Sunbury Downs College is a vibrant Year 7 to 12 coeducational secondary college, offering a rich educational experience in an environment that encourages excellent outcomes for all students.
The college offers a wide range of programs catering for all students, with a strong emphasis on developing individual wellbeing and positive interpersonal relationships.
Students belong to one of two ‘mini schools’ – Middle Years (7-9) and Later Years (10-12) – with year-level coordinators working with homegroup and classroom teachers.
Sunbury Downs College has a comprehensive educational program including English, mathematics, science, humanities, health and physical education, arts, technology and languages (Italian).
The college also offers a range of VCE subjects, including Vocational Education and Training (VET) together with a structured VCE Vocational Major program in Years 11 and 12, catering for students with an interest in applied learning.
Sunbury Downs College offers an Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (ACE) program, extending students through a challenging curriculum including early commencement of VCE. The ACE program is a select entry course with enrolment from feeder primary schools for students in Years 7 to 9.
The college offers a wide range of inclusive activities and programs which cater to all students, including debating, maths club, band and choir.
There are year level and specialised camps and excursions that compliment the teaching and learning program.
It offers instrumental music and presents a highly acclaimed musical production, enabling students to excel in an environment that fosters participation, responsibility and teamwork outside the classroom.
Students are allocated to one of four houses (Aitken, Evans, Jackson, Mitchell) on enrolment, with an inter-school sporting program offering students the opportunity to represent the school at the local level.
The college values of Respect, Resilience, Ambition and Community are embedded within the school’s teaching and learning practices.
These core values support a culture of participation and excellence based on developing positive relationships and personal growth by all community members.
