Erindale College
Location
Erindale College is unique in the ACT in that it is part of the larger Erindale Education and Recreation Complex. This gives students access to a modern, 450 seat Theatre in which high quality productions are presented both by the college and community. The Erindale Library, with its very extensive collection, is open during the day and evening all year round. The facilities in the Active Leisure Centre, available for student use, include a 25 metre swimming pool and fully equipped gym. The entire complex provides an environment in which students can work to achieve their academic goals and at the same time avail themselves of opportunities to ensure a well rounded college life.
Erindale College is a Big Picture Inspired school; it joined Big Picture Education Australia in December 2008.
At Erindale College the Big Picture program operates for some students for up to 12 hours a week for independent study, and then four hours a week for advisory, called College Link in years 11 and 12. The majority of students are involved in the program for at least 8 hours per week. This would include 4 hours of independent study and 4 hours of advisory. There are a total of between 48 and 60 students involved in four advisory groups at various times during the semester. Students negotiate when they attend these classes and undertake a roundtable assessment each semester.