Facilities

The Lowanna library holds a wide range of learning resources which includes multi-media as well as books. Automated search terminals and loan system allow students and staff to have fast and easy access to resources. There are two class areas with computer facilities to allow research to be undertaken. As well as study resources, there is an extensive fiction and magazine collection to cater for recreational readers and many board games to encourage social interaction between students. The Library is open before, during and after school and at both recess and lunchtime to allow staff and students ample opportunity to use and borrow resources. 

The Library also hosts the ‘Homework Club’ every Monday from 3.00pm – 4.30pm which is staffed by a group of volunteer teachers. It is a great opportunity for students to form study groups and receive extra assistance outside normal scheduled classes.

Located within the Library Resource Centre, the Career Resource Centre provides comprehensive resources and services for our students to assist with their post school preparation. Some of the services offered include course and career guidance, pathways planning, job interview preparation and work experience/work placement. For senior students there is a vast array of information on University and TAFE courses, scholarships and student services.  The centre is open throughout the day and most recess and lunch times. 

Students are encouraged to participate in the many career related excursions and events that are organised throughout the year. 

A 580 seat auditorium supports a strong Performing Arts program. A double gymnasium with sprung floor enhances the Physical Education and Sports program. 

These facilities not only benefit Lowanna students but are made available for hire to the wider community.  

The College has a fully equipped gym with a range of cardio equipment, machine weights and free weights.  Gym programs are incorporated into the curriculum and are also offered at lunchtimes and after school for students. 

The College has a football oval, soccer pitch, basketball, and netball courts all on-site.  In addition to this, Lowanna is located within close proximity to the Latrobe Leisure Centre and Newborough Recreation Reserve where facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, and track and field facilities

Lowanna College places high priority on Information Technology and the use of Learning Technologies in all Learning Areas. The College’s enhanced network and Laptop Program supports the ways in which the school communicates, collaborates, co-operates, and creates. 

Our laptop program will enable improved access to learning technologies, online learning and a collaborative learning environment, specifically through the use of Microsoft Office products. We believe that giving students access to technology in a laptop program will help engage them in the learning process in new and creative ways.

This is an exciting opportunity for our students to become increasingly skilled at using technology to access and present information, to problem solve and to work collaboratively.  

A mini farm incorporating a horticultural area, calf pens and chicken runs has been established within the College grounds. 

The College hosts a canteen, which provides a wide range of food (hot and cold). VCE students are also given the privilege of accessing the local Newark Avenue Shop. Year 7 – 10 students are not permitted to leave the grounds unless they have a lunch pass indicated on their ID card and are only to go home or under special circumstances to a nominated relative (e.g. grandparents).

All students are provided with a locker and a combination lock.

Video surveillance is provided around the College to assist with student’s safety and welfare.

Lowanna College has a state of the art Language Centre. This centre accommodates the Language department as well as the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program.