Oberon High School
Oberon High School is a secondary school located in Armstrong Creek, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (Melway Ref Map 465 G2). Established in 1963,[1] Oberon High School is a single campus years 7-12 school situated in the Geelong suburb of Armstrong Creek. It caters for students in Years 7 to 12. The current principal is Tim McMahon.
| Oberon High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Australia | |
| Coordinates | 38.230°S 144.362°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Motto | Shape your future, go one better |
| Established | 1963 |
| Principal | Tim McMahon |
| Staff | 100+ |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Number of students | 1000+ |
| Campus size | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue, green and white |
| Website | http://www.oberonhs.vic.edu.au/ |
The student population is drawn from a very wide urban, rural and coastal area. It is in close proximity to three other large secondary colleges (two state and one non-government) and shares a common boundary with a state primary school.
Curriculum
The school offers a comprehensive program which includes a core curriculum in year 7 - 8 (English, Mathematics, Science, LOTE - German, Indonesian, Technology, Arts, Humanities, Health, and Physical Education). At years 9 to 12 a wide range of pathways are available. These include the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education Training (VET), the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL), and school-based apprenticeships.
Extra-curricular activities
Students are encouraged to meet their individual interests and abilities from an extensive list of extra–curricular activities such as;
- Individual and team sport
- Annual drama production
- Jazz band, instrumental music and an extensive choir program
- An extensive camp program including; Central Australia, Tasmania, Indonesia, Germany and more
- Academic extension with science & engineering challenges
- Debating and public speaking festivals
- School for Student Leadership and Bogong Alpine Leadership opportunities
- Enviro team – coastal regeneration projects
Energy Breakthrough
Oberon has previously competed in the RACV Energy Breakthrough. In 2008, "Midnight" finished 5th in the 24-Hour Hybrid Trial.
Campus
Facilities
- an administration and library building
- three learning community buildings with adaptable spaces for a variety of learning activities
- a science arts and technology building
- a performing arts and physical education building with a competition grade double court
- four outdoor multipurpose courts and a sports oval
Sporting facilities
The school's grounds include:
- a football oval
- netball courts
- basketball courts
- handball courts
- passive recreation areas in garden settings
Notable alumni
- Patrick Dangerfield, AFL footballer for the Geelong Football Club, and formerly the Adelaide Football Club
- Travis Boak, AFL footballer and former captain of the Port Adelaide Football Club