At Heathmont College students feel safe, while at the same time challenged and supported by a positive school culture.
Many opportunities are provided for students to be the best they can be. We are immensely proud of our strong student leadership program, passionate sporting teams, outstanding languages programs and vibrant performing arts curriculum.
We invite you to join our community of learners at Heathmont College. We undertake to do our utmost to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they need to reach their goals. In return, we expect students to work hard, to do their best and most of all - to enjoy their educational experiences.
Heathmont College has adopted a House system with 4 Houses. This has enabled avertical studentmentor groups and a managementstructure to look after the educational and wellbeing needs of all students.A mentor program and whole school implementation of Positive Education will enhance student and staff connectedness.The College offers a traditional VCE course of study with students in Year 10 being able to access a range of VCE Units 1 & 2 to enhance their study. A VCAL course of study at Intermediate and Senior levels is offered to selected students.In addition, we offer an Intensive English Language Centre to support an accredited International Student Program.
Students in Year 9 follow a traditional course of study with the addition of our LiFE Programdesigned to challenge and engage students.
A variety of enrichment and excellence program are offered across the College. Students in Years 7-10 can apply for selection to our Sports Academy.
In 2020, Heathmont College launched its HOPE Centre (Home for Positive Education), a facility for delivering transformational wellbeing education within Maroondah schools and the wider community. We seek to put wellbeing at the heart of education in partnership with the Maroondah City Council, the University of Melbourne's Centre for Positive Psychology and The Institute of Positive Education.
Data is used extensively by teachers to differentiate instruction and to help all students experience success in their learning.We are proud of our students¿ academic success.
At Heathmont College we value and encourage:
Curiosity- We approach our learning with a sense of hope and positivity. We celebrate learning growth and achievement and support the aspirations of others.
Compassion- We are guided by respect for each other and our differences. We show kindness to ourselves and others to help us build the resilience to achieve together
Community- We strive to build positive connections. We listen to and respect all contributions and work together to create positive impact.