BUCKLEY PARK COLLEGE

This college offers a broad and challenging academic curriculum. There is a focus on excellence in both teaching and learning. The college provides quality care in a safe and positive learning environment. A strict uniform policy is in place.

Facilities: The college has many outstanding facilities including its own sports hall and tennis courts and shares facilities with the neighbouring YMCA. There is a state-of-the-art computer system with internet access, science laboratories, a performing arts centre, well-equipped technology areas and a small gallery for art exhibitions.Curriculum: A complete range of subjects is offered at VCE level. There is also a VCE advancement program at the Middle School. The college is a pioneer in the teaching of Japanese in Melbourne, having offered it continuously for 25 years. Overseas visits to Japan and Germany are organised to complement the LOTE program. Year 9 students undertake a range of off-campus activities including a City Project based in the Melbourne CBD. A Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program is offered.Sport: A range of sports and inter-school sporting activities features in the college program with a number of teams achieving success in district and state competitions.

Extra-curricular activities: Students participate in Student Representative Council, a peer support program, theatre festival, computer clubs, debating, environmental activities, camps and tours.

Student welfare programs: A pastoral care program is provided as well as activities such as a health education and a welfare program. There is a student welfare co-ordinator, student wellbeing officer and chaplain and students are counselled extensively concerning course selection and tertiary suitability.