: 03 9470 2755 Email: preston.girls.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.prestongirls.vic.edu.au Key Details Type: Government Level: Secondary Gender: Girls Religious Affiliation: Non-Denominational Learning Extension: Yes International Students: Yes Scholarships: Yes About Preston Girls’ Secondary College Established in 1928, Preston Girls’ Secondary College has a proud history of developing academic excellence and leadership qualities in young women. Our motto, Excellence, Trust and Compassion, expresses the values we believe in. We aim to develop young women of honesty and integrity, who demonstrate sensitivity to others. The school creates and maintains a caring environment in which the experience of teaching and learning is enhanced for all students. We offer a number of programs that assist students in building self esteem and confidence. Preston Girls’ Secondary College is a small, safe and caring environment where girls both thrive and are able to reach their full potential. Academic Achievement Preston Girls’ Secondary College provides a rich and varied curriculum. The learning program for the college is structured into a four period day. The periods are 72 minutes in duration. Students in years 7-8 follow a structured curriculum designed around the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS). Students in years 9-10 follow a program of common core studies (VELS structured) plus elective learning units each semester. Core studies are taught in Home Groups and run for the complete year. Learning Units are one semester in duration, multi-age and multi-level. The College provides a broad range of VCE subjects, in addition to a VCAL program. The Pathways Co-ordinator works with students to develop their individual learning plans and future directions. The College is a member of the Inner Melbourne VET Cluster. Students from years 10 to 12 are able to undertake VET (Vocational Educational Training) studies and School Based Apprenticeships. The College provides opportunity for Year 10 students to study one VCE subject during year 10. We are committed to the realisation of each girls' potential as part of her preparation for pathways beyond school. Our College provides a broad range of learning programs and co-curricular activities for girls which ensures that individual learning needs and interests are addressed. Special Programs The programs are wide ranging and aim to develop each student’s strengths. The College has a record of success in both inter-school competitions and state wide competitions. Opportunities exist for students to participate in: • Extensive Student Leadership Program • Competition Sports for individuals and teams • Whole school implementation of John Munro Literacy Strategies • Instrumental Music instruction and performance • Enrichment Programs • Dedicated literacy program for all year 7-9 students • Debating • Public Speaking • 7-8 & 9-10 Sub school camps • Writing competitions and forums • Peer support training • Mentoring with local business women Student Leadership Students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by taking on the roles of: • Student Representative Council members • College Captain • House Captains, Music, Sport, Debating, Public Speaking and Environment Captains. To further promote leadership, Preston Girls’ Secondary College provides extensive opportunities for students, particularly in the more senior year levels, to take an active role in organising and attending various student conferences and community events.   Announcements: School Tours Parents are invited to contact us for a personal tour of the school at any time. University Entrance Achievement Preston Girls’ Secondary College has a history of success at VCE.  Our 2009 On Track Data shows that 85% of our 2008 graduate students moved to tertiary studies at Universities or TAFE. Scholarships PGSC awards ‘Clever Girls’ scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence across the curriculum. These scholarships provide funding to cover school fees for the remainder of the student‘s enrolment at the college.  Students are also supported in their applications for community-based scholarships such as ‘The Education Foundation’ and ‘Department of Housing’. Awards Each year the Dux of the College is awarded the JP Morgan prize of $1500 to support them in their future tertiary education. Other annual awards include the Moseley Art Award and the Lillian Rofe Music Prize. These are awarded to junior and senior students who demonstrate an enthusiasm and commitment to further studies in Art and/or Music.  Year 7 Enrichment/Extension Program Parents are invited to apply for their daughters to be included in this program which involves the use of a range of inquiry based learning approaches and information/communication technologies. More Information: For general or enrolment enquiries please use the form below or contact the school directly. Name: * Email: * Phone: Enquiry: Location: