I am very proud to welcome you to Wheelers Hill Secondary College. We have a fine tradition of academic excellence, a great breadth of programs and opportunities, fantastic facilities and a vibrant community of parents, students and teachers who are committed to the best possible outcomes for all.
Our 2011-2014 Strategic Plan outlines our purpose and commitment to:
Student achievement and excellence
A culture of high expectations, aspiration and challenge for all students, teachers and support staff
Creating opportunities for every student to become a successful learner
Developing a life-long love of learning
Nurturing optimistic, resilient, confident and creative individuals who act with integrity
We are clearly focussed on maximising our student outcomes. We have high expectations of student application and attendance. We seek the support of all families to provide maximum support and encouragement for their students. Our staff are firmly committed to the success of our students and their own ongoing professional growth. We seek to be committed, united, innovative and vibrant in all that we do.
We place much emphasis on student leadership. We encourage and support our students to develop their confidence and build their skills by responding positively to the many challenges they experience and by contributing to the development of our school and the broader community.
We offer core and extra-curricula programs at all levels. From sports, music, debating and clubs to camps, international tours and challenge programs, we provide opportunities for a huge range of student interests and learning styles.
Our parent community is very supportive of the College through Council, canteen, book and uniform sales and in a range of informal situations.
Our teachers have a huge breadth of talents, experiences and skills. They offer great strength to the learning environment.
We have a facility that has undertaken major developments, that provides a great environment and resources for all. Our e-learning provision is outstanding.
Our community of 550+ students also gives us the opportunity to know and nurture each individual student.
I am confident that we offer excellent educational opportunity. I encourage you to visit our College, seek further information if required or tour the school. I am certain you will be impressed.
Wheelers Hill Secondary College empowers all students to achieve success and be confident, valuable citizens.
This is accomplished within a caring and engaging teaching and learning community
The educational philosophy of Wheelers Hill SC is built on the four pillars of education. We value learning and understand that it is a lifelong journey. The values that underpin our philosophy are outlined below, attached to one of the four pillars, though relevant to and supporting each.
1. Learning to know
We value the pursuit of excellence and doing our best
We value critical thinking and reflection
We value the acquisition of knowledge to inform our thinking
We value the recognition and celebration of individual and group achievement
2. Learning to do
We value the acquisition of skills
We value making, creating & performing
We value authentic, real-life application of learning
We value actions that make a positive difference to our world
3. Learning to live together
We value relationships that are caring, honest, respectful and considerate of others
We value diversity and tolerance of difference
We value personal expression that is mindful of the rights and needs of others
We value collaborative learning and team work
4. Learning to be
We value the realisation of each person’s potential - as an individual, as a family member, as a citizen of the local community and the world
We value self-confidence, independence and self esteem
We value innovation, imagination and creativity
We value student leadership and student voice
We value personal challenge
The positive learning environment will be characterised by:
Students
Experiencing success in their learning
Happy to be at school
Inquisitive, motivated and optimistic about their future
Staff
Enjoying teaching and love working with young people
Happy, secure, stimulated in their jobs
Practice recognising the different learning needs of all students
Highly professional and committed to a whole school team approach to the achievement of College goals and priorities
Believing that all students can learn and are committed to the success of all students.
Environment
Buildings and grounds that enable all students and staff to learn, work and play in a pleasant and stimulating environment
Facilities, equipment and learning technologies are first rate and consistently upgraded
Ethos
The ethos and culture value learning, artistic achievement, co-operation, friendship, loyalty, fairness and commitment to the rights and needs of others
The working, learning and recreational environment recognises everyone’s right to success and enjoyment
Parents, staff, students and other members of the College Community collaborate and work together to ensure a continuous process of improvement in every aspect of College operations.
师生比:1:11国际学生比例:1:8本科生数:7,274人 男女比:34:66在校学生数:1,050研究生数:11,072人
1、斯克兰顿大学(美国斯克兰顿大学,The University of Scranton)连续被《美国新闻与世界报道》为北部十佳研究生学位大学,而其所在区域是这项调查最大也是最具竞争力的区域。
2、毕业生就业率高达95%,毕业生们在毕业六个月内就找到了工作或成功深造。
3、在过去的里,《普林斯顿评论》一直将斯克兰顿大学列入美国最佳大学的行列。同时,大学还被其评选为2015年20大最佳运营大学之一。
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斯坦福大学位于美国加州旧金山湾区南部的帕拉阿图市,临近世界著名高科技园区硅谷,苹果、谷歌和惠普等企业的总部就在学校不远处。
为学生们提供学士学位、硕士学位以及博士学位,专业设置广泛,开设的主要专业包括:美洲研究、人类学、亚洲语言、生物科学、化学、古典文学、交流学、比较文学、戏剧、地球科学、亚洲研究、工程、经济学、英语、历史、国际关系、数学、音乐、哲学、心理学、宗教研究、象征系统学、计算机科学、化学工程、土木工程、电气工程、机械工程学、工程物理学、环境工程、生物工程、计算机系统工程 、产品设计、城市研究、建筑设计、数学及计算机科学、航空航天、能源资源工程、管理学与工程、材料科学与工程、生物力学工程、地质工程学与水文学等等
所有的斯坦福一年级生均需留校住宿,他们亦获得未来四年的宿位保证。
当中有89%的本科生获分配校园内的宿位。
根据斯坦福房屋分配办公室提供的资料,校方为这些住宿学生提供了80种的住宿形式,包括宿舍、合作社、联排式住宅、兄弟和姊妹会等。