Address2004 saw the establishment of Carrum Downs Secondary College with its inaugural group of students graduating year 12 in 2009. Situated in a vibrant and rapidly growing community 42km southeast of Melbourne, the College currently has an enrolment of 880 students with 95 teaching and education support staff.
CDSC fosters a supportive learning environment where every young person is empowered to grow as responsible and creative members of our community, valuing Respect, Effort and Integrity.
Staff and Students operate in one of four houses from Year 7 -12, providing a framework for the development of positive relationships to optimise learning outcomes, wellbeing and pathways. Students are encouraged to have a voice and identity, and the College boasts an extensive Student Leadership Program.
Students in Year 7-10 study the CORE subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health and Physical Education, and can access Visual and Performing Arts, Technology and LOTE (Japanese). The Senior School program includes an extensive range of curriculum options offering students VCE, VCEVM, VET and School Based Apprenticeship opportunities.
Our dynamic instructional model focuses on providing a stimulated learning environment for all students and is supported by the Targeted Teaching Program in English and Maths which allows students to access learning at their point of need.
CDSC has successfully implemented Professional Learning Communities which has seen a focus on teams using data to drive teacher learning and student growth in a well-supported communal atmosphere.
Our new STEAM building has been opened and completes our excellent facilities. Our cutting-edge teaching programs, positive student relationships and wide-ranging learning experiences makes being a staff member at Carrum Downs Secondary College an appealing place to be.
Vision and Values
Carrum Downs Secondary College empowers our community to build a successful future based on Respect, Personal Growth and Social Inclusiveness.
RESPECT, INTEGRITY AND EFFORT
At Carrum Downs Secondary College we are passionate that every student grows. We aim to enhance the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students and to develop all students¿ abilities. We strive to create and maintain a positive, caring and safe learning environment in which all students are provided the opportunity to achieve success.
Please refer to the college website for further information: www.cdsc.vic.edu.au
