Heatherhill Secondary College

Heatherhill Secondary College was a government coeducational school for students from years 7–12, located in Springvale South, Victoria. The school was established in 1966, and the campus was merged into Keysborough Secondary College on 6 October 2008.HistoryDuring 1965 the Education Department decided to establish a new secondary school in the Springvale and Noble Park area. A site was reserved and the official name was Heatherhill High School. Mr. N. R. Oxenbould was appointed as the first principal, and the first school assembly had 105 students, three members of staff and one office assistant which was held in the grounds of the Heatherhill State School on 2 February. The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2006 with a barbecue luncheon for past and present members of the school community. Patrick Boyd became the campus principal upon the school's merger with Keysborough.CurriculumYears 7, 8, 9Students in years 7, 8 and 9 are required to undertake studies in English, mathematics, science, humanities and physical education. These studies are further accompanied by a range of electives offered to the students. Pupils in year 9 undertake a unique program throughout the year that is aimed at both social and academic performance. This includes a community service program and various leadership programs throughout the year.Years 10, 11, 12Students in year 10 are required to undertake core studies in English, mathematics, science and physical education as well as an additional VCE units 1/2 subject. Students in years 11 and 12 are required to take several Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects as part of their senior schooling, as well as a compulsory VCE English units 1/2 or ESL units 1/2. The school also offers the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) programme.