AddressLilydale Heights College
Lilydale Heights College is a single campus co-educational 7 to 12 College located in the northern area of Lilydale.
Established in 1970, Lilydale Heights College has not only responded positively to, but also anticipated change and as a result has met community needs. The College, which draws its student population from a diverse range of backgrounds, has recently seen significant investment in the development of new buildings and learning spaces designed to support a positive, inclusive environment where all students are able to learn and grow.
Working at Lilydale Heights College
Staff at Lilydale Heights College report high satisfaction in working at our school. We provide a working environment that fosters trust amongst colleagues with a collective focus on student learning. Staff work collaboratively to consistently improve learning and teaching, engaging in regular professional development to build capacity. We have strong, positive responses in our Staff Opinion Survey with teachers and education support staff rating Lilydale Heights College significantly higher than similar schools and the state in all areas measured. We work as a team at Lilydale Heights College and value working collaboratively with a shared focus on improving the learning growth of all students.
Inspiring Lifelong Learning
Lilydale Heights College is a fully inclusive learning community which enables students to become successful lifelong learners and confident global citizens.
This core purpose is underpinned by three core values:
Excellence: Challenging yourself to achieve your best
Respect: Respecting yourself, others and our environment
Responsibility: Being accountable for all your actions
At Lilydale Heights College we aim to give every student the very best possible education to prepare them for life beyond school. We are purposefully striving to keep pace with our exciting world by connecting students and learning programs that are rich and varied. At Lilydale Heights College we teach more than subjects. We understand the need to prepare our students to meet an ever-changing future. We educate for life and work to inspire lifelong learning.
Lilydale Heights College builds on its culture, diversity, and values, developing the qualities, talents, and strengths of each young person; it engages with the needs and interests of society and with the challenges of higher education and the workplace.
Our educational program is wide and varied and our record of success is outstanding. Students find they can pursue their interests and strengths to the best of their ability and are encouraged to achieve their personal best. We are proud of our record and of our success in helping students achieve their dreams once they leave school.
Lilydale Heights College has a strong and supportive College Council that ensures that the school continues to excel in everything we do. In addition, we have a structured leadership profile where every child has a Learning Leader, Student Liaison Coordinator and SELF teacher to help support their learning. Students are also supported in their learning through the work of our Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team and our Careers Team. This structure allows Lilydale Heights College to support every individual student and assist them in their journey throughout their secondary schooling life and beyond.
Beyond the classroom students are encouraged to involve themselves in the broad co-curricular program. Learning here takes place in many shapes and forms. Students have the opportunity to participate fully on the sporting field, in music ensembles, on the stage, in student leadership activities, Vocational Education and Training courses, in the Technology, Hospitality and Foods areas, to travel to our sister school in Japan as well as attend local camps around Victoria and Australia. Our Year 10 Formal, Year 11 Formal and Year 12 Social complete the social calendar, providing positive social interactions and important moments on the journey to adulthood.
www.lilydaleheights.vic.edu.au
