Viewbank College

Viewbank College is an Australian public secondary school located in the north eastern suburb of Viewbank, in Melbourne, Australia.

Viewbank College
Address
Warren Road

Viewbank
,
Victoria
,
3084

Australia
Coordinates37°44′28″S 145°5′10″E
Information
School typePublic, co-educational, secondary, day school
MottoCaring for Excellence
Established1994[1][2]
StatusOpen
PrincipalSharon Grimes
Staff95 (as of 2011)[3]
Teaching staff81 (as of 2011)[3]
Years offered7–12
Enrolment1125 (as of 2011)[3]
HousesHydra, Ignis, Stella, Terra
Colour(s)Navy blue, maroon, and gold
NewspaperViewbank College Newsletter
YearbookPhoenix
Revenue$10,613,904 (in 2010)[3]
Communities servedBanyule City Council
Websiteviewbank.vic.edu.au

The administration building at Viewbank College

History and notable alumni

Viewbank College was founded on the site of Rosanna East High School in 1994, the result of a merger between it and Banyule High School.[1][2]

The two original schools serviced the surrounding area, predominantly enrolling students situated in the City of Heidelberg (now known as the City of Banyule). Banyule High School commenced in 1961 and by 1970 its student population had swelled to over 900. As a result, Rosanna East High School was started in 1970 to reduce the pressure on Banyule High School. It begun operating in the grounds of Rosanna Golf Links Primary School but the following year, with the completion of the construction of new buildings at the Warren Road site, the school moved to its permanent location in Viewbank.[1] With decreasing enrolments in both schools, in 1993 talks were held in consideration of a merger. By January 1994, Viewbank College as a school had begun. On 6 November 1996, an official opening was conducted by the Honourable Richard McGarvie, the Governor of Victoria at the time.

The school continues to operate from the Warren Road site and retains ownership over the Banyule Theatre (previously part of Banyule High School)[2] with the remaining land sold off for residential development. The school is predicted to have more than 2,000 students by 2022. The theatre is now used for teaching and performance.[2]

Notable alumni include Anthony Carbines, local member of Victorian State Parliament for the Ivanhoe electorate, Broden Kelly and Tom Armstrong from Melbourne sketch Comedy group Aunty Donna and Michael Hurley, Australian Rules footballer for Essendon Football Club

In 2019 sketch Comedy group Aunty Donna filmed a 16-part webseries entitled Glennridge Secondary College at Viewbank College, with funding and support from Screen Australia. It was released on YouTube weekly from 20 February 2019.

Program

As well as offering students diverse learning challenges in the classroom, students have opportunities to develop and explore their talents through the Enhanced Acceleration Program, the debating Program, the music and drama program and the extensive Sports Programs. Students are actively encouraged through the strong Student Leadership program to become involved in the greater life of the college.

The College encourages parent involvement through the College Council, Friends of Music, Friends of Viewbank and Friends of the Performing and Visual Arts.

Viewbank has an association with Narita Kokusai High School in Japan.[4]

Performing Arts

In recent years Viewbank College has become renowned in the local area for their Musical Productions. Each year over 120 students are involved in all aspects of the shows, including but not limited to Cast, Stage Crew, Audio Crew, Lighting Crew, Orchestra, Makeup Crew and Front of House. The shows are generally "Big Broadway Musicals" attracting over 1400 ticket sales over 6 shows. Productions are held in July/August each year and were held at the college's Banyule Theatre until 2017.

In the 2015–16 State Budget, $11.5 million was allocated to the school to build a dedicated 400 seat Theatre and adjoining Performing Arts Facilities. Completion of the Arts Centre was in 2018. The project was managed by the Victorian School Building Authority.[5] It now hosts the College Production each year as well as many more College events.

YearProduction
1994Man of La Mancha
1995Sweeney Todd
1996Son of Phantom
1997The Pirates of Penzance
1998Annie Get Your Gun
1999Bye Bye Birdie
2000Mid Summer Nights Dream
2001Lola Montez
2002The Scarlet Pimpernel
2003Guys And Dolls
2004Little Shop of Horrors
2005Anything Goes
2006Annie
2007Crazy For You
2008Grimm Tales
2009Oliver
2010Hot Mikado
2011Oklahoma
2012Hello Dolly
2013How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
2014Hairspray
2015The Producers
2016The Addams Family
2017All Shook Up
2018Singin' In The Rain
2019Back To The 80's
2020Grease (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
YearJunior Production
2014Attack of the Zombies
2015Robin Hood
2016Law and Order- Nursery Rhyme Unit
2017Super Useless
2018Space Play
2019 End Of The Line
2020 Program did not run due to COVID-19

Incidents

In 2007 two students burnt down a section of the junior school lockers and were caught after investigation by the police.[6]

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See also

Curriculum

Authorities

References
  1. "College History". Viewbank College. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
  2. Expression of interest – school based apprenticeship and traineeship support program (PDF) (Report). Banyule Nillumbik Regional Careers Group. November 2002. p. 12. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
  3. "Viewbank College, Rosanna, VIC". My School. ACARA. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
  4. "Japan Trip 2014." Viewbank College. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  5. http://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/pages/schools/Viewbank-College.aspx
  6. "Two teens charged over Melbourne school fire". ABC News. 3 June 2007. Archived from the original on 29 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
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