Alia College - Established 1999.
General Comments: Alia College offers a joyful school experience in a nurturing and creative environment. The school encourages self-expression and stimulates creativity by avoiding unnecessary rules, and is for those who wish to accomplish their personal best academically. Alia, by creating a university type of environment encourages and appreciates students as individuals. The community works with mutual regard for each member, and by the natural excitement of learning. Alia emphasises group meeting time, community activities and problem solving. Alia holds high expectations of academic achievement and offers daily attention to students, both academically and socially. There are no uniforms at Alia, and teachers and students are on first name basis. Students may negotiate significant variations to their courses if needed. More information is available on our website or telephone 9822 9622.
Type of School: Secondary, Mainstream, Academic, Community Atmosphere, Small, Co-ed, Independent and Non-Religious.
Intake Years: Alia welcomes all students from Year 7 to 12.
Special Programs: Alia offers Latin, Japanese, French, music, and drama. It also has a Japanese overseas exchange program.
Co-Curricular Activities: Sailing, individual research projects, independent study, meditation, chess, stock market trading, debating, photography, camping, skiing, bicycle trips, overseas and local excursions. Each year Alia provides opportunities for students to perform in music, dance, and drama.
Sport: Basketball, down-ball, swimming and casual football are favourites at Alia. Students and teachers often run these creative events together and this contributes to community social integration.
Open Days/School Tours: Visits and trial days are welcome by arrangement. Information Nights: Held regularly. Please mark your calendar for a unique night out. RSVP 9822 9622 and see website; www.alia.vic.edu.au
