Public school in Monbulk, Victoria, Australia
| Monbulk College | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| 146–148 David Hill Road Monbulk, Victoria Australia | |
| Coordinates | 37°52′59″S 145°25′32″E / 37.88318°S 145.4256213°E / -37.88318; 145.4256213 |
| Information | |
| Other names | Monbulk Secondary College Monbulk Secondary School Monbulk High School |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | Respect, Excellence, Responsibility |
| Established | 1963 |
| Principal | Mark Quinlan |
| Enrolment | 548 (2022) |
| Color(s) | Maroon |
| Mascot | Wedge-tailed eagle |
| Website | www.monbulkcol.vic.edu.au |
Monbulk College is a co-educational secondary school located in Monbulk, Victoria, Australia. The current principal is Mark Quinlan. The college has over 500 students. The latest Victorian State Government (Department of Education) report provides further background information about the school, as does the school website.
History
Monbulk College was founded in 1963, with the school celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2013.
Building works
Stage 1 and 2
In 2015, the 2015–2016 Victorian State Government Budget allocated $3 million for the Stage 1 redevelopment. The construction of Stage 1 began in January 2018, and was officially opened in May 2019, with a new administration area, library and classroom. In 2017, the school received an additional $7.5 million in the 2017–18 State Budget for the Stage 2 redevelopment. New classrooms and specialist spaces for teaching information and communication technology, new lighting and surface improvements for the oval, and a new netball court were built. The construction of Stage 2 was completed in Q3 2019.
Stage 3
In 2018, the school received an additional $8.51 million in the 2018–19 State Budget, as well as an additional $935,000 in the 2019–2020 State Budget. The school also received $8.415 million in 2020. A new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) building and a new sports pavilion with change rooms were built. The construction of Stage 3 began in Q2 2018 and was completed in Q3 2022.
See also
- List of schools in Victoria
- List of high schools in Victoria
- Victorian Certificate of Education
- Vocational Education and Training
References
- ^ "2022 Annual Report to the School Community". www.vrqa.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- "Principal's Welcome — Monbulk College". www.monbulkcol.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- "State Register - Provider details". www.vrqa.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- "Monbulk College celebrates 50 years with open day today". www.heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Monbulk College | Victorian School Building Authority". www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- "Monbulk College – Today we had the privilege of James..." www.facebook.com. Retrieved 1 June 2019.