Lake Tuggeranong College
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Lake Tuggeranong College is an Australian Capital Territory
public school catering to Year 11 and 12 students (aged between 16 and 18 years). It is located in the Tuggeranong, Canberra, close to Tuggeranong Town Centre
and on the shores of Lake Tuggeranong in Greenway
. The current principal is Dr. William (Bill) Maiden, who assisted the founding of Gold Creek School.
and is close to the Tuggeranong Town Centre
and bus terminal.
The College campus has a variety of facilities including: general use science laboratories; metal, wood, and auto technology workshops; a kitchen class room; sporting facilities including a rowing shed; drama, dance, art and photography studios (and a dark room); and a variety of general purpose teaching spaces from 20 person class rooms to an eighty seat lecture theater. The school also has a canteen.
Tuggeranong Town Centre Library is adjacent to the college and is a joint-use facility catering both for the educational needs of College students and for wider community use. The close proximity of the Library provides students with access to the ACT public library collection, free computing facilities and study space. Fully qualified Teacher Librarians, with specific in education training, in addition to ACT Public Library staff, further the services provided to College students.
The College has liberal policies with regard to dress code and attendance on campus outside of scheduled class time. The campus culture is structured more on university lines, with a larger amounts of freedom of expression and emphasis on personal responsibility with regard to educational commitment than privately operated equivalent schools.
The ACT government does not allow schools to set compulsory fees, however the College Board suggests a voluntary contribution which includes a base sum of $180 per year. Around 60% of students pay this contribution . Students are requested to pay a materials fee for those subjects where it is appropriate.
Students generally enroll in 5 to 6 subjects, which are classified as to whether or not they constitute formal pre-tertiary training. If they have that T classification, students are ranked in the subject. Other vocational courses are designed to provide training for the work force or for personal educational enrichment.
Students who are enrolled in ASBAs only have to enroll in 4 subjects as they spend a day a week engaged in on-the-job training.
Australian Capital Territory
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public school catering to Year 11 and 12 students (aged between 16 and 18 years). It is located in the Tuggeranong, Canberra, close to Tuggeranong Town Centre
Tuggeranong Town Centre
Tuggeranong Town Centre services the southernmost Canberra district of Tuggeranong. It is located on the south-western side of Lake Tuggeranong and composed of a large three-storey mall, the Tuggeranong Hyperdome, as well as a smaller shopping complex, the Homeworld, and many other buildings and...
and on the shores of Lake Tuggeranong in Greenway
Greenway, Australian Capital Territory
Greenway is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia district of Tuggeranong. The postcode is 2900. The suburb is named after the architect, Francis Greenway . It was gazetted on 17 October 1986. The streets are named after architects...
. The current principal is Dr. William (Bill) Maiden, who assisted the founding of Gold Creek School.
History
The school was established in 1990 under the oversight of principal Robert (Bob) McConchie. The initial enrolment consisted of approximately 400 students . The second principal, John See, was appointed in 1997. On the retirement of John See, at the end of 2006, William (Bill) Maiden was appointed as Principal of Lake Tuggeranong College. As of 2007 the college has over 900 students enrolled.Mission statement
"A community working together,providing a stimulating, caring and supportive environment enabling students to strive for excellence through a range of high quality learning experiences."Campus
Lake Tuggeranong College's buildings have a unique architectural design and were designed by an award-winning architect. The college is prominently positioned on the shores of Lake TuggeranongLake Tuggeranong
Lake Tuggeranong is an artificial lake in the Canberra district of Tuggeranong. The lake was created by the construction of a dam in 1987 coinciding with urban development in the district. The lake was built as a sediment trap to stop sediment from entering the Murrumbidgee River.The lake is a...
and is close to the Tuggeranong Town Centre
Tuggeranong Town Centre
Tuggeranong Town Centre services the southernmost Canberra district of Tuggeranong. It is located on the south-western side of Lake Tuggeranong and composed of a large three-storey mall, the Tuggeranong Hyperdome, as well as a smaller shopping complex, the Homeworld, and many other buildings and...
and bus terminal.
The College campus has a variety of facilities including: general use science laboratories; metal, wood, and auto technology workshops; a kitchen class room; sporting facilities including a rowing shed; drama, dance, art and photography studios (and a dark room); and a variety of general purpose teaching spaces from 20 person class rooms to an eighty seat lecture theater. The school also has a canteen.
Tuggeranong Town Centre Library is adjacent to the college and is a joint-use facility catering both for the educational needs of College students and for wider community use. The close proximity of the Library provides students with access to the ACT public library collection, free computing facilities and study space. Fully qualified Teacher Librarians, with specific in education training, in addition to ACT Public Library staff, further the services provided to College students.
Student Admissions
Lake Tuggeranong College admits around 450 year 11 students each year and offers a range of curriculum options. Education programs are offered for students intending to apply for university admission as well as those seeking vocational training. The College also provides for students with special needs accepting children from special education schools. The college does not discriminate between students seeking higher tertiary education and vocational studies in its admissions process.The College has liberal policies with regard to dress code and attendance on campus outside of scheduled class time. The campus culture is structured more on university lines, with a larger amounts of freedom of expression and emphasis on personal responsibility with regard to educational commitment than privately operated equivalent schools.
The ACT government does not allow schools to set compulsory fees, however the College Board suggests a voluntary contribution which includes a base sum of $180 per year. Around 60% of students pay this contribution . Students are requested to pay a materials fee for those subjects where it is appropriate.
Students generally enroll in 5 to 6 subjects, which are classified as to whether or not they constitute formal pre-tertiary training. If they have that T classification, students are ranked in the subject. Other vocational courses are designed to provide training for the work force or for personal educational enrichment.
Students who are enrolled in ASBAs only have to enroll in 4 subjects as they spend a day a week engaged in on-the-job training.