Bundoora Secondary College

Bundoora Secondary College is a co-ed school for Years 7–12, offering a unique learning environment where students explore their passions and become independent and critical thinkers, ready to thrive in a global world. Students have diverse and unique pathways, with early VCE offered in Year 9 and 10, TAFE, VET, VCE Vocational Majors, and strong La Trobe University links, including options of undertaking university subjects in Year 12. Recognised as a ‘School That Excels’ in Melbourne’s North, we support students shaping their future.

School Values: Responsibility, Respect, Resilience, Relationships, Rigour

Special Programs

Onsite engineering, science, entrepreneurial and manufacturing opportunities
Accelerated learning programs for high ability students across various disciplines
Early Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies, available in Year 9
Partnerships with La Trobe University and RMIT – early access to programs in Years 7-10
Instrumental music program, tuition and performance opportunities
Unique and innovative Animal Science and Sustainability Programs

Student support services and programs

Individual mentor teacher, personalised individual pathway plan and career action plan
Peer support program (school buddy and mentor)
Caring International Student Coordinator, fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese
Additional science, maths and English support staff to provide in class tutoring
Access to on-site psychologist, wellbeing counsellor, youth worker and nurse
Supportive school community, with a variety of clubs and social events

Principal

Anesti Anestis

Number of students

535

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$150

International Student Coordinator

Liz Cane

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$320

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Theatre Studies
Business Management
Industry and Enterprise
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
History
Legal Studies
Philosophy
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Media
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Animal studies
Creative and Digital Media
Community Services
Hospitality

Extra-curricular activities

Activities such as entrepreneurship, public speaking, chess, dancing, sport, music and conservation camps (Turtle Camp)
Student leadership programs, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award program
University of La Trobe Aspire and Deakin Accelerate (early access programs)
Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program at University of Melbourne
Lunch time clubs: sports, farm, writing, maths, Lego, Chess, drama, dance, art, conversation club, social club (games/ activities)
Cultural activities (Harmony Day, Chinese New Year Celebration)
Fitness

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, football (soccer), hockey, mountain biking, netball, rugby, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language School located within 4kms

Languages taught

German
All options through Victorian School of Languages

On my first day at Bundoora Secondary College, I was very introverted. The teachers and classmates around me were very friendly and would sacrifice their own study time to help me get familiar with the campus; when I didn't quite understand certain words or phrases, both teachers and classmates would patiently explain their meanings and usage contexts to me; when I was troubled, the teachers would talk with me, offer guidance, and provide some directions for resolving my issues.
- Jinyu, current Year 12 International Student

Convenient public transport to Melbourne CBD (Universities), La Trobe University (3km) and RMIT (4km)
Safe location surrounded by natural parks and wildlife, libraries, sporting and cultural facilities
Welcoming and inclusive multicultural community which holds a variety of cultural events