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Coordinates: 38°6′23.76″S 145°14′50.28″E / 38.1066000°S 145.2473000°E / -38.1066000; 145.2473000
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Cranbourne West Secondary College
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Coordinates38°6′23.76″S 145°14′50.28″E / 38.1066000°S 145.2473000°E / -38.1066000; 145.2473000
Information
School type Public, Secondary College
MottoLatin: Diversis Viribus
(Strength through Diversity)
Established2021
StatusOpen
School number(03) 9770 7200
School code7748
PrincipalRob Duncan
Enrollment~1,200 (7–10)
Color(s)Cyan and white
  
Websitewww.cwsc.vic.edu.au

Cranbourne West Secondary College is a public secondary school located in Cranbourne West, Victoria, Australia. The school opened in 2021 and has been growing steadily [1], adding a new year level annually. The school is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment for its students.

The school initially enrolled 195 students in 2021 and has expanded to accommodate over 1,200 students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. By 2026, the school will have its first Year 12 cohort. Rob Duncan, the current principal, brings extensive experience in educational leadership[2].

Curriculum

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Cranbourne West Secondary College provides a variety of academic programs, including core subjects like Mathematics, English, Science, and Humanities. The school also offers vocational pathways through initiatives such as Career Pathways and the Foresight Project. An advanced mathematics program, Magnum Opus, is available for students with specific interest or aptitude in mathematics. Additional literacy and numeracy support is provided through programs like MYLENS and Accelerated Reading.

School Values

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The school's motto, "Diversis Viribus," translated as "Strength through Diversity," underlines its commitment to inclusivity. The school promotes six core values summarised in the acronym ASPIRE: Acceptance, Sincerity, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence.

Extracurricular Activities

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Cranbourne West Secondary College offers extracurricular activities in sports, arts, and student-driven initiatives. Sporting programs include interschool sports, cross-country events and various athletics carnivals. The arts program supports activities such as Battle of the Bands, school musicals and art exhibitions.

Facilities

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Cranbourne West Secondary College has facilities designed to support both academic and extracurricular activities[3]:

  • The Admin Building houses administrative offices, a library and an inclusion, and wellbeing area.
  • A Block, B Block, and C Block are used for general classrooms and include facilities for staff and Chromebook charging stations.
  • D Block accommodates a gymnasium, weights room and rooms for music, drama, and food technology.
  • VA Block is dedicated to visual arts, media, and photography.
  • The STEM Building is equipped with science labs, a computer lab and classrooms focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  • Portables classrooms provide additional space for classes and staff.
  • Outdoor facilities include basketball courts, an oval and multiple square courts.

See Also

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Cranbourne West Secondary College website

References

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  1. ^ ACARA. "CWSC School Profile". My School. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  2. ^ Heffernan, Madeleine (2021-12-12). "How schools plan to bounce back from COVID disruption". The Age. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  3. ^ "Cranbourne West Secondary College". www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.auundefined. 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2024-11-08.