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
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!
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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
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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
Join us for an exciting evening showcasing the incredible talents of our students, with performances including singing, bands, instrumental music, dance, and more.
Event Details
📍 Where: Phoenix Theatre
🕠 When: Wednesday the 10th of June, doors open at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start
⏰ Finish Time: Approximately 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: $10 at the door (cash or card accepted)
All proceeds will be donated to State Schools’ Relief and The Smith Family.
Come along to support our talented students, enjoy a fantastic night of entertainment, and see who takes home first prize!
#Together #TalentNight #StudentAchievement
Despite the challenging conditions, our girls showed incredible determination and team spirit. While there were no wins on the scoreboard, they played their hearts out in the pouring rain with only eight players, supporting and encouraging one another every step of the way. A fantastic display of sportsmanship, resilience and teamwork from the girls, with great leadership and coaching from Charlie.
We are so proud of their effort and positive attitude
#TOGETHER
#TeamSpirit ##schoolsport #Sportsmanship #Resilience #Teamwork #SchoolSport
What an incredible effort from our Elwood College Volleyball Team at the 3-day Volleyball Schools Cup!
Competing against schools from across Melbourne, our team did an outstanding job, holding their own against some very strong competition. It was fantastic to see the students continue to develop their skills and confidence throughout the tournament, improving with every match they played.
More importantly, they represented Elwood College with exceptional sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and teamwork both on and off the court. We couldn`t be prouder of the way they conducted themselves and embraced the challenge.
Congratulations to all players on a fantastic tournament and thank you for being such great ambassadors for our school!
#together #grow
#sportinschoolsaustralia #volleyball #studentachievements
Yesterday, we were fortunate to host First Nations songwriter Brett Lee, the traditional Torres Strait Island dancers, Bama Warrmma, a hip hop performance (crowd favourite!) and a performance from our own Izabella Craigie-Parsons.
The atmosphere was incredible. It was so great to see students smiling, dancing and completely getting into it but also showing genuine respect and interest in the stories, culture and messages being shared with us.
#TOGETHER #GROW
#Respect #NationalReconciliationWeek #Learning #LearnReflectGrow #SchoolCommunity
Last Friday, our SRC hosted a Bake Sale in support of the Red Shield Appeal at our local Salvation Army, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our school community, we raised an amazing $550!
With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis contributing to increased homelessness and housing stress across Australia, the Red Shield Appeal provides vital support, care and hope to people doing it tough.
A huge thank you to everyone who baked, donated and supported this important cause. Your kindness and community spirit truly made a difference.
#TOGETHER
#salvationarmy #community #ElwoodCollege #redshieldappeal #studentleadership
Our Middle School students recently visited the Gene Technology Access Centre in the city, where they stepped into the role of forensic investigators to solve a crime scenario using real scientific techniques.
Working alongside graduate student mentors, students analysed a range of physical and molecular evidence including blood, DNA, fingerprints, toxicology, and microscopy samples to piece together the clues and identify the culprit.
It was an engaging hands-on experience that gave students a fascinating insight into the world of forensic science and biotechnology.
#GROW
#ExcellenceInEducation #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #ElwoodCollege
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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