Instrumental Music Program - Trumpet

Location Profile

Strathmore Secondary College is situated between Pascoe Vale Road and the Moonee Ponds Creek in the northern suburb of Strathmore. The school was founded in 1957 with 186 students. The population has grown considerably and now the school draws the majority of its population of approximately 2,000 students from within the designated neighbourhood area bounded by Strathmore Heights, Pascoe Vale and Essendon.

Strathmore Secondary College employs a total of 290 teaching and non-teaching staff. In such a large school facilities and space are at a premium. The students are placed within one of six school teams vertically structured across Year 7 - 12 and are supported by core teachers in Faculty Areas. Junior school team leaders and coordinators work closely with Year 7 / 10 students, teachers, and parents to develop positive relationships to support student learning. VCE leaders and team coordinators, supported by a VCE Administration officer and Careers Coordinators, work with Year 11 and 12 students to achieve outstanding results so students reach their desired pathways.  Outcomes for Strathmore Secondary Students are positive with VCE results well above the state average in VCE study scores.

Strathmore Secondary College provides a learning environment that is both inspiring and nurturing. The college welcomes young people and provides a stimulating, respectful and innovative environment in which learning is valued. The school values are at the core of student life (PRIDE values; Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence). The students are supp…