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Aitken College


Aitken College was established in 1999 and has rapidly grown into an established and prominent low-fee independent school in the north-western area of Melbourne. Total enrolment in Years Foundation to 12 is 1200 students divided into five schools catering for age-appropriate academic and social needs. In addition to a focus on academic achievement the College offers inter-school sport House activities an extensive performing arts program welfare support and Learning Centre for individual needs. Set in an attractive rural setting on over forty acres the College features Sports facilities chapel & Performing Arts centre science laboratories technology centre computer laboratories and farm area.

Mission and Aims

Building on a foundation of Christian values the mission of Aitken College is to enable students to become informed and compassionate members of the wider community by inspiring academic achievement and creativity nurturing self worth encouraging environmental responsibility and committing to service with and for others. Aitken College aims to: • Make the Christian faith relevant through an understanding of its major teachings and by encouraging a personal faith journey. • Inspire and challenge students to realise their intellectual potential and equip them for lifelong learning. • Promote and develop creativity and self expression. • Enable each student to realise their self worth in a safe Healthy and happy environment that responds to personal and community needs. • Encourage individuals and the community to take responsibility for the environment and to act accordingly. • Instil in students a sense of service and concern for the needs of others.

Curriculum

The academic program includes a strong emphasis in the early years on literacy and numeracy core studies in English mathematics science Humanities and Physical Education and an extensive core/elective program that includes Music drama art information Technology design & Technology and Commerce. All students commence studying Indonesian in Year 7 and may elect to continue at higher levels. Senior students undertake a wide range of VCE and VCAL programs with Careers education and support. Over 90% of Year 12 graduates have recently been offered a tertiary education place. The Religioun & Values Education program is undertaken by all students and is complemented by a weekly Chapel Service.

Aitken College
1010 Mickleham Road

Greenvale VIC3059

Tel: 03 9333 1866

Fax: 03 9333 4795

Email: admin@aitkencollege.edu.au

Website: www.aitkencollege.edu.au

Key Details

Type: Independent

Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

Religious Affiliation: Uniting Church


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