Parkdale Secondary College

Parkdale Secondary College is committed to providing the best possible educational opportunities for all students. Parkdale offers a broad curriculum as well as highly regarded extra-curricular programs, allowing students to share, engage and excel beyond the classroom. Parkdale Secondary College prides itself on being a safe, supportive and welcoming learning environment. The college builds and maintains strong community links, which help support students into their post-secondary school lives. Success is embraced for every student and dedicated teaching staff support, guide and challenge each student to become curious and resilient learners who are able to achieve their best.

School Values: Aspiration, Integrity, Respect

Special Programs

Elite sports program (AFL, basketball, soccer, netball, golf and general sports)
Art enhancement program (dance)
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) program
Instrumental music program (individual instrumental lessons and ensembles including, contemporary rock band, choir, stage band, percussion and guitar ensembles, Parkdale voices and competition choir)
School musical production
Links with local universities
Leadership pathways
Experienced international assistants supporting students with transition to Victoria

Student support services and programs

Tutoring program
Careers resource centre
International student buddy program
Student wellbeing team

Principal

Michael Tuck

Number of students

1400

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Amy Palfreyman anissa Treverton, assistant principald Mel

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$400

VCE Subjects

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

VET Subjects

Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Various excursions around Victoria
Regular city excursions
Surf-safety training
School music ensembles and theatre productions
Lunchtime activities
Games club
High performance programs with national level coaching support
International student leadership program

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, football (soccer), futsal, golf, hockey, netball, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre on-site

Languages taught

Japanese
French

My experience at Parkdale Secondary College was exciting and life changing. The teachers and students are very friendly and approachable, and they made my time at Parkdale feel like a home away from home. I also really loved how there are so many opportunities to undertake, with all the available subjects and the extracurricular activities, I wish I could’ve done them all! More importantly, I have created so many fond memories at the school and so many great relationships with my friends and teachers, and those were the things that I held onto when I walked out of that gate for the very last time. I am excited to begin my Pharmacy (honours) course at Monash University and will continue to stay connected to Parkdale Secondary College through the after school tutoring program.
- Meily Phe - Class of 2020