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Croydon Secondary College

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Type
  
Public

Principal
  
Terry Bennett

Enrolment
  
497

Number of students
  
497

Established
  
1958

Years
  
7-12

Headquarters
  
Melbourne, Australia

Founded
  
1958

Status
  
Renamed 2012 (Melba College in 2013)

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Croydon Secondary College was a school located on Croydon Road, Croydon in Croydon, Victoria. Croydon High School (as it was then) was established in 1958. 2008 was the College's 50th Year.

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Programs

The school offered the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). The college was part of The Eastland Cluster of Schools for Vocational Education Programs (VET) to students, providing 14 VET Courses to students.

The College was part of the Yarra Valley eLearning Community (Phase 1).

The College had a music program through its Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Concert Band and Junior Band.

The College also offered students to undertake various Leadership and Peer Support activities to enhance themselves and their fellow students.

The College also had a successful debating team which won the state championship in 2007.

Renaming

The College was renamed Croydon-Maroondah College at the start of 2012 as part of a transition phase towards the merger of the college and Maroondah Secondary College.

As of 2013, the old Croydon Secondary College site serves as the Junior Campus for Melba College.

Notable students

  • Richmond Football Club's former captain, Kane Johnson
  • Australian Paralympic swimming athlete, Matthew Haanappel
  • References

    Croydon Secondary College Wikipedia