Music & Performing Arts
Highvale Secondary College boasts an extensive Music Program that provides numerous avenues for students to unleash their creativity. Embedded within the College's curriculum, the study of music stands as a cornerstone, contributing significantly to our holistic approach to education.
Our dynamic music program encompasses a blend of classroom instruction and instrumental tuition. Catering to various skill levels, we offer junior, intermediate, and senior ensembles, including concert bands, strings orchestras and our HSC Orchestra. Singing is also catered for with vocal groups including our Harmonix choir, which is open to all students. Tuition is provided in Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, and Strings, as well as voice from Year 8 onwards. Supported by a state of the art Performing Arts Centre and dedicated instrumental music teachers, students are equipped with the resources necessary to flourish musically.
The school offers instrument hire services to facilitate accessibility. Conducted by a highly proficient music faculty, instrumental lessons are seamlessly integrated into the school day, with ensemble rehearsals scheduled after school hours.
A significant proportion of our students achieve success in Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) exams as another way to enhance their musical progress. Students can also opt to pursue VCE Music Performance, thus integrating their instrumental skills into their academic studies. Performances are central to our Performing Arts agenda, with showcases held both within the College premises and at external venues throughout the year. Additionally, students are encouraged to engage in the North East Victorian Region Youth Concert and other interschool music events, further enriching their musical journey.
Sports
House and Interschool sport plays an important part in the life of Highvale Secondary College. Students are able to develop personal and team skills and attain a high level of fitness in a spirit of healthy competition. The College is a registered or associate member of various sporting associations and, through them, participates in a wide variety of sporting endeavours.
Inter-house swimming and athletics are the backbone of the internal competition. A diverse range of recreational and outdoor education activities are also provided to further develop students’ confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills.
Debating
Debating is an invaluable skill for students:
Highvale Secondary College has Junior, Intermediate and Senior teams that participate in debating and public speaking, successfully competing against other schools across our region.
Robotics
Robotics gives each student the opportunity to be inspired by the excitement of hands-on, minds-on learning and the feeling of creating something with technology.
The Highvale Secondary College Robotics and 3D Printing Program offers students at all year levels the opportunity to develop their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills. This program provides a tangible platform for students to design, build, and test their programming knowledge, allowing them to gain hands-on experience with coding and modern systems. In the robotics component, students can test and refine their designs through both intra-school and inter-school tournaments. Participating in these competitions encourages continual evaluation and improvement of their creations in an enjoyable and interactive manner. Our team has achieved success in both regional and local robotics competitions.
Drama Club
The Drama Club is a non-auditioned group open to all interested students. Drama Club will not only focus on performance skills, but also stage management, lighting, sound, and other aspects of production.
Drama Club is an opportunity for students to further their interest in Drama and Performing Arts. Students will participate in supervised creative dramatic activities which include an annual performance. Students will be exposed to different theatrical skills which include improvisation, play building and physical theatre skills. The club will work on developing students' creative thinking skills, team-building, leadership skills, confidence, stage presence and stage craft.
Camps
Camps and excursions are offered throughout the year, providing our students with a range of enriching learning experiences.
Year 7 Camp
Our students attend an orientation camp to help them transition to high school. The camp includes a variety of challenge and team-building activities such as water sports, beach games, and a trivia night.
Year 12 Study Camp
Our students visit Newman College to participate in various workshops designed to prepare them for the challenges and expectations of Year 12. Workshops and guest speakers provide practical advice on how to study more effectively.
Outdoor Education Camp
Our outdoor education camps offer students an immersive experience in nature, where they engage in various activities that promote personal growth, teamwork, and environmental awareness.
Space X USA Camp
Our students embark on an international trip to NASA to explore the fascinating world of space travel. During this 11 day journey, alongside students from five neighbouring schools, they visit the Kennedy Space Center, meet astronauts, and engage with experts in the fields of space and research.
