Mount Alexander College is a public co-educational secondary college that provides a nurturing learning environment and strives for academic excellence.
Facilities: Students enjoy excellent facilities with the extensive IT resources, including a music centre and a state-of-the-art science centre which complements learning across all areas of the curriculum. The college is modern and the grounds are currently being refurbished.
Curriculum: The fundamental philosophy of the school is “Every Child Matters”. The college teaches a curriculum based on all of the traditional Key Learning Areas and has an extensive student support program. Students can develop strong relationships with small teams of teachers. The Later Years program caters for wide-ranging abilities and learning styles. Programs are offered in VCE (DELETE and VET). Homework support programs are available to all students free of charge every week.
Extra-curricular activities: Music tuition is available for a range of instruments and there are opportunities for students to learn vocals and band performance. The college offers an extensive sporting and camps program. There is an overseas excursions to PNG (Kokoda Trail).
Student welfare programs: All students participate in the college welfare program, which focuses on drug education and health promotion. The college offers leadership programs and has a strong and active Student Representative Council. The student welfare coordinator and community nurse work closely with managers and mentors to support individual and groups of students with identified needs.