Education
The college holds a SELP program for academically gifted students. The college is the only school in Wyndham to hold this program. The program starts in Year 7 to 10 where there will be 2 classes; Year 11 to Year 12 where there will be one class.
The college since July 2009 has been granted permission to hold IB program, and the college will begin the program in 2013 with an estimate of 25 students who will undertake the course.
As part of an "Internationally accredited school", the college invites students each year for a brief two week visit from overseas. Students from the college may also get the chance for a brief visit to other schools and places overseas.
The College also runs a music program, including a compulsory Year 7&8 SELP band and string ensembles, Junior Band, Senior Band, Guitar Ensemble, String Ensemble and various other small group performances. Achievements include performing at Melbourne's Hamer Hall.
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