Warracknabeal Secondary College

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Warracknabeal Secondary College
Address
5 Werrigar Street

Wimmera

, ,
3393

Information
TypeGovernment, co-educational, day school
Established1924
Sister school Warracknabeal Primary School, Warracknabeal Special Development School
School number8430 [1]
PrincipalCasey Phelan
Years offered7–12
GenderMixed Gender Education
HousesHenty, Borung, Wimmera
Colour(s)Navy blue, Maroon, Gold
Website warracksc.vic.edu.au

Warracknabeal Secondary College is an Australian high school in Warracknabeal, Victoria.

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History

In October 1923, the Education Department approved the establishment of a high school at Warracknabeal, provided that the community "contribute £630 in three years". [2] Later that month the department of Education approved the site on which the new high school was to be built. [3]

The Ballarat Star noted the establishment of Warracknabeal High School at the beginning of 1924, [4] and the school submitted its first annual report at the end of that year. [5] The school websites "History" page states the same opening year.

Curriculum

Years 7–9 are based on AusVELS. Year 7 and 8 students study art, technology subjects (wood, metal, and food), media, and Japanese. Elective subjects begin in Year 9. VCE may begin in Year 10 in order to "increase subject options for students". However, Warracknabeal's Year 12 class may be as small as only two students. Therefore, the school supports virtual VCE classes and distance education. Students may also enter VCAL and VET programs (operated in Horsham). [6]

As of 2016, on the completion of their secondary education, around 58% of students will enter the workforce. Around 35% of students will continue their education at university, while around 7% will go into TAFE programs. [7]

Extracurricular activities

The school offers private music classes for various instruments as well as sporting activities.

Houses

The school has three houses.

Principals

The Warracknabeal sign upon entrance to the town Warracknabeal Town Entry Sign.JPG
The Warracknabeal sign upon entrance to the town
PeriodName
19241933F. Gallagher
19341938A. House
19391951E. N. Downe
19521955A. L. Weaving
19561960E. T. D. Graham
19611976T. M. Palmer
19771982B. A. Schache
19831994A. J. Mansfield
19952007Leo J. Casey[ citation needed ]
2007–2015Anthony J. Fowler [9] [10]
2015–2018Michael Briggs-Miller [6]
2019-2022Therese Allen [6]
2022-PresentCasey Phelan

Notable alumni

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References

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