Welcome to the Elwood College website. We hope that it provides you with a snapshot of life in the Elwood College community, where diversity is valued, high expectations are set and values are shared.
Junior School
The 'Second Storey' program is unique to Elwood College. As students transition from Primary to Secondary school, the focus of Junior School is creating long lasting connections and relationships within the community.
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Middle School
The Middle School Certificate is a cross curricular and combined Year 9 and Year 10 program that focuses on engagement and breadth of choice. Students can select from a variety of subject options and curriculum based activities.
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Senior School
Students at Senior School can select subjects in different disciplines including V.E.T. (Vocational Education and Training). Students can complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (V.C.E.) or the V.C.E. - V.M. (Vocational Major).
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Together we grow
We feel it's important to reflect upon our school maxim ‘Together we grow’ and why school culture matters. Owen Eastwood (who is an international expert in creating cultures of belonging) eloquently defines culture as "the environment that we are in at any point in time and how it is making us feel." Our environment is our community, our families, our students and our staff and when these work in unison our school maxim ‘Together we grow’ comes to life.
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Elwood College Instructional Model
Our students have arrived in the Northern Territory and are already immersing themselves in an incredible experience filled with culture, connection, adventure and learning.
From sleeping under the stars at the beautiful Earth Sanctuary to experiencing First Nations culture and connecting with Country, every moment is an opportunity to learn something new and create memories that will last a lifetime.
And this is only the beginning!
We can’t wait to share more from this incredible journey as their adventure continues
#GROW #TOGETHER #ElwoodCollege
Recently, Elwood College students Aliyah, Nana, Joel and Henry travelled to the Parliament of Victoria to make a speech about how Artificial Intelligence is impacting their education. Hosted by the National Council of Women Victoria, the students heard from keynote speaker Dr Rumbi Nyanhoto who spoke about the power of leading with influence and participating in critical reflection.
Then Nana, Joel and Henry addressed the chamber eloquently, examining the challenges AI presents to students’ independent thinking while highlighting its potential to enhance and support learning.
Well done to all four Elwood College students, we are incredibly proud of you!
#GROW #studentvoice #victorianparliment
Today, the SRC hosted our World’s Greatest Shave event to raise money and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation.
We had some several members of our school community step up to support this important cause:
💇♂️ Mason Brady (Year 11) and Arthur Paltos (Year 10) showed amazing support by having their heads shaved!
💇♀️ Leysha Singh and Haven Sidarta (Year 9) each cut off 20cm of their hair, which will be donated to be made into wigs for people experiencing hair loss due to cancer. ✂️
🧔♂️ Teachers Curtis Desjardins and Marc Favre took part as they both had their beards shaved off!
The SRC set an ambitious goal to beat our 2024 fundraising record of $2,200. We’re still tallying up all the money raised today, but we’ll be announcing the final total next week!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, cheered from the sidelines and helped make today such a success. ❤️
The Leukaemia Foundation supports Australians facing blood cancer, and we’re so proud to have come together as a school community to support such an important cause. 🫶
Stay tuned for the final fundraising total!
National Champion!
Congratulations to Year 10 student Ali Rahmani, who recently competed at the 2026 National Wrestling Championships, winning both of his matches within the first two minutes to claim gold and the title of National Champion!
Following his outstanding performance, Ali was selected to represent Australia on the national wrestling team. He also attended a four-day high-performance training camp, learning alongside some of Australia and the world`s leading wrestlers and coaches.
An incredible achievement and a fantastic milestone in Ali`s wrestling journey. We are incredibly proud of his dedication, hard work and success!
#GROW #ElwoodCollege #StudentSuccess #NationalChampion #Wrestling #australianwresting #ProudMoment
Last week, Elwood College students represented Peru and the United Kingdom at the Model UN event at Dromana College. Students explored the topic of asylum seekers and refugees and used their negotiation and diplomacy skills to represent their country`s positions. Well done to Maria (pictured), Eve, Spencer, Millie, Basil, Ada, Sasha and Noah for their hard work and a big thank you to Humanities teachers Ms Sestak and Mr Johnson for ensuring that the day could go ahead.
#GROW
We are incredibly proud to announce that Year 10 student Damon Willis will take to the stage as a Principal Vocalist in The State School Spectacular - This is Me!
📅 Saturday 29 August
📍 John Cain Arena
This is an incredible opportunity for Damon to showcase his talent alongside some of the best young performers from across the state.
We can`t wait to see him shine on the big stage!
Tickets on sale now! book via the link in our bio
#ElwoodCollege #StudentTalent #stateschoolspectacular #PerformingArts
Last week, we farewelled our Japanese sister school, Obu Higashi High School, after a wonderful and action-packed week of excursions, learning and cultural experiences.
This year marks an incredible 41 years of friendship and connection between Obu Higashi High School and Elwood College.
During our student visit to Japan last year, students from both schools worked together to create a special 40th Anniversary Shibori to celebrate this longstanding partnership.
Obu Higashi Principal, Mr Miwa presented our Principal, Todd Asensio with the completed Shibori at our Term 3 Assembly last week. It will now take pride of place in our College reception, serving as a lasting reminder of the wonderful friendship shared between our two school communities.
A huge thank you to our Japanese visitors, students, our generous families who hosted students, and staff for helping us celebrate this special connection. We look forward to many more years of friendship! obuhigashi
#TOGETHER #GROW #ElwoodCollege #ObuHigashi #SisterSchool
Win big & help Elwood College
Parents and Carers of Elwood College are raising funds to support student wellbeing programs and upgrade the sound and lighting equipment in the Phoenix Theatre through a fantastic community event, Elwoodchella, on Saturday 22 August.
Alongside the event, they`re hosting a raffle and silent auction, featuring an incredible range of prizes and experiences to win and bid on.
GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS NOW! (drawn 9pm Sat 22 Aug) Link in bio
Don`t miss your chance to win our grand prize: an Attica Tasting Menu for Two worth $850, along with a host of other wonderful prizes.
PLACE A BID IN OUR SILENT AUCTION (closed 8.30 pm Sat 22 Aug) Link in Bio
Thank you for supporting Elwood College.
World`s Greatest Shave is coming to Elwood College!
On Friday 21 August, our school community will come together for the World`s Greatest Shave to raise awareness and vital funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, supporting Australians living with blood cancer.
Students can get involved by wearing casual clothes on the day. Students who choose to come out of uniform must bring a gold coin donation, with all donations helping support this important cause.
In 2024, our incredible school community raised an amazing $2,200 made up of online donations from the community, gold coins from students, and the proceeds of our lunchtime bake sale.
Can our commnity set a new fundraising record in 2026? Donate now via the link in our bio.
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Let`s get behind this wonderful cause and show the strength of the Elwood College community!
#TOGETHER #WorldsGreatestShave #LeukaemiaFoundation #ElwoodCollege #Community #Fundraising #MakeADifference
Elwood College student published in The Age!
Congratulations to Year 12 English student Milly Reed who had her letter to the editor of The Age newspaper published in Saturday`s paper!
Year 12 English students are currently studying a unit on persuasive language and analysing persuasive texts and it is great to see Milly`s skills in this area recognised and published for all of Victoria to see - student voice in action!
#GROW
Middle School Exam High Achievers!
This year, Elwood College introduced semester exams to our Middle School program. Our students took on the challenge and worked productively with staff to learn and practice study and revision routines to help them succeed in an exam setting. We thank all our students for approaching their exams with a positive intent and as an opportunity to consolidate the learning completed through Terms 1 and 2.
We are pleased to share and celebrate 8 students who achieved at least three results of A/A+ and no results below a B across their 7 Middle School subjects in Semester 1. Congratulations to Taihua Wang, Piper Rennie, Haven Sidarta, Ezra Angwin, Seungjun Lee, Isabella McLoughlin, Eian Galero and Jabali Okella (not pictured) who all achieved this impressive feat! These students have all demonstrated an exemplary approach to their learning through their application, dedication and participation throughout Semester 1 - we thank them all for setting a fantastic example for their peers.
#GROW #studentachievement #examsucess
Battle of the Bands is tomorrow night!
The stage is set for an incredible night of live entertainment as our talented student musical acts perform in this year`s Battle of the Bands!
From solo performers to duos, ensembles, and bands it`s sure to be an evening filled with amazing music, talent and energy.
Bring your friends and family, cheer on your favourites, and support our incredible student performers.
Tickets at the door - $10 entry
Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start
We can`t wait to see you there!
#together #battleofthebands #studenttalent #supportthearts
Final performances – DON`T MISS OUT!
This is your last chance to see HONK! Jr. and experience the incredible talent, energy and dedication of our amazing cast and crew!
If you haven`t booked your tickets yet, there`s still time!
Remaining tickets are just $15 for adults and $10 for students/children. Tickets can be booked online via the link in our bio or purchased at the door for tonigths and tomorrow`s performances.
Performances:
Tonight – 7.00 pm
Saturday Matinee – 2.00 pm
Final Performance – 5.00 pm
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a heartwarming, musical filled with memorable songs, colourful characters and a wonderful message about embracing what makes us unique.
Come along and help us give our talented students the fantastic audience they deserve. We can`t wait to see you at the Phoenix Theatre!
#HONKJR #ElwoodCollege #SchoolProduction
Today we were delighted to welcome the Grade 2 students from St Columba`s Primary for the first full dress rehearsal of HONK! Jr.!
Our young audience brought so much enthusiasm and energy, making it the perfect way for our cast and crew to prepare for opening night.
Our talented students premiere tomorrow at 7.00 pm, and tickets are selling fast!
Don`t miss out, secure your seats today before they`re gone!
Book now via the link in our bio.
@stcolumbaselwood
#TOGETHER #GROW #studentproductions
🛑 STOP SCROLLING!
HONK! Jr. opens THIS WEDNESDAY!
Don`t miss your chance to see our incredibly talented students bring this heartwarming, hilarious musical to life!
Performances run Wednesday through Saturday
Book your tickets now before they`re gone!
🔗 Link in bio.
Secure your HONK! Jr tickets now!
Rehearsals are in full swing, and our talented cast and crew can’t wait to take to the stage when performances begin next Wednesday.
Don’t miss this incredible production—grab your tickets today before they’re gone!
Ticket link in bio.
Last term, Year 8 student Claudia Westrup travelled to Houston, Texas, to compete in the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Finals.
Competing against talented dancers from around the globe, Claudia earned a place among the Top 43 Junior Women`s Soloists, making it through to the final round of the competition. An incredible accomplishment made even more remarkable by the fact that she was the only Australian to reach the final round.
As a result of her exceptional performance, Claudia was offered scholarships from ballet schools in Germany, Tokyo, New York, Cannes, and Canada.
We are incredibly proud of Claudia and congratulate her on representing both Australia and Elwood College on the world stage. We can`t wait to see where her talent and dedication take her next.
#GROW #StudentAchievement #ballet
Don`t wait! Tickets are on sale now!
Our cast and crew have been working tirelessly, and we`d love to see a full audience supporting their hard work and talent.
Whether you`re a current family, future family, alumni or a member of our local community, we`d love to welcome you to the Phoenix Theatre to share our student production with you.
Book via link in bio
@elwoodprimary__ St Kilda Park Primary School @elsternwickprimary @ripponlea_primary_school #stkildaprimaryschool
#TOGETHER #GROW
HONK! is a heartwarming and humorous musical based on The Ugly Duckling. When Ugly sets off on an unexpected journey of self-discovery, he meets an unforgettable cast of characters, outsmarts a very hungry Cat and discovers that being different is something to be celebrated. Filled with memorable music, laughter and an uplifting message, HONK! is a wonderful production for audiences of all ages.
Tickets now on sale!
Book via the link in our bio.
The future of the performing arts is bright! Last night Elwood College Instrumental Music students showcased their incredible talent, passion, and dedication, demonstrating that the performing arts are alive and well.
#TOGETHER
#ElwoodCollege #PerformingArts #StudentTalent #CreativeArts #SchoolCommunity #MusicAndPerformance
Co-curricular
Ask about our long lasting sister school relationship with Obi Hagashi during one of our school tours. We run an immersive international trip there every two years.
Ask about our Northern Territory camps and outdoor education experiences at Middle School during our Open Evening.
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Principals Welcome
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