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Revision as of 04:42, 30 January 2017 by Clare. (talk | contribs) (→Notable alumni: Alphabetised)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) High school in Canberra, ACT, Australia| Dickson College | |
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| Location | |
| Canberra, ACT Australia | |
| Information | |
| Type | High School |
| Established | 1976 |
| Principal | Craig Edwards |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.dicksonc.act.edu.au/ |
Dickson College is a public two-year secondary college located in the Canberra suburb of Dickson, Australian Capital Territory. It was established in 1976 on the former Dickson High School campus when it closed.
It was set to close after being announced as the sole college in the Canberra to be closed for the Towards 2020 plan, but was spared when the final decision was made.
The college draws its students from Canberra's inner north, principally taking students from Campbell and Lyneham High Schools.
Curriculum
Students are prepared for the ACT Year 12 Certificate, as mandated by the Department of Education and Board of Senior Secondary Studies.
More than half of Dickson College students who graduate with a Year 12 Certificate also obtain an ATAR and go on to study at university. In 2007 of the 215 students awarded a Year 12 certificate, 61% were awarded Tertiary Education Statements. In 2007, the median UAI gained by students of Dickson College was 78 compared with the average of students from all across ACT colleges of 79. Over 78% of students from the college who were awarded Tertiary Education Statements in 2007 scored over 65 for their UAI compared with 70% of all ACT students. 68 students were awarded a vocational certificate in 2007 and 131 students were awarded a vocational statement of attainment.
See also
Notable alumni
Main category: People educated at Dickson College- David Branson, artist, theatre director, actor and musician
- Jackie Chan, actor, filmmaker and martial artist
- Sussan Ley, politician
- Paul McDermott, comedian, actor, writer, director, singer, artist and television host
- Garth Nix, author of young adult fantasy novels
References
- "Dickson College back from the brink". The Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. 8 August 2011. Archived from the original on 30 January 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Overview - 2007: Year 12 Certificates and Tertiary Entrance Statements awarded" (PDF). ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies. 2007. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2008-05-28. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Overview - 2007: Year 12 Certificates and Vocational Certificates awarded" (PDF). ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies. 2007. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2008-05-28. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "ACT Heritage Library Manuscript Collection: HMSS 0233 David Branson Papers", ACT Virtual Library, 17 February 2011, retrieved 30 January 2017
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Boogs, Monika. "Jackie Chan's tears for 'greatest' mother". The Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Sussan Ley (nee Braybrooks)". NSW Migration Heritage Centre. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
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{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Celebrating the Achievements of our Past Students", Education Directorate, ACT Government, archived from the original on 21 December 2016, retrieved 30 January 2017
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Something about Garth Nix". Garth Nix. Archived from the original on 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
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External links
- Dickson College website
- Dickson College History Project (2006). "The Heritage Case for Keeping Dickson College Open - 'Towards 2020' Submission" (PDF). Towards 2020: Renewing Our Schools proposal for community consultation: Submissions. ACT Department of Education and Training. Archived from the original (pdf (34 pages)) on 2007-08-30. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
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