Baldivis Secondary College

Baldivis Secondary College is a $27.5 Million (AUD) construction Development (although it was originally allocated to be $40.6 Million).[2] The establishment, as well as the construction of the school was provided by the JCY architects, which was established in 1986.[3] The design of Baldivis Secondary college is closely linked to the Baldivis physical, cultural and historic context, one being defined in great part by a long market gardening and industrial heritage underpinned by a strong community focused on sustainability and community development. This contextual setting establishes the architectural language for the school which is formulated as a contemporary re-imagination of the archetypal Australian industrial shed. The JCY Architect designers have planned to establish a vibrant, as well as futuristic design of a school that is unique and distinct to other schools in WA[4]

The Construction of Baldivis Secondary college began in late 2012, this School's area is approximately 42,000m2.[5] The construction of the school was originally forecast to cost $1 Million - $70 Million Dollars (AUD), according to JCY.[3] Baldivis Secondary college was forecasted to be built in the newly developed area of the Rivergums estate, with residential development on two sides, and public space on the other. As predicted, the new Senior Highschool would eventually collocate with the newly built primary school next to it (Rivergums Primary school)[6] The school was originally designed by award winning architects 'Eddy Kyrgiel and James Vandezande' in which, JCY collaborated to help construct the school.[3]

Baldivis Secondary College Administration and Arts block.

The school comprises/contains 7 blocks, or buildings, including the administration, the library, food, science, cafe (canteen), sports hall, performing arts center, the arts block and materials technology blocks. The buildings and sites were designed by award-winning architects to achieve high standards and when the landscape was complete in building and is matured, it will be reminiscent to the original bushlands of the area.[6]

The school has approximately 1,800 students (all year groups). Secondary college offers a broad curriculum. Students and staff are expected to achieve personal excellence in all they do. The staff of Baldivis Secondary College continues to explicitly teach, demonstrate and provide opportunities to practice working together and building a harmonious sense of community. Baldivis Secondary College, its students and its staff strives to maintain high expectations and standards of and for every member of the school community and in doing so will look to attain the schools mission of providing every opportunity for the schools students students and staff to reach their full potential and to be their best.[7] In Baldivis Secondary college, it is believed that all students are entitled to rigorous, relevant and engaging learning programs drawn from a challenging curriculum that addresses their individual learning needs. The teachers develop teaching and learning programs that build on students' interests, strengths, goals and learning needs, and address the cognitive, affective, physical, social and aesthetic needs of all students.[7]

The Teachers are an integral part of the Baldivis community and are constantly looking for ways to enhance the teachers and students partnerships and links with the local community as well as the wider community.

The school teaches the compulsory subjects like: Mathematics, English, Humanities and social science, Health, Physical education (Sports) and Science. The school also teaches the more non-compulsory subjects which include Music, Metal work/Woodwork/Material technology, Food science/cooking, Film classes and academy, Photography, Arts, Dances/drama, and IT technologies. The school offers many opportunities for students to learn and experience.

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