Strathcona is an independent school, co-educational in ELC and girls from Prep to Year 12. Emphasising competence, confidence and compassion, Strathcona’s mission is to help students build well-balanced foundations for personal and professional success in their adult life. Since its establishment in 1924, Strathcona’s sense of community and quality of care have been constantly demonstrated. Similarly, the academic standing of the School is attested to by strong VCE results. Campuses Strathcona has three campuses. ELC and Years 7, 8 10, 11 and 12 are located in Canterbury, with the purpose-built Junior School (Prep – Year 6) in close proximity to the main campus. The Junior facility includes a library, curriculum extension area, art room, multi-purpose activity room, music room and individual music studios for instrumental lessons. Students attending the Canterbury campuses have excellent facilities, including a modern Science and Middle School Centre, a gymnasium and heated indoor pool. An innovative VCE Centre and Information Resource Centre are available to our students. Strathcona opened its Creative and Performing Arts Centre in 2008. The space and resources are enjoyed by students in the areas of music, visual arts, drama, multimedia and food technology. A new Aquatic & Fitness Centre was opened in 2011. Students in Year 9 spend the year at Tay Creggan, a beautiful historic building on the Yarra River in Hawthorn. This unique campus, established in 1969 and magnificently renovated, was the first to offer a non-residential off-campus experience for Year 9 students. Academic Programs There is an extensive choice of subjects, with the VCE program offering all prerequisites for tertiary courses. Students are challenged to explore their individual learning styles and thinking strategies and inquiry based learning is encouraged. Special programs have been created at various levels, e.g. the SEED program (Seek Engage Enhance Diversify) in Years 7 and 8. Languages offered are French, Italian and Mandarin..