Viewbank College was formed in January 1994 as a result of the merger of Rosanna East High School with Banyule High School. Both schools had a long tradition of offering an excellent education to students from Heidelberg, Rosanna and surrounding areas.Banyule High School commenced in 1961 and by 1970 had a population of over 900 students; it was then decided that a new high school was needed in the area. Rosanna East High School started in 1970 in the grounds of Rosanna Golf Links Primary School and moved to new buildings at the Warren Road site in 1971.
Our Mission
Viewbank College aims to provide a high quality education which fully develops the potential of all of its students. It provides a caring environment which is conducive to the growth and learning of individuals and prepares students to become active and effective members of their community.
College Values
Responsibility
Experience
Striving
Purpose
Excellence
Care
Teamwork
Responsibility
taking personal responsibility for your actions
respecting the views of others
treating one another with dignity, care, acceptance and understanding
taking responsibility for your actions towards others, the environment and yourself
Experience
having the ability to move forward through self-discovery
to enable skills which will open the doors to different possibilities
being open to new experiences to allow for personal growth
being willing to take the opportunities provided
provide opportunities to apply learned skills
Striving
to be motivated and have commitment
to have pride in your appearance, belongings and resources
to allow each other to fulfil their opportunities and priveleges
to aim to do my personal best
Purpose
being committed to a set of goals
showing an understanding of what is required to achieve positive outcomes
being persistent
having high aspirations
making a consistent effort
Excellence
striving to achieve positive outcomes
providing excellent learning opportunities
recognising individuals' diverse learning styles and level of ability
aiming for excellence
acknowledging achivements in all areas
having high expectations that both teachers and students will strive to achieve positive outcomes
Care
Recognising the rights of others
recognising and respecting diversity and individuality
having a safe environment in which we can learn and achieve our potential
having a positive attitude which provides an opportunity for all to grow
having a supportive environment where the needs of all are met
Teamwork
having the ability to work efficiently as a team
working cooperatively to achieve a goal
recognising diversity and learning from each other
creating a supportive environment where opionions are welcomed