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Oberon High School

Coordinates: 38°13′48″S 144°21′43″E / 38.230°S 144.362°E / -38.230; 144.362
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Oberon High School
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Australia
Coordinates38°13′48″S 144°21′43″E / 38.230°S 144.362°E / -38.230; 144.362
Information
TypePublic secondary
MottoShape your future, go one better
Established1963
PrincipalTim McMahon
Staff100+
Grades7–12
Number of students1000+
Campus sizeSuburban
Color(s)Blue, green and white
Websitehttp://www.oberonhs.vic.edu.au/

Oberon High School is a secondary school located in Armstrong Creek, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Established in 1963, in the Geelong suburb of Belmont,[1] Oberon High is a single campus years 7–12 school, now situated in the suburb of Armstrong Creek. The current principal is Tim McMahon.

The student population is drawn from a very wide urban, rural and coastal area. It is in close proximity to three other large secondary colleges (two state and one non-government) and shares a common boundary with a state primary school.

Extra-curricular activities

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Students are encouraged to meet their individual interests and abilities from an extensive list of extra–curricular activities such as:

  • Individual and team sport
  • Annual drama production
  • Jazz band, instrumental music and an extensive choir program
  • An extensive camp program including; Central Australia, Tasmania, Indonesia, Germany and more
  • Academic extension with science & engineering challenges
  • Debating and public speaking festivals
  • School for Student Leadership and Bogong Alpine Leadership opportunities
  • Enviro team – coastal regeneration projects

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Energy Breakthrough

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Midnight 2006 vehicle

Oberon students have competed in the RACV Energy Breakthrough. In 2008, "Midnight" finished fifth in the 24-Hour Hybrid Trial.

Campus

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Facilities

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  • an administration and library building
  • three learning community buildings with adaptable spaces for a variety of learning activities
  • a science arts and technology building
  • a performing arts and physical education building with a competition grade double court
  • four outdoor multipurpose courts and a sports oval[3]

Sporting facilities

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The school's grounds include:

  • a football oval
  • netball courts
  • basketball courts
  • handball courts
  • passive recreation areas in garden settings

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Eduweb.vic.gov.au Oberon High School
  2. ^ "Oberon High's New Campus 'Goes One Better!' - Warralily".
  3. ^ "Oberon High School | Victorian School Building Authority". 9 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Wendy Harmer: The dag who hung with cool kids". 12 June 2014.
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