Eltham College is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school situated in Research, an outer suburb north east of Melbourne. Founded in 1973, the school has a non-selective admissions policy and currently caters for approximately 1,200 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Although no longer a part, having become an affiliate of the EISM (Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne), Eltham College is a founding member of the ACS (Association of Co-educational Schools). The College is also affiliated with the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria (AISV). The school is also associated with EC Waves swimming club and training most training is held at the Eltham College pool. History 1973: Desmond D. Davey appointed as first principal. Construction of the College begins with the Principal's residence and Preparatory School 1974: Classes commence with an enrolment of 135 students. The College's facilities now consist of an Early Learning Centre (kindergarten), Junior Primary Building, craft workshop, and two aboveground swimming pools 1975: Enrolments increase to a total of 399 students to Year 9. Administration and Junior Secondary buildings are constructed, along with a music suite 1976: 590 students up to Year 10. First part of the Middle School constructed, along with another craft workshop, and the completion of the ECCA Centre sports stadium. Tennis and basketball courts are established, along with a hockey pitch and oval 1977: 764 students to Year 11. Second part of the Middle School and Music Centre opened. 1978: 893 students to Year 12. The Senior School is established, along with extensions to the Music Centre 1979: 960 students. The second part of the Senior School is established, along with science laboratories 1980: 1050 students. 43 acres of land opposite the College are purchased for later use 1983: School Photo, a book commemorating the College's first ten years is produced. The College is now a complex of 16 buildings, complemented by a cohort of 1050 and a staff of 85. The founding Principal, Desmond D. Davey, retires. The new D. D. Davey Library and Auditorium are named in his honour 1984: Brian Webber is appointed Principal. The College's leadership program is established 1986: A number of Year 5 students under guidance from former Eltham College arts teacher Jan Sardi, performed his rendition of Snow White (Snow White and the Dreadful Dwarves) for ABC's Kaboodle. 1987: The College's Performance Centre is opened, along with the Preparatory School Library and the L.