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Compass and Duke of Edinburgh Master Chef Challenge
Having over 25 students cooking trangia stoves altogether is quite a challenge, but we made it!
Cathedrals Ranges Hike Camp
What a Camp!!!! This was certainly the "icing on the cake" for the groups’ semester's experience in outdoor ed. I was extremely impressed at their concentration and support of each other’s learning levels and abilities throughout the two days.
Successful SRC Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone involved in the SRC fundraiser this term for Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Why study at Lilydale Heights
Overseas students choose to study in Victoria due to its reputation for a high standard of education and the quality of life experienced during their stay.
Perfect Environment
Lilydale Heights College is a single campus co-educational 7 to 12 College located in the area of Lilydale, in Melbourne’s East, 40 kms from the Central Business District. It is close to Lilydale Railway Station, which has a direct route to the Melbourne CBD. It is at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, an area renowned for its open spaces, and clean and relaxed environment.
As an international student, you will have access to a full range of facilities and services on the campus.
Designated Year Level learning spaces
Spacious grounds with abundant room for student activity
A 250 seat Performing Arts Centre serving the Arts and the general College population
Well equipped Science Laboratories
Materials Technology Centre
Food Technology Centre with industrial kitchen, restaurant and café
Fine Arts Centre incorporating an Apple iMac computer lab and darkroom
Fully equipped indoor and outdoor sports facilities
Modern Music Centre including instrumental practice rooms, recording studios and Apple iMac computer lab
Learning Resource Centre with access to an enormous range of print and online material
IT Helpdesk, available for students
Locked bike shelter
Senior Study Centre
Valleydale Café
Careers Office
Read more about facilities and view the gallery.
Authentic experience with perfect learning outcomes
Lilydale Heights College provides students with an authentic experience without compromising on teaching and learning outcomes.
Its key focus areas include:
knowledge and language,
culture and values,
access to future directions.
Vocational Education & Training
Vocational Education & Training (VET) subjects provide an alternative way of learning skills and concepts. VET subjects can contribute to the VCE in the same way as any other VCE subject and can count towards a student’s overall scored results. The aims of VET are to increase the breadth of subject choice and cater to different styles of learning.
Our students are invited to enrol in other VET programs of interest at schools in our local area.
Lilydale Heights College is an affililiated school with the Yarra Valley VET cluster. Students can undertake a VET subject at TAFE as part of this arrangement.
The Ideal Pathway to Further Opportunities
Victorian government schools such as Lilydale Heights College are the ideal pathway to tertiary study and enhanced employment and educational opportunities. Its location, close to transport with easy access to institutions such as Melbourne University, RMIT University, Swinburne University and Box Hill Institute, make it an ideal secondary school for your child.
Cultural Enrichment and Global Perspectives
The impact that international students have on the school environment encourages cultural understanding and a greater appreciation of global issues. Providing opportunities for international and local students to learn from each other and practice their language skills adds to the learning experience for students and teachers. Schools that choose to host international students find great benefit from the cultural enrichment and global perspectives that these students bring to classroom discussions and school life.
Broadening Students’ Experience
An internationalised education system equips all learners with the knowledge and skills they need to live and work in a globalised world by integrating intercultural and international dimensions into the purpose, function and delivery of education. This is achieved through effective leadership, enacting internationalised elements of the curriculum and broadening students’ experience with the world locally and globally.
Year 12 Outdoor Environment Studies Baw Baw Experience
Our year 12 group ventured up to both sides of the Baw Baw National Park; the side which was the watch catchment area leading down to the Thompson Reservoir and the other side the Baw Baw Ski resort. Our focus was to investigate the health of these environments; analysing and evaluating the impacts.
Principal's Report - May '18
Welcome to winter and exciting times at Lilydale Heights College! The recent state government announcement is very positive news for the whole community and investment in infrastructure will complement the great learning work already being undertaken in the classrooms.
2017 Senior VCAL student Award
by Rosina Fotia, Principal
Congratulation to Sarah Bast from the class of 2017!
Sarah is the winner of the 2017 Senior VCAL student Award.
1000 Steps and Tree Tops Adventure
by Clare Rayner
On Thursday 10th May our middle school outdoor ed group got rugged up and prepared for the expected wet, cold and windy conditions. The students were excellent! They were very well organised and was ready for all conditions.
We were extremely lucky, we walked up and down the 1000 steps before the dark, showery weather started. We saw Lyre birds, cockatoos and a variety of nature proving that we were experiencing a healthy environment. The students continued to face their challenges as we climbed at the tree tops centre in Belgrave. There are a variety of heights and climbs the students could tackle from Green through to the Black lines. All students tried very hard and conquered the majority of obstacles on the black lines.
Great job by all – looking forwards to the next trip; our Cathedrals overnight experience.
Harmony Day '18
The Student Representative Council would like to thank all members of the school community who contributed to Harmony Day during Term 1.
We had a wonderful day celebrating diversity through food, traditional dance, music, games and sport.
We raised a total of $434.00 which has been donated to State Schools Relief.
Principal's Report - April '18
Welcome to Term 2, I trust that everyone has had a restful Easter period and is enjoying the beautiful autumn weather we are currently experiencing in Melbourne. This term promises to be very busy and includes events such as: NAPLAN, Work Experience, Open Night, Examination periods, Self-Evaluation, Attitudes to School Survey and reports.
Australian Junior Athletics Championships '18
On the 17th March Zane Wheeler of Year 11 competed in the Australian Athletics Championship.
Zane competed in the elite High Jump field and finished 10th. To be ranked in the top 10 in Australia is a massive achievement and the whole College Community is proud of Zane’s work.
Valleydale Cafe Celebrates 10 Years
We are proud to be celebrating 10 years of running Valleydale Cafe.
Congratulations to all the students who have participated in the program over the years.