Braybrook College
| Braybrook College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Braybrook, Victoria Australia | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, Co-educational, secondary Day school |
| Motto | Pride in Achievement |
| Principal | Mrs Kelly Panousieris |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrolment | 1192 |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Maroon and White |
| Website | braybrooksc.vic.edu.au |
Braybrook College is a state secondary college located in the suburb of Braybrook which is located in Melbourne's western suburbs.
About the school
Braybrook College is a Year 7-12, single campus, co-educational, multicultural, Years 7 to 12 college, largely serving the areas of Sunshine and Footscray.
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The school is well-resourced with facilities including five computer labs, a Literacy Centre, a Music Centre, Broomfield Camp, a Drama room, a Gymnasium, a Library, a Careers Centre, a Food / Home Economics Centre, a Woodwork and Machine Workshop, Ceramics and Arts Studios, Science Laboratories, a Canteen, landscaped gardens and a covered BBQ area.
The school also has a range of special programs, including an International Students scheme, a Disability and Impairment Program, an ESL program, a "Student at Risk" program, a Literacy Program (DEAR-Drop everything and read), a Peer Support Program and a High Achievers' Program (SEEK).[2]
History
The school was founded in Braybrook High School, then changing its name to Braybrook Secondary College to Braybrook College.
Achievements
Braybrook College graduate Linh Do defeated seven other nominees from across the state to win the 2008 VCE Achiever of the Year Award, which honours student community contributions. The 18-year-old attended Kevin Rudd’s 2020 Youth Summit and Al Gore’s climate-change leadership training, and then started her own climate change organisation.[3]
References
- ↑ School Website Accessed 17/12/10
- ↑ Programs Accessed 17/12/10
- ↑ Maribyrnong Leader Accessed 17/12/10.
External links
Coordinates: 37°46′41.23″S 144°50′54.45″E / 37.7781194°S 144.8484583°E