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ELTHAM College is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school situated in Research, an outer suburb north east of Melbourne. Founded in 1973, the school has a non-selective admissions policy and currently caters for approximately 1,200 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Although no longer a part, having become an affiliate of the EISM (Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne), ELTHAM College is a founding member of the ACS (Association of Co-educational Schools). The College is also affiliated with the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria (AISV). The school is also associated with EC Waves swimming club and training most training is held at the Eltham College pool. ==History== * 1973: Mr Desmond D. Davey appointed as first principal. Construction of the College begins with the Principal's residence and Preparatory School * 1974: Classes commence with an enrolment of 135 students. The College's facilities now consist of an Early Learning Centre (kindergarten), Junior Primary Building, craft workshop, and two aboveground swimming pools * 1975: Enrolments increase to a total of 399 students to Year 9. Administration and Junior Secondary buildings are constructed, along with a music suite * 1976: 590 students up to Year 10. First part of the Middle School constructed, along with another craft workshop, and the completion of the ECCA Centre sports stadium. Tennis and basketball courts are established, along with a hockey pitch and oval * 1977: 764 students to Year 11. Second part of the Middle School and Music Centre opened. * 1978: 893 students to Year 12. The Senior School is established, along with extensions to the Music Centre * 1979: 960 students. The second part of the Senior School is established, along with science laboratories * 1980: 1050 students. 43 acres of land opposite the College are purchased for later use * 1983: ''School Photo'', a book commemorating the College's first ten years is produced. The College is now a complex of 16 buildings, complemented by a cohort of 1050 and a staff of 85. The founding Principal, Mr Desmond D. Davey, retires. The new D. D. Davey Library and Auditorium are named in his honour * 1984: Mr Brian Webber is appointed Principal. The College's leadership program is established * 1987: The College's Performance Centre is opened, along with the Preparatory School Library and the L. E. Clarke Visual Arts Building. Middle School science laboratories are established, along with another playing field. Mr John Brennan replaces Mr Brian Webber as Principal * 1992: Stage one of oval, and environmental reserve commences, built on the 43 acres of land purchased by the College in 1980 * 1993: The College celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Stage two of the oval and environmental reserve development is completed, thus providing students with new facilities. New uniforms are introduced * 1996: The Year 9 City Campus (located in Flinders Lane) officially opens. The College's quadrangle, known as the Forum, is officially opened, with a Halpern sculpture, to which students contributed, being unveiled * 1998: A new preparatory centre opens in the former Principal's residence (made available by the construction of a new residence the previous year). Further construction work on the Senior School commences, opening the following year * 1999: Mr John Brennan retires as principal * 2000: Dr David Warner is appointed as principal * 2001: The College's name is officially changed to ELTHAM College of Education * 2002: Construction begins on the College's hospitality facilities. The ''Knowledge Network'', a revolutionary intranet service, is unveiled, along with the ''History Centre'' for Years 3 and 4 * 2003: The College celebrates it 30th Anniversary, along with officially opening the new hospitality centre, now known as Swipers Gully * 2004: Construction commences on the Arthur W. Kirkright sports pavilion * 2005: The College now consists of 1171 students, along with 186 members of staff. Students of the College successfully raise $10,000 to build a library in Laos * 2006: The Arthur W. Kirkright sports pavilion officially opens * 2007: The College announces plans for the Melbourne City School * 2013: The Year 9 City Campus moves to its current location on Lonsdale Street. Dr David Warner retires as Principal * 2014: The College celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Mr Simon Le Plastrier is appointed as the fifth Principal of the College 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Eltham College (Victoria)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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