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 toachieve their best.

School Values: Aspiration, Integrity, Respect, Empathy, Resilience

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 (contemporary rock band, jazz band, choir, stage band, percussion and guitar ensembles)
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
Chinese speaking psychologist

Principal

Michael Tuck

Number of students

1720

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$400 - $600

International Student Coordinator

Amy Palfreyman and Melissa Treverton, Assistant Principal

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$340

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
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)
Australian and Global Politics
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Music Industry
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 Rules Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Futsal, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language Centre on-site

Languages taught

Japanese
French

I appreciate your kindness, really I’m crying at the moment , your daughter or mine there is no difference. We have one more powerful soul who has studied in your high school thousand kilometres far away. I graciously thank you and your colleague and the dedication you show every day in trying to shape and form our children’s future.
- Ramin Yazdani, Father of Sadaf Yazdani, 2019 International Student Captain