Footscray City College

Footscray City College is a Year 7-12 and TAFE co-educational school (college) that is located in Melbourne, Australia. It is adjacent to Victoria University's Footscray Park campus, and Footscray Park itself. Approximately 1000 students attend, primarily from the local area, but also from further afield. The Sciences and the Arts are the curriculum strengths of the college, and an extensive range of subject and programs choices are offered, including an outstanding instrumental music program and a comprehensive sports program.[1]

Footscray City College
Address
Kinnear Street

Footscray
,
VIC
,
3011

Australia
Information
TypeGovernment (public)
Established1916
School districtMaribyrnong
PrincipalAngelique Den Brinker
Grades7 to 12
Number of studentsApprox. 1000
Campus typeUrban
Assistant principalsStephanie Campbell, Robert McLeod, John Box, Vicki Tentzoglidis
SpecialtyScience, Technology and The Arts
Websitehttp://www.footscray.vic.edu.au/


Footscray is a school where academic standards are high. The college does not tolerate bad behaviour from our students or anyone in the college. The college strives to make sure all of our students achieve high academic achievements. The college offers many academic and sports programs at the college to make sure our students are making the most of their time at the college. Footscray College has formed a network with the University Of Melbourne which gives our students a better chance of getting into the University after they leave high school. The network provides opportunities for the college to enter into a structured program that focuses upon excellence in teaching and learning practice and the improvement of student learning outcomes.<

The college also offers the Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program, which provides a focused educational environment for academically gifted children.[2][3]

The "Footscray City College Film and Television School" makes up the tertiary (TAFE) part of the college.

History

In March 1916, the Footscray Technical School began teaching at what is now Victoria University's Footscray Nicholson campus. In July 1958, the school was renamed "Footscray Technical College" in line with Education Department reforms to technical schools at that time.[4] On 25 September 1968, it was renamed "Footscray Institute of Technology" (FIT).[5]

On 1 July 1972 the secondary education part of the Institute was separated and named "Footscray Secondary Technical School". It continued to operate on the Nicholson St site.[6] However, its council was not established until early 1975, a new site (on Ballarat Rd) was not acquired until 1975 and was not ready for occupation until May 1980. Thus during this period it remained closely linked to the Institute.

It eventually became known as "Footscray City Secondary College". Today it is known as "Footscray City College". The tertiary component is known as "Footscray City Films".

Clubs

The college is home to a wealth of 'clubs' for its many students to participate in at their own command, which are as follows:

  • Marie Curie Girls Science Club;
  • Boys Science Club;
  • Chess Club;
  • Photography Club;
  • Caught Read Handed – reading club;
  • CineCity Film Club;
  • Debating Club;
  • Art & Fashion Club;
  • Animation Club;
  • Homework Club;
  • the Great Victorian Bike Ride – training and participation;
  • Sports training and in-house competitions;
  • Anime Club; and lastly,
  • Environment Club.

Student Leadership

The college provides its students with the following student leadership opportunities, again, but this time mostly, at their own command:

  • a Student Representative Council;
  • a STRIDE Peer Support Program (Years 7 & 10);
  • a Duke of Edinburgh Awards Program;
  • a High Resolve Global Citizenship Program (Years 8 & 10);
  • a World Challenge Program (Years 9 – 11);
  • a School for Student Leadership Program (Year 9); and finally,
  • a Sports Coaching Program (Years 9 & 10).

References
  1. "Footscray City College".
  2. "Principal's Welcome - Footscray City College".
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 March 2007. Retrieved 1 May 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. http://guides.library.vu.edu.au/content.php?pid=373291&sid=3063219
  5. http://guides.library.vu.edu.au/content.php?pid=373291&sid=3063401
  6. http://guides.library.vu.edu.au/content.php?pid=373291&sid=3063407

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