Footscray City College
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Footscray City College is a Year 7-12 and TAFE co-educational school in Melbourne, Australia. It is adjacent to Victoria University
's Footscray Park campus, and Footscray Park
itself. Approximately 1000 students attend, primarily from the local area. The college is on a spectacular site with views of the Maribyrnong River
, Flemington Racecourse
and the Melbourne CBD. The grounds are landscaped for student recreation, and are complemented by adjacent community playing fields and sporting facilities, including a large swimming and sporting complex belonging to Victoria University.
There are many facilities in the College including computer, creative arts, science, sport, multimedia, performing arts, cinema, film and TV studio, a Hospitality Skills Centre and horticultural facilities.
Each student in Years 7–10 studies the Learning Areas of Arts, English (including English as a second Language), Health and Physical Education, Languages other than English, Mathematics, Science, Technology and the Studies of Society and the Environment.
In Years 11, 12, and beyond, students are provided with a comprehensive range of pathways, including the Victorian Certificate of Education
(VCE), the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
(VCAL), and Technical and Further Education
(TAFE) Certificate and Diploma courses in Film and Television Studies.
They have recently developed a "Futures Centre" for Year 9 and 10 students, where students undertake individually tailored programs with project based learning that is IT rich.
The "Footscray City College Film and Television School" had one of the highest VTAC
first preferences to offers ratios of any tertiary institution in 2006. At 1.31, it was only bettered by four high demand universities, the International College of Hotel Management and the TAFE division of the Australian Maritime College
. It also had the second lowest non-acceptance of offers at 3.45%, bettered only by the Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
.
On 1 July 1972 the secondary education part of the Institute was separated and named "Footscray Secondary Technical School". It continued to operate on the Nicholson St site. However, its council was not established until early 1975, a new site (on Ballarat Rd) was not acquired until 1975 and was not ready for occupation until May 1980. Thus during this period it remained closely linked to the Institute.
It became known as "Footscray City Secondary College". Today it is known as "Footscray City College". The tertiary component is known as "Footscray City College Film and Television School".
Victoria University, Australia
Victoria University is a multi-sector tertiary institution based in Melbourne, Australia with 10 campuses.VU offers qualifications in higher education, vocational education , and short courses...
's Footscray Park campus, and Footscray Park
Footscray Park
Footscray Park is one of the largest and most intact examples of an Edwardian park in Australia. The 15 hectare park is located on the south bank of the Maribyrnong River in Footscray in Victoria...
itself. Approximately 1000 students attend, primarily from the local area. The college is on a spectacular site with views of the Maribyrnong River
Maribyrnong river
The Maribyrnong River rises about 50 km north of Melbourne, Victoria , near Mount Macedon. It flows generally southward and combines with the Yarra River to flow into Port Phillip....
, Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is most notable for hosting the Melbourne Cup, which is Australia's richest horse race. The racecourse is situated on low alluvial flats, next to the Maribyrnong River...
and the Melbourne CBD. The grounds are landscaped for student recreation, and are complemented by adjacent community playing fields and sporting facilities, including a large swimming and sporting complex belonging to Victoria University.
There are many facilities in the College including computer, creative arts, science, sport, multimedia, performing arts, cinema, film and TV studio, a Hospitality Skills Centre and horticultural facilities.
Each student in Years 7–10 studies the Learning Areas of Arts, English (including English as a second Language), Health and Physical Education, Languages other than English, Mathematics, Science, Technology and the Studies of Society and the Environment.
In Years 11, 12, and beyond, students are provided with a comprehensive range of pathways, including the Victorian Certificate of Education
Victorian Certificate of Education
The Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
(VCE), the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is a 'hands-on' option for students in Years 11 and 12 in Victoria, Australia.The VCAL gives students practical work-related experience, as well as literacy and numeracy skills and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life...
(VCAL), and Technical and Further Education
Technical and Further Education
In Australia, training and further education or TAFE institutions provide a wide range of predominantly vocational tertiary education courses, mostly qualifying courses under the National Training System/Australian Qualifications Framework/Australian Quality Training Framework...
(TAFE) Certificate and Diploma courses in Film and Television Studies.
They have recently developed a "Futures Centre" for Year 9 and 10 students, where students undertake individually tailored programs with project based learning that is IT rich.
The "Footscray City College Film and Television School" had one of the highest VTAC
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre is the administrative body which processes applications for universities in the state of Victoria...
first preferences to offers ratios of any tertiary institution in 2006. At 1.31, it was only bettered by four high demand universities, the International College of Hotel Management and the TAFE division of the Australian Maritime College
Australian Maritime College
The Australian Maritime College is a tertiary education institution based in Launceston, Tasmania and is an institute of the University of Tasmania. AMC is Australia's national centre for maritime education, training and research...
. It also had the second lowest non-acceptance of offers at 3.45%, bettered only by the Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
The Sunraysia Institute of TAFE is the TAFE institute servicing Mildura, Victoria since 1979.About the InstituteSunraysia Institute of TAFE is the largest provider of vocational education and training services in North West Victoria, Australia...
.
History
In March 1916, the Footscray Technical School began teaching at what is now Victoria University's Footscray Nicholson campus. In July 1958, this school was renamed "Footscray Technical College". On 25 September 1968, it was renamed "Footscray Institute of Technology" (FIT).On 1 July 1972 the secondary education part of the Institute was separated and named "Footscray Secondary Technical School". It continued to operate on the Nicholson St site. However, its council was not established until early 1975, a new site (on Ballarat Rd) was not acquired until 1975 and was not ready for occupation until May 1980. Thus during this period it remained closely linked to the Institute.
It became known as "Footscray City Secondary College". Today it is known as "Footscray City College". The tertiary component is known as "Footscray City College Film and Television School".