Carwatha College P-12

A multicultural community, Carwatha College P-12 welcomes students from over 65 nationalities. Drawing enrolments from a wide geographic area, the school provides a caring nurturing environment that empowers students to achievement and success. The college encourages both primary and secondary students to strive for academic excellence. Three-year Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is offered for all Year 10, 11 and 12 students to maximise opportunities for success. Carwatha College is a college for the whole family.

School values: Respect, Commitment, Teamwork, Excellence

Special Programs

High achievers program
Football (soccer) academy
Teachers and assistants who speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Khmer and Punjabi
English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes at all year levels
Homework support program
V3 - VCE over 3 years

Student support services and programs

Chinese, Khmer and Vietnamese speaking multicultural aides
Strong wellbeing team including psychologists, youth worker and welfare coordinator
Student leadership program at all year levels
VCE motivational sessions
Mentors for Year 12 students
Literacy support

Principal

Pat Mulcahy

Number of students

700

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Helen Leventakis

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$370

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Theatre Studies
Accounting
Business Management
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Animal studies
Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Applied Language
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business
Creative and Digital Media
Community Services
Dance
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Equine Studies
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Integrated Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Small Industry
Small Business
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

School camps and excursions including ski trip for senior students
Annual art and technology show
House events, swimming and athletics carnivals, inter-school sport
Instrumental music program
Multicultural assembly and celebration day
Lunch time clubs and activities

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, cross country, football (soccer), futsal, hockey, netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre onsite

Languages taught

Chinese

As a student of Carwatha College I am very grateful to the teachers, my homestay, and all school staff. In Year 12 the teachers were very helpful and even though they encouraged me to study hard, they were also supportive of my physical and mental health. They carefully assisted me in planning my future; pointing out a new path so I could successfully attend the university I wanted.
- Eric Wen, currently studying Bachelor of Actuarial Science, Monash University

Well-serviced by public transport bus routes
Quiet multicultural residential area, close to shopping, bank, sporting and recreational facilities
Just 20 minutes to Melbourne city via Monash Freeway and EastLink