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Welcome 4 I am delighted to announce that Faith & Spirituality The Guide is put together by a Feature Editorials the 2013 edition of the Guide Each year our Guide carries a small and dedicated team who features 49 Catholic Colleges. This different theme. In 2009, it was are passionate about presenting Catholic Schools and the Spiritual Families of the Church 5 represents another increase on gender based education; in a publication of excellence, I am The Catholic Community in Australia: A Profi le 6 the previous edition. For me, the 2010, social justice; and in 2011, especially grateful to our sub- Guide is a celebration of Catholic technology and innovation. This editor Master in Applied Linguistics, Religion and Faith in Schools: Changing Functions and Roles 8 Secondary Education, especially year, our theme is ‘Faith and Stephen Campitelli; administration after having worked as a teacher, Spirituality’. The heart of who we are staff, Kristy; support, Sandra and Year Level Co-ordinator, Director of and what we stand for is our Catholic Thomas; and the design team Index 9 Development and Board Member in faith. It is, as the marketers like to at Ellikon – Phil, Ty and Phillips a Catholic Secondary College. say, Our Unique Selling Proposition. – we simply could not put this It is what defi nes us as an education magazine to press without their Locations 10 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 sector and what makes us special. professionalism and dedication. What if your College is not featured? I am delighted that National Director The Colleges choose to advertise of Marist Schools Australia, Br Caritas Australia Open Days & Tours 12 in the Guide, but of course there Michael Green provides insight Once again, the Catholic Schools is no compulsion to do so. That to faith and charism; Dr Bob Guide is delighted to be supporting being said, on page 13, you will Dixon, from Australian Catholic the wonderful work of Caritas College Presentations 13 fi nd a handy directory, which has a Bishops Conference, delivers an Australia. I urge all readers to read full list of every Catholic Secondary extraordinary statistical snapshot of the emotive piece on the Matuba’s College in Victoria. At our website what the Catholic numbers are like Children Centre in Mozambique. Directory Listing 62 www.catholicschoolsguide.com. in Australia today; while Professor Caritas’ fl agship schools program au you will fi nd information on the Peta Goldburg, from Australian is Project Compassion, which Colleges plus articles on various Catholic University writes on the is one of Australia’s largest Caritas Australia 64 topics. Importantly, the Guide is changing function and role of the annual humanitarian fundraising distributed free to families via the teaching of religion in our schools. campaigns. Please encourage your Catholic Primary School network. school or College, if not already It is also available at most parishes, With numbers declining in attending involved, to get on board! municipal libraries and Catholic mass, our faith story is increasingly bookshops. reliant on being delivered by both our Catholic primary and secondary Greg Campitelli Relocating Interstate schools. This year, I have invited Publishing Editor Catholic Schools Guide is an independent publication published by Catholic Schools Guide Pty Ltd. The contents of Catholic If you are relocating interstate, the each advertising school to write Catholic Schools Guide Schools Guide are copyright and may not be reproduced in any form, either whole or in part, without written permission from the publisher. The content of this publication should be used as a guide; further enquiries or questions regarding school Catholic Schools Guide Sydney and on their Past, Present and Future information must be taken up with the relevant Colleges. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information Adelaide editions are also available. and within this context ensure they provided in this publication is accurate, the publisher of this Guide is not responsible and will not be held liable for any You will fi nd all the information at our comment on Faith and Spirituality in The 2013 edition is dedicated to errors or omissions. The publisher accepts no responsibility for the information supplied or changes subsequent to the date of publication. Further, the publisher will not be held liable for the misuse of any information gained from this Guide. This website or you can e-mail me and I their school setting. Tom, Amelia, Seb & Sasha. document has been produced to international environmental management standard ISO14001. Designed and Printed by will send you a copy. Ellikon-Certifi ed Green Printing, Melbourne www.ellikon.com.au. © 2013 Catholic Schools Guide Pty Ltd.

4 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools and the Spiritual Families of the Church by Br Michael Green FMS

What is it about a good Catholic The most enduring ones are those that are not particular leadership and ministry programs, when it really wins the hearts of its students? More time-limited or root-bound in ways that restrict various rituals and symbols, or special days and particularly, what factors are at work when such their growth or hinder new forms of expression. events, these are only the externals, the visible a school can genuinely enliven in its staff and Indeed, one of the great blessings of our time is expressions of a deeper narrative, and ultimately, students with both reason and means for faith, that, in response to the Second Vatican Council’s a Gospel narrative if the school is faithful to the Brother Michael Green FMS is National hope and love in their lives? Chances are that the reclamation of the responsibility of all Christians movement’s founding generation. This offers Director of Marist Schools Australia and school is tapping into one of the rich and proven to share fully in God’s mission, many of the great the school a certain constancy of orientation Executive Director of Ministries for the Marist spiritualities of the Church and has a vibrant sense spiritualities of the Church have moved beyond that is stable over the decades, ensuring that Brothers, Province of Australia. He has been of belonging to one of its great spiritual families. the limits of their original religious order to be its identity and its style do not depend solely on embraced more deeply by lay people, and indeed, the preferences or personal gifts of the present involved in Catholic education for over thirty- Over the centuries it has often been the founders young people. The Church has begun to speak of principal and staff. From this grows both sureness five years as a teacher, secondary school of religious orders that have been gifted by the “spiritual families” and to place much hope in them. of purpose and strong social capital: the school principal, board chair, administrator, author, Holy Spirit to introduce fresh and compelling ways Again, this is nowhere more in evidence than in community knows what it is about and has a and course presenter. In his present roles, of living the Gospel of Jesus and of revitalising those which are associated with Catholic schools. connectedness among its members that serves Brother Michael has oversight of a network the Church. When their own graced way of its ends to great effect. being Christian - sometimes called a “charism” - The result? Outstanding Catholic schools. of fifty-three Marist schools spread across attracts other people and inspires them in similar Educationalists and theologians may describe all Australia, as well as the other works in which ways, then it typically it grows into spirituality or a Simply put, a school’s membership of one of of this in various scholarly ways, but often at the Marists are involved in youth welfare, social spiritual tradition. A movement begins, one that the spiritual families of the Church enhances its level of the school the students simply call it their justice and youth ministry. allows the Church to be Church and to undertake capacity to be an effective Catholic school. As well “spirit”. A diocese that has a range of schools its work ever more effectively. Over time, as these as tapping it into a tradition of teaching and learning conducted by the different spiritual families of the spiritualities grow and are taught by one generation that is often the fruit of centuries of refinement, Church is likely to be a diocese that is spiritually and Brother Michael’s studies have been in the to the next, they acquire an identity, a language, it places the present school community into a educationally rich and vibrant in its school sector. disciplines of history, theology, scripture, a distinctive cultural expression, a literature, a Gospel narrative and a community that is replete and education. His doctoral research, wisdom, a sense of belonging, and a focus for with its saints, its inspirational events, its sacred which explored the organisational culture of mission. They become paths of the Gospel, schools places, and its local and international networks of Australian Marist schools, brought together of Christian spirituality. Thus, the Spirit breathes life people that often span the universal Church. For into the Church. Nowhere has this been more the its core work of evangelisation, the school can the sociological concept of culture and the case than in those spirititualities that have become draw from the movement’s accumulated spiritual theological dynamic of charism. Since 2003, associated with education. What have developed wisdom, its training and formation strategies, its he has been a member of the International are wonderfully rich traditions of Catholic education resources, its rituals and symbols, and its current Commission for Marist Spirituality and History, that today we know by names such as Benedictine, range of programs and projects in youth ministry, and more recently, the International Marist Dominican, Ignatian, Lasallian, Marist, Salesian and in social welfare, in social justice or in other works. many others. Governance and Management Commission. When a school plumbs the educational, spiritual Their secret is that they are sourced first of all in a and missionary intuitions of one of these traditions, As well as his particular expertise in Marist profound spiritual experience, one that has, from when its staff and students understand themselves spirituality and education, he has a more the time of the founding generation, continued as members of such a movement of people within general interest in the ways in which the to evolve and to speak convincingly to people the Church, then it is likely that they will become a of different times and circumstances. It has led vibrantly educational and Christian community. spiritual families of the Church can contribute them to be captured by the timeless Gospel of to its vitality and renewal. Jesus by offering them what might called a “do- While the outside observer might only initially see able discipleship” - a way of Christian living that such easily observable phenomena as mottos suits their culture, their needs, and their context. and badges, the names of buildings and facilities,

www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools Guide 2013 5 The Catholic Community in Australia: A Profile by Dr Bob Dixon

Catholics are the largest religious group in Associated with this ethnic diversity is the fact The percentage of Catholics who attend Mass Australia. According to the 2011 Australian that Australia’s Catholics speak a wide range of every week has been falling more or less steadily Census, Catholics made up just over a quarter languages other than English at home; the most since it peaked in the mid-1950s, when two-thirds (25.3 per cent) of the Australian population: there common (in diminishing order) being Italian, or perhaps even three-quarters of all Catholics were 5,439,268 Catholics in a total Australian Filipino languages, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, went to Mass every Sunday. Dr Bob Dixon is the Director of the Pastoral population of 21,507,719. In the five years Croatian, Chinese languages, Polish and Maltese. Research Office of the Australian Catholic between the 2006 and 2011 Censuses, the Many people are surprised to find Arabic on this In general, Mass attenders are older, better Bishops Conference. He has a PhD from number of Catholics increased by over 312,000, list; it is spoken by Catholics from Lebanon and educated, more likely to be female and to be born or 6.1 per cent. other parts of the Middle-East and North Africa, overseas than the Catholic population as a whole. Monash University as well as degrees in particularly Catholics belonging to the Maronite We know this from the National Church Life Survey, science, theology and education. He is the When you filled in your Census form in August Rite. Another interesting fact related to language, believed to be the second largest social survey in author of The Catholic community in Australia 2011, one question you encountered was but one which has nothing to do with ethnicity Australia after the national Census, which takes (2005) and a co-author of several books Question 19 ‘What is your religion?’. It’s because or birthplace, is that the main language ‘spoken’ place every five years in more than 20 Christian and reports including Catholics who have of this question that we know how many Catholics at home by 2,500 Catholics in 2011 was a sign denominations. In 2011, all Mass attenders aged there were in Australia at that time. What’s more, language. 15 and over in a national random sample of about stopped attending Mass (2007) and Woman the Census data can help us get a very clear 230 Catholic parishes were invited to complete and Man: One in Christ Jesus: Report on the picture of those Catholics. Like the Australian population as a whole, a questionnaire during Mass, at the time usually Participation of Women in the Catholic Church Catholics are getting older. In 1991, the median reserved for the homily. You could say that the in Australia (1999). One of the most striking features of the Catholic age of Catholics was 30.7 years. By 2011, this survey was a different form of homily, where the population is its ethnic diversity. Nearly a quarter had risen to 37.6 years. One consequence of this people were invited to reflect on their faith and of Australia’s Catholics (23.6 per cent) were born process of ageing can be seen in the rising number their involvement in the parish by answering the In the 1970s and 80s, Bob worked as Year overseas, and about three-quarters of those of people living alone. In 2011, more than 188,000 survey questions. 12 Coordinator at St Aloysius College, North people (17.9 per cent of all Catholics) were born Catholics aged 65 or more were living alone; 70 Melbourne, Year 12 and RE Coordinator at in non-English speaking countries. A further per cent of these were women. For Catholics aged The results of the 2011 survey show that three- , Springvale, and Deputy 124,618 Catholics are of Aboriginal or Torres 45-64, divorce or separation was the major reason fifths (61 per cent) of Mass attenders aged 15 and Principal at . He also spent Strait Islander origin - that’s 2.3 per cent of all why people lived alone; among older Catholics, it over were female, 34 per cent had a university Australia’s Catholics. was widowhood. degree, and 41 per cent were born overseas — two years as a secondary RE consultant in the eight per cent in English speaking countries and 33 Melbourne Catholic Education Office and two The main countries in which Australia’s Catholics So far I have been describing the Catholic per cent in non-English speaking countries. That years as a volunteer teacher in Apia, Samoa. were born are shown in Table 1. Most Italian population, that is, those people who identify is, people from non-English speaking countries Catholics arrived in Australia in the 1950s and themselves, or are identified by their parents, as make up a larger percentage of Mass attenders Bob is an Adjunct Professor at Australian 60s, so that now almost two-thirds of them are Catholics in the Australian Census. What about than of the Catholic population in general (see aged 60 or more. In contrast, almost 90 per cent those Catholics who go to Mass on weekends? Figures 1 and 2). This is reflected in the fact that, Catholic University and a member of the of Catholics born in the are aged In 2011, the total number of people at Mass every week around Australia, Mass is celebrated in Boards of the Christian Research Association under 60, so that it is highly probable that by the in Australia on a typical weekend was about more than 30 languages. and of NCLS Research. He is married with time of the next Census in 2016, the Philippines 680,000, only about 12.5 per cent, or one-eighth, two adult children and lives in the parish of will have displaced Italy as the overseas country of the total number of Catholics. Most of those Attending Sunday Mass is one way of being St Anthony’s, Noble Park. contributing the highest number of Catholics to who attend, about 85 per cent, are there every connected to the Church. Another way is through the Australian population. Catholics born in the weekend, but the individuals who make up the Catholic schools, either as a student, a parent or Sudan or South Sudan (there were 7,983 of them other 15 per cent vary from week to week. Some a teacher. The 2011 Census tells us that 272,542 in 2011) have the youngest age profile, with almost are there two or three times a month, others only Catholic children of primary school age attended Photo By Fiona Basile 80 per cent being under the age of 40. once a month, others less frequently still. Catholic schools, and 210,514 Catholic students

6 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au of secondary school age attended Catholic is expanding, and also of Mass-attenders and schools. That means that 52.8 per cent of Catholic priests and religious, who are declining in number. students attend Catholic schools - it’s the same In the future, the Church will depend more than percentage for primary and secondary students. ever on the leadership offered by lay people, But it also means that almost half of all Catholic including those young people who are about to students do not attend Catholic schools. Most of embark on a Catholic secondary education. these go to Government schools, although six per cent of Catholic primary students and ten per cent Table 1 Country of birth Number Country of birth Number of Catholic secondary students attend other non- Catholics in Australia: Government schools. Major countries of birth 20111 Australia 4,065,104 Germany 30,478 The Census also tells us that Catholic students Notes: Italy 168,801 Lebanon 28,004 account for 72.5 per cent of Catholic school 1. Countries contributing 16,000 or more Catholics to the 2011 Australian enrolments. Another 14.9 per cent are from United Kingdom2 137,209 Netherlands 24,861 other Christian traditions, 2.6 per cent belong to Catholic population, in diminishing a non-Christian religion and 7.8 per cent have Philippines 134,655 China (including ) 22,423 order of the number of Catholics born no religion. Altogether, Catholic schools in 2011 in that country. educated more than 666,000 students, more than 73,145 Sri Lanka 20,216 one-fifth (21.6 per cent) of all school students in 2. Northern Ireland is included with 2 Australia. It’s not just the Catholic community that Ireland 56,309 19,978 Ireland rather than with the United benefits from the presence of Catholic schools in Kingdom. Croatia and other former Yugoslavia 49,197 Iraq 17,184 our society. India 48,209 Indonesia 16,821 We cannot speak of a profile of the Catholic community without mentioning our priests and Vietnam 39,892 Malaysia 16,791 religious sisters and brothers. In 2012, there were 1,930 diocesan priests, 1,174 priests Malta 37,816 South Korea 16,705 belonging to religious orders such as the Jesuits, Poland 36,117 Mauritius 16,072 Franciscans, Dominicans and Salesians, 5,279 religious sisters and 866 religious brothers. Like the Catholic population in general, our priests and Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 religious have come from many different countries. Birthplace of Australia’s Catholic Birthplace of Mass Attenders 2011 Religion of Students at Catholic Some came as children and grew up in Australia, Population 2011 Schools 2011 Australian Census but many more have come here as migrants or to serve the Church for a few years before returning to their home country. While a growing number of our diocesan priests come from India and the Philippines, priests and religious come from many different countries. A 2009 survey of Australia’s religious orders found that 75 per cent of all sisters, brothers and religious order priests were born in Australia. The others came from, in diminishing order, Ireland, New Zealand, Vietnam, Italy, the Philippines, the UK, India, Malta and 67 other countries! 75% Australia 59% Australia 73% Catholic 3% Non-Christian This profile shows that the Australian Catholic community is ethnically diverse, increasingly 18% Non-English Speaking Countries 33% Non-English Speaking Countries 8% No Religion 3% Orthodox well-educated and getting older. This is true 6% English Speaking Countries 8% English Speaking Countries 6% Anglican 2% Not Stated of the Catholic population as a whole, which 2% Not Stated 5% Christian

www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools Guide 2013 7 Religion and Faith in Schools: Changing Functions and Roles by Professor Peta Goldburg rsm FACE

Religious Education is one of the distinguishing treated children like mini adults and taught them Moran describes Religious Education as having a features of the Catholic school and this has been in a manner which was more suitable for adults. twofold complementary function: teaching people so since the formation of Catholic schools in about religion (which is what predominantly should Australia. In the late 1950s, religious educators began occur in the religion classroom) and teaching to investigate different approaches to teaching people how to be religious in a particular way The foundation Chair of Religious Education Much discussion of Religious Education in the past and learning, and they learned a great deal from (which is the function of the Catholic schools as at Australian Catholic University, Peta has fifty years has centred around the term, nature developments in other subject areas. Eventually, a whole in partnership with families and parishes). experience as a primary, secondary and tertiary and function of ‘religious education’ as it occurs religion books developed specifically for children This definition is helpful because it enables a in school classrooms. Over this time, the activity were written, and many may remember the My Way robust teaching about religion to take place in the educator, and has presented to teachers of religious instruction in classrooms has carried to God series which was a landmark development classroom and does not presume that all of the both nationally and internationally. She was various names from Catechism, Catechetics, in the teaching of religion in the 1960s. These students belong to the one faith tradition. It also awarded a Carrick Citation for excellence Religious Instruction, Christian Living to Religious books contained Bible stories, prayers and enables students to learn about religions other in teaching in 2006 and Australian Catholic Education. The changes in name reflect different coloured illustrations, and the accompanying than their own which is necessary if we are to University’s Excellence in Teaching Award approaches to teaching and learning in Religious teacher texts explained how teachers could best negotiate living peacefully in today’s world. Education. use the books with children. 2005. Peta’s research interests are focused By the mid 1980s, in most states in Australia, on teaching scripture through representations Catechism and Catechetics both emerge from the Changes too took place in the teaching of religion Religion Studies or Study of Religion programs of scriptural texts in the arts, as well as Greek word ‘catechesis’ which means ‘to echo’. for students in secondary schools in the 1960s. The had been developed for Years 11 and 12 students. developing innovative pedagogies for teaching In the early church, when most people had limited title Christian Living reflects one of these changes. These new religion courses taught about the five world religions. She is the national president access to the written word and very few people Rather than a focus on rote learning, Christian major world religions from an objective stand could read or write, a catechetical approach to Living attempted to start with the life experience point, and enabled students to investigate and of the Australian Association for Religious teaching the Catholic faith was adopted. The of the student and often involved sharing personal critique elements of the major world religions. Education, a key body for representing approach involved a focus on the spoken word stories. One of the weaknesses in this approach religious educators in Australia. She has when potential new-comers to faith learned was that it often lacked serious content and, In today’s religiously diverse world, it is imperative chaired the writing of the Study of Religion the tenets of the faith by echoing the words of therefore, was not taken seriously. By the early that students have a working knowledge of the Syllabus for senior secondary students for the priest teacher. They also learned the stories 1970s, changes in the make-up of the population world’s major religions. Religious Education in recorded in scripture through the arts: images of of Catholic schools was also beginning to occur: Catholic schools, involves first and foremost the Studies Authority in 2001 and the nativity, the crucifixion and the resurrection no longer could we presume that all the students learning about the ‘home tradition’, i.e. 2008, and recently was invited by Cambridge were painted on church walls and these images in the religion class were Catholic, nor that they Catholicism, and as students become more University Press to write two books for senior retold the life of the Jesus and, in turn, reminded were all practising Catholics. Catechetical models mature, they begin to learn about the religions of secondary students Investigating Religion and people how they should live their lives. Later, in of Religious Education are sometimes referred to others while continuing to learn about Catholic Exploring Religion and Ethics. the early 1500s during the Reformation, Martin as faith-forming models, and generally involve a Christianity. Luther produced the first Catechism: in fact, he community of believers and aim to help people produced three different types of Catechism - one grow in their faith. The strong emphasis placed on To be well educated in today’s world, students Peta has a number of books, book chapters for preachers, another for teachers, and a third for sharing and development of faith presumes that need to be aware of the religious diversity of our and journal articles to her credit, and has also children. the students concerned are willing participants in social context. This requires a level of religious delivered key note addresses at many national the catechetical process. literacy to enable them to function effectively in our and international conferences and public The Catechism consisted of a series of questions current environment. Learning about religion can and answers which children learned and recited. The student population of Catholic schools in break down barriers, assist us to understand the forums. Peta is currently Associate Dean, Rote learning of this type continued until the early Australia today reflects the diversity of beliefs and social contract and encourage social cohesion. Catholic Identity and Partnerships at ACU’s 1960s and was a common form of instruction for practices both within and outside the Catholic Students, therefore, need to learn about and from Faculty of Eductation. many subject areas, not just religion - we learned faith. By the mid 1970s, some religious educators religion which includes the ‘home tradition’ as well our tables, spelling, geography and history in a began to separate catechesis (faith formation) as the religious traditions of others. similar way. In many ways, we did not know a from religious education (learning about and from great deal about how children learned, and so we religion). The American religious educator Gabriel

8 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au A list of Catholic Secondary Colleges featured in the 2013 Guide.

Academy of Mary Immaculate Killester College Our Lady of Mercy College St Aloysius College 88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 433 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171 52 Cape Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084 Main Campus 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051

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Aquinas College Kolbe College Torquay Campus 46 Great Ryrie Street, Ringwood VIC 3134 Lysterfi eld Drive, Greenvale Lakes VIC 3059 1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128 41 Price Street, Torquay VIC 3228

Catholic College Assumption College, Kilmore Toorak Our Lady of the Sacred St Bede’s College Sutherland Street, Kilmore VIC 3764 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak VIC 3142 Heart College 2 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194 111 Jasper Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204 Loyola College St James College 156 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165 35 Charles Street, Mount Waverley VIC 3149 325 Grimshaw Street, Watsonia VIC 3087 Bundoora Campus St John’s Regional College Caroline Chisholm Catholic College MacKillop College 1436 Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083 Russell Street, Werribee VIC 3030 Preston Campus 5-11 Caroline Street, Dandenong VIC 3175 Main Campus 204 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook VIC 3019 8 Clifton Grove, Preston VIC 3072 Junior Girls Years 7-9 Marcellin College St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully 65 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook VIC 3019 160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen VIC 3105 Presentation College Windsor 5 Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 187 Dandenong Road, Windsor VIC 3181 Catholic Ladies College , Sunshine West St Joseph’s College, Geelong 19 Diamond Street, Eltham VIC 3095 196 Glengala Road, Sunshine West VIC 3020 Sacré Coeur 135 Aphrasia Street, Newtown VIC 3220 172 Burke Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146 Christian Brothers’ College Marymede Catholic College St Monica’s College Main Campus 60 Williamsons Road, South Morang VIC 3752 Sacred Heart Girls’ College Years 10-12 Campus 11 Westbury Street, St Kilda East VIC 3183 113 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166 16 Davisson Street, Epping VIC 3076 Yr 9 Campus Years 7-9 Campus 400 Dalton Road, Epping VIC 3076 295 Carlisle Street, Balaclava VIC 3183 28 Bayview Road, Belgrave VIC 3160 Salesian College, Chadstone Main Campus Country Campus (Ostia) Falls Road, Strath Creek VIC 3658 De La Salle College Mazenod College Bosco Street, Chadstone VIC 3148 1318 High Street, Malvern VIC 3144 Kernot Avenue, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Mannix Campus Yr 9 Cnr Kelly Street & Swanson Cresent, Thomas Carr College 35 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit VIC 3029 ERC Chadstone VIC 3148 Emmanuel College M Y Mercy College

G O H O T St Paul’s Campus DN G 760 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC 3058 E N SS R E IS S T Attn: Mercy College Details: School Crest Repair Salesian College, Rupertswood Colours: Pantone 2767C Pantone 872C White Type: Cooper Black TW Cen MT Condensed 423 Blackshaws Road, Altona North VIC 3025 / 156 Park Road, Donvale VIC 3111 Notre Dame Campus Monivae College, Hamilton 1 Macedon Street, Sunbury VIC 3429 2-40 Foxwood Drive, Point Cook VIC 3030 133 Ballarat Road, Hamilton VIC 3300 Santa Maria College Xavier College 50 Separation Street, Northcote VIC 3070 Senior Campus Emmaus College Mount Lilydale Mercy College 135 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101 Vermont South Campus 120 Anderson Street, Lilydale VIC 3140 Burke Hall 503 Springvale Road, Vermont South VIC 3133 Siena College Studley Park Road, Kew VIC 3101 Burwood Campus 815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell VIC 3124 Mount St Joseph Girls’ College Kostka Hall 285 Warrigal Road, Burwood VIC 3125 133 Maidstone Street, Altona VIC 3018 South Road, Brighton VIC 3186 Genazzano FCJ College Nazareth College St Mary’s 7-10 Campus 273 Victoria St, West Melbourne VIC 3003 301 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101 Manning Drive, Noble Park North VIC 3174 St Brigid’s VCE Campus Kilbreda College 20 York St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068 118 Mentone Pde, Mentone VIC 3194

www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools Guide 2013 9 Locations of Catholic Secondary Colleges featured in the 2013 Guide. Multiple crests represent additional College Campuses.

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www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools Guide 2013 11 All readers are encouraged to contact individual Colleges with regards to dates, times and venues of Open Days, Open Mornings & Evenings, College Tours and Information Sessions.

In addition to these dates below, a number of the Colleges offer Open Days, Open Mornings & Evenings, College Tours & Information Sessions. monthly tours which are usually held during school term.

FEBRUARY APRIL SEPTEMBER 6 Feb Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Oakleigh 19 Apr St Joseph’s College Geelong, Newtown 3 Sep St Monica’s College, Epping 6 Feb Thomas Carr College, Tarneit 21 Apr Assumption College, Kilmore 4 Sep St Bede’s College, Mentone 7 Feb St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully 23 Apr Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak 6 Sep Siena College, Camberwell 9 Feb Emmanuel College (St Paul’s & Notre Dame) 23 Apr Mater Christi College, Belgrave 12 Sep Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak 10 Feb Emmaus College (Vermont & Burwood) 24 Apr Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Oakleigh 15 Sep Emmanuel College (St Paul’s & Notre Dame) 12 Feb Nazareth College, Noble Park North 30 Apr Emmanuel College (St Paul’s) 15 Sep Loyola College, Watsonia 13 Feb Salesian College Rupertswood, Sunbury 15 Sep St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully 14 Feb Aquinas College, Ringwood MAY 14 Feb Salesian College, Chadstone 2 May Mount St Joseph Girls’ College, Altona OCTOBER 15 Feb Emmaus College (Vermont & Burwood) 3 May Siena College, Camberwell 10 Oct Catholic Ladies’ College, Eltham 17 Feb Parade College (Bundoora & Preston) 7 May Emmanuel College (Notre Dame) 13 Oct Aquinas College, Ringwood 18 Feb Emmaus College (Vermont & Burwood) 7 May Sacre Coeur (Junior School) 13 Oct Mount St Joseph Girls’ College, Altona 18 Feb Loyola College, Watsonia 7 May Xavier College (Kostka Hall) 15 Oct Mazenod College, Mulgrave 18 Feb Mount St Joseph Girls’ College, Altona 9 May Avila College, Mount Waverley 15 Oct Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Oakleigh 19 Feb Avila College, Mount Waverley 10 May Catholic Ladies’ College, Eltham 15 Oct Salesian College, Chadstone 19 Feb Mazenod College, Mulgrave 10 May Sacre Coeur (Senior School) 17 Oct Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak 19 Feb St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully 10 May Xavier College (Burke Hall & Senior Campus) 18 Oct Sacre Coeur (Junior & Senior School) 19 Feb Whitefriars College, Donvale 14 May St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully 19 Oct Marcellin College, Bulleen 21 Feb Catholic Ladies’ College, Eltham 30 May Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak 19 Oct Xavier College (Burke Hall & Senior Campus) 21 Feb Mater Christi College, Belgrave 31 May Mount Lilydale Mercy College, Lilydale 20 Oct Whitefriars College, Donvale 21 Feb Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Oakleigh 21 Oct Killester College, Springvale 21 Feb St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully JUNE 23 Oct Our Lady of Sion College, Box Hill 24 Feb Christian Brothers’ College, St Kilda East 18 Jun Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Oakleigh 24 Oct Thomas Carr College, Tarneit 24 Feb Presentation College Windsor, Windsor 19 Jun Catholic Ladies’ College, Eltham 25 Oct Siena College, Camberwell 25 Feb Siena College, Camberwell 21 Jun Siena College, Camberwell 29 Oct Avila College, Mount Waverley 26 Feb MacKillop College, Werribee 29 Oct Santa Maria, Northcote 26 Feb Monivae College, Hamilton JULY 31 Oct St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully 16 Jul Catholic Ladies’ College, Eltham MARCH 19 Jul Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak NOVEMBER 2 Mar Xavier College (Burke Hall & Senior Campus) 23 Jul Mater Christi College, Belgrave 6 Nov Salesian College, Chadstone 3 Mar Monivae College, Hamilton 25 Jul St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully 9 Nov Mater Christi College, Belgrave 6 Mar Monivae College, Hamilton 10 Nov MacKillop College, Werribee 8 Mar Monivae College, Hamilton AUGUST 12 Nov Xavier College (Kostka Hall) 12 Mar Xavier College (Kostka Hall) 2 Aug Sacre Coeur (Junior & Senior School) 20 Nov Catholic Ladies’ College, Eltham 17 Mar Sacre Coeur, Glen Iris 5 Aug Siena College, Camberwell 19 Mar Catholic Ladies’ College, Eltham 6 Aug Xavier College (Kostka Hall) DECEMBER 20 Mar Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak 8 Aug Xavier College (Burke Hall & Senior Campus) 2 Dec Siena College, Camberwell 22 Mar Siena College, Camberwell 13 Aug Catholic Ladies’ College, Eltham 22 Mar St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully 14 Aug Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Oakleigh 24 Mar Genazzano FCJ College, Kew 15 Aug Avila College, Mount Waverley 15 Aug Mount St Joseph Girls’ College, Altona 18 Aug St Aloysius College, North Melbourne 22 Aug Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Bentleigh 27 Aug Salesian College, Chadstone

12 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Principal Enrolment Academy of Mary Immaculate Sr Mary Moloney RSM 650 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Learning, Leadership, Enduring Values’ Morena Misseri 116 students; 4 classes

Gender Languages Italian, French & Japanese A 88 Nicholson St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 Girls est. 1857 T 03 9419 3044 F 03 9419 3885 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.academy.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,650 Yr 12 $4,800

“At the Academy education Our Past Our Present Our Future is not just about preparing The Academy of Mary Immaculate is the The Mercy charism is integral to College life. Our Mission is to educate young women to our young women for the oldest girls’ secondary College in Victoria, We encourage in students and staff a spirit of develop knowledge, skills and attributes that having been established by the Sisters of service, a strong sense of social responsibility will empower them as global citizens; to be future, it is about giving them Mercy in 1857. From that date until the and a commitment to social justice, and faithful to the teachings of Jesus, the mission the skills, confi dence and present day, the Academy has existed on promote the active living out of Christian of the Catholic Church and the spiritual heart to shape the future.” its original site in Nicholson Street, Fitzroy. Two values and decision making within an ethical tradition of the Sisters of Mercy; and to form Sr Mary Moloney RSM of the three founding Sisters, Mother Ursula framework. The College is mindful of the centered, resilient women with a sense of Frayne and Mother Anne Xavier Dillon, rest in diversity of faiths at the Academy and there social justice. the Ursula Frayne Chapel on the original site. is respect for all faith traditions. The Academy Following the enrolment of 6 students in 1857, is a vibrant learning community offering an Rich in history and tradition, the College the College developed rapidly. outstanding secondary education for girls also provides a modern and dynamic By 1863, the College had a boarding and who are well-equipped to face the promise environment to lead the students into the day school for young ladies, a middle and challenge of the future. future and prepare them for their life journey. school for children of humbler means and Planning is underway for the construction of an infant school. In 1889, the Memorial The Academy of Mary Immaculate is a four level state of the art Science Centre Chapel was completed and, in 1907, for dedicated to quality teaching and learning. which will revolutionise the teaching of the Golden Jubilee of the Academy, the Students are encouraged to develop a life- science in the College. present Academy badge was designed. long love of learning through the provision Since its beginnings in 1857, the Academy of an engaging, challenging and relevant Visit Us in 2013 has educated over 13,000 young women curriculum which fosters collaboration, The Academy welcomes prospective with a high quality education based on self-motivation and deep thought. A rich families to ‘Talk & Tours’ run every the Mercy values of compassion and social co-curricular program complements second week throughout the year. responsibility. The Academy endeavours formal studies ensuring a well-rounded, Visitors see students and teachers in to refl ect its commitment to these values balanced education. Co-curricular options real learning situations, tour the historic by expressing unity and solidarity with the include extensive sport and performance and vibrant environs of the College poor, the unemployed, the distressed and opportunities, leadership development and and talk with student ambassadors. the marginalised through service to the social justice opportunities. community.

Facilities • Indoor Court • Science Labs x 3 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Integrated Resource Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Careers Centre TAFE/VET • Specialist Artrooms x 3 • Gymnasium • Canteen • Food Technology Centre • Performing Arts Hall • IT Labs x 4 • Yr 12 Common Room • Fiction Library • Design & Technology Centre • Drama Studio • Heritage Listed Chapel • Lecture Theatre 72% 22% 83% 17% 75% 25% • Counselling Room • Music Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 31 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 13 Principal Enrolment Aquinas College Mr Anthony O’Byrne 1,645 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Illuminare et Ardere - To Light up and be on Fire’ Madeleine Kalla 300 students; 12 classes

Gender Languages A 46 Great Ryrie St, Ringwood VIC 3134 Co-educational French & Chinese est. 1961 T 03 9259 3000 F 03 9259 3092 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.aquinas.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,954 Yr 12 $5,057

“Aquinas College seeks to Our Past Our Present Our Future develop young people with a Aquinas College is proud that it is the The College is now a very large school of The College provides a comprehensive sense of their own spirituality, fi rst purpose-built regional College in the 1,650+ students based on the one campus. curriculum from Years 7–12. Over the past Archdiocese of Melbourne. Based on the We are also a secondary school campus ten years, the College has been engaged in social attributes, intellectual diocesan high school model developed in for St Mary’s College for Hearing Impaired a widespread upgrading of school facilities capacity and physical skills.” the United States in the 50s, Aquinas College students and have been so for the past 15 to ensure that we provide a cutting edge Mr Anthony O’Byrne was founded in 1961. The College is thankful years. This outreach of the Aquinas College 21st century education. that the Christian Brothers, while not having Community has been of great benefi t to formal governance responsibility, undertook both schools and also to students and staff. The College Mission is to promote quality to provide the fi rst principal and staff of learning for students while developing Aquinas Boys’ College, and did so until 1978. The College is proud of its Catholic Christian an awareness of God in their lives, the heritage. Retreat and faith formation value and connectedness of all human The development of the separate Aquinas experiences are provided for students relationships, a sense of justice, a hopeful Girls’ College in 1967 was unusual in that and staff, while social outreach within the spirit and a love of learning. It is against each parish involved in the College Christian tradition is an important part of the this sense of mission that the College undertook to try to gain a representative College’s commitment to its vision to be an evaluates all aspects of the learning and from a female religious order who might ‘excellent school in the Catholic tradition’. life development opportunities provided for provide staffi ng for the Girls’ college. For A commitment to the FIRE Carriers program students and also the professional learning this reason, some seven orders of women and maintaining awareness of reconciliation opportunities for members of staff. From 2013 were involved with Aquinas Girls’ College in and indigenous affairs within our community each student in year 7 to 10 will use an iPad. its early years. Foundation Principal of the has led to annual immersion experiences Girls’ College, Sr Gabrielle Kelly, is still active for Year 11 students within the Santa Teresa Visit Us in 2013 in ministry with the Dominican Order and Community near Alice Springs and the Daly We would like you to experience what our has returned to Aquinas on a number of River Community of Darwin. These provide College has to offer. Please join us for our occasions for important celebrations, the powerful experiences for Year 11 students Open Evening on Thursday 14 February or most recent being the 50 Years celebration and staff and are very much in harmony our Open Day on Sunday 13 October. in 2011. with a key cross-curriculum initiative of the A number of College Tours are held during new Australian curriculum. the year. For dates and bookings, please phone the College Reception.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 5 • Music Centres x 2 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Multi-purpose Areas x 2 • Wireless Site TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Chapel • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Soccer Pitch • Media Suite • Trade & Industry Centres x 2 • Gymnasium • RE Centre • Library Resource Centre • Courts x 6 • Ovals x 2 • Counselling Rooms x 5 • Work Experience • IT Labs x 4 60% 28% 61% 28% 80% 18% • Yr 12 Common Room • Lecture Theatre • Darkroom • Food Technology Centre • Canteens x 2 • Theatrette Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Science Labs x 6 • Careers Centre • Cafe VCE Units 3/4 34 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 14 Principal Enrolment Assumption College Mr Michael Kenny 1,175 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Where innovation meets tradition’ Mr Bernard Jephson 208 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A Sutherland St, Kilmore VIC 3764 Co-educational Italian & French est. 1893 T 03 5782 1422 F 03 5782 1902 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.assumption.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,565 Yr 12 $5,895

“At Assumption College we Our Past Our Present Our Future strive to give our students an Assumption College boasts a 120-year Assumption College continues its The College continues to grow and develop education that is relevant history of Catholic education in the town endeavours to provide the best possible in response to the increasing educational of Kilmore. Established in 1893, Assumption outcomes for the students enrolled at demands of the 21st century. A new VET and hope-fi lled, nurturing College was at fi rst a Primary School for the College. Our curriculum continues to Hospitality Centre has just been opened mind, body and spirit.” local Kilmore boys. In 1901, Assumption expand, with further VCE studies being enabling students to achieve Certifi cate IV Mr Michael Kenny College accepted its fi rst boarding student offered as well as an increased number of in Hospitality. and thus began a 112-year unbroken line VET courses being made available. of boarding and day school students at Works are currently being undertaken in the College. In 1971, the fi rst girl students School-based apprenticeships have the creation of a new boarding complex were accepted into Year 11 at the College, also increased, and Assumption proudly which will see a major shift from traditional and in 1985-86, the College became fully boasts the 2011 Australian School-based boarding dormitories, to a more family co-educational. The fi nal puzzle piece was Apprentice of the Year in Year 12 student style, house-based boarding facility. The old placed when girl boarding began at the Jessica Pendlebury. The Hermitage Arts/ boarding facility will be redeveloped to College in 1995. Since then, the College has Technology Building has allowed students create a senior students learning area. Also grown to become a 1,150+ student school, wishing to extend their creative talents to in the planning is a revamp of the College maintaining around 90 places for boarding work in a wonderful environment, pursuing gymnasium. students. studies in materials technology, studio arts, media, multi-media and graphic design. The school was established by the Marist Visit Us in 2013 Brothers who were founded by St Marcellin The Heinrich Centre, for our Year 9 students, Our next Open Day is on Sunday 21 April Champagnat in 1817 in southern France. has been developed to allow for a greater from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The Registrar St Marcellin devoted his life to the education freedom in subject delivery, giving these conducts guided day school tours on of youth, particularly those “least favoured” students a greater sense of self-awareness, Tuesdays during Term (Bookings are and those from rural areas. Assumption as well as preparing them for the more essential). Boarding House tours can be College still holds true to the importance of challenging academic demands of the arranged on any day provided a booking is offering education to the marginalised and senior year levels. made with the Registrar. to those from isolated parts of the country.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Lecture Theatre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Basketball Courts x 5 • Media Suite TAFE/VET • VET Hospitality Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Music Centre • Agriculture & Horticulture • Soccer Pitches x 2 • Dance Studio • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Courts x 4 • RE Centre • Design & Technology Centre • Tennis Courts x 12 • Wireless Site • Trade & Industry Centre - Hospitality • Science Labs x 7 • IT Labs x 4 67% 20% 74% 23% 75% 20% • Food Technology Centres x 2 • Nets x 10 • Darkroom • Careers Centres x 2 • Gymnasium • Chapel Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Learning Enhancement • Hockey Field • Canteen • Yr 12 Common Room • Library Resource Centre • Ovals x 6 VCE Units 3/4 35 VCAL Yes VET Yes • Counselling Rooms x 2 • LOTE Resource Centre Catholic Schools Guide 2013 15 Principal Enrolment Avila College Ms Louise Gunther 1,145 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘I have come so that they may have life Mrs Maria Nankervis 208 students; 8 classes

and have it to the full.’ (John 10:10) Gender Languages Girls French, Italian & Indonesian

est. 1965 A 35 Charles St, Mount Waverley VIC 3149 T 03 9831 9600 F 03 9888 1202 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.avila.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,750 Yr 12 $5,800

“Avila students are Our Past Our Present Our Future encouraged to actively Avila College was established in 1965 by The staff and students of Avila College Stage one of a major extension and participate in their educational the who accepted the continue in St Teresa and Nano Nagle’s fi ne renovation of learning spaces was invitation from parishes in the Monash area tradition and commit themselves to being a completed in 2012. From 2013, all students journey and seek ways to establish a Catholic Girls’ College. The light to the world. Fundamental to everything will be involved in a 1:1 MacBook program to strive for success, Presentation Sisters were already present at Avila College is the belief in Jesus’ words: designed to capture students’ imagination whatever the challenge.” in what would initially be our fi ve main fi ve “I have come that you may have life and and develop their skills to create, collaborate Ms Louise Gunther feeder schools, so the charism of the Sisters’ have it to the full”. Avila is committed to and communicate. At Year 10, highly able foundress, Nano Nagle, fl owed from the developing young women of hope and students have the opportunity to accelerate primary schools into Avila College. Nano justice who, through their education at the into a broad range of VCE subjects. Nagle was a woman of faith, hope and College, are well prepared to affect positive love who became known as the ‘lady with and meaningful change based fi rmly on the A new ‘Discovery Learning’ program the lantern’ as she worked with the poor in message of the Gospels. provides authentic learning beyond the Ireland. classroom, including a camp at Year 7; A rich, comprehensive curriculum is a city experience at Year 8; an outdoor The founders of Avila College chose St Teresa structured to promote deep learning, education program at Year 9; and outreach of Avila as a role model for students because, encourage creativity, and to prepare opportunities from Year 10, including although she lived in the sixteenth century, students to become active and responsible community service and an Indigenous a time of turbulence and change, her life members of society. Avila College supports immersion program in Central Australia. and teachings continue to be relevant. She students to achieve at high levels across was a courageous and intelligent woman a broad range of learning areas such Visit Us in 2013 whose writings earned her the title of as English, Mathematics, Science and Our open school mornings allow prospective ‘Doctor of the Church’. Avila students Humanities, as well as providing creative students and their parents to see fi rst-hand are educated so that they too, opportunities in the visual and performing what makes Avila so special. Please note like Nano Nagle and St Teresa of arts and technologies (digital, design that sessions start promptly at 9:00am. Please Avila, may go out into the world and food). Avila offers French, Italian and allow time for parking which is limited. Dates to make a difference as true Indonesian languages, a large instrumental are: Tuesday 19 February, Thursday 9 May, ‘Daughters of the Church’ - music program, and a comprehensive Thursday 15 August and Tuesday 29 October. Ecclesiae Filia. physical education and sports schedule.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Courts x 7 • Music Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Library Resource Centre • Basketball Courts • Theatrette TAFE/VET • Food Technology Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Lecture Theatre • Design & Technology Centre • Wireless Site • IT Labs x 4 • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Netball Courts • Canteen • Commercial Kitchen • Gymnasium • Darkroom • Visual Arts Centre • Tennis Courts • Prayer Space 78% 20% 87% 14% 93% 7% • Yr 12 Common Room • Cricket Nets • LOTE Resource Centre • Careers Hub Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Counselling Rooms • Science Labs x 5 VCE Units 3/4 44 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 16 Principal Enrolment Mr Marco DiCesare 1,500 students

Caroline Chisholm Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment [email protected] 145 boys; 5 classes Catholic College 116 girls; 4 classes ‘Many Minds, One Heart’ Gender Co-educational Languages A Main Campus: 204 Churchill Ave, Braybrook VIC 3019 T 03 9296 5311 F 03 9296 5381 Italian & Japanese Yr Range A Junior Girls: 65 Churchill Ave, Braybrook VIC 3019 est. 1997 Yr 7 - 9 Junior Boys, Junior Girls Fees for 2013 [email protected] www.cccc.vic.edu.au E W Yr 10 - 12 Co-educational Yr 7 $2,900 Yr 12 $3,725

“Our College aims to build Our Past Our Present Our Future a community of learners Caroline Chisholm Catholic College The College is proud to provide an The College is well positioned to that refl ects the gospel originated from three colleges: Christ innovative learning and teaching program address challenges in secondary the King College, St. John’s College and complemented by fi ne facilities, resources education consistent with the agenda truths and values consistent Chisholm College. They were all established and a progressive culture. All students of Commonwealth and State Education with Jesus’ teachings.” to bring a Catholic education to the receive a notebook computer which is Departments and Catholic Education Mr Marco DiCesare girls and boys of the Western suburbs of supported by a technical support team authorities. Participation in National Melbourne. In 1963, Christ the King College and teachers well trained to facilitate the Partnerships is assisting the College registered as a secondary school for notebook as an effective educational to strengthen parent and community girls (Years 7-10) under the leadership of tool. Faith Development is supported by relationships. Further consolidation will be the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred chaplains who seek to develop the faith, required considering the challenges of Heart. In 1965, the Brothers of the Sacred religious and prayer experience of our the 21st century classroom with particular Heart arrived from Quebec, Canada students. A variety of liturgical celebrations, emphasis on the effective use of the and established St. John’s College for seminar and retreat days and community Notebook program. This will include further boys (Years 7-10). In 1979, the two schools service activities are all designed to foster developing digital learning resources as an worked cooperatively and this resulted in the Catholic ethos of the College. alternative to textbooks in the classroom. The the formation of Chisholm College, a Senior College also looks forward to strengthening Coeducational College for Year 11 and The College also provides a rich pastoral the place of VET opportunities especially 12 students. In 1997, Caroline Chisholm care program where Homegroup teachers, once the $13.2 million dollar Melbourne West Catholic College was formed with the Year Level Coordinators, Heads of School Trade Training Centre is established. Physical amalgamation of Christ the King (girls and the Deputy Principal (Student Education opportunities at the College will junior), St. John’s (boys junior) and Wellbeing) oversee the wellbeing of our expand with the use of the College’s new Sacred Heart (co-ed senior). students. The College welcomes all students swim centre and plans by the Maribyrnong Today, our mission is to strive to live and is able to accommodate with a variety City Council to upgrade the area that Gospel truths and values. We seek of learning opportunities. These include includes Kindersmith Reserve. to provide a holistic education. We mainstream core classes, elective classes, endeavor to inspire and empower all classes/ programs for accelerated learning, Visit Us in 2013 members of the college community to and classes that provide targeted support School Tours are available on Thursdays, reach their full potential. for students with learning needs. once a month by appointment.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Cafeteria x 2 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centres x 2 • Basketball Courts x 4 • Chapels x 2 TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centres x 2 • Tennis Courts x 4 • Media Suite • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • College Campsite • Wireless Site • Food Technology Centres x 2 • Pathways Centre • Halls x 2 • Information Resource Centres x 2 • Music Centres x 2 • Oval • Trade Training Centre • Science Labs x 8 • Swim Centre • Language Resource Centre • Lecture Theatre 69% 30% 64% 36% 64% 36% • Yr 12 Common Room • Auditorium Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 39 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 17 Principal Enrolment Catholic Ladies’ College Mrs Margaret McKenna 927 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Girls flourish here’ Mrs Helen Cattapan 207 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A 19 Diamond St, Eltham VIC 3095 Girls German, Indonesian & Italian est. 1902 T 03 9439 4077 F 03 9431 1157 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.clc.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $8,235 Yr 12 $8,760

“At Catholic Ladies’ Our Past Our Present Our Future College we strive to Founded in 1902 in East Melbourne by the Learning at CLC inspires a commitment The new Sacred Gathering Space and provide a learning Sisters of Charity, Catholic Ladies’ College and an essence that is both personalised Music Centre add a contemporary and moved to its present eight-hectare, bush and lifelong. Innovation is both a traditional exciting dimension to the holistic nature environment celebrating land setting in Eltham in 1971. Mother aspect and a modern feature of CLC, of our students’ learning journey. The new the diversity and giftedness Laurence Normoyle was appointed as witnessed in the use of technology, exciting architecture of the Chapel and the Music of all within our community.” Principal to St Patrick’s High School in 1901, gender-encapsulating curriculum and Centre speaks of a grounded learning and Mrs Margaret McKenna and the following year it became known as globally relevant programs - including the the adventure of future exploration. Catholic Ladies’ College. In the late 1960s, connections made through literary, cultural with the purposed closure of the College, and language based tours and shared The College supports a breadth of rich and a visionary decision was made by then experiences with schools throughout Asia diverse co-curricular activities. Students Principal, Sister Una McAllister, to relocate to and Europe. are presented with a wealth of choice in Eltham, securing the educational needs of which to explore their distinctive physical young women of the future. Innovation is also witnessed in the and creative abilities - from sports, art, music progressive pastoral, cultural and religious and drama, through to community service, Catholic Ladies’ College continues to programs which continue to lead female leadership opportunities and extension and provide quality education for young women Catholic education. enrichment experiences. We encourage in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity, while all students to challenge themselves in the the governance of the College is now under The young women of this College are areas of wellbeing, faith and academia. the care of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. challenged to think as global citizens, Through our strong 110-year Catholic consider the needs of those beyond their Visit Us in 2013 traditions and commitment to fostering local community and to recognise the Our Twilight Tours are on Thursday individual growth, we provide each girl responsibilities their education provides as 21 February and Thursday 10 October from with all the support and encouragement they take their places in work, social and 5:00-7:00pm. Morning Tours will be held she needs to navigate her own journey of family networks of the 21st century. on Tuesday 19 March, Friday 10 May, intellectual, spiritual and social development. Wednesday 19 June, Tuesday 16 July, At Catholic Ladies’ College, generations of Tuesday 13 August and Wednesday students have been nurtured to discover, 20 November - all comencing at 9:00am. reach and realise their full potential.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Courts x 4 • Recital Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Bushland Setting (8 Hectares) • Basketball Courts x 4 • Wireless Site TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Careers Centre • Religious Education Centre • Visual Arts Rooms x 3 • Media Suite • Sacred Space • Yr 12 Common Room • IT Labs x 4 • Track & Field Facilities • Yr 12 Learning Centre • Oval • Food Technology Centre • Yr 12 Visual Art Studio • Hall 64% 17% 76% 17% 76% 17% • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Science Labs x 5 • Library Resource Centre • Music Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Trade & Industry Centre • Recording Studio VCE Units 3/4 37 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 18 Principal Enrolment Christian Brothers’ College Mr Gerald Bain-King 575 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Where innovation meets tradition’ Ms Oonagh Caldwell 90 students; 4 classes

A Main Campus: 11 Westbury St, St Kilda East VIC 3183 Gender Languages A Yr 9 Campus: 295 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183 Boys Italian & Japanese est. 1878 T 03 9529 6611 F 03 9521 3708 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.cbcstkilda.com Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $6,700 Yr 12 $6,700

“The greatest challenge Our Past Our Present Our Future for me is to ensure that CBC St Kilda has a rich history as one of CBC provides students with an education CBCs values and traditions anchor and the school has a strong, Melbourne’s most established Catholic which is contemporary and multi- equip students, while our contemporary boys schools. Since 1878, the College dimensional. We recognise the importance curriculum furnishes them with knowledge clear moral voice.” has provided an outstanding education, of student academic achievement, and and skills for the future. Most critical for future Mr Gerald Bain-King producing young men of quality and have developed extensive programs generations is the continuing development character. The College has inherited many that challenge students and encourage of independent, adaptive and engaged valuable traditions that inspire and educate accomplishment. However, we believe young men who know how to think, learn students. Knowing they are part of a rich that learning must encompass all that and work together. The learning programs heritage of highly successful Old Collegians, happens in school life, therefore, social are continuously evaluated, and employ with national and international reputations, interactions, school leadership, and student the most up to date pedagogies. We assists students imagine themselves to wellbeing programs are all critical to a work with families to ensure they explore be part of a larger world than they may CBC education. The College takes pride in the world of social media safely and normally consider. As a Catholic school in the achievements of its leaders, sportsmen responsibly, enabling students to recognise the Edmund Rice tradition, we draw a great and artists. Achievement in these areas that the virtual world is no substitute for deal from the legacy of Edmund Rice, who fosters depth and the growth of the whole real community life. Our faith nourishes the founded the congregation in Ireland in 1820. person. As a single sex school, the College hunger young people have in developing We have inherited many principles from is committed to developing highly effective their understanding of spiritual values to Edmund Rice; especially that education educational and social programs for fi nd meaning and purpose in their lives. Our should be an empowering, challenging and boys. This includes initiatives that teach international partnerships, social justice and liberating experience for all involved. We boys social responsibility, and develop environmental programs assist students to are particularly committed to the spiritual interests that go beyond the traditional engage positively in these complex areas of and religious development of our young masculine domains of sports and outdoor social activity. men, and discourage narrow self-interest. education, to embrace such interests We instead promote community values, as music, performance, environmental Visit Us in 2013 especially a strong involvement in social and community service programs. CBC Our Open Day is on Sunday 24 February justice. This community spirit encourages has a very productive partnership with from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Talk and Tour dates our students to become optimistic and Presentation College Windsor, where a occur one Wednesday morning per month thoughtful men of character. number of VCE classes are shared. at 9:30am.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Rooms x 2 • Music Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Basketball Courts x 2 • Wireless Site TAFE/VET • Religious Education Centre • Cricket Nets x 2 • IT Labs x 2 • Design & Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Canteen • Visual Arts Centre • Netball Courts x 2 • Chapel • Library Resource Centre • Soccer Pitch • Oval • LOTE Resource Centre • Indoor Pool • Hall 52% 46% 60% 36% 65% 35% • Careers Centre • Science Labs x 4 • Counselling Room • Yr 9 Campus Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 34 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 19 Principal Enrolment De La Salle College Br Paul Rogers fsc 1,200 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘He’s Learning to Live and Lead.’ Ms Robyn Miller 189 students; 7 classes

Gender Languages A 1318 High St, Malvern VIC 3144 Boys French & Italian est. 1912 T 03 9508 2100 F 03 9508 2165 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.delasalle.vic.edu.au Yr 4 - 12 Yr 7 $7,344 Yr 12 $7,344

“At De La Salle, our students Our Past Our Present Our Future are educated in a respectful One hundred years ago, three Irish Lasallian De La Salle students learn to live and lead; De La Salle has grown from a single and encouraging environment, Brothers founded De La Salle College, a simple but important philosophy as building with 54 students to a dual campus Malvern. Today the College has established they learn to take on leadership roles and comprising multiple educational facilities learning to live and lead.” itself as a leader in Catholic education in become active members of the school encompassing several hectares with an Br Paul Rogers fsc Melbourne, sponsoring a strong tradition community. Leadership helps them develop enrolment of 1,200. Over the past century, of social justice and a community of faith self-respect and come to respect others the College’s capital works program has and excellence. The community of Lasallian in the process. Through our robust social seen its facilities grow in size and versatility. Brothers was fi rst established in France justice program our students develop a in 1680, when St John Baptist de La Salle strong moral compass and compassion Recently, the College opened a new invited the fi rst teachers into his home in for those around them. Whilst the College multipurpose lecture theatre at the Kinnoull Rheims to help educate the poor. Since encourages the practice of the Catholic Campus and a new library at the Tiverton then, the Lasallian mission to offer non- faith, we respect the religious affi liation of Campus. Plans are currently underway to selective education for all has distinguished every member of the community. provide new science laboratories at Tiverton its reputation as a provider of both and upgraded recreational facilities at educational excellence and pastoral care. Our curriculum refl ects the Lasallian ethos Kinnoull. The College is continually striving and school activities are designed to be to improve its built environment, while at Our facilities and grounds differ enormously engaging and challenging, with the aim the same time, consolidating learning from those in 1912 with the expansion to our to value the individual, acknowledge opportunities beyond the classroom. second campus housing Year 10-12 in 1953. differences in learning styles and refl ect an emphasis on affi rmation and Visit Us in 2013 De La Salle College prides itself on encouragement. De La Salle possesses the Choosing the right school for your son is an its continuing effort to build a spirit of programs and the staff to enable our young important decision. In preference to holding community among all those associated with men to be educated in a respectful and an Open Day, we welcome and encourage the school. The growth and development of supportive environment. With appropriate families to visit the College and see us in the College, along with the many students infrastructure and technology in place we action. College Tours are held throughout who have passed through its gates, are deliver quality education in all subjects the year and bookings are essential. Please a fi ne tribute to our three founding and provide students with the skills to be see our website for full details. Brothers. successful in today’s society.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 4 • Media Suite Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Visual Communication & Design Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Music Centre TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centres x 2 • Gymnasium • Theatrette • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Tennis Court • Wireless Site • Careers & Pathways Centre • Arts Centre • Chapel • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Canteens x 2 • Oval • Multi-purpose Areas x 4 • Darkroom • Hall 55% 29% 60% 33% 61% 26% • Trade & Industry Centre • IT Labs x 5 • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Lecture Theatre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Science Labs x 6 • Rural Campsite VCE Units 3/4 29 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 20 Principal Enrolment Mr Christopher Stock St Paul’s: 800 students Notre Dame: 1,000 students Emmanuel College Enquiries ‘Pursuing Personal Best’ Donna Grech Yr 7 Enrolment St Paul’s: 140 boys Notre: 203 girls/boys Gender A S t Paul’s Campus: 423 Blackshaws Rd, Altona North VIC 3025 Boys/Co-educational Languages A Notre Dame Campus: 2-40 Foxwood Dr, Point Cook VIC 3030 Italian & Japanese Yr Range T 03 8325 5100 F 03 9314 2475 est. 1965 Yr 7 - 12 Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 $3,780 Yr 12 $3,780

“Everything we do at Our Past Supporting the growth and learning of the Our Future the College is aimed at In the1960s, as a result of strong parish young people whom we serve is done in Our young people are growing up in a supporting the growth leadership, St Paul’s College was established partnership with parents - the fi rst educators rapidly changing world and the western in Altona North, bringing the Marianist of their children. We strive, as do parents, region of Melbourne, in particular, has and learning of the young charism of the Blessed William Chaminade to develop well-rounded young people of changed dramatically in the past decade. people whom we serve.” to Australia. The Marianists brought a character and confi dence, who believe Emmanuel College continues to grow in Mr Christopher Stock message of good news and quiet revolution in themselves and grow in the mature response to the needs of the community we that all people are members of God’s capacity for empathy and consideration serve. We have a comprehensive capital family and have the right to liberty, equality of others. This is pursued through a investment program and offer extensive and a supportive community. This Marianist commitment to the characteristics of professional development to our staff. leadership provided welcoming hospitality, Marianist education. Our teachers examine data and other service to all, innovative education and feedback in teams with the aim of adapting tradition. In response to growth in our region, We believe that every student has the ability our programs to meet the needs of our in 2006, Emmanuel College was established to succeed and the key to achievement students and deliver innovative, personalised comprising our all-boys campus in Altona is focusing on the pursuit of personal best. programs across our curriculum. In doing so, North and our co-educational campus in A variety of teaching approaches, and we aim for students to be independent, self- Point Cook. The College is highly regarded the breadth of educational and co- directed learners and emotionally intelligent for our pastoral care program based on curricular offerings, provide students with people, able to achieve their best in this Marianist values and encapsulated in our the opportunity to achieve excellence in interconnected and globalised world. College motto: Life to the full. learning outcomes. Visit Us in 2013 Our Present Providing an educational experience The Information Morning is on Saturday Our College strives to build strong that is relevant to 21st century learners is 9 February at both campuses. Meet the relationships between young people and important to us, as is the pursuit of high Principal is Tuesday 30 April (St Paul’s their teachers; to develop relevant teaching academic standards. We have expansive Campus) and Tuesday 7 May (Notre which engages learners; and to establish facilities and an extensive ICT program Dame Campus). Our Open Day is Sunday high expectations regarding student on each of our campuses that enhance 15 September. College tours are held achievement. learning and teaching. throughout Terms 1-4, please check dates and times on our College website.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Rooms x 2 • Wireless Site Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centres x 2 • Gymnasiums x 2 • Theatrette TAFE/VET • Food Technology Centre • Soccer Pitches x 2 • IT Labs x 8 • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Basketball Courts x 8 • Chapel • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Yr 12 Common Room • Halls x 2 • Religious Education Centre • Language Centre • Oval • Multi-purpose Areas x 4 • Music Centres x 2 59% 41% 66% 32% 70% 30% • VCAL Learning Space • Science Labs x 8 • Careers Centres x 2 • Canteens x 2 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 28 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 21 Principal Enrolment Emmaus College Mr Antony Hirst 1,200 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Enjoyment Through Achievement’ Mrs Virginia Ryan 224 students; 8 classes

A Vermont South Campus: 503 Springvale Rd, Vermont Sth VIC 3133 Gender Languages A Burwood Campus (Y9@E): 285 Warrigal Rd, Burwood VIC 3125 Co-educational Italian, Indonesian & German est. 1980 T 03 9845 3211 F 03 9803 9912 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.emmaus.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,490 Yr 12 $5,390

“Our aim is for students Our Past Our Present Our Future at Emmaus to strive to Emmaus College opened 1980 with the Emmaus College as a Catholic learning Emmaus College has undergone signifi cant achieve their personal amalgamation of St Thomas More College community aims to develop engaged, change in virtually every element of (1968-1979) and Chavoin College (1966- purposeful and successful learners who the school. The College now has fi ve best in all aspects 1979). St Thomas More was a boys school shape the world for the common good. contemporary learning centres less than of school life.” operated by the Christian Brothers, while Teaching and learning at the College fosters a decade old. The new vertical pastoral Mr Antony Hirst Chavoin College was a girls schools run effort and promotes excellence. The aim structure further builds upon the already high by the Marist Sisters. There was a need is that all students of the College become standards of student care. From a curriculum for Catholic Co-education in the eastern successful learners. To that end, subjects at perspective the new senior school model, suburbs of Melbourne and the result was Year 7 and 8 are a common course for all combined with the innovative Y9@E Program Emmaus College. Signifi cant too was the students, with the exception of languages. and broad Year 7 and 8 subject offerings, name given this new College: Emmaus, the Year 9 addresses fundamental realities provide a relevant and contemporary small village mentioned in the Gospel of St about late-Middle Years learners with learning experience for our students. Luke, which highlighted the motif of journey, students having the full advantage of our Ongoing development of the retreat and so gave a new dimension to the faith Year 9-dedicated Burwood Campus: Yr9@E. programs, the establishment of a modern and spirituality of the newly-formed College. Years 10, 11 and 12 are dedicated to senior chapel, combined with the broadening of pathways, with most students undertaking choices in the Religious Education curriculum, Whilst the school is relatively new, it has VCE. Students also have the opportunity to will enhance further the faith and spirituality benefi ted from the rich traditions of the two select VCAL. VET units are available to both of the College community. In the next few Colleges as well as establishing its own VCE and VCAL students. There are numerous years, we will continue to build upon all unique heritage. The College is proud extra-curricular opportunities for students, aspects of College endeavour to meet the of the achievements of its students in including debating, sport, performing arts ever-changing demands of education. the past three decades and is now and exchange programs. welcoming many sons and daughters Visit Us in 2013 of past students. The College facilities The College continues to nurture the faith Our Year 7 2014 Open Day is on Sunday have been signifi cantly enhanced and and spirituality of students in giving witness 10 February from 2:00pm-5:00 pm. An Open developed in recent years, as have the to Catholic belief, liturgy and community, Morning is also held on Friday 15 February many diverse curriculum and personal whilst providing opportunities for community from 9:00-10:30am. An Information Session is development opportunities available service, justice and outreach activities. on Monday 18 February 7:30 pm. to students.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Canteens x 2 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Music Centre TAFE/VET • Library Resource Centre • Basketball Courts x 2 • Wireless Site • Religious Education Centre • Netball Courts x 3 • Chapel • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Tennis Courts x 7 • IT Labs x 7 • Design & Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Hall • Food Technology Centres x 2 • Soccer Pitch • Oval 72% 26% 71% 31% 86% 14% • Counselling Rooms x 4 • LOTE Resource Centre • Careers Centres x 2 • Lecture Theatre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Yr 12 Common Room • Science Labs x 8 VCE Units 3/4 34 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 22 Principal Enrolment Genazzano FCJ College Mrs Patricia A Cowling 1,130 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘A Catholic day and for girls ELC to Year 12.’ Gabrielle Callaghan 150 students; 6 classes

Gender Languages A 301 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101 Girls French, Italian, Japanese, Latin & Mandarin est. 1889 T 03 8862 1000 F 03 8862 1133 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.genazzano.vic.edu.au ELC - Yr 12 Yr 7 $18,861 Yr 12 $21,240

“Genazzano girls are Our Past Embedded within the curriculum at community challenging young Catholic encouraged to be brave and Genazzano FCJ College is a Catholic each level is the scope for teachers to women to live and act with discernment confi dent in their learning. Day and Boarding College located on individualise programs so that the different through an excellent academic program, Cotham Road in Kew where, in 1889, the learning needs of students are catered for. a quality religious education, an intensive We provide an environment Society of Sisters, Faithful Companions of co-curriculum and an active engagement where students have the Jesus, established their fi rst boarding school The College aims to provide the with issues of social justice. Key features opportunity to excel and in Melbourne. The Order was founded in opportunity for each student to recognise of the Master Plan include transforming achieve their personal best.” France by Marie Madeleine d’Houet in and understand her own faith journey. learning spaces for our Early, Middle Years Mrs Patricia A Cowling 1820. Today, over 1,130 students from Prep Complementary to and supporting and Later Years students; renovating our to Year 12 attend the College which is the curriculum are many and varied beautiful Chapel; creating a covered permeated by the richness and traditions of opportunities for the expression of faith outdoor-learning atrium and multi-purpose the Catholic Faith and the Ignatian heritage - both on an individual basis and within space between the Wardell and d’Houet of the Sisters, and where intellectual pursuits communal gatherings. These opportunities buildings; creating a light-fi lled, inspiring fl ourish in a climate of excellence and range from the celebration of the contemporary art precinct to further inquiry. Eucharist at year levels and with parents, enhance our exceptional creative Arts and liturgies for regular and special programs, and developing of our sports and Our Present celebrations, to opportunities to participate rowing facilities. The College is situated in beautiful grounds in Companionship programs, refl ection days in Kew and has excellent facilities, providing and retreats. for a wide variety of educational, co- Visit Us in 2013 educational and sporting choices. Our Future Our Open Day is on Sunday 24 March. The new co-educational Early Learning School tours are held regularly and At each particular Stage of Learning, Centre will open in 2013, and we look information is available on the website; students participate in programs that are forward to welcoming the kindergarten bookings are essential. Boarding families age and stage-appropriate. Within each students and their families into the Gen are welcome to visit Hopetoun Hall, Stage of Learning, and within every year community. The 2020 Vision and Master Genazzano’s Boarding facility, please level, programs refl ect best practice in terms Plan provides the framework to ensure contact the Registrar to arrange a of sound educational research and theory. that Genazzano continues to meet our personal tour. mission of being a Christian learning

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Music Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Multi-purpose Area • IT Labs x 2 TAFE/VET • Religious Education Centre • Basketball Court • Canteen • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Netball Court • Chapel • Food Technology Centre • Tennis Courts x 2 • Oval • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Gymnasium • Pool • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Wireless Site • Hall 94% 5% 87% 13% 91% 9% • LOTE Resource Centre • Careers Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Science Labs x 4 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Lecture Theatres x 2 • Media Suite VCE Units 3/4 36 VCAL No VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 23 Principal Enrolment Kilbreda College Miss Mary Stack 960 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Strength and Kindliness’ Mrs Melissa Dwyer 182 students; 7 classes

Gender Languages A 118 Mentone Pde, Mentone VIC 3194 Girls French, Italian & Japanese est. 1904 T 03 9584 7766 F 03 9585 0750 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.kilbreda.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,600 Yr 12 $3,600

“Kilbreda College is a Our Past We are deeply committed to our Catholic Community Service and the Duke of community growing in faith, Kilbreda College has been educating heritage and we encourage our students Edinburgh Award allow students to learning together, striving to young women in the Brigidine tradition to explore aspects of their own spirituality engage with the community and to make since 1904. During this time the College has through prayer, meditation, retreat days and a contribution using their strengths and achieve and promoting the welcomed thousands of girls and fostered liturgical celebrations. There is a wide range interests. wellbeing of each student.” an environment of excellence, community, of activities that invite students to explore Miss Mary Stack social justice, integrity, tradition and, of a variety of expressions of faith within their Our Future course, a love of learning. lives. The Justice and Democracy Forum Beyond teaching for the future, we aim to gives students an opportunity to investigate gift our students with the skills to adapt and In the tradition of St. Brigid and Bishop Catholic Social Teaching in a range of thrive in an ever-changing world. The use of Daniel Delany, founder of the Brigidine local and world issues. The Retreat program technology in the classroom and beyond Congregation, we strive to develop young supports the Religious Education program has become integral to effective and women who have a deep understanding of by deepening the students’ knowledge deep teaching and learning, which is why the world and a strong sense of self, which of our Brigidine heritage, and encourages a wide range of digital resources is utilised will empower them to become positive and students to explore ways in which they can by both staff and students. Young people contributing members of society. live those values in today’s world. need to be able to assimilate information in many different forms and from a range of Our Present Students who take part in the World sources, and incorporate it into a coherent Kilbreda strives to provide our students Challenge Expedition and the East Timor framework. It is only then that they can with a well-rounded Catholic education, Outreach Program have the opportunity effectively respond to the challenges and encouraging a love of learning that will to assist others in countries like Vietnam, opportunities that lie ahead in their lives. allow them to continue to grow and Cambodia, Laos and East Timor. The Building develop throughout their lives. There are Bridges Interfaith Group allows students to Visit Us in 2013 countless opportunities at Kilbreda, not only develop a greater awareness of their own Kilbreda College invites you to view classes in the everyday curriculum, but also through faith as well as an opportunity to develop in action on a regular school day. Tours are a wide range of sporting, social, cultural and friendships and understanding with Jewish conducted weekly and by appointment. service activities. and Islamic students. Kilbreda College warmly welcomes students from all faith traditions.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Music Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Food Technology Centre • Basketball Courts x 4 • IT Labs x 6 TAFE/VET • Theatre/Performing Arts • Multi-purpose Area • Chapel • Design & Technology Centre • Netball Courts x 4 • Canteen • Library Resource Centre • Tennis Courts x 4 • Theatrette • LOTE Resource Centre • Wireless Site • Hall • Lecture Theatre • Science Labs x 5 72% 19% 75% 24% 72% 21% • Careers Centre • Arts Centre • Counselling Room • Darkroom Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 29 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 24 Principal Enrolment Killester College Ms Leanne Di Stefano 880 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘A strong curriculum in a caring environment.’ Mrs Susana Douglas 156 students; 6 classes

Gender Languages A 433 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171 Girls Italian & Indonesian est. 1955 T 03 9547 5000 F 03 9547 6621 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.killester.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $1,850 Yr 12 $1,850

“We seek to provide education Our Past Our Present Our Future that empowers students to Killester College, a Catholic Secondary Killester College aims to offer educational Killester College is currently undergoing an become life-long learners School for girls, is administered by the experiences and a love for learning. extensive building program. The recently and is largely staffed by lay The curriculum aims to provide a refurbished theatrette combines state who can think critically and teachers. The sisters established the school broad education to assist students in of the art technology with sophisticated achieve their potential.” in response to the needs of the growing understanding the world in which they live. theatre staging to provide students with Ms Leanne Di Stefano migrant population in the Springvale area in Underpinning our curriculum is an approach an outstanding performing arts space. the 1950s. The area has always been diverse by teachers to explicitly develop in our Our recently opened Year Seven and in its ethnicity, which is refl ected in the students engagement, assertiveness and Eight building provides fl exible learning school population today. This has resulted in resilience, and to promote an awareness of spaces to further enrich students’ learning a rich multicultural environment. gender issues and personal spirituality. opportunities.

The traditions and charism of the school are The diverse range of extra-curricular It is anticipated that our Vocational founded in the qualities of our patron, Saint activities that the College offers, including Education and Training program will be Brigid, and expressed in the school motto, an extensive sporting and musical program, enhanced with the addition of subjects Strength and Kindliness. As a community we drama events and a variety of clubs, including Allied Health and Arts Multimedia. try to show ‘Strength and Kindliness’ in our links directly into the learning within the Our 1:1 laptop program will assist in relationships with each other. We try to be curriculum. Enrolment at Killester College providing the digital skills and tools required strong and gentle people in our dealings is an invitation to ‘come and see’ an to make a contribution to student learning with others, to have the strength of our education offered in the Catholic Brigidine for the 21st century. convictions, yet be gentle and kind. tradition, with an appreciation of other faiths and cultures.The Family Learning Visit Us in 2013 Our Killester Alumni Network was formed in Centre has evolved from a growing Our Open Day is on Sunday 21 October 2011 in an attemp to re-engage with the awareness of the importance of family and from 1:00-4:00pm. School tours are held at large numbers of past students wanting to school connectedness. Killester actively 9:30am on the fi rst Monday of each month remain connected to the school. A range encourages parent and family engagement during school term. of annual events enables our past to be in the life of the school, and in doing so, it is connected with the present, to enrich hoped the learning outcomes for students the future. are enriched.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 2 • Wireless Site Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Design & Technology Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Careers Centre TAFE/VET • Food Technology Centre • Netball Courts x 4 • Chapel • Library Resource Centre • Tennis Courts x 4 • Canteen • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Soccer Pitch • IT Labs x 3 • Science Discovery Centre • Gymnasium • Theatrette • LOTE Resource Centre • Science Labs x 4 • Halls x 2 77% 17% 71% 28% 77% 17% • Lecture Theatre • Discovery Centre • Oval • Multi-Media Centre • Darkroom Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Weights/Circuit Room • Music Centre VCE Units 3/4 28 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 25 Principal Enrolment Kolbe Catholic College Mr Anthony Kirley 900 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Faith, Courage, Compassion’ Mrs Judy Stillman 189 students; 7 classes

Gender Languages A Lysterfi eld Dr, Greenvale Lakes VIC 3059 Co-educational Italian est. 2008 T 03 8339 3060 F 03 8339 3059 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E offi [email protected] W www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Available on request

“Welcome to Kolbe, where Our Past Our Present 12 - VCE and VCAL; vertical pastoral each individual strives to reach Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale Lakes, As a Catholic school, Kolbe Catholic care program; implementation of ICT his or her potential in a friendly is a new co-educational Year 7 - 12 school College seeks to educate the whole person, strategies across the curriculum; extensive serving the people of the northern suburbs and integrate Faith with the culture and life co-curricular activities; and cyber-safety and welcoming environment.” of Melbourne, from the Catholic Priority of a developing young person in Australian education. Mr Anthony Kirley Parishes of Our Lady’s Parish Craigieburn/ society. Priority is given to fostering each Roxburgh Park, Good Shepherd Parish person’s best expression of self. Particular Our Future Gladstone Park/Greenvale and Holy attention is given to the holistic view of a The rollout of Mac laptop computers Child Parish Meadow Heights/Dallas. The contemporary curriculum, with an emphasis for each student in Years 7 -12 will be College was offi cially established by the on teaching vital skills, such as literacy, completed by June 2013. Archdiocese of Melbourne in late 2006. numeracy and social co-operation, whilst The College community is inspired by the integrating knowledge, skills and values The building program remains in full swing to legacy of St Maximilian Kolbe – a story across all learning areas. complete the various stages as scheduled. of heroism, courage and self-sacrifi ce; a The Stadium and Stage were completed beacon of hope for the future. As a College community, we are committed in late June 2011; the Industrial Arts centre to building strength of character within our completed in August 2011. The VCE The College welcomed the fi rst group of students; encouraging them to become building began construction in late 2011 for 110 students to Year 7 in January 2008 resilient, compassionate, principled, completion in October 2012. Construction at a temporary site – Windrock Avenue, responsible, caring members of the of the new Administration / Resource Centre Craigieburn – the site of Mother Teresa community. These values and qualities are building is due to begin in November 2012. Catholic Primary School for 2009. The built over time, through experience and with Refurbishments are planned for late 2013 College moved to the permanent site careful guidance and modeling. College to turn original offi ce areas into classrooms at Lysterfi eld Drive, Greenvale Lakes, in Achievements and offerings include: and a new music /drama centre. February 2009, with 252 students in Years 7 Core VELS subjects in Years 7-10; Year and 8 and 28 staff. In 2013, the expected 7 integrated program - ‘Stepping Stones’; Visit Us in 2013 enrolment is 900 students with 94 staff Year 8 integrated program - Inquiring Minds College tours are held regularly throughout members. Program; Year 9 integrated program - the year. Dates are published on the ‘Leadership Enhancement Activity Day’; College website. Bookings are essential Year 10 Pathways program; Year 11 and through the College offi ce.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 6 • Wireless Site • Visual Arts/Graphics Rooms x 3 • Multi-purpose Area • Ovals • Design & Technology Centre • Netball Courts x 2 • IT Lab • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Gymnasium Kolbe Catholic College’s • Food Technology Centre • Soccer Pitch inaugural Year 12 class • Counselling Room • Science Labs x 4 will commence in 2013 • Careers Centre • Music Centre

VCE Units 3/4 22 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 26 Principal Enrolment Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak Dr Susan Stevens 900 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Outstanding results and so much more…’ Admissions Offi ce 109 students; 4 classes

Gender Languages A 10 Mandeville Cr, Toorak VIC 3142 Girls French, Indonesian & Mandarin est. 1924 T 03 9823 8100 F 03 9823 8120 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au ELC - Yr 12 Yr 7 $20,331 Yr 12 $22,962

“For over 400 years, Loreto has Our Past Our Present Our Future been educating the leaders Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak has a rich Loreto Toorak is an Independent Catholic Educating for life is at the core of all Loreto of tomorrow. The Foundress of history of academic, spiritual and social Girls’ School from ELC to Year 12. The schools, and the Loreto experience is the education which dates back over 400 years ELC centres operate in partnership with Schools’ critical point of difference. The the Loreto order, Mary Ward, to when the foundress of Loreto, Mary Ward St Kevin’s College at St Peter’s Parish, future students of Loreto Toorak will continue said “Women in time to come (1585-1645) established the fi rst schools Toorak and Our Lady of Victories Parish, to enjoy an excellent academic and values- will do much”, and her faith for girls across England and Europe. This Camberwell, which will open in 2014. Loreto focused education, which includes the in what could be achieved insightful woman believed in the equality Toorak has a holistic approach to learning development of self-awareness, confi dence, through the education of and education of Catholic women. She and curriculum which consistently translates self-discipline and a grounding in Catholic girls and young women has spent her life pursuing this heroic quest to academic accolades, having recently matters of ethics, morality and spirituality. through the creation of the Institute of achieved the title of Top Independent A vision for a new centre for languages, proved to be well founded.” the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM). Frances Girls’ School in Victoria, based on 2011 VCE theatrette and Years 7-12 Learning Dr Susan Stevens Teresa Ball, born in Dublin, continued Results. Students learn in an advanced Resource Centre will be completed in the this magnifi cent story of faith, opening a technological environment with a wireless near future. This will further enhance the convent and school in Dublin called Loreto network and access to an online curriculum. School’s ongoing commitment to expand Abbey. From Ireland, Loreto schools then the breadth of opportunities for students spread and fl ourished throughout the world. Students use Notebooks and iPads to assist and members of the broader Loreto school The Loreto sisters arrived in Australia in 1875, in their learning. The study of Religious community. establishing their fi rst school in Ballarat. Education is compulsory with opportunities for prayer and liturgy an integrated part Visit Us in 2013 Today, there are hundreds of Loreto schools of School life. Renowned for an extensive We warmly invite you to attend one of the internationally, seven within Australia. Loreto music program and cultural excellence following Open Mornings in our Junior and Toorak, established by the Loreto sisters in in the performing arts, there are various Senior School. Please join us for a tour of 1924, holds true to the original Loreto values opportunities for students to excel and the School followed by morning tea with of justice, sincerity, verity, freedom and participate in the breadth of co-curricular the Principal and senior members of staff felicity, which are integrated into everyday choices available. A spectacular sports on: Wednesday 20 March, Tuesday 23 April, school life and form the basis of nurturing centre includes two pools, a national Thursday 30 May, Friday 19 July, Thursday the education of the hearts and minds of gymnastics centre, weights room and 12 September and Thursday 17 October. the students. sports hall. School Tours commence at 9:00am.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Wireless Site Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Canteen TAFE/VET • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Basketball Courts • Darkroom • Yr 12 Common Room • Gymnasium • Oval • Careers Centre • Netball Courts • Chapel • Food Technology Centre • Tennis Courts • Pool • Lecture Theatre • Music Centre • Hall 96% 4% 98% 2% 97% 3% • Counselling Room • Science Labs • Library Resource Centre • Theatrette Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 34 VCAL No VET No

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 27 Principal Enrolment Loyola College Mr Joseph Favrin 1,257 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Justice, Mercy, Faith’ Mrs Linda Pavia 230 students; 9 classes

Gender Languages A 325 Grimshaw St, Watsonia VIC 3087 Co-educational French, Italian & Indonesian est. 1980 T 03 9434 4466 F 03 9432 2476 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E offi [email protected] W www.loyola.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,408 Yr 12 $5,875

“The four Cs; Catholic, Care, Our Past Our Present Our Future Curriculum and Co-Curriculum, Loyola is a Catholic regional co-educational Loyola, as a Catholic co-educational With the increasing demand for enrolments, are at the heart of Loyola’s secondary College in the Ignatian tradition, College in the Ignatian tradition, seeks the Loyola College continues to explore established in 1980.The fi ve bars on the education of the whole person and strives innovative ways to maximise learning mission as a Catholic School.” College emblem represent Loyola’s to ensure that each student achieves his or opportunities for its students both in the Mr Joseph Favrin founding parishes: St Damian’s, Bundoora; her unique potential. The College aspires to classroom and within its co-curriculum Sacred Heart, Diamond Creek; St Mary’s, develop articulate, adaptable, discerning program. The College continues to upgrade Greensborough; Our Lady of the Way, and confi dent young men and women of its facilities, including the proposed new Kingsbury; and St Martin of Tours, Macleod. conscience committed to living the values Performing Arts Theatre to be built on site We have since welcomed St Francis of of Jesus Christ in a global community. in 2014. The Performing Arts Theatre will Assisi, Mill Park and St Thomas the Apostle, As a community, the College recognises allow all performances and concerts to be North Greensborough. The College emblem this is best achieved in a welcoming and held at the College, as well as provide fi rst also refl ects that, during 1934 - 1974, Loyola collaborative environment committed to class learning areas for all performing arts College was a house of formation and Justice, Mercy and Faith. subjects, including the College’s extensive studies for the Jesuits, a religious order of Music and Drama Program. men founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491- The College seeks excellence in the four-fold 1556). Distinctive characteristics include: dynamic of Catholic, Care, Curriculum and Visit Us in 2013 • commitment to a faith that does justice Co-curriculum. Parental partnership with There are numerous opportunities to visit • awareness of needs of others and teachers in monitoring students’ learning Loyola College, including the annual Open readiness to place one’s talents at their and development is fundamental to the Day on Sunday 15 September from 1:00pm service Catholic education that Loyola College - 4:00pm; an Information Evening including • striving for excellence offers. The College is dependent on parents guided tours on Monday 18 February at • personal concern for the whole life of for their contribution, including time given 6:30pm and the Morning Tours with the each student to all aspects of College life. Loyola College Principal conducted on Mondays through • development of a broad liberal education is a member of the Ignatian Network, a the year from 9:15am-11:00am. Bookings • emphasis on critical thinking and effective group of 95 Jesuit and non-Jesuit schools in are essential. Please contact the College for communication Australasia together with others worldwide more details. • emphasis on actions rather than words that share the spiritual and educational • fi nding God in all things philosophy of St Ignatius of Loyola.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Areas • Woodwork Room Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts & Drama Centre • Basketball Courts x 4 • Language Lab TAFE/VET • Religious Education Centre • Tennis Courts x 4 • Careers Centre • Student Training Restaurant • Cricket Nets x 4 • Darkroom • Language Resource Centre • Gymnasium • IT Labs x 6 • Library Resource Centre • Media Suites • Textiles Room • Design & Technology Centre • Visual Arts Centre • Theatrette 65% 35% 64% 35% 72% 28% • Yr 12 Common Room • Science Labs x 6 • Ovals x 2 • Food Technology Centre • Music Centre • Canteen Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Hospitality Kitchen • Chapels x 2 • Hall • Counselling Rooms x 3 • Wireless Site VCE Units 3/4 34 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 28 Principal Enrolment MacKillop College Mr Rory Kennedy 1,550 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Celebrating all life. Challenging all people. Sherri Collins 245 students; 10 classes

Dreaming the new day.’ Gender Languages Co-educational French, Italian & Japanese

est. 1970 A Russell St, Werribee VIC 3030 T 03 8734 5200 F 03 8734 5261 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.mackillop.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,518 Yr 12 $4,115

“At MacKillop, we strive to Our Past maintained gardens, sporting fi elds Our Future encourage individuals to MacKillop Catholic Regional College began and recreational areas. Our emphasis Visioning work at the College is ongoing as reach their full potential as its life as a junior secondary school for girls on contemporary learning strategies is we develop our contemporary and fl exible in 1970. The initial enrolment was 102 girls supported by up-to-date and extensive learning environment. Current planning life-long learners by providing in Years 7, 8 and 9 under the care and digital infrastructure. This includes a includes the building of a College Chapel an innovative, challenging leadership of Sister Giovanni Farquer, the comprehensive wireless/hard wire network to nurture our education in faith, and and collaborative learning Principal, and Sisters Clare Schiltz and Zita in all classrooms throughout the College, additional learning spaces to expand and and teaching environment in Moore. The school consisted of one building as well as a dedicated ICCT centre which complement our existing facilities. a rapidly evolving society.” divided into four classrooms, an offi ce and a provides students and staff with a fully staff room. To commemorate the co-founder wireless system, specialised video and MacKillop is always engaged in the Mr Rory Kennedy of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, St Mary of podcasting studios, as well as green- review and evaluation of our educational the Cross MacKillop, it was decided by the screen animation workspace. MacKillop programs, particularly in light of the parishioners to name the new school Mary boasts innovative and technologically rich implementation of the Australian MacKillop Girls’ College. state-of-the-art learning areas including Curriculum. The pathways available to an exemplary Science wing, a 400 seat our senior students continues to diversify Within ten years the College experienced a Auditorium within the Performing Arts with MacKillop introducing the SEDA Sport number of signifi cant changes. The school’s Complex, an outstanding Sports Centre with Development Partnership Program. Our population increased, necessitating the gymnasium, and an excellent Creative Arts College will continue to be a vibrant, faith- construction of more buildings. As the Centre. MacKillop College offers a broad fi lled learning community as we prepare demand for the provision of quality Catholic and comprehensive curriculum, including a our students with the skills they need for education for both girls and boys in the Gifted and Talented program, and support citizenship and a life of meaning in the 21st local area increased, it was decided that to students who experience learning century. the College would become co-educational diffi culties. We have established successful and would adopt a new name ‘MacKillop policies that support student wellbeing. Visit Us in 2013 Catholic Regional College’. Our unique and dedicated Year 9 program Our Open Days are on Tuesday 26 February fosters close links with the local community. and Sunday 10 November. School Tours are Our Present We offer a diversity of pathways for our available on Monday & Wednesdays by Our College has outstanding facilities students through our offering of VCE, VCAL appointment only. that are complimented by beautifully & VET subjects.

Facilities • Track & Field Complex • Music Rooms x 9 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centres x 7 • Weights/Circuit Room • Science Labs x 8 TAFE/VET • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Basketball Courts x 4 • Careers Centre • Trade & Industry Centre - Beauty Rooms • Tennis Courts x 6 • Prayer Room • Design & Technology Centres x 3 • Cricket Nets x 2 • Wireless Site • Food Technology Centres x 2 • Netball Courts x 2 • Theatrette • Religious Education Centre • Soccer Pitches x 3 • Canteen 56% 36% 57% 31% 71% 29% • Library Resource Centre • Gymnasiums x 2 • IT Labs x 7 • Counselling Rooms x 3 • Lecture Theatre • Oval Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Multi-purpose Area • Media Suites x 2 • Hall VCE Units 3/4 44 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 29 Principal Enrolment Marcellin College Mr Mark Murphy 1,300 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Virtute ad Altissima - Through virtue and courage Ms Ann Greenslade 245 students; 9 classes

to strive for the highest.’ Gender Languages A 160 Bulleen Rd, Bulleen VIC 3105 Boys Italian, Chinese & Indonesian est. 1950 T 03 9851 1589 F 03 9851 1555 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.marcellin.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $8,330 Yr 12 $8,780

“St Marcellin Champagnat Our Past Our Present Our Future said to educate young Marcellin College is a leading Catholic Marcellin offers a comprehensive and Marcellin College is a future-focused school, people we must love them School for boys founded on the educational progressive curriculum with an emphasis on committed to preparing students for the 21st vision of St Marcellin Champagnat. engaging spirit, mind and body. We offer century. The curriculum is reviewed regularly and love them equally. This opportunities for young men to explore to ensure our students experience the best philosophy speaks of our Originally established at Camberwell in 1950, their faith through religious education and of contemporary learning. We are working desire at Marcellin to support the vision of the Marist Brothers created the social justice programs. Learning is designed to create a learning environment which is the individual learning needs current campus at Bulleen in 1963, with the to be real and purposeful with relevant personalised, collaborative and innovative, of each student as they grow Senior and Junior Schools amalgamating application to everyday life. Co-operation, and encourages independent thinking. from boys to fi ne young men.” in 1993. We bring the Marist charism to all independence, refl ection and critical members of our community through the thinking are intrinsic features of learning. Our Year 7 Explore and Year 8 Discover Mr Mark Murphy teachings of St Marcellin Champagnat and programs adopt an integrated enquiry- the Gospel. There is a strong emphasis on integrated based approach. The Literacy and curriculum and enquiry-based learning at Numeracy Coordinators support skills We are a community where Jesus is known the junior levels. Students access and utilise development. Immersion programs with and loved, where each boy belongs technology across the curriculum to support local and overseas partners broaden our and the dignity of all is respected. We design and creativity, critical thinking and students’ life experiences. empower the boys in our care to embrace analysis, multimedia, presentation, research all opportunities spiritually, academically, and calculations. The College offers a rich Visit Us in 2013 physically, culturally and socially, with a range of co-curricular opportunities in sport, Our Open Day is Saturday 19 October determination to strive for the highest with debating, public speaking, music, drama from 9:00am - 12:00pm. College Tours are virtue and courage. and student leadership. Our many musical conducted throughout the year and require ensembles include string orchestras and a booking via our College website. quartets, concert bands, stage bands, brass and the symphonic orchestra. Marcellin enjoys a strong Arts reputation in the community and our annual musical is always a highlight.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Areas x 2 • Hall/Gymnasium Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Marian House (individual needs) • Tennis Courts x 4 • Student Services TAFE/VET • Performing Arts Centre • Basketball Courts x 2 • Science Labs x 6 • Pathways/Careers Centre • Soccer Pitches x 2 • Media Suites x 2 • Visual Arts Centre • Rugby Pitch • Ovals x 2 • Yr 12 Common Room • Lecture Theatres x 2 • Darkroom • Library Resource Centre • IT Labs x 4 • Canteen 68% 34% 77% 25% 85% 15% • Technology Centre • Wireless Site • Chapel • Weights/Fitness Room • Rivat House Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Counselling Centre • Ministry Centre VCE Units 3/4 41 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 30 Principals Enrolment Ms Rita Grima 750 students Mr Raymond Pisani Marian College Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Strength & Kindness’ Enquiries 145 students; 5 classes Ms Andrea Michail Languages Gender Italian & Indonesian A 196 Glengala Rd, Sunshine West VIC 3020 Girls T 03 9363 1711 F 03 9363 2386 Fees for 2013 est. 1957 Yr Range Yr 7 $1,520 Yr 12 $1,690 E [email protected] W www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12

“Students at Marian College Our Past Our Present Our Future are welcomed into a Marian is a Catholic secondary school Learning and Teaching at Marian College At Marian College, giving witness to our diverse learning community, that has been providing education for is designed to develop young women Mission Statement is integral to our planning girls from Year 7 to Year 12 since 1957. Our who are independent, open to challenges for the College’s future. Our practices and working together to seek school is a congregational College under and have the ability to think critically. The policies aim to develop the skills women new approaches to the stewardship of the Brigidine Sisters, and educational program is always current and need for the 21st century. Marian College learning and living in a place where faith is proclaimed and innovative, and ensures that students will ensures that the curriculum is reviewed, the 21st century.” celebrated. Our school motto, ‘Strength fl ourish and adapt to the changing nature evaluated and written to promote an Ms Rita Grima and Kindness’, challenges students to show of their world. Our students enjoy modern exemplary and current pedagogical & Mr Raymond Pisani qualities of perseverance and energy, whilst facilities and the College is committed framework relevant to the individual level at the same time, acting with gentleness. to be at the forefront of advances in of the students. A visionary Master Plan Our Mission is to provide young women technology. Opportunities that promote provides for the development of new and with the opportunity to be educated within academic, cultural, sporting and spiritual refurbished facilities well into the future. a school environment that allows and growth are incorporated within a spirit of the The plan is to provide vibrant, fl exible and encourages each person to fully develop as Brigidine Core Values. We are a welcoming adaptable learning environments that cater an individual, and as a community member. community who accepts all faiths, cultures for the delivery of 21st century learning and We believe that learning and development and abilities. We also provide a safe and teaching practices. should occur within a framework that secure environment that operates under a values and engenders the principles of philosophy of restorative justice. Our Faith Visit Us in 2013 inclusiveness, justice, love and forgiveness. Development program is a core component The College runs Open Mornings on the We recognise, value and encourage of life at Marian. There are numerous fi rst Tuesday of each month. Bookings are the diversity of the many cultures and opportunities for our community to gather essential. Special Open School events are religions within the school, as both a and celebrate our faith, including the run for the families of our partner Parish refl ection of the wider community Opening School Mass, Brigidine Celebration Primary Schools. and as a means of understanding Day and the Year 12 Celebration Eucharist. the wider world. We do all this within All students participate in the College the context of an education that is Religious Education program, which is Catholic in the Brigidine tradition. supplemented with a Refl ection Day for each year level.

Facilities • Basketball/Netball Courts x 2 • VCAL Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Auditorium - 330 Seat • Weights/Circuit Room • Wireless Site TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Gymnasium • IT Lab • Food Technology Centre • Science Labs x 3 • Trade Training Centre • Language Centre • Library Resource Centre • Careers Centre • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Quiet Room 54% 38% 62% 34% 66% 18% • Student Support Centre • Darkroom • Senior Students Study Room • Media Suite Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Canteen VCE Units 3/4 27 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 31 Principal Enrolment Marymede Catholic College Mr Paul D’Astoli 1,650 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘In the way of Mary.’ Mr Matthew Luczek 200 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A 60 Williamsons Rd, Sth Morang VIC 3752 Co-educational Italian & Japanese est. 2006 T 03 9407 9000 F 03 9407 9010 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.marymede.vic.edu.au Prep - Yr 12 Yr 7 $4,850 Yr 12 $5,365

“A faith community which Our Past The College has embedded digital Our Future aspires, ‘In the way of Mary’, An Archdiocesan school founded in 2006, technologies across all 13 years of schooling. Our College is still growing and with to give students a passion Marymede Catholic College draws on Interactive whiteboards are installed in enrolments scheduled to exceed 1,800 in a rich history of achievement, and an all classrooms in Years Prep to 4, one- the coming years, we look forward to the for life, a love of learning ongoing contribution to the development to-one computers in Years 5 & 6, and a many inspiring opportunities that will be and a determination to of the State and Commonwealth that has Notebook program from Years 7-12. Our offered to all students in the future. By 2014, be of service to others.” been provided by Catholic schools for well new Senior Specialist Centre features state we will have a new VCE classroom block Mr Paul D’Astoli over 150 years in this country. As a Catholic of the art facilities in Science, Art, Visual which will further enhance the extensive school in the 21st century, our goal is to Communications, Media, Music and Drama. facilities available to our Secondary School give our students an understanding and The introduction of a weekly sports program, students. We are also currently planning appreciation of the teachings of Jesus and a number of specialist development for a Trade Training Centre which is also Christ and His Church. squads in a wide range of sports, will scheduled to be completed by 2014. highlight an already strong physical As a Prep-Year 12 co-educational College, education program. Marymede Catholic College will continue to our aim is to develop fundamental develop confi dent and competent learners knowledge, skills and behaviors of our young As a Catholic school, we at Marymede from Prep to Year 12 with a passionate students whilst allowing them to grow and Catholic College seek to be a welcoming devotion to life, learning and service. mature in a welcoming, enthusiastic and faith community in which all are innovative environment. Our commitment encouraged and empowered to live out Visit Us in 2013 to providing the highest quality education the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our vibrant, We invite you to experience Marymede to all students is highlighted by the excellent dedicated and experienced staff work to Catholic College fi rst hand. School Tours VCE results of our foundation years. ensure all students discover new ambitions occur on a regular basis. To fi nd out when and fulfi ll their potential. Marymede the next tour will take place, please Our Present Catholic College holds the highest of telephone the College or, alternatively, Presently, we offer the highest quality expectations for all our students, and we email [email protected]. education in a supportive, dynamic and support each individual through all stages caring environment with a wide range of of their academic journey as they work facilities throughout the College. to discover new pathways and aspire to achieve excellence.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Areas x 4 • Music Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centres x 2 • Track & Field Complex • IT Labs x 4 TAFE/VET • Performing Arts Centre • Basketball Courts x 4 • Chapel • Design & Technology Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Ovals x 2 First Year 12 class • Food Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Hall commenced in 2011 • Senior Specialist Centre • Soccer Pitch • Library Resource Centre • Auditorium NA NA NA NA 76% 19% • Counselling Room • Science Labs x 6 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 22 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 32 Principal Enrolment Mater Christi College Mary Fitz-Gerald 1,000 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Informed, Compassionate, Creative’ Connie Koomen 175 students; 7 classes

Gender Languages A 28 Bayview Rd, Belgrave VIC 3160 Girls French & Chinese est. 1963 T 03 9754 6611 F 03 9752 5180 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.materchristi.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $6,960 Yr 12 $7,320

“Inspired by Good Samaritan/ Our Past Our Present Our Future Benedictine traditions, this The Catholic Order of the Sisters of the Mater Christi College is an IB World School. Our Mission Statement calls us to be Catholic girls’ school provides Good Samaritan was founded in Sydney in In Years 7 to 10, the curriculum is based “organisationally and educationally 1857 following a decision of Australia’s fi rst on the Middle Years Program of the innovative”. This means that we seek new innovative, challenging, Catholic Archbishop, John Bede Polding, to International Baccalaureate Organisation. learning opportunities, resources and ideas creative and supportive establish a new congregation of religious This internationally recognised program to excite and inspire students and teachers learning opportunities for all.” women, the fi rst to be founded on Australian emphasises skill development and alike. In response to new understandings Mary Fitz-Gerald soil. From the very beginning, commitment knowledge acquisition, as well as personal about how we learn and to the potential of to women and the education of young excellence; an ideal preparation for senior technology, we look forward to new learning people, girls in particular, has been at the education. environments, physically at the College, as heart of the congregation’s mission. They well as online. We anticipate higher levels opened their fi rst school in 1861, and today The co-curricular programs provide many of student engagement through enquiry- Good Samaritan Education continues to opportunities to challenge students to based interdisciplinary projects, preparing lead and support ten schools in Australia. discover new things about themselves students with problem-solving, team and their world. Whether it’s rock-climbing, building and critical thinking skills, so that Mater Christi College was established in debating, participating in leadership as “compassionate and informed women its present location overlooking Belgrave programs, hands-on environmental work of faith, they can participate actively and in 1963. Though originally conceived as or hosting an international student, the creatively in the affairs of society”. a small school, rapid population growth opportunities abound to learn and grow We look forward to sustaining the College in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, and its in education and life skills. Our programs for students, their families and teachers to reputation for excellence, has seen Mater encourage students to be mindfully experience positive learning relationships as Christi grow far beyond that envisioned by connected to the world around them, to be well as the joys of friendships. its founders. Today, the College enrolment open to new understandings, different ways exceeds 1,000 students. of thinking and new solutions, and to value Visit Us in 2013 and respect creation and cultures. Our Open Day is Thursday 21 February. We encourage students to explore their faith College Tours are on Tuesday 23 April, and beliefs and to become global thinkers Tuesday 23 July and Saturday 9 November. who encapsulate our motto: informed, Alternatively, please contact the College for compassionate, creative. a personal tour.

Facilities • Health Care Centre • Pavilion Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Design & Technology (Textiles) Centre • Psychologist Centre • Gymnasium TAFE/VET • Hospitality & Food Technology Centre • Senior Student Study Area • VCE Lounge • Interactive Whiteboards in Classrooms • IT Support Centre • Chapel • Music Centre & Practise Studios • Ceramics Studio • Halls x 2 • Café Bene - College Cafeteria • Science Labs x 5 • ESL Centre • Multi-purpose Sports Courts x 3 • Drama Studio • Fitness Room 80% 16% 78% 18% 78% 15% • Photography Darkroom • Dance Studio • Study Room • Library Resource Centre • Careers Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Maths Task Centre • Boarding House • Multi-media Centre • Wireless Site VCE Units 3/4 31 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 33 Principal Enrolment Mazenod College Fr Michael Twigg O.M.I. 1,240 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Leave Nothing Undared for the Kingdom of God.’ Aylene Robinson 224 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A Kernot Ave, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Boys Italian, Japanese & Mandarin est. 1967 T 03 9560 0911 F 03 9562 2442 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.mazenod.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,500 Yr 12 $5,500

“Mazenod College commits Our Past Our Present with disabilities and learning diffi culties; fully to be a place where every Mazenod College is a Catholic Boys’ College We are a dynamic, inclusive, faith-centred, wireless site; laptop, desktop, tablet and iPad Culture has a home.” served by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate multicultural community of over 106 different technologies; vibrant Old Boys Association; working in partnership with the Archdiocese cultures. This is a great treasure. The College and accessible fees. Fr Michael Twigg O.M.I. of Melbourne. It was established in 1967, has consistently provided resources and temporarily at St Joseph’s Primary School in commitments to the Spiritual, Academic, Our Future Springvale, and moved to its present site at Sporting and Music Faculties. Mazenod’s academic and pastoral Mulgrave in 1968. St Eugene de Mazenod reputation of sustained success through VCE, O.M.I. founded the Oblate Congregation Distinguishing features of Mazenod College VET and VCAL has been achieved through in 19th century France, and his call to be include Daily Mass; Adoration; regular prayer non-selective entry, no external scholarships community minded, daring and passionate opportunities; Retreats; centrality of Chapel; and a consistent and disciplined approach in support of the Kingdom of God still fi ve full-time youth ministers for the boys; to hard work. This will continue. Due for resonates strongly within our community. dedicated and loyal staff; 18 different sports completion in 2013 is a new Multi-purpose for representation; subsidised music lessons; sport and performance stadium. With an There are four Oblates serving the College Choirs; Bands; 2 school Nurses; 2 School eye on the future, this facility will provide and local community. For over 46 years, Counsellors; Year 7 Chess to build strategy indoor activity space for approximately 300 the families of the surrounding areas have and resilience skills; work experience; students, and a gathering space for 2000 entrusted the Oblates and the College Staff strong community service commitments seated. Our commitment to the boys and to work with them in educating their sons. This to the homeless, disabled, vulnerable and families continues as they become Old Boys trust is never taken for granted, and the close elderly; annual College Musical; language with opportunities in football, soccer, cricket, partnership between Students, Staff, Parents, immersions to , China and Italy; , basketball, music, table-tennis, Board and Old Boys is a distinguishing feature sustained academic and vocational success chess, pastoral care and mentoring. of the Oblates as well as this College. in VCE, VET and VCAL; ‘Schoolies’ alternative to a Chinese Orphanage; Enhancement Visit Us in 2013 Our local area is blessed with many fi ne and Enrichment Classes; Outdoor Education All are welcome to attend at our Open Catholic Colleges and we believe that Experiences; over 40 VCE and VET subjects Days on Tuesday 19 February from 4:00pm Mazenod positively contributes to this area in Year 12; fundraising commitment against to 8:00pm and Tuesday 15 October from of Melbourne being served so well. poverty; full disability access to every room 9:30am to 12:00pm. in the school; a commitment to students

Facilities • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Lecture Theatre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Chapel • Track & Field Complex • Science Labs x 6 TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Courts x 4 • Careers Centre • Design & Technology Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Health Centre • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Synthetic Soccer Pitch • Wireless Site • Religious Education Centre • Weights/Circuit Centre • Music Centre • Yr 12 Multi Purpose Cafeteria • Volleyball Courts x 5 • Media Suite 91% 9% 85% 15% 90% 10% • Multi Functional Gymnasium • Tennis Courts x 4 • Canteen • Timber Technology Area • Cricket Nets x 3 • IT Labs x 8 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Library Resource Centre • Table Tennis x 2 • Theatrette • LOTE Resource Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Ovals x 2 VCE Units 3/4 40 VCAL Yes VET Yes • Metal Engineering Area • Learning Centre • Hall Catholic Schools Guide 2013 34 Principal Enrolment ERC Dr Michelle Cotter 700 students M Y Mercy College Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Specialising in Learning for Girls’ Mrs Robyn Herrera 120 students; 5 classes

G O H O T D G NE N Gender Languages SS R E IS S T A 760 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058 Girls Italian & Indonesian est. 1965 T 03 9319 9299 F 03 9354 9232 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,900 Yr 12 $3,900

“We encourage each girl Our Past A learning day at Mercy is always a varied Our Future to know herself, follow her Mercy College has been an integral part one. It could start with a personalised We know what the pillars of a well-balanced heart, embrace learning fully, of the northern suburbs for more than 40 approach to mathematical problem education are for girls in the 21st century, years. Founded by the local parishes, the solving; continue with a ‘Master Chef’ style and we know that the greatest aptitude see her potential as limitless charism of the sisters of Mercy infuses all challenge to design and produce a menu they need is confi dence that they can and live compassionately.” aspects of College life. The Mercy values for World Café; extend into debating for learn and achieve the highest, widest and Dr Michelle Cotter of Excellence, Hospitality, Justice and those who revel in an analytical debate; deepest outcomes in their lives. We continue Compassion are lived out daily, and are take a step back in time to good old to strategically move forward with a school foundation pillars of how we embrace fashioned board games in the ‘bored club’; improvement plan that targets priority areas change and school improvement. or involve a battle of speed and accuracy in academic excellence, engagement, in a basketball shoot out. A chance to read relationships, spirituality and community. We are an ever-changing and developing the great authors and those new to the Catholic and Mercy school community. literary world in the modern mediums of The future for us is an evolving and emerging Since the fi rst stone was laid on the historic ebooks or the classic hardback novel might opportunity to ensure our girls are equipped Coaches Arms Hotel site on which the see out the afternoon. to be the leaders, the thinkers, the people school was established, we have sought and the explorers of a world economy and to bring learning to life in a way that is We endeavour for each girl to take her sisterhood in Mercy. characteristically tailored for girls. learning with her as the bell rings each day. She might go online and connect Visit Us in 2013 Our Present with her teachers and peers through our Discovery Days/Nights are held regularly At Mercy we open the doors to learning intranet, but we also hope she talks with throughout the year. All tours are conducted with our girls and their families believing her family about what was new today, by student hosts and include a conversation that change is constant, invigorating and what might be tomorrow and where she with the Principal. exciting. Our passion for seeing our girls strive wants to head in her learning. Every day is for the highest levels of achievement in all a learning day at Mercy. dimensions of their lives is contagious. We urge them to explore learning in all subjects and disciplines with questioning minds, open hearts and hands ready to toil.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 5 • Media Suite Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Senior School Learning Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Music Centre TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Netball Courts x 5 • Wireless Site • Design & Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Darkroom • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Soccer Pitch • Chapel • LOTE Resource Centre • Tennis Courts x 4 • IT Labs • Food Technology Centre • Counselling Room • Hall 62% 35% 60% 38% 65% 35% • Religious Education Centre • Careers Centre • Library Resource Centre • Canteen Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Weights/Circuit Room • Science Labs VCE Units 3/4 31 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 35 Principal Enrolment Monivae College Hamilton Mark McGinnity 650 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Mind. Body. Spirit.’ Mr Simon McKinley 100 students; 4 classes

Gender Languages A 133 Ballarat Rd, Hamilton VIC 3300 Co-educational Indonesian est. 1954 T 03 5551 1200 F 03 5571 1074 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.monivae.com Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,200 Yr 12 $5,150

“Monivae College offers Our Past Our Present Our Future students the opportunity Monivae College was established by the Monivae College prides itself on supporting Monivae College is working towards 2020 to succeed in their Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) its students through all aspects of the with a new Strategic Intent that outlines key in 1954. Founded by Fr Jules Chevalier at curriculum. With a staff of experienced objectives, in particular for teaching and study in a supportive Issoudun, France in 1854, the MSCs are an and dedicated teachers, each student is learning. There is a renewed approach to environment, whilst getting international order of Brothers and Priests able to strive to reach their potential and student wellbeing, with plans being fi nalised a balanced education.” within the Catholic Church, numbering achieve their ultimate goals. Students in on a multi-million dollar Wellbeing Centre Mark McGinnity about 2,100 working in over fi fty-fi ve Years 9 and 10 participate in the Cadet that will form the heart of this renewed countries on six continents. They value the program offered at Monivae. This program approach. The Centre will focus on students’ ‘Spirit of the Heart’ and believe in strong provides opportunities for leadership, physical, social and emotional health community, and listening and learning from people management skills and teamwork, through leading facilities and programs the heart. in the context of an outdoor educational designed to give students the necessary program, and is very unique to the Monivae tools to achieve their best study outcomes, From having 38 students enrolled on the fi rst curriculum. 2012 saw the unit awarded the whilst gaining important skills to carry them day of classes in 1954 to currently having Victorian Brigade Championship as the beyond Monivae. over 650 students in 2012, the College has best in Victoria. Students in Years 11 and 12 grown into the largest secondary school are encouraged to follow their interests by Visit Us in 2013 in the Hamilton region. Like all boarding choosing studies to match their talents and Open Days will be held on the following schools from that era, Monivae has seen career aspirations. To be consistent with its dates. Open Morning: Tuesday 26 February its boarding student numbers balance aim of encouraging all students to realise at 9:15am; Open Day: Sunday 3 March out, whilst the number of day enrolments their unique potential, Monivae College at 2:00pm; Open Evening: Wednesday increase. Our boarding community still offers a wide variety of VCE and VCAL 6 March at 7:00pm; and Open Morning: offers the opportunity for regional and rural pathways, with VET course options also. Friday 8 March at 9:15am. Monivae College students to go to a larger school for greater Monivae provides a range of extracurricular accepts prospective boarding enquiries all subject choice, whilst metropolitan students activities including three Mission Experience year and can accommodate school visits enjoy a quality-learning environment programs to Papua New Guinea, Kiribati and tours at times convenient for families, without the issues that can be distracting in and Bathurst Island throughout the year. The including school holidays and weekends. busier urban areas. College also has comprehensive Arts, Music and Sporting programs.

Facilities • Tennis Courts x 4 • Textiles Studio Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Sports Stadium • Wireless Site TAFE/VET • Netball and Volleyball Courts x 6 • Cricket Nets x 2 • IT Labs x 2 • Design & Technology Centres x 2 • Hockey Field • Canteen • Food Technology Centres x 2 • Senior Study Area • Ovals x 2 • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Careers Centre • Chapel • Science & Technology Centre • Counselling Room • Pool 67% 32% 85% 11% 83% 12% • Boarding Facilities (Co-ed) • Music Centre • Hall • Library Resource Centre • Yr 12 Common Room Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Basketball Courts Indoor x 2 • Science Labs x 6 VCE Units 3/4 32 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 36 Principal Enrolment Mount Lilydale Mercy College Mr Philip Morison 1,490 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘A Catholic Co-educational College Ms Mary Ryan 260 students; 10 classes

founded by the Sisters of Mercy.’ Gender Languages Co-educational Italian & Japanese

est. 1896 A 120 Anderson St, Lilydale VIC 3140 T 03 9735 4022 F 03 9735 0266 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.mlmclilydale.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,260 Yr 12 $4,700

“We are called as a Catholic Our Past Our Present Our Future School in the Mercy Tradition In 1896, responding to an invitation from In 2012, we moved into a purpose-built With the completion of the Our Lady of to proclaim the Good News of Archbishop Carr, four Sisters of Mercy Year 7 Learning Centre with classrooms that Mercy Memorial Chapel, students, staff, travelled from Mansfi eld to establish a day are fl exible learning spaces allowing for parents and Old Collegians will have more Jesus Christ within a supportive and boarding school in Lilydale to teach enquiry-based and self-directed learning. opportunities to pray quietly and to pray environment where each girls for both their primary and secondary Our mission is to provide a curriculum that as groups. The Chapel is a memorial to student is encouraged to education. The College became caters for the 21st century learner and members of our community who have died. develop a love of God, of co-educational in 1975, and serves families centres on critical thinking, problem solving, others, of learning and of life.” in the outer eastern region of Melbourne collaboration and independence that The refurbishment of existing classrooms and the Yarra Valley. Mount Lilydale College is relevant to the learner. Our Year 7 to 9 to facilitate the implementation of an Mr Philip Morison had ‘Mercy’ included in the school name curriculum provides a broad taste of all key integrated curriculum and the use of in 2000 to more clearly refl ect our Mercy learning areas. Year 10 has core and VCE & learning technologies has commenced and heritage. VET extension options, and Year 11 and 12 will continue in the coming years. A new provide pathways choices in VCE, VET and Year 9 subject based on Catholic Schools We are called as a Catholic School VCAL, plus university extension choices. Youth Ministry Australia aims to empower Community in the Mercy Tradition to relate young people to live as disciples of Jesus to each other with dignity and respect as The use of technology is fully integrated Christ and to draw them to responsible Jesus engaged with His disciples. Inspired within our curriculum with the use of smart participation in the life, mission and work of by Catherine McAuley the foundress of boards and data projectors in classrooms, the Catholic faith community. the Sisters of Mercy, we have, for 117 years, specialist computer plus laptop access for given witness to the Spirit of Mercy, courage, all staff and students. We use iPad2s in Year Visit Us in 2013 trust and confi dence in God. We embrace 7 and Year 8 and these will move up with Tours of the College are conducted by the the challenge of providing witness to these the students. Our new learning complexes Registrar fortnightly throughout each term. values in a learning environment animated are also being fi tted with sound fi elds to Bookings are essential. Information evenings by the spirit of freedom, love and mercy, support learning. Special support is given to for parents of prospective Year 7 students where all are welcome. students with learning and pastoral needs, are held in early Term 3 of their Grade 5 and a new extension program has been year. Our Open Day will be on Friday 31 May. introduced for more gifted students. Mercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B

Facilities • Multi-purpose Courts x 3 • VCAL Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Lecture Theatre TAFE/VET • Food and Hospitality Centre • Soccer Pitches x 2 • Science Centre • Design & Technology Centre • Cricket Nets x 3 • Science Labs x 7 • Drama and Dance Rooms x 2 • Aerobics Room • IT Labs x 10 • Counselling Rooms x 4 • Gymnasiums x 2 • Darkroom • Library Resource Centre x 2 • Tennis Court • Chapel 70% 26% 72% 22% 71% 25% • Basketball Courts (Indoor) x 3 • Yr 12 Common Room • Halls x 2 • Basketball Courts (Outdoor) x 5 • Music Centres x 2 • Ovals x 5 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Performing Arts Centre • Canteens x 2 • Assembly Hall/Gymnasium • Careers Centre VCE Units 3/4 41 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 37 Principal Enrolment Mount St Joseph Girls’ College Ms Cath Dillon 930 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Educating Today, Shaping Tomorrow’ Mrs Anna Keppel 196 students; 7 classes

Gender Languages A 133 Maidstone St, Altona VIC 3018 Girls Italian, French & Japanese est. 1964 T 03 8398 2000 F 03 9398 3498 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.msj.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,064 Yr 12 $4,240

“We empower young Our Past Our Present Our Future women to strive to their Established in 1964 by the Sisters of St Joseph Today we are a community of over 900 We continue our commitment to learning fullest potential and build as a Catholic girls school in the tradition young women and 120 staff striving for innovation and the nurturing of student of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop and excellence in all of their endeavours. We wellbeing in a community where every girl meaningful relationships modeled on the Gospel values, we are a place an emphasis on learning, faith and feels valued and connected. 2013 sees whilst seeking to improve learning and faith community that has built wellbeing programs designed to nurture us opening our new Centre of Scientifi c the lives of those in need.” strong relationships between students, staff the holistic development of our girls and Discovery; refurbishing a 21st century Ms Cath Dillon and families. We have been educating and upon strong relationships between staff, library space designed to act as a hive for empowering thousands of young women for students and parents to support the best collaborative learning and rich resource nearly 50 years, building partnerships with possible outcomes for our girls during their sharing; implementing the new Year 9 local, national and overseas communities six years in our community. We continue inquiry and experiential learning program along the way. Our rituals, symbols and to provide; broad senior study pathways supported by 1:1 iPad Minis; consolidating shared values refl ect the depth of school including VCE, VET, VCAL and school- programs to meet the needs of students pride and connectedness to our community based apprenticeships; contemporary seeking numeracy and / or literacy support; while our highly regarded school profi le learning spaces with a 1:1 laptop learning expanding extension opportunities for refl ects our commitment to high academic program for all year levels; a rich co- students with areas of specifi c talent and expectations and community outreach. Our curricular program offering opportunities interest and cultivating current overseas Strong NAPLAN results, 100% VCE and VCAL in the areas of visual and performing arts, educational tours to France, United pass rates and recognition by educational sport, academia and social justice; diverse Kingdom, Italy and Japan. organisations, on a state and national level, learning elective programmes for students of student excellence and outstanding from Years 7 to 12; camps, excursions and Visit Us in 2013 success are indicative of our commitment retreat programs incorporating outdoor Our Twilight Evening will be held on Monday to meet individual learning needs with education, student wellbeing, spiritual 18 February from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Our programs and practices that provide development and offsite learning at every Open Mornings are on Thursday 2 May and support to girls in need and extend girls year level; student leadership development Thursday 15 August from 9:00am to 10:15am. with specifi c talents. Our graduates enter programs for all students; and support staff Our Open Day is on Sunday 13 October diverse professions and are recognised for who work with our girls in digital learning, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. School tours can excellence in a variety of career pathways. instrumental and vocal tuition, counseling be booked through our offi ce. and career pathways guidance.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Training Facility Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Contemporary Learning Spaces • Outdoor Sports Precinct TAFE/VET • Information Resource Centre • Indoor Sports Centre • Careers and Pathways Centre • Science Laboratories • Student Counselling Area • Lecture Theatres • Performing Arts Centre • Canteen • Food Technology Area • Chapel 61% 32% 68% 25% 65% 22% • Visual Arts Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 38 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 38 Principal Enrolment Nazareth College Mrs Anne McDonald 900 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Faith, Wisdom & Knowledge’ Ms Bernadette Bryant 162 students; 6 classes

Gender Languages A Manning Dr, Noble Park North VIC 3174 Co-educational Italian, Japanese & Chinese est. 1986 T 03 9795 8100 F 03 9795 1208 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.nazareth.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,330 Yr 12 $4,665

“Our guiding scripture… ‘And Our Past Our Present Our Future He returned to Nazareth and Nazareth College is a Catholic Regional As “A learning community centred on the Nazareth College is facing an exciting future. became strong, fi lled with College established in 1986 to serve the person of Jesus Christ”, we endeavour to With an emphasis on using technology and parishes of St Elizabeth’s, Noble Park North, place Jesus the Nazarene at the centre data to enhance student learning outcomes, wisdom; and the favour of God St Gerard’s, Dandenong North, St Justin’s, of all learning activities that take place Nazareth is focused on providing the very was upon Him’ (Luke 2:40).” Wheelers Hill and St Simon’s Rowville. Over at the College. In the Religious Education best Catholic co education for our students. Mrs Anne McDonald the twenty-fi ve years since its foundation Curriculum students learn about our Catholic Having completed a major school review in Nazareth College has educated hundreds of Faith, History and Tradition. Students are 2012, we have a new strategic plan for the students from many different cultures in the engaged with the scriptures, examine the 2013-2016 period that ensures targets and Catholic faith, and provided them with many Social and Ethical teaching of the Church, goals provide pathways for our growth and opportunities to grow deeper in their faith participate in a course on Youth Ministry and outstanding student outcomes. and express their faith. In St Luke’s Gospel are invited to ponder the big questions of life. we read, “and He returned to Nazareth, and Our pastoral programs and overall focus became strong, fi lled with wisdom; and the Outside of the classrooms there are refl ection on relationships, Catholic culture and favour of God was upon Him” (Luke 2:40). days for each level, class Masses and celebration of each individual, enable whole school Masses, as well as a weekly students to thrive in a community of Just as Nazareth was the home of Jesus and Wednesday Morning Mass offered. Students acceptance and safety - a community that the place of nurture and growth for Him, have the opportunity to participate in encourages all to strive for their dreams. Nazareth College has become a home and programs of Social Outreach, which includes community of nurture and growth for all serving the poor at a Soup Kitchen, visiting Visit Us in 2013 members. In our community of faith, wisdom the elderly, serving with SCOPE and at local Our Open School is on Tuesday 12 February and knowledge, students have been, and primary schools. We support our local St between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. College continue to be prepared to take their place Vincent de Paul group, and also raise money Tours are held throughout the year and are as Christian witnesses in the world. Students to assist families abroad in their pursuit of listed on the College website. Bookings are who enter our school to learn, leave to serve. education with a special focus on Israel, essential. linking us to the people of Nazareth. We ask the Holy Family of Nazareth to be our inspiration and our guide and Jesus to help us to grow in faith, wisdom and knowledge.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Canteen Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Gymnasium • Oval TAFE/VET • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Theatrette • Design & Technology Centre • Media Suites x 2 • Food Technology Centre • Science Labs x 4 • Religious Education Centre • Careers Centre • Library Resource Centre • Music Centre 49% 32% 43% 36% 63% 25% • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Chapel • LOTE Resource Centre • IT Labs x 3 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 30 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 39 Principal Enrolment Our Lady of Mercy College Ms Julie Ryan 1,100 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘OLMC - A community with a passion for learning.’ Mrs J Reardon 200 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A 52 Cape St, Heidelberg VIC 3084 Girls Italian, French & Japanese est. 1910 T 03 9459 2511 F 03 9459 0579 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $6,940 Yr 12 $7,100

“We are proud of our Our Past Our Present and who are committed to their own reputation as a vibrant Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC), OLMC’s identity as a Catholic school in professional learning and growth. learning community focused Heidelberg, was founded in 1910 by the the Mercy tradition is evident through the Sisters of Mercy and had an enrolment of fostering of relationships based on Gospel Our Future on excellence in all we do.” 14 students, including boys. For nearly 50 values, and the College’s core values of Over several years, student learning Ms Julie Ryan years, the school was named Our Lady’s justice, compassion, courage and joy; outcomes have been improving at all College, and in 1962, this was changed to the sacramental life, prayer and liturgical levels, as evidenced by a signifi cant body Our Lady of Mercy College. The school grew celebrations of the College community; of NAPLAN, VCE and VET data. Continued slowly at fi rst, but expanded rapidly after the opportunities for students to connect and endeavours to ‘raise the bar’, and to Second World War. engage with initiatives and projects of the strengthen our culture of high expectations, wider Catholic Church; and social action, will remain high priorities. The College The mission of the school is inspired by community engagement and outreach now houses state of the art science labs, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, in programs that have a special concern thus enabling the expansion of studies in particular, by the spirit of mercy which Jesus for disadvantaged members of our local bio-chemistry and other science-related lived and taught and upon which the Sisters and global communities, and that provide disciplines. Also, against the backdrop of of Mercy were founded. students with many and varied ways of our tranquil, landscaped gardens, we plan developing their social consciousness. to increase the ‘sacred spaces’ available OLMC, like all Mercy schools, strives to for student meditation and refl ection. Funds proclaim the message of Jesus through In addition to these attributes, the College’s dedicated to the College Master Plan will the distinctive vision and spirituality of reputation and key strengths are grounded ensure the progressive upgrade of learning Catherine McAuley, the founder of the in a learning culture characterised by high environments so that all facilities are well- Sisters of Mercy. This vision and spirituality expectations, continuous improvement and resourced and suitable for contemporary are marked by unity and solidarity with the consistently good academic outcomes; learning. poor, the unemployed, the distressed and the impressive range of co-curricular the marginalised through service to the activities that enable students to explore Visit Us in 2013 community. The Sisters of Mercy continue to and develop their unique interests, talents Prospective parents and students can tour own and administer OLMC through Mercy and passions; and highly professional staff the College on a normal school day or Education Limited. who are deeply attuned to the distinctive alternatively join us on a Twilight School Tour. learning and wellbeing needs of girls, For bookings, please call College Reception.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Courts x 5 • IT Labs x 2 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Dedicated Year 7 Building • Track & Field Complex • Music Centre TAFE/VET • Dedicated Year 8 Building • Weights/Circuit Room • Wireless Site • Dedicated Year 9 Building • Gymnasium • Media Suite • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Yr 12 Study Room • Canteen • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Science Labs x 6 • Chapel • Food Technology Centre • Lecture Theatre • Oval 74% 24% 73% 24% 88% 7% • Library Resource Centre • Counselling Room • Hall • Yr 12 Common Room • Careers Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 29 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 40 Principal Enrolment OF SION Y C Ms Karen Jebb 800 students D O A L L Our Lady of Sion College L

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U Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment E O ‘Speaking the Truth in Love’ Mrs Karen Morris 162 students; 6 classes

Gender Languages VERITAS IN CARITATE A 1065 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill 3128 Girls Italian, French & Chinese est. 1928 T 03 9890 9097 F 03 9899 1456 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.sion.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $6,424 Yr 12 $6,690

“Our vision places each Our Past Our Present Our Future young woman at the centre Our students inherit the Our Lady of Sion Enlivened by contemporary thinking At Our Lady of Sion College, we embrace of her learning. Together, story. This is one of vision, courage and hope. practices, students are empowered to change that brings enriched learning Like the women who have gone before shape their own future, encouraged to experiences and programs. The Australian staff and students form a them, our students are encouraged to look have high educational aspirations and Curriculum, with its new educational partnership of learning and beyond themselves in the service of others. challenged to realise their full potential. opportunities, will be implemented fully discovery that ignites passion, Drawing upon the wisdom of Scripture, and Innovative programs ensure that students in the next two years. We will continue to excitement and innovation.” a culture of respect and acceptance of are inspired to reach new heights. There update the range of technology available Ms Karen Jebb the other, we nurture students to embrace are opportunities for local, national and to our students, ensuring they are prepared lifelong learning. international study and exploration. From for their future. discovering a new city to embracing nature The order of the Sisters of Our Lady of and visiting places of cultural signifi cance, Our infrastructure and facilities are Sion was founded in France in 1847. They students are involved in activities that continually being upgraded. One exciting established a number of schools around fuel their imagination. A Sion education development is the current planning for a the world, including Brazil, Costa Rica, looks beyond the walls of the classroom to new Performing Arts facility. Students are Turkey, England, USA, Canada and France. embrace the journey beyond self to the challenged to see their learning as an Our Lady of Sion College, Box Hill, was world. A variety of experiences will sow the adventure that opens them up to a world of established in 1928, and is the only school in seeds of curiosity, empathy and discernment possibilities. Australia that the Sisters still own. that lead to the discovery of opportunities for personal and communal transformation. Visit Us in 2013 The tradition of Our Lady of Sion College Our Open Day is on Wednesday 23 October calls our students to be creative We have a strong culture of celebration. from 2:30pm-6:30pm. College ‘Talk & Tours’ and contemplative, passionate and Achievements and talents are shared and are held on the fi rst Monday of each month compassionate, concerned always for affi rmed in a variety of ways. From public during school term, commencing at 9:00am justice, truth, reconciliation and peace, and performance at our College Assemblies, to - bookings are essential. Please refer to our to be people who build bridges with others acknowledgement in school publications, website for further details. and remain open to change. students are proud of who they are and what they bring to the community.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Areas x 2 • Wireless Network Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Careers Centre TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Basketball Courts x 2 • Oval • Food Technology Centre • Netball Courts x 2 • Media Suite • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Tennis Courts x 2 • Theatrette • Separate Yr 12 Study Rooms x 2 • Gymnasium • Canteen • Library Resource Centre • Soccer Pitch • Chapel 77% 21% 79% 19% 91% 9% • Counselling Room • Darkroom • Halls x 2 • Science Labs x 4 • IT Labs x 2 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Lecture Theatre • Music Centre VCE Units 3/4 38 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 41 Principal Enrolment Our Lady of the Sacred Ms Anne O’Loughlin 670 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment Heart College Sr Elizabeth Taylor fdnsc 130 students; 5 classes Gender Languages ‘We Believe! We Achieve!’ Girls Italian & Chinese

est. 1938 A 111 Jasper Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204 T 03 8520 9200 F 03 8520 9299 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E offi [email protected] W www.olsh.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $6,000 Yr 12 $6,300

“An education at OLSH is Our Past Our Present needs of our local and global communities, an education of the Heart Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College OLSH has a proud tradition of being at OLSH offers immersion experiences in mission - the Heart of Learning (OLSH) is an independent Catholic the forefront of educational practice. Our areas within and beyond Australia, as a well secondary school for girls. Administered by curriculum has been designed to address as a European study tour. and the Heart of Life!” the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred the needs of 21st century students. We Ms Anne O’Loughlin Heart, the College is built on a tradition provide inspiring and challenging learning Our Future of more than 75 years of inspired learning opportunities across a range of curriculum Our future is one that is fi lled with exciting excellence in the Heart of girls’ education. areas. Our contemporary, technology-rich possibilities and a commitment to Students, parents, staff, alumnae, OLSH sisters curriculum places the student at the centre continued development. Concentration on and friends are all part of the OLSH family, while promoting excellence, resilience engagement of students in their learning and we welcome them as they journey and the achievement of each individual’s is a foundation priority for the College. The with us. personal best. introduction of a completely alternate program for Year 9, known as Issoudun, At OLSH we are committed to our vision of OLSH offers a comprehensive and which includes the offering of a residential being ‘Heart’ people who are faith-fi lled, challenging Religious Education program experience at Hartzer Campus, Bowral NSW, reverence relationships, pursue excellence which is directly supported by the Retreat is at the heart of the movement forward. The and touch the hearts of others. Our Lady Program. Each student is encouraged College will engage in a building program of the Sacred Heart College, Bentleigh, is to discover, refl ect and nurture their own that will provide state of the art facilities one of many OLSH Colleges throughout the spiritual journey within the OLSH tradition. for students, including the offering of a world that was established in response to The College also offers students outstanding senior school precinct and a collaborative the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred opportunities in the areas of arts, sport, approach to performing arts, physical Heart carrying on a ‘mission without limits’. debating and public speaking. They also education and faith formation. have the opportunity to participate in It was in 1938 that the Daughters of Our choirs, musical, dance and dramatic Visit Us in 2013 Lady of the Sacred Heart opened the productions. Camps and a range of Our Open Day will be held on Thursday College in Bentleigh in order to educate sporting and fi tness activities are offered 22 August. Please contact the College young women in South East Melbourne. to encourage a holistic, healthy, yet fun Registrar for information regarding approach to life. In addition, seeking to School Tours throughout the year. broaden the exposure of students to the

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 4 • IT Labs x 3 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Music Centre TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Oval • Food Technology Centre • Netball Courts x 4 • Hall • Library Resource Centre • Tennis Courts x 4 • Yr 12 Common Room • Gymnasium • Science Labs x 4 • Canteen 71% 25% 68% 32% 71% 19% • Textile Centre • Darkroom • Careers Centre • Chapel Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 24 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 42 Principal Enrolment Parade College Dr Denis Moore cfc 1,800 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘A world of opportunities for young men.’ Mrs Angela O’Connor Preston: 70 students; 3 classes Bundoora: 290 students; 10 classes Gender A Bundoora Campus:1436 Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC 3083 Boys Languages A Preston Campus: 8 Clifton Gve, Preston VIC 3072 Italian, French & Japanese T 03 9468 3300 F 03 9467 3937 Yr Range est. 1871 Yr 7 - 12 Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.parade.vic.edu.au Yr 7 $5,438 Yr 12 $5,928

“Parade is a rich multi- Our Past Our Present boys involvement in fundraising for charity dimensional and innovative Parade is the oldest Edmund Rice school Today, Parade is a vibrant and diverse and social outreach, such as our highly learning community where in Australia, dating back to its inception community of some 1,800 students. commended Brekkie Van program, which at Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, in Our curriculum truly provides a world of provides breakfast to those in need in our each of our students is 1871. One hundred boys enrolled at the opportunities for all boys, wherever their community. encouraged to achieve new bluestone school established by interests lie. The traditional VCE pathway his potential and seek four Christian Brothers who had recently offers students 43 VCE/VET units, as well as Our Future fullness of life.” arrived from Ireland. The College’s name access to university subjects. Boys intending A second commercial kitchen to Dr Denis Moore cfc is derived from this original location, and on trade careers are spoilt for choice in our complement the existing kitchen will be we commemorate the names of the four purpose-built Edmund Rice Trade Training in operation for the 2013 school year for founding Brothers as our current House Centre, which offers studies in building students pursuing hospitality studies. This will names. construction, electro technology, plumbing, allow Food Tech to be an elective option for furnishings and bricklaying. Our performing boys in Year 7, as well as become part of the Today Parade is spread over two campuses, arts program is excellent, with many musical specialist Year 9 ExCEL program. located at Bundoora and Preston, with a and performance opportunities throughout total enrolment of approximately 1,800 the year, and for boys interested in sport, we A total refurbishment of the College’s students. offer a high performance sports program in second hall will also be completed early addition to our standard sporting curriculum in 2013, allowing for more versatile use of Our school motto ‘Tenete Traditiones’ to complement our new all-weather, multi- this space. The full implementation of the translates as ‘Hold Fast The Traditions’, and purpose sports ground. Australian Curriculum will commence for we celebrate the 140+ year history and Years 7-10 in 2013. associated traditions of the College in many Our co-curricular activities include outdoor ways. Foremost amongst these traditions, as education, debating, Tournament of Minds, Visit Us in 2013 befi ts a school based on the philosophies musical and drama productions and local Our major Open Day is on Sunday 17 of Blessed Edmund Rice, is service to the radio broadcasts, to name just a few of February. Our Twilight Open Evenings are community, particularly those in need, many such opportunities. Our community held in November and we also run small and commitment to justice and action program is based on being an group tours fortnightly throughout the year. peace for all. inclusive and caring community and offers Please see our website for dates and times.

Facilities • Track & Field Complex • Canteens x 3 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Creative Arts Centres x 2 • Cricket Pitches x 2 • Music Centre TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centres x 2 • Soccer Grounds x 3 • IT Labs x 40 • Food Technology Centre • Tennis Courts x 6 • Chapel • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Cricket Nets x 5 • Halls x 4 • Trade & Industry Centre • Football Ovals x 2 • Multi-purpose Areas x 4 • Soccer Pitch 68% 29% 72% 28% 83% 17% • Weights/Circuit Room/Fitness Centre • Gymnasium • Basketball Courts (Outdoor) x 4 • Science Labs x 10 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Basketball Courts (Indoor) x 3 • Careers Centre VCE Units 3/4 43 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 43 Principal Enrolment Presentation College Windsor Ms Leonie Keaney 650 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Learning to make a difference’ Mrs Trish Chester 100 students; 4 classes

Gender Languages A 187 Dandenong Rd, Windsor VIC 3181 Girls Italian, French & Japanese est. 1873 T 03 8517 2777 F 03 9525 2367 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E offi [email protected] W www.pcw.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $6,320 Yr 12 $7,480

“PCW refl ects the Our Past Our Present Our Future contemporary Australia When Australian denominational schools PCW is one of Melbourne’s oldest schools. In PCW will continue to be at the forefront of this generation of young were denied government funds by the 2013, the College will celebrate 140 years in contemporary technology with the use of 1872 Education Act, Father J F Corbett, education. Over this time the Presentation cutting edge, touch screen devices, 24/7 people will lead.” the parish priest of St Mary’s, St Kilda, Sisters have educated over 15,000 young online communications for students, staff Ms Leonie Keaney appealed to the Presentation Community students. PCW is immensely proud of and families, and harnessing the advantages of Limerick in Ireland for volunteers to staff its history of sustained commitment to of social media in our communications his school. Seven Sisters, led by Mother Mary compassion, inclusion, social justice and the and exchange. Master Plans to re- Paul Mulquin, boarded the Great Britain Sisters’ mission – ‘Education for All’. conceptualise the traditional role of the in Liverpool and set sail for Melbourne. Library will commence in 2013, offering a Presentation Convent Windsor became We ensure that each girl can experience provision of resources and will also include reality on Christmas Day, 1873. The founder success and achievement throughout her a Writers Centre. Our ‘United Nations’ school of the Presentation Order, Nano Nagle, was six years at PCW. Our dynamic curriculum continues to refl ect a globalized world a brave and committed woman, who in late extends well beyond the classroom, taking where knowledge and understanding of 18th century Ireland challenged the laws advantage of our location and easy access other cultures is normal, and the energy and and opened schools, bringing education to the city. The ‘Eachtra’ program provides commitment of the young is focused on and faith to the poorest communities. It Year 9 girls a year of adventure. Curriculum tolerance, harmony and justice. was Nano’s fi rm conviction that education at senior levels is designed to maximise was the key to the alleviation of poverty. the choice of VCE studies and promote Visit Us in 2013 In 2000, Nano was named Irish woman of academic achievement, with a median All are welcome to our Open Day on Sunday the millennium. Education changed for study score of 32 consistently achieved. February 24 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Speak women when the University of Melbourne VCE, VET & VCAL studies lead to University, with our staff, meet our student guides and opened its doors to women in 1881, and TAFE, training and industry-based programs view a number of our students rehearsing academic achievement rapidly became and employment. Our partnership with CBC for their annual Music Festival performance. a highly valued goal. The curriculum at provides co-ed senior classes. In 2013, we School Tours run during term time. Meet our PCW then evolved, became academically are expanding our VCE options and offering Principal, get an overview of the school and focused, bringing Matriculation examinations Philosophy, Chinese and Photography then tour the school and facilities. Check enabling many PCW students to go onto bringing us to 36 VCE studies. website for tour dates. Bookings required. further tertiary study.

Facilities • Counselling Room • Canteen Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts/Textiles Centres x 6 • Yr 12 Common Room • Chapel TAFE/VET • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Science Labs x 5 • IT Labs x 3 • Religious Education Centre • Lecture Theatre • Wireless Site • 24/7 Parent Portal Access • Music Centre • Student Services Centre • Netball Courts x 3 • Home Economics • Gymnasium 82% 15% 73% 23% 79% 18% • Library Resource Centre • Careers Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 36 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 44 Principal Enrolment Sacré Cœur Ms Maureen Ryan 730 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘A Catholic for girls Prep to Year 12’ Ms Julie Muldoon 100 students; 4 classes

Gender Languages A 172 Burke Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146 Girls French, Japanese & Latin est. 1888 T 03 9835 2700 F 03 9885 5936 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au Prep - Yr 12 Yr 7 $17,156 Yr 12 $19,713

“Sacré Cœur students Our Past Our Present Our Future are encouraged to know Sacré Cœur is a Catholic Independent Much of the self-confi dence that has In 2013, Sacré Cœur celebrates 125 years themselves, explore their School for girls from Prep to Year 12, founded become a hallmark of a Sacré Cœur of learning at Burke Road. As we celebrate by the French order of nuns, the Society student is gained in the classroom where our past, we are committed to looking to humanity, compassion, humility, of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) in 1888. Sacré the girls are guided by expert and our future. truth and self-discipline. Our Cœur is one school in the Sacred Heart dedicated teachers, and where they girls follow their heart and network of over 150 sister schools in 44 are encouraged to follow their hearts in The Master Plan contains a number of develop the gifts that make countries. There are four Sacred Heart pursuing their interests, subject choices and projects which are being strategically every young woman unique.” schools in the Australian and New Zealand pathways. The school consistently achieves undertaken to improve the School’s facilities. network: Sacré Cœur (VIC), Kincoppal- excellent VCE results. The subjects provide In late 2012, the Janet Erskine Stuart Centre Ms Maureen Ryan Rose Bay (NSW), Stuartholme (QLD) and a rich, varied and well-rounded curriculum. was opened. This new building houses two Baradene College (NZ). Sacré Cœur, Glen Religious Education is central to the studies new science laboratories with state-of- Iris, has its origins in the vision of at Sacré Cœur. At the heart of our school the-art teaching areas and administration St Madeleine Sophie Barat, who founded is a concern for each girl’s wellbeing and spaces, all vital for the future of science the Society of the Sacred Heart in Paris our pastoral program ensures all girls have education at the school. Planning is now in 1800. Growing up during the French their emotional and social wellbeing, underway for the redevelopment of the Revolution in the town of Joigny, Sophie felt carefully nurtured. Sacré Cœur is a member existing science laboratories, a student a strong call to religious life from an early of (GSV) and students health centre and staff facilities. age. Although her attraction was to a strictly may participate in weekly inter-school contemplative life, her refl ections led her to competitions in a broad range of sports. Visit Us in 2013 the realisation that an education based on GSV , athletics and cross country Our Open Day is Sunday 17 March Christian values was essential for a more just carnivals, Duke of Edinburgh Award program 2013 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. School society to emerge from the upheaval of the and a comprehensive outdoor education Tours are held on Tuesday 7 May (Junior Revolution. Sophie envisioned an education program are offered. Visual and Performing School), Friday 10 May (Senior School), for girls which would develop each student’s Arts are strong components in the curricular Friday 2 August (Junior & Senior School) gifts to the fullest, lay the foundations for a and co-curricular life of Sacré Cœur. and Friday 18 October (Junior & Senior solid, active faith, including compassionate Opportunities abound in music, choirs, School). All tours commence at 9:00am. service to the poor, and awaken a thirst for drama, debating, visual arts and public life-long learning. speaking, as well as committees and clubs.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 6 • Chapel Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Library Resource Centre • Tennis Courts x 6 • Oval TAFE/VET • Yr 12 Common Room • Gymnasium • Hall • Science Centre • Music Centre • Indoor Cafeteria • Arts Centre • Careers Centre • IT Labs x 4 • Drama Studio • Theatrette 82% 17% 94% 5% 99% 1% Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 28 VCAL No VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 45 Principal Enrolment Sacred Heart Girls’ College Mr Christopher Dalton 1,044 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Semper Superne Nitens’ - ‘Always Striving Upwards’ Anne Wilks 174 students; 6 classes

Gender Languages A 113 Warrigal Rd, Oakleigh VIC 3166 Girls French, Italian & Indonesian est. 1957 T 03 9568 5488 F 03 9563 3047 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.shcoakleigh.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,310 Yr 12 $5,050

“We recognise that Our Past Our Present Our Future education is for life and Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Oakleigh, The curriculum experienced by our girls Sacred Heart’s richly multicultural and endeavour to instill a desire was opened in 1957 by the Sisters of Our is designed to be enriching, challenging harmonious community within the Catholic Lady of the Missions. They came from their and exciting. Year 7 and 8 students focus tradition, continues to grow in diversity. The for truth, compassion and convent in Highgate, Perth, WA, bringing on skill development through a range curriculum and wellbeing reviews that have justice in our students.” with them the wonderful traditions of their of conceptually challenging topics. This taken place over the past two years point to Mr Christopher Dalton congregation. provides a sound foundation for greater enhanced learning opportunities with each choices as they approach the senior student placed at the centre. When Euphrasie Barbier established the years. In Years 9 and 10, they experience Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions both core and a diverse range of elective In addition to this, the implementation of in France in 1861, she took on a new name: subjects. A feature of our Year 9 program the College Master Plan presents inspiring Mother Mary of the Heart of Jesus. It is from is the City Experience. Additionally, Year 10 possibilities. The redevelopment of the her name, and her special devotion to the girls complete Work Experience and our heritage listed original school building into Sacred Heart, that our College is named. Transition Into VCE Program which prepares an Arts Precinct will bring the Visual and them for VCE and life beyond Sacred Heart. Performing Arts together. This will provide Euphrasie wanted to continue Jesus’ even greater strengthening of the Music mission: to reveal to all peoples God’s spirit, VCE students can choose from over 40 and Arts Program which is an integral part of alive and present in the world. Her sisters studies, including VET subjects, which are the teaching and learning program. were to be witnesses to the good news that completed at TAFE. Sacred Heart girls everyone carries the image and likeness also enjoy a wide range of co-curricular Visit Us in 2013 of God in their hearts, and recognising this opportunities that are designed to Open Mornings run from 9:00am to 10:30am enables them to live their lives to the fullest. complement and extend their talents and on Wednesday 6 February, Thursday She especially wanted her sisters to go out interests. All curriculum areas support the co- 21 February, Wednesday 24 April, Tuesday of their way to carry this message to women curricular life of the College so that activities 18 June, Wednesday 14 August and and children. Her tradition of Christian are widely promoted and linked to learning Tuesday 15 October. Bookings can be witness among women, and her love of within the curriculum. Ultimately, as a faith made through the College General Offi ce. Mary as our model, have a special value at community, the spiritual as well as academic Sacred Heart Girls’ College. and personal growth is at the core of all experiences presented to our students.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Wireless Site Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Music Centre TAFE/VET • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Basketball Courts • Canteen • Food Technology Centre • Gymnasium/Hall • IT Labs • Library Resource Centre • Netball Courts • Counselling Room • Careers Centre • Yr 12 Common Area • Media Suite 82% 22% 73% 27% 86% 14% • Lecture Theatre • Science Labs Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 43 VCAL No VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 46 Principal Enrolment Salesian College Chadstone Mr Robert Brennan 950 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘A Journey of Excellence’ Mrs Mary Menz 208 students; 8 classes

A Main Campus: Bosco St, Chadstone VIC 3148 Gender Languages A Mannix Campus Yr 9: Kelly St & Swanson Cr, Chadstone VIC 3148 Boys Italian est. 1957 T 03 9807 2644 F 03 9888 1289 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.salesian.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,410 Yr 12 $6,130

“Salesian College provides Our Past Our Present Our Future a quality education for boys Salesian College was founded in 1957 by Salesian College is a school of 950 boys Salesian College is driven by highly today; nurturing the fi ne the order of the Salesians of Don Bosco. from numerous religious and cultural competent and caring teachers who St John Bosco took an active interest in backgrounds. We provide a dynamic develop and deliver relevant and engaging young Christian men and the plight of young boys from the slums curriculum that aims to meet the needs curriculum in line with educational trends honest citizens of tomorrow.” of Turin in northern Italy. He established a of all students and cater for the myriad and government legislation. Much focus Mr Robert Brennan permanent location for his oratory in 1846 in of educational and vocational pathways is given to professional development as a dilapidated shed in Turin called Valdocco. available via the provision of a challenging, excellent teachers have the capacity The boys learned skilled trades and, thereby, enriching and supportive learning to transform the lives of students, and to emerged his fi rst school for young boys. environment. We have a vibrant Religious inspire and nurture their development as Education program providing opportunities learners, individuals and citizens (MCEETYA, St John Bosco developed his own for boys to explore their faith and spirituality, Melbourne Declaration). Our building Master educational method, The Preventive whilst developing an understanding of the Plan will see our teaching spaces at the System. This system is predicated on three Catholic tradition as well a sense of social cutting edge of a contemporary learning fundamentals: Reason, Religion and justice. In the Junior years, emphasis is given environment. In 2013, the next stage of this Loving Kindness. It is underpinned by strong to developing a sense of belonging as well plan will commence with the refurbishment relationships between teachers and pupils. as providing them with a broad curriculum of the Science wing, to be followed soon Salesian College has embraced St John foundation on which they can become after by the Arts building. Boscos vision for helping young boys. We independent lifelong learners. Our Year 9 follow his ideals and Preventive System, and Program aims to engage the students at a Visit Us in 2013 are dedicated to the care and Christian unique stage and age of learning, placing College Tours are held on Monday mornings education of young men. Our College special emphasis on a practical, experiential during the school term commencing provides boys with the Salesian ideal of approach to learning. This program, which at 9:30am. Our Information Event for education, encompassing the growth of the is conducted at our exceptional Mannix prospective parents and students: whole person leading to the development Campus, provides boys with the opportunity 14 February, 27 August and 6 November. of socially skilled and academically sound to broaden and deepen their learning. The Our Expo Night is on Tuesday 15 October at young men, with well-rounded sporting, broad range of academic subjects, co- 7:00pm. Dates may change, please see the artistic and technical capabilities. curricular and community activities, gives Salesian College website for details. boys access to a very holistic education.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 3 • Chapel Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Multi-purpose Areas x 2 • Ovals x 3 TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Tennis Courts x 2 • Music Centre • Religious Education Centre • Cricket Nets x 2 • Wireless Site • Library Resource Centre • Gymnasium • Canteen • Careers Centre • Soccer Pitch • Hall • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Darkroom 77% 23% 82% 18% 83% 17% • Spacious Playgrounds • Yr 9 Campus • Science Labs x 5 • Media Suite Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 30 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 47 Principal Enrolment Salesian College Rupertswood Mr Mark Brockhus 1,120 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘A Faith Community committed to Excellence in Learning.’ Mrs Marylou Jones 232 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A 1 Macedon St, Sunbury VIC 3429 Co-educational Italian & Japanese est. 1927 T 03 9744 0000 F 03 9744 6182 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.scr.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,820 Yr 12 $5,820

“We are inspired by our Faith Our Past Our Present Our Future to serve others and develop Salesian College, ‘Rupertswood’ is a co- The strong Catholic and Salesian ethos The College’s focus for the future is clearly resilient, thoughtful and educational, 7-12 school, located on an of Salesian College, Sunbury, is manifest set out in the four tenets of its Vision: historic rural property in the township of through outward signs and symbols, prayer • We are a welcoming COMMUNITY caring citizens of the world.” Sunbury. The College is a ministry of the and liturgy, and relationships both within that fosters an atmosphere of joy and Mr Mark Brockhus Salesians of Don Bosco and directly under the school, and between the school and optimism; the governance of the Provincial of the the community, based on the models • We strive for engagement in LEARNING for Salesians. The College was established of Jesus Christ and St John Bosco. The which we are collectively responsible; in 1927 as a boarding school and farm ‘Rupertswood’ environment is attractive • We promote the pursuit of EXCELLENCE in for disadvantaged and rural boys. The and conducive to learning, with staff and all aspects of life; and College was opened to girls in 1992 and students evincing great pride in its history • We are inspired by our FAITH to serve the boarding school was closed in 1997. and tradition, while at the same time, others and develop as resilient, thoughtful These changes transformed the College into introducing new state of the art facilities, and caring citizens of the world. a school much like other outer-suburban such as the Oswald Learning Centre for co-educational Catholic colleges, albeit Science and Technology. The advent of The introduction of personal learning with the ongoing presence of Salesian the fi rst lay Principal of the College in devices for all students (e.g. iPads); a new priests and brothers on staff. The mission 2011 has signalled an exciting period of Year 9 curriculum; extension opportunities of the College is the education of young innovation and change with a view to for all students through the use of Individual women and men in an inclusive and promoting ‘engagement and excellence’ Learning Plans (ILPs); and a wider selection welcoming Catholic Faith Community in in all aspects of school operation. The of VCE & VET offerings in the senior years are the spirit of St John Bosco. All the policies new leadership has worked with the staff but a few of the exciting developments for and resources of the College are directed to develop a clear vision and a sense of the College as it looks to the future. towards the provision of a learning and purpose and direction, with a strong focus faith environment that challenges students on learning and teaching. Salesian College Visit Us in 2013 to achieve their best academically, that is an outward facing school, strongly linked Our Open Day is on Wednesday 13 February provides them with the skills and knowledge with its community through Sport, the Arts, from 9:00am to 12 noon. to enter into a wide range of occupations, Community Service, as well as through Faith and that inspires them to serve others in the & Spirituality programs for youth. spirit of Jesus Christ and Don Bosco.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Area x 2 • Science Labs x 6 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Netball Courts x 5 • Uniform Shop TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Basketball Courts x 4 • IT Labs x 6 • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Soccer Pitches x 2 • RE Centre • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Cricket Nets x 3 • Wireless Site • Food Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Canteen • Library Resource Centre • LOTE Resource Centre • New Chapel 66% 25% 59% 24% 61% 30% • New Science Centre • Wetlands • Ovals x 3 • Careers Centre • Music Centre • Pool Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Yr 12 Common Room • Media Suites • Hall VCE Units 3/4 32 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 48 Principal Enrolment Santa Maria College Mrs Deborah Barker 900 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Dare to do as much as you are able.’ Ms Maggie Trainor 168 students; 6 classes

Gender Languages A 50 Separation St, Northcote VIC 3070 Girls Italian & Japanese est. 1904 T 03 9489 7644 F 03 9482 1101 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.santamaria.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,860 Yr 12 $4,860

“We are a vibrant Catholic Our Past Our Present Our Future community offering a holistic Santa Maria College was founded by the Faith and spirituality are weaved into the Santa Maria College is pioneering an educational program for Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order fabric of Santa Maria through the ideals of educational landscape which fosters of St Benedict in 1904. The Good Samaritan the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Students academic rigour, creative classrooms, girls that ignites a love Order was founded in Sydney in 1857 by participate in College Masses, liturgies, enthusiasm for learning, a formed social of learning and life.” Archbishop John Bede Polding, in response feast days, social justice activities and RE conscience, a heart for social justice and a Mrs Deborah Barker to a particular social need - the care of classes. Santa Maria is proud to offer the desire to do one’s best. The College offers destitute women. Sr Scholastica Gibbons International Baccalaureate Middle Years high educational ideals, not as rhetoric, but worked in partnership with Archbishop Program (IBMYP) as a candidate school. as a vehicle for all to develop their God- Polding to establish the new order and The IBMYP is a rigorous teaching framework given talents. recruit young women to serve in this vital focused on inquiry-based learning which ministry. And so began the legacy of the affi rms the individual differences and To anchor this educational philosophy, Sisters of the Good Samaritan, the fi rst strengths of each student. Santa Maria will implement building works religious Order in Australia, who become encompassing a Creative Arts Complex affectionately known as ‘The Good Sams.’ The College has a diverse co-curricular surrounded by classroom studios, which offering including sport, music, public tangibly refl ect the notion of contemporary Over time, the sisters recognised a need speaking and debating. The Duke of learning, team teaching and best to educate colonial women and began a Edinburgh Award is offered to students educational practice. Classrooms will be ministry of education. The Good Samaritan from Year 9 onwards. In 2013, all staff and open, bright, energetic and fl exible learning Sisters were invited to Melbourne by students will use i-Pads, laptops and PCs in spaces. Santa Maria will showcase learning Archbishop Carr 109 years ago, and the classroom. The College has also forged hubs which understand and celebrate began teaching in the old servants’ effective community partnerships for the students of the 21st century. quarters on the existing property. The benefi t of students, parents, local businesses natural growth from the educational and community agencies. Our Growing Visit Us in 2013 vision of the Good Samaritan Sisters Tall Poppies in Science Program has been Our Open Day will be held on Tuesday 29 has seen a network of Colleges particularly successful in consolidating October. Monthly tours are also available by established in Australia, with seven in professional pathways and a love of appointment. , two in Victoria and science. one in Queensland.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Area • Wireless Site Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centres x 2 • Netball Courts x 4 • Careers Centre TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Uniform Shop • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Basketball Courts x 4 • IT Labs x 3 • Food Technology Centre • Tennis Courts x 3 • Wireless Site • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Gymnasium • Canteen • Library Resource Centre • Soccer Pitch • Chapel 69% 31% 74% 26% 79% 16% • Yr 12 Common Room • Music Centre • Oval • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Media Suites x 2 • Hall Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Cafe/Coffee Shop • Science Labs x 5 VCE Units 3/4 48 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 49 Principal Enrolment Siena College Ms Gaynor Robson-Garth 730 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Connecting girls, empowering young women’ Carolyn Scriven 145 students; 6 classes

Gender Languages A 815 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124 Girls Italian, Mandarin Chinese & French est. 1940 T 03 9835 0200 F 03 9836 3561 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E offi [email protected] W www.siena.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $7,661 Yr 12 $8,566

“We build on a proud Our Past Our Present Our Future tradition of educating women Established in 1940, Siena College is a The College’s teaching philosophy Siena College has an unrelenting focus on and look to the future with Catholic school for young women in the recognises and fosters a passion for learning learning and teaching and a commitment Dominican tradition. The Dominican Sisters and excellence, and caters specifi cally for to continuous improvement. Tradition, history confi dence and optimism.” who founded the College built a school the ways girls learn best. A broad curriculum, and core values underpin innovation and a Ms Gaynor Robson-Garth where young women could follow their a challenging elective program and a wide futures focus. The College is a place where academic and cultural interests, believe range of VCE and VET studies are offered, a beautiful old convent and cloister in the in their potential and become passionate together with accelerated learning and Byzantine style, sit alongside contemporary, lifelong learners. It is a place where the enrichment opportunities for highly able purpose-built and technology-rich, learning diversity and unique gifts of young women students. The co-curricular program enables spaces. are acknowledged and celebrated. students to pursue their interests in debating, public speaking, performing and visual arts, The 2011 Master Plan identifi ed a Student The College motto, Veritas, challenges all leadership, social justice and community Centre and lecture theatre as the next major members of the Siena community to seek service. There is a highly successful developments. A new uniform incorporates Truth through prayer and contemplation, a instrumental music program and the College the rust blazer that has been a feature commitment to study and a strong sense is a member of Girls’ Sport Victoria. Cultural throughout the history of the College, and of justice and outreach to others. Students and language immersion programs are new colours of black and white symbolise are encouraged to nurture their faith and offered to China, France, and Italy, while an links with Dominican communities across the spirituality, and to engage in critical refl ection Indigenous Immersion Program to Central globe and with our Dominican history over on the world, developing an appreciation of Australia and a Fire Carriers Program engage the past eight centuries. culture and beauty, and a spirit of freedom students with Aboriginal reconciliation. and responsibility. St Catherine of Siena is Faith perspectives ere embedded in the Visit Us in 2013 the College patron and a role model of curriculum, and the daily lived experience Our Open Day is on Friday 22 March. Open a passionate woman who responded to of the students and our contemplative Mornings will be held from 9:30-11:00am on the needs of her time with courage and Dominican tradition nurtures spirituality. Monday 25 February, Friday 3 May, Friday 21 conviction. Over a seventy-two year history, Restorative practices and a vertical house June, Monday 5 August, Friday 6 September, Siena College has demonstrated the system support the importance of strong Friday 25 October and Monday 2 December. capacity to meet evolving educational relationships and enable students to build Register for our Open Day and Mornings on expectations of Church, students and parents. enduring relationships across all year levels in our website. a secure and supportive environment.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 3 • Careers Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Multi-purpose Areas x 2 • Science Labs x 5 TAFE/VET • Learning Enhancement Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Heritage Centre • Design & Technology Centre • Netball Courts x 4 • Music Centre • Yr 12 Study Centre/Common Room • Tennis Courts x 2 • Canteen • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Gymnasium • Chapel • Library Resource Centre • IT Labs x 4 • Hall 76% 21% 84% 15% 81% 18% • Music Tuition Rooms x 8 • Amphitheatre • Counselling Rooms x 3 • Wireless Site Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Food Technology Centre • ICT Help Centre VCE Units 3/4 28 VCAL No VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 50 Principal Enrolment Simonds Catholic College Mr Peter Riordan 490 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Pursuing Excellence. Together.’ Ms Cindy Tran 96 students; 4 classes

A St Mary’s 7-10 Campus: 273 Victoria St, West Melbourne VIC 3003 Gender Languages A St Brigid’s VCE Campus: 20 York St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068 Boys Italian & Japanese est. 1996 T 03 9321 9200 F 03 9321 9299 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $2,030 Yr 12 $2,760

“Our beliefs and values Our Past both support and extension programs we Our Future are expressed through our Simonds Catholic College began in 1996 provide for the different needs and talents The focus for our past, present and future respect for selves, others following the amalgamation of Cathedral of our students. We have implemented a is to provide a quality education at an College, East Melbourne, and St Mary’s comprehensive literacy program involving affordable price. Our unique, small school and the environment.” Boys’ Regional School, West Melbourne. all boys in Year 7-10. Students are placed to environment will always enable each Mr Peter Riordan Simonds continued a long tradition of work in same ability groups for three periods student to be individually known and Catholic education at the West Melbourne each week and cover all aspects of literacy. valued. As we look to the future we strive site, dating back to 1856. A three storey Extensive use is made of the many excellent to develop a learning community with technology centre was constructed educational and sporting facilities provided high expectations where each student is during 1996 to provide classes in Material by the . As a member of supported to do his best in all areas of life. To Technology, Systems/Electronics and Food the ACC, students compete in a multitude support this goal, teachers have a program Technology. In 2010, Simonds opened its of sports. Students participate in a fortnightly of peer coaching and support to further St Brigid’s VCE Campus in Fitzroy North. intra-school sport competition. All students develop their teaching practice. We will be From 2013, both VCE and VCAL options participate in swimming, cross country introducing iPads into Year 7, 8 and 9 in 2013 will be provided for boys in Year 11-12. Our and athletics carnivals. Other activities to provide additional learning and teaching close proximity to the Academy of Mary include debating, chess, biannual study opportunities to better support today’s Immaculate has enabled the two Colleges tours to Italy and Japan, and participation learners. The Technology Centre at the St to share some classes, thereby enhancing in joint musical productions with students Mary’s 7-10 Campus will be redeveloped in the subject choices available to senior from the Academy of Mary Immaculate. the future. students of both Colleges. Through our close proximity to two historical Catholic churches, St Mary Star of the Sea Visit Us in 2013 Our Present and St Brigid’s, the boys are provided with Families are welcome to visit Simonds and The curriculum is stimulating and challenging, frequent opportunities to participate in see our boys working during a normal school promoting and encouraging excellence. prayer and liturgy in beautiful settings. Each day. A guided tour is available on request. Our intent is that students become well- year, boys and their families generously rounded, confi dent and creative young support disadvantaged groups though people who are informed, successful, Project Compassion, our association with St lifelong learners and are able to make a Vincent de Paul Society, and participation in meaningful contribution to society. Through community organisations.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 2 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Library Resource/Study Centres x 2 • Multi-purpose Area TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Design & Technology Centre • Science Labs x 4 First Year 12 class • Food Technology Centre • IT Labs x 4 commenced in 2011 • LOTE Resource Centre • Halls x 2 • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Canteen NA NA NA NA 69% 31% Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 38 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 51 Principal Enrolment St Aloysius College Ms Mary Farrah 550 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Strive for Higher Things’ Principal’s Secretary 100 students; 4 classes

A Main Campus: 31 Curran St, North Melbourne VIC 3051 Gender Languages A Torquay Campus: 41 Price St, Torquay VIC 3228 Girls Italian & Vietnamese est. 1887 T 03 9329 0411 F 03 9328 2801 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.aloysius.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,450 Yr 12 $4,355

“125 years of equipping young Our Past Our Present Our Future women to face tomorrow’s Founded in 1887 by the Sisters of Mercy, the Our College offers an extensive and Our College continues to address the challenges - resilient, College continues to provide an education rigorous curriculum that strives to develop needs of our students by providing suitable committed to excellence. Generations of the whole person. In true Mercy tradition, learning facilities and opportunities for dedicated, passionate women young women are inspired to grow and we teach our girls about their place growth. With the tradition of the past we - striving for higher things.” develop into individuals of compassion, in the world and understanding of the embark on the future with an innovative courage, strength and competence. diverse world in which we live. Our Master Building Plan for the College. This will Through the teachings of Catherine students are challenged and supported provide students with new learning facilities McAuley and the essence of the Mercy to experience success in their learning. and up to date resources. tradition, we encourage our girls to develop Programs offered by the College include emotional strength, spiritual formation, our Accelerated Learning Program, VCE, We will continue to develop innovative physical wellbeing, respectful relationships, VET and VCAL. Students from Year 7-10 programs, such as our current Year 9 intellectual rigour, tradition and growth. have the opportunity to participate in a program, that provides inquiry-based progressive Outdoor, Social & Emotional learning opportunities for our students. We With a strong sense of history, and 125 years Learning Program at our Torquay Campus. arrange programs for our students to work of experience, we continue to provide Each year level spends time at our Torquay with community groups, primary schools and our girls with a range of opportunities, campus, participating in a range of other appropriate groups to enhance their encouraging them to develop a lifelong activities and learning opportunities. Our learning. As we move to the future we keep love of learning. At St Aloysius College we Leaning Enhancement Programs recognise the students best interests are the core of all use the experience of our past to forge a and cater for the individual learning development. way into the future, providing our girls with needs of our students. A diverse range of 21st century teaching and opportunities co-curricular activities complements the Visit Us in 2013 to understand their place in the world. We academic program, providing students with Principal’s Talk & Tours are held twice each hold true to the tradition of providing quality opportunities to explore and develop their term. Enquiries and bookings can be made Catholic Education to girls. Over the years, personal interests and abilities. Students by calling the College. These tours provide we have seen many changes within the are encouraged to participate in the an opportunity to see the College fi rst-hand, corridors and classrooms of our College, yet annual musical, choir, college band, public meet the Principal and tour the facilities. the essence to empower women through speaking, debating, social justice group We also conduct an annual Open Day on education, remains true to all that we do. and a wide range of sporting activities. Sunday 18 August.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Darkroom Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Court • Chapel TAFE/VET • Materials & Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Hall • Religious Education Centre • Netball Court • IT Labs x 3 • Yr 12 Common Room • VCAL Facility • Canteen • Outdoor Education Campus • Science Labs x 4 • Media Editing Suite • Music Centre 61% 32% 72% 28% 78% 22% • Food Technology Centre • Careers Centre • Library Resource Centre • Media Suite Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

VCE Units 3/4 32 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 52 Principal Enrolment St Bede’s College Br Garry Coyte 1,385 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘In Arm’s Reach’ Ms Jan Brown 224 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A 2 Mentone Pde, Mentone VIC 3194 Boys Italian, French & Indonesian est. 1938 T 03 9582 5999 F 03 9582 5757 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.stbedes.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,020 Yr 12 $5,355

“Education is not just about Our Past Our Present Our Future mind matters but is about St Bede’s College is part of the family of St Bede’s College is a Catholic and Lasallian An expanding enrolment means a issues of the ‘heart and mind’.” Lasallian schools across 84 countries of the College serving families in the South East developing and challenging future lies world. While St Bede’s College was founded section of Melbourne. There are some 1,386 ahead for the College. An active College Br Garry Coyte in 1938, its name honours our patron Saint students across the year levels of 7-12. The Board has meant the new building in Venerable the Bede, one of the greatest recent years have seen a signifi cant growth the Performing Arts and Sports area has Anglo-Saxon scholars. in student numbers with total enrolments to provided high quality learning environments exceed 1,450. There are presently 8 streams for the students. The movement to a 1-to-1 Lasallian education focus is on the human in Year 7 and an additional stream to be ratio regarding ICT has meant that students and Christian education of students, added in the next 2 years. and staff are at the forefront of learning in especially the poor. Saint John Baptist the technological sense. De La Salle, the Founder of the brothers The College offers a curriculum which caters religious order has been declared by for the needs of most students. There are The College in its strategic planning for the the Catholic Church as the Patron of all a good range of courses to challenge the future is focused very much on improvement teachers. The order was founded in 1680 in academic, cultural and sporting gifted in the areas of teaching and learning which Rheims, France. students, and programs for those needy are a priority at a state and national level. students who require extra support with learning. Recent building developments Visit Us in 2013 have provided excellent learning facilities Our annual Open Day is on Wednesday in media, music and drama. A new Sports 4 September from 4:00pm-6:00pm, with Centre caters for those students who excel the last tour leaving at 5:30pm. in this area. Tours are guided by Year 7 students. The religious education program follows the Enrolment Kits for current Grade 5 students guidelines of the Melbourne Archdiocese, applying for Year 7 in 2015 will be available and is supplemented by a strong youth from this date. ministry and community service program.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 3 • Wireless Site Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Specialist Media (Apple) Rooms x 2 • Tennis Courts x 6 • Canteens x 2 TAFE/VET • Muli-purpose Indoor Facility • Cricket Nets x 3 • Rural Campsite • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centres x 2 • Gymnasium • Ceramics • Design & Technology Centre • Soccer Pitch • Darkroom • Library Resource Centre • Sports Centre • IT Labs x 8 • Private Music Lesson Rooms x 12 • Audio Visual Labs • Theatrette 70% 30% 69% 29% 79% 20% • Band & Orchestra Rooms x 3 • Music Centre • Chapel • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Drama Centres x 2 • Halls x 2 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Lecture Theatres x 3 • Careers Centre • Ovals x 2 • LOTE Resource Centre • Media Suites x 2 VCE Units 3/4 36 VCAL Yes VET Yes • Performing Arts Centre • Science Labs x 8 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 53 Principal Enrolment St James College Mr Stephen Pooley 470 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Where the teachers know my name...’ Christine Mose 120 students; 4 classes

Gender Languages A 156 Bignell Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165 Boys Indonesian est. 1970 T 03 9575 8100 F 03 9563 8560 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.sjcbe.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 10 Yr 7 $4,500 Yr 10 $4,500

“As a Catholic school in Our Past Our Present Our Future the Lasallian tradition, we During 1968, meetings were held to consider St James College is a Catholic College St James College continues to develop engage young men in the possibility of establishing a new Catholic where the Religious Education and Faith our mission to assist parents nurture the College for boys in order to meet the Development program is given priority. spiritual, personal and academic growth positive learning relationships needs of the rapidly growing parishes of Eucharists are celebrated, while refl ection of each young man. St James College which meet individual Bentleigh, East Bentleigh, Cheltenham, days and retreats provide the opportunity is endeavouring to embed a closer link needs and provide all with Highett, Moorabbin East and Ormond. for prayer, refl ection, discussion and between assessment, reporting, student opportunities for success.” Within 18 months, approval was given by the meditation. Being a Year 7 to 10 boys Personal Learning Goals and student Mr Stephen Pooley Archbishop of Melbourne to develop plans College, St James is able to concentrate on performance data to enhance and support to establish St James Regional College in Boys Education and Middle Years schooling, parent and student involvement in the Bignell Road. The acquisition of the property through high levels of input in Numeracy learning process of improving student was providential as the former extensive and Literacy education. The College offers achievement in all areas of the curriculum market garden area gave way to the fast VCE level studies in Mathematics, Health integrated with advances in technology. spreading residential thrust of the 1960s. and Physical Education and Information Technology, and advanced levels of studies All General Purpose Learning Areas have The Archbishop of Melbourne, Most Rev in Science and Outdoor Education, with recently been refurbished. Some specialised James Knox, invited Br Colman Molloy, English extension provided in specialised areas are now under consideration for Provincial of the De La Salle Brothers, to classes. St James College also provides future development. This includes the conduct this Year 7 to 10 secondary school opportunities for students in Years 9 and 10 facilities for the Arts, and the Library/ for boys. The De La Salle Brothers gave an to study accredited courses. The College is Learning Resource Centre. assurance that boys who wished to proceed now an iPad school, with every student and to Years 11 and 12 would be guaranteed all staff utilising these devices in their classes. Visit Us in 2013 entry into either St Bedes College, Mentone As a member of the SIS, our students are Families are welcome to visit St James or De La Salle College, Malvern. Thus, a bond involved in chess, debating, creative arts College and see our students at work. was established among the three Colleges and theatre sports/drama performance. College Tours take place on Friday mornings to ensure a full secondary education for Our sporting teams experience high levels and run throughout the year. Please contact boys in the Catholic and Lasallian traditions. of success in cross country, swimming and the College to make a booking. track & fi eld athletics, including weekly inter-school sports competitions.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • IT Labs x 5 • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Courts x 3 • Wireless Site • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Gymnasium • Kiln Room • Library Resource Centre • Netball Courts x 3 • Chapel • Design & Technology Centre • Tennis Courts x 3 • Oval St James College • Learning Support Centre • Soccer Pitch • Hall is a Year 7-10 College • Counselling Room • Lecture Theatre • Science Labs x 2 • Music Centre • Careers Offi ce • Canteen

VCE Units 1/2 2 VCAL No VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 54 Principal Enrolment St John’s Regional College Mr Andrew Walsh 1,150 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Courage strives upwards towards the stars.’ Ms Mary Cerdor 210 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A 5-11 Caroline St, Dandenong VIC 3175 Co-educational Italian est. 1958 T 03 9791 3366 F 03 9794 5481 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.sjcdandenong.catholic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,355 Yr 12 $4,185

“At St John’s our belief is Our Past Our Present Our Future that education is about St John’s Regional College began when the St John’s celebrates and acknowledges St John’s Regional College prides itself on unlocking and maximising parish priests of the region recognised the the wonderful and vibrant charism that its inclusive, real world, co-educational need for a secondary boy’s school in the was established by the fi rst educators of environment, where each individual student an individual’s potential.” area. St Mary’s Primary school staffed by the young men and women at the College; is valued and encouraged to achieve their Mr Andrew Walsh Presentation Sisters had educated both girls the Presentation Sisters and the De La Salle best. It is focused on preparing students and boys through Prep to Grade 6, and for Brothers. The charism of Nano Nagle and St for a 21st century life after school, ready many into Form I and Form II. In 1957, after John Baptist De La Salle is alive today and is to take their place within and contribute a successful approach to the De La Salle refl ected in the values and principles of the to a community which has equal footing Brothers to staff a new school, St John’s Boys College. for both males and females. St John’s School opened in 1958 with the founding continues to implement programs directed Principal Brother Amedy Molloy. The wonderful school that is St John’s at addressing social and emotional learning Regional College is a testament to the which help adolescents develop personal The secondary girls continued at St Mary’s faith and hard work of many founding wholeness and moral maturity and, in and it became St Mary’s Girls Secondary clergy, religious and parents. We continue addition, improve classroom behaviour, assist College in1968 and was re-named St to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the students to become more engaged in Angela’s later that year. In 1970, the cultures of students entering the College, the learning process and to perform better decision was made to amalgamate St enriching our College community and academically. John’s and St Angela’s. In 1971, Senior refl ecting the growing multi-cultural co-education classes were conducted at community. We continually strive to ensure A new ‘Master Plan’ for the College is St John’s and, in 1974, the whole College that every student has the opportunity to be currently being created. This looks at many was on one campus and was known as St their best. of the physical resources necessary to John’s Regional College. Senior, Form V and further assist our students to reach their VI, classes were co-ed and Form I - IV were We often hear how this generation of potential and to fully engage them in their separate boys and girls classes. During learners needs to be technologically learning. 1976, much discussion was held regarding ‘savvy’. Our current teaching and learning full co-education and in 1977, the fi rst programs are being developed with iPads, Visit Us in 2013 Catholic co-educational regional college and every student will have ready access to Tours of the College can be booked at any in the nation was born. their learning through this technology. time. Please contact the College reception.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 6 • Music Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Netball Courts x 4 • Dance Studio TAFE/VET • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 3 • Cricket Nets • Uniform Shop • Religious Education Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Careers Centre • Food Technology Centres x 2 • Library Resource Centre • Darkroom • Design & Technology Centre • Counselling Rooms x 2 • IT Labs x 6 • Multi-purpose Area • Music Tuition Rooms x 8 • Study Hall 56% 43% 70% 29% 66% 30% • Education Support Centre • Science Labs x 6 • Canteen • Library Resource Centre • Seminar Room • Chapel Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Bakery/Patisserie • Lecture Theatre • Hall • ESL Resource Centre • Media Suite • Oval VCE Units 3/4 40 VCAL Yes VET Yes • LOTE Resource Centre • Restaurant Catholic Schools Guide 2013 55 Principal Enrolment St Joseph’s College Vincent J Feeney 1,020 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment Ferntree Gully Leasa Torelli 200 students; 7 classes ‘Leaders in Boys Education’ Gender Languages Boys Italian & Japanese

est. 1965 A 5 Brenock Park Dr, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 T 03 9758 2000 F 03 9758 5467 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.stjosephs.com.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $6,450 Yr 12 $6,450

“This is what I want for each Our Past Our Present Our Future boy: To develop his own voice St Joseph’s is a College for boys in the St Joseph’s is a dynamic educational St Joseph’s College has embraced and and his own direction.” tradition of St John Bosco. The College community that supports the discovery of connected our students and staff to the fi rst opened its doors in 1965 as one of excellence in every student. Some of the 21st century learning environment. We have Vincent J Feeney a series of regional Colleges which the many goals of St Joseph’s College are to integrated Information and Communications Melbourne Catholic Education Department engage students and provide rigorous but Technology (ICT) into the curriculum to was building in strategic parts of the relevant educational programs, and to enhance engagement and create new and Archdiocese. Father Colin Miller, Parish develop a strong sense of connectedness varied learning opportunities. Priest of Ferntree Gully at the time, was a with community at school and beyond. great devotee of St John Bosco and keen Through our emerging technologies, we supporter of the Salesians. He was a driving For students, one of their most signifi cant have developed curriculum that improves force behind the project to build St Joseph’s teams is found in their classroom. Whilst student motivation, and developed new College and for it to come under the care friendships are made at school that may thinking and learning skills to produce of the Salesians. be life-long, the learning that takes place creative and innovative insights. Our should be equally long lasting. students communicate locally and globally A strong Salesian presence is still an integral to solve problems and to share knowledge. part of the College today, as such, our Our students participate in many broad programs are designed to allow each curricular and extra-curricular activities Visit Us in 2013 boy to develop strong relationships within the College has on offer. These activities You are welcome to visit one of our many the school so that he feels supported and include community projects; leadership Open Day sessions in 2013 on Thursday 7 valued as an individual. This is achieved opportunities; sport and cultural pursuits; and February, Tuesday 19 February, Thursday 21 within a Catholic environment where our international travel experiences. The choices February, Friday 22 March, Tuesday 14 May, Salesian charism is central to the holistic and pathways are available for everyone. Thursday 25 July all from 9:30am to 11:00am; education of the individual. Our philosophy Sunday 15 September from 1:00pm to guides us to adopt an interested and 4:00pm; and Thursday 31 October from caring attitude both in and 9:30am to 11:00am. outside the classroom.

Facilities • Careers Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Stradium (Basketball Courts x 2) • Science Labs x 5 TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Tennis Court • Design & Technology Centre • Soccer Pitch • Trade & Industry Centre • Wireless Site • Library Resource Centre • IT Labs x 3 • Weights/Circuit Room • Media Suite 59% 41% 66% 34% 74% 26% • Food Technology Centre • Music Centre • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Gymnasium Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • LOTE Resource Centre • Canteen • Vegetable Garden • Chapel VCE Units 3/4 28 VCAL Yes VET Yes • Vineyard • Oval Catholic Schools Guide 2013 56 Principal Enrolment St Joseph’s College Geelong Mr Paul Tobias 1,550 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘compassion innovation integrity’ Janet Sgambaro 270 students; 10 classes

Gender Languages A 135 Aphrasia St, Newtown VIC 3220 Boys Italian & Chinese est. 1935 T 03 5226 8100 F 03 5221 6983 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E sjcoffi [email protected] W www.sjc.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,600 Yr 12 $4,600

“At St Joseph’s College we Our Past at all year levels. All courses and their by our belief that 1-to-1 computing is have worked hard to establish St Joseph’s had its beginnings in the delivery challenge students to reach their only valuable if it leads to signifi cant beautifully appointed grounds, establishment of St Augustine’s Orphanage highest possible achievement. improvement in educational outcomes for in 1854. The Christian Brothers arrived in 1878 all students. modern educational facilities and took over the operation of the school St Joseph’s College caters for all young men and dedicated staff who are and the orphanage. Further building was irrespective of their academic ability. We At the beginning of 2014, St Joseph’s expert in boys’ education.” completed on the current St Joseph’s site have a proud tradition of students achieving will open a stand-alone Year 9 Campus. Mr Paul Tobias in 1878, and the St Joseph’s school and excellent VCE results. Our VCAL, VET in The alternate Year 9 Program, currently St Augustine’s orphanage continued to Schools and School Based Apprenticeship being developed, aims to better meet operate side by side. St Joseph’s school programs provide similar results for those the learning, social and emotional ceased operations in the 1890s after interested in pursuing apprenticeships needs of students at this age and stage St Patrick’s College Ballarat was established. and traineeships. A successful funding of development. The program will be application made jointly by St Joseph’s, rigorous and maintain a strong focus on St Joseph’s reopened in 1935 and has Clonard, Sacred Heart Colleges and literacy and numeracy. However, it will be operated on the Newtown site ever since, McKillop Education, for a Trade Training more action-based and have a greater providing a comprehensive education for Centre, will be built at St Joseph’s. This emphasis on the skills associated with the boys within the Geelong Region. training facility will offer a broad range of Thinking Curriculum. Students will explore courses including Building and Construction, and develop a deeper understanding of Our Present Plumbing, Electrical, Allied Health and themselves, their local community and the St Joseph’s College provides the Carbon Management available to students Global community and how they, through opportunity for all students to participate in all four schools. their actions, can make a difference. in a broad, innovative and well-balanced curriculum. Teaching and learning at Our Future Visit Us in 2013 St Joseph’s is focused on the pursuit St Joseph’s College is committed to Our Open Day will be held on Friday 19 of excellence. Striving for academic continuous improvement and to meeting April from 9:30am to 12:00pm and 4:00pm achievement has a strong emphasis, and the changing needs of students in the to 6:30pm. You can pre-register for the 2013 is promoted via a rich array of programs, 21st century. Our introduction of 1-to-1 Open Day online closer to the Open Day technology and support activities. computing began in 2010 and will be date, information will be posted on the Literacy and numeracy are prominent completed by 2013. The process, is guided College website in Term 1, 2013.

Facilities • Tennis Courts x 3 • Ovals x 4 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Soccer Pitches x 2 • Chapel TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Cricket Nets x 6 • Hall • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Gymnasium • Food Technology Centre • Science Labs x 8 • Library Resource Centre • IT Labs x 10 • Trade Training Centre (2013) • Music Centre 78% 18% 81% 18% 90% 8% • Basketball Courts (Outdoor) x 4 • Lecture Theatre • Basketball Courts (Indoor) x 2 • Canteens x 2 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Multi-purpose Area • Careers Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Theatrette VCE Units 3/4 42 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 57 Principal Enrolment St Monica’s College Mr Brian Hanley 1,900 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Pray and Persevere’ Mrs Enza Sinopoli 370 students; 13 classes

A Year 10-12 Campus: 16 Davisson St, Epping VIC 3076 T 03 9409 8800 F 03 9408 7531 Gender Languages A Year 7-9 Campus: 400 Dalton Rd, Epping VIC 3076 Co-educational Italian, French, Japanese, Spanish & Greek est. 1964 A Country Campus (Ostia): Strath Creek VIC 3658 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.stmonicas-epping.com Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $5,230 Yr 12 $6,035

“Our College is a Our Past The needs of all students are recognised St Monica’s College continues to be a fi rst ‘School of Educational St Monica’s College, Epping was established and the College employs specialist staff with class Catholic secondary school for the Enterprise’ preparing by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan as a expertise in the education of highly able northern suburbs of Melbourne. regional school for girls in 1964. It became students (HORIZONS Accelerated Learning students to contribute co-educational in 1978. Originally a one Program), students with learning diffi culties Our Future positively to society.” campus school, growth soon occurred and well-established integration programs. St Monica’s College operates within a Mr Brian Hanley and in 1978, the College purchased a The College participated in a 2012 pilot strategic plan that is moving the school second campus in Dalton Road, Epping program entitled ‘Extended Investigation forward as a ‘School of Educational and introduced co-education. Over the VCE Study Design’ through VCAA at Year Enterprise’. The College is enhancing its years the College has expanded, and 10 level. The College also has a strong curriculum through traditional learning Ostia at Strath Creek was acquired in commitment to the pastoral care of areas and special programs, particularly in 1999 to provide a location for personal students, and incorporates a pastoral LOTE. The school has a Master Plan which development and retreat activities for program in the curriculum for all Year 7 to 12 will see exciting developments in physical students and staff. Located in a tranquil students. St Monica’s College Epping, enters resources including ICT, the performing rural setting, Ostia is named after the Roman 2013 with great confi dence. This leading arts, library services and sporting facilities. town where Monica departed this earthly Catholic coeducational College offers The College will continue its plans to life in 387 to receive her eternal reward. students extensive resources to enhance further its international links. Consequently, the quality of education. The College’s LOTE opportunities will be provided for student Our Present Learning Centre incorporates the Theatre contact with people in Japan, Pakistan, St Monica’s College is acknowledged in the of All Nations. The College teaches Italian, Kenya, and several European countries. wider community as a leader in the area of French, Greek, Spanish and Japanese. In Enhancement of the College’s Catholic literacy and numeracy, and is committed to 2012, a bilingual immersion program in identity will be a priority. supporting all students in the development Japanese and the CLIL program in Italian of these essential skills. The College employs were introduced. Continuing its commitment Visit Us in 2013 specialist literacy and numeracy staff to to senior studies, the College provides an Morning Tea with the Principal is held coordinate a whole school approach extensive range of VCE offerings to ensure regularly throughout the year. Dates are in which all teachers share responsibility high results. Meanwhile, VET and VCAL published on the College website or call for developing students’ reading, writing, programs are offered and these are proving the Registrar. Our Information Evening is on speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. popular for many SMC families. Tuesday 3 September.

Facilities • Track & Field Complex • Wireless Sites x 2 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Music Performance Centre • Basketball Courts x 9 • Music Centres x 3 TAFE/VET • eLearning Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Science Labs x 9 • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centres x 2 • Gymnasiums x 2 • Rural Campus • Design & Technology Centre • Tennis Courts x 9 • Theatre • Food Technology Centres x 2 • Netball Courts x 2 • Chapels x 2 • Learning Activities Complex • Soccer Pitch • Wetlands 57% 23% 50% 31% 67% 27% • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Hockey Pitch • IT Labs x 6 • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • LOTE Centre • Ovals x 2 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Trade & Industry Centre • Counselling Rooms x 2 • VCAL Hub • Careers Centres x 2 • Sports & Assembly Hall VCE Units 3/4 59 VCAL Yes VET Yes • Weights/Circuit Rooms x 2 • Media Suites x 2 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 58 Principal Enrolment Thomas Carr College Dr Andrew Watson 1,210 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘They Will Shine’ Mrs Lucy Banks 220 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A 35 Thomas Carr Dr, Tarneit VIC 3029 Co-educational Italian, Japanese & Indonesian est. 1997 T 03 8734 2444 F 03 9748 4388 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,670 Yr 12 $4,670

“Light is important to us, not Our Past Our Present Our Future only because it is our College In the sacristy of St Patrick’s Cathedral, six ‘They will shine’, our College motto, is a We are conscious of the need to fi nd new motto but it reminds us of large portraits loom over the priests vesting testimony to Thomas Carr’s legacy and ways to enhance our Catholic Identity in for Mass. They are the six Archbishops of fi ttingly, the symbol of light which guides this the light of the growing demands within our Jesus, who was sent to be our Melbourne, one whom bears our College spiritual, intellectual and physical journey school and broader Catholic community. light. He shows us the way…to name, Archbishop Thomas Joseph Carr. of our lives. Our College is situated on over We hope for a sacred space in the very shine our light into the world.” Thomas Carr was the second Archbishop 10 hectares of spacious grounds which near future, with the intention of relocating Dr Andrew Watson of Melbourne from 1886 until his death in incorporate modern, state of the art facilities a country Church to become a College 1917. During this time, he was an active along with a fully-equipped gymnasium, a Chapel. worker for his community; involving himself fi rst class oval, a well-resourced Information in the strenuous but rewarding task of Centre and a newly-built Middle School The College has also embarked upon a founding hospitals, Catholic schooling Science Centre. We are a member of the 10 year Master Building Plan which will see facilities, assisting the poor and promoting Association of Co-educational Schools. the development of a new Middle School, equal opportunity to all social groups, from This gives our students the opportunity to Performing Arts Centre and Student Services the working class to the native Aboriginals. participate in an extensive weekly sporting precinct. The fi rst stage has commenced, However, the epitome of his success came program, in addition to a range of co- with the construction of a Year 7 and 8 with completing St. Patrick’s Cathedral curricular activities, including debating, building, providing 20 classrooms and open in 1897. public speaking, music and drama. plan learning spaces.

Today, his spirit and philosophy live on in Our China partnerships are growing Visit Us in 2013 the College that is proud to bear his name. increasingly, with our VCE in China program Our College Open Days are scheduled Situated on a temporary site, ‘Thomas Carr providing opportunities for students and for Wednesday 6 February and Thursday College’ was established in 1997 with 72 staff to study and travel alongside each 24 October. Further information can be Year 7 students. Classes began in portables other as they take their place in the global found on the College website. Tours are by with only donated equipment available. In community. The College has also entered appointment. 1998, the College moved to its permanent into a partnership with the Australian site where it continued to fl ourish into one Catholic University whereby we offer Year 12 of the prominently known Colleges in the students Advanced Standing Studies in the Western suburbs. areas of Education and Health Science.

Facilities • Track & Field Complex • Careers Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Yr 7 & 8 Learning Centre (2013) • Basketball Courts x 4 • Canteens x 2 TAFE/VET • Trade Training Centre (2014) • Weights/Circuit Room • IT Labs x 6 • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Tennis Courts x 4 • Media Suite • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Netball Courts x 4 • Music Centre • Design & Technology Centre • Cricket Nets • Wireless Site • Food Technology Centres x 2 • Gymnasium • Chapel 46% 28% 54% 43% 69% 30% • Religious Education Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Darkroom • Counselling Rooms x 3 • Multi-purpose Area • Oval Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Library Resource Centre • Science Labs x 6 • Hall • LOTE Resource Centre VCE Units 3/4 44 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 59 Principal Enrolment Whitefriars College Mr John Finn 1,160 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Belong. Believe. Become.’ Cherie Tucker 208 students; 8 classes

Gender Languages A 156 Park Rd, Donvale VIC 3111 Boys Italian, Mandarin & Indonesian est. 1961 T 03 9872 8200 F 03 9872 4343 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $8,190 Yr 12 $9,260

“Based on Carmelite values, Our Past Our Present Our Future a strong feeling of belonging Whitefriars College was established as a We know boys learn differently which is why Our School Improvement Plan 2012-2015 is nurtured, supporting our Catholic Secondary School for boys by our teachers specialise in teaching boys, and constitutes our Strategic Plan. A new Master the Carmelite Order in 1961 and is the only our curriculum features exciting, challenging Plan for the development of College has boys to do and be their best.” Carmelite school in Australia. programs to make learning fun, inspiring and been developed. Implementation priorities Mr John Finn endeavour to witness the presence of God engaging. We are committed to continuous will be set from a new Gymnasium/Hall, in people, in nature, in the Word of God and improvement in learning, personal expanded Performing Arts and Function in the deepest recesses of the human spirit. development, facilities and resources. facilities, Food Technology and expanded Wherever they go and whatever they do, A House–based Vertical Pastoral Care classroom and other facilities. Mr John Finn, including education, Carmelites endeavour system provides our boys with emotional and our fi rst lay Principal, commences in 2013 and to cultivate a spirit of prayer and refl ection, spiritual support from peers and staff. Each brings a faith-fi lled breadth of knowledge, a commitment to justice and peace - House takes a different Carmelite Saint as its experience and energy to the College. He expressed in the service of others, a respect Patron, and the community draws inspiration is committed to ensuring the continuation for and a welcome of the individual and a from these legendary fi gures as it attempts and development of the distinctive keen sense of belonging to a community. to pursue an education of excellence on Carmelite spirit of Whitefriars, and will ensure the basis of human and Christian values. Our we continue to provide our students with Carmelites live ‘in allegiance to Jesus Christ’ committed staff inspire boys to strive for high positive, challenging and rewarding school and draw on the inspiration of Mary his personal achievement, to be their best, and experiences. mother, Elijah - the Prophet of Mount Carmel, to develop confi dence and a strong sense and the many holy men and women who of direction. Extensive resources provide Visit Us in 2013 have followed the Carmelite ‘way’ in their the basis for rich and extended learning. A Our Twilight Transition Evening is on Tuesday lives. Whitefriars College provides a nurturing variety of beyond-the-classroom activities 19 February 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Our Open educational environment enabling students include the Outdoor Learning Program, Day is Sunday 20 October 10:00am to to feel they belong, that they can believe LOTE international travel, instrumental music, 3:00pm. Open Morning Tours are usually both in themselves and in that beyond drama and musical productions, debating, on the fi rst Monday of the month during themselves, and that they have something to chess and environmental action programs. school term, check the website for specifi c contribute to the world at large. Whitefriars provides engaging, quality dates. Registration via the College website is education that caters for your son’s unique essential as tour sizes are limited. individuality.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Areas x 2 • Media Suite Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Courts x 5 • Theatrette TAFE/VET • Bush Setting (19 Hectares) • Weights/Circuit Room • Wireless Site • Design & Technology Centre • Gymnasiums x 2 • IT Labs • International Learning Room • Cricket Nets x 3 • Chapel • LOTE Resource Centres x 2 • Soccer Pitch • Wetlands • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Careers Centre • Ovals x 2 65% 25% 67% 20% 76% 15% • Religious Education Centre • Lecture Theatre • Halls x 2 • Trade & Industry Centre • Counselling Room • Canteen Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Library Resource Centre • Music Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Science Labs x 7 VCE Units 3/4 41 VCAL Yes VET Yes

Catholic Schools Guide 2013 60 Principal Enrolment Xavier College Dr Christopher Hayes 2,060 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Sursum Corda - Lift up your Hearts.’ Dianne Odgers 230 students; 9 classes Gender Languages A Senior Campus: 135 Barkers Rd, Kew VIC 3101 T 03 9854 5307 F 03 9853 3728 Boys 3-year-old - Yr 12 French, Latin, Classical Greek, A Burke Hall: Studley Park Rd, Kew VIC 3101 Co-educational 3-year-old - Yr 4 Italian & Japanese A Kostka Hall: 47 South Rd, Brighton VIC 3186 est. 1878 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.xavier.vic.edu.au 3-year-old - Yr 12 Yr 7 $20,580 Yr 12 $21,850

“Xavier College provides a Our Past Our Present Our Future Jesuit Education and has a Xavier College was founded in 1878 by the Xavier College has a rich prayer and liturgical Xavier College is not a static place: across clear purpose: the development Jesuits, the Society of Jesus, and is the only life and Mass is available each day. The faith the 134 years of its history it has sought to Jesuit school in Melbourne. The College dimension of College life is co-ordinated grow and evolve in response to the changing of a well-rounded Christian ethos draws heavily on the Jesuit charism through the offi ce of the Director of Faith and needs of the world. There is a constant spirit person of competence, and the tradition of ‘Ignatian Spirituality’ Service, and the Jesuit Rector plays a central of renewal in the College, which stems from conscience and compassion of the founder, St Ignatius of Loyola. While role in the faith formation of students, staff seeking the Jesuit ideal of Magis: a thirst for who will be of service in the this tradition is now over 400 years old, it and parents. There are frequent opportunities depth, for the greater good, for the most world and has the generosity nevertheless is expressed within the context for students to become involved in courageous response to the challenges of to make a contribution.” and the realities of the 21st century. community service, fundraising for worthy and our times. The College has been working charitable causes and student exchanges, towards a strategic plan for 2013 to 2017. At Dr Christopher Hayes Originally a boys’ school, Xavier also which aim to extend and challenge, e.g. its heart this plan emphasises an educational now offers co-education from 3-year-old exchanges which provide an experience commitment to a faith that does justice, with Kindergarten to Year 4 at each of the two of ‘Indigenous Australia’ and to India, China the inspiration of Jesus Christ, the model of Junior School campuses at Brighton and Kew. and Europe. While an academic school, the fulfi lled human life. These are the constants in enrolment policy is inclusive. The co-curricular our response to the students entrusted to us. In being encouraged to seek the Magis, program, the Performing and Visual Arts and i.e. God’s Greater Glory, the students are sports offerings, are wide and challenging. Visit Us in 2013 directed towards adult lives lived in love Leadership programs, public speaking and Burke Hall and Senior Campus - Saturday and service of others. The College has a debating are features of student life where 2 March, Friday 10 May, Thursday 8 August, commitment and priority to teach towards an articulate and sensitive response to the Saturday 19 October. Tours commence social justice, which is clearly present in world is encouraged. The distinctive Xavier 9:00am and conclude 12:30pm. structures and programs. Chapel, which looms large across the eastern horizon of Melbourne, is a wonderful Kostka Hall - Tuesday 12 March, Tuesday 7 statement in stone of the primacy of the May, Tuesday 6 August, Tuesday 12 November. LAST YEAR spiritual dimension of Xavier College: through Open Mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am (with prayer, study and recreation, the College the Director’s address at 9:00am). HERO aims to produce graduates who will become “Men and Women for Others”.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 4 • Media Suite Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Boarding School (76 Boarders) • Multi-purpose Areas x 3 • Wireless Site TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre x 3 • Track & Field Complex • Music Centres x 3 • Library Resource Centres x 3 • Gymnasiums x 3 • Canteens x 3 • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Soccer Pitches x 3 • Chapels x 3 • Religious Education Centres x 3 • Cricket Nets x 5 • Ovals x 9 • Counselling Rooms x 4 • Tennis Courts x 8 • Pool 90% 10% 88% 14% 94% 6% • Yr 12 Common Room • Weights/Circuit Room • Halls x 3 • Science Labs x 16 • Careers Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Theatrettes x 2 • Darkroom • Lecture Theatre • IT Labs x 4 VCE Units 3/4 34 VCAL No VET Yes

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Academy of Mary Immaculate Emmaus College Our Lady of Mercy College St Aloysius College 88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 Vermont South: 503 Springvale Road, Vermont South VIC 3133 52 Cape Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 Burwood (Yr 9@E): 285 Warrigal Road, Burwood VIC 3125 Torquay Campus: 41 Price Street, Torquay VIC 3228 Antonine College Our Lady of Sion College Cedar: 130 Harding Street, East Coburg VIC 3058 Genazzano FCJ College 1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128 St Bede’s College St Joseph: 71 Grandview Ave, Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044 301 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101 2 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Aquinas College John Paul College 111 Jasper Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204 St Bernard’s College 46 Great Ryrie Street, Ringwood VIC 3134 McMahons Road, Frankston VIC 3199 41 Rosehill Road, Essendon VIC 3040 Padua College Assumption College Kilbreda College Mornington Campus: Oakbank Road, Mornington VIC 3931 St Columba’s College Sutherland Street, Kilmore VIC 3764 118 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194 Rosebud Campus: Inglewood Crescent, Rosebud VIC 3939 2 Leslie Road, Essendon VIC 3040

Ave Maria College Killester College Parade College St James College 14-22 Vida Street, Aberfeldie VIC 3040 433 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171 Bundoora Campus: 1436 Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083 156 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165 Preston Campus: 8 Clifton Grove, Preston VIC 3072 Avila College Kolbe Catholic College St John’s Regional College 35 Charles Street, Mt Waverley VIC 3149 Lysterfield Drive, Greenvale Lakes VIC 3059 Penola Catholic College 5-11 Caroline Street, Dandenong VIC 3175 Senior Campus: 29 Gibson Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College Loreto Mandeville Hall Junior Campus: 35 William Street, Glenroy VIC 3046 St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully Main Campus: 204 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook VIC 3019 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak VIC 3142 5 Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 Junior Girls Years 7-9: 65 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook VIC 3019 Presentation College Windsor Loyola College 187 Dandenong Road, Windsor VIC 3181 St Joseph’s College, Geelong Catholic Ladies College 325 Grimshaw Street, Watsonia VIC 3087 135 Aphrasia Street, Newtown VIC 3220 19 Diamond Street, Eltham VIC 3095 Sacré Coeur MacKillop College 172 Burke Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146 St Kevin’s College Catholic Regional College, Caroline Springs Russell Street, Werribee VIC 3030 Heyington: Moonga Road, Toorak VIC 3142 10 College Street, Caroline Springs VIC 3023 Sacred Heart College, Kyneton Waterford: 20 Darlington Parade, Richmond VIC 3121 Marcellin College 94 High Street, Kyneton VIC 3444 Glendalough: 75 Lansell Road, Toorak VIC 3142 Catholic Regional College, North Keilor 160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen VIC 3105 Santa Monica Drive, North Keilor VIC 3036 Sacred Heart College, Geelong St Mary’s College Marian College Retreat Road, Newtown VIC 3220 90 High Street, Seymour VIC 3660 Catholic Regional College, Melton 196 Glengala Road, Sunshine West VIC 3020 Bulmans Road, Melton VIC 3337 Sacred Heart Girls’ College St Monica’s College Marymede Catholic College 113 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166 Years 10-12: 16 Davisson Street, Epping VIC 3076 Catholic Regional College, St Albans 60 Williamsons Road, South Morang VIC 3752 Years 7-9: 400 Dalton Road, Epping VIC 3076 3 Winifred Street, St Albans VIC 3021 Saint Ignatius College Country Campus: Falls Road, Strath Creek VIC 3658 Mater Christi College Peninsula Drive, Drysdale VIC 3222 Catholic Regional College, Sydenham 28 Bayview Road, Belgrave VIC 3160 380 Sydenham Road, Sydenham VIC 3037 Salesian College, Chadstone Martin Street, Gardenvale VIC 3186 Mazenod College Main Campus: Bosco Street, Chadstone VIC 3148 Christian Brothers’ College Kernot Avenue, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Mannix Campus Yr 9: Cnr Kelly Street & Swanson Crescent, Thomas Carr College Main Campus: 11 Westbury Street, St Kilda East VIC 3183 Chadstone VIC 3148 35 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit VIC 3029 Yr 9 Campus: 295 Carlisle Street, Balaclava VIC 3183 Mercy College 760 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC 3058 Salesian College, Sunbury Whitefriars College Rupertswood, 1 Macedon Street, Sunbury VIC 3429 156 Park Road, Donvale VIC 3111 225 Church Street, Geelong West VIC 3215 Mount Lilydale Mercy College 120 Anderson Street, Lilydale VIC 3140 Santa Maria College Xavier College De La Salle College 50 Separation Street, Northcote VIC 3070 Senior Campus: 135 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101 1318 High Street, Malvern VIC 3144 Mount St Joseph Girls’ College Burke Hall: Studley Park Road, Kew VIC 3101 133 Maidstone Street, Altona VIC 3018 Siena College Kostka Hall: South Road, Brighton VIC 3186 Emmanuel College 815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell VIC 3124 St Paul’s Campus: 423 Blackshaws Road, Altona North VIC 3025 Nazareth College Notre Dame Campus: 2-40 Foxwood Drive, Point Cook VIC 3030 Manning Drive, Noble Park North VIC 3174 Simonds Catholic College St Mary’s: 273 Victoria Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 St Brigid’s: 20 York Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068

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Damascus College Catholic College Bendigo Catholic College Sale 1412 Geelong Road, Mount Clear VIC 3350 Coolock Campus: 164 Barkly Street, Bendigo VIC 3550 51-53 Desailly Street, Sale VIC 3850 La Valla Campus: McIvor Highway, Junortoun VIC 3550 Emmanuel College Lavalla Catholic College Years 7-10: 37 Ardlie Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280 Catholic College Wodonga Kildare: 33-49 Kosiusko Street, Traralgon VIC 3844 Years 11-12: Canterbury Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280 1 Bowman Court, Wodonga VIC 3690 St Paul’s: Grey Street, Traralgon VIC 3844 Presentation: John Field Drive, Newborough VIC 3825 Loreto College FCJ College 1600 Sturt Street, Ballarat VIC 3350 Arundel Street, Benalla VIC 3672 Marist Sion College 165 Burke Street, Warragul VIC 3820 Marian College Frayne College 304 Barkly Street, Ararat VIC 3377 Baranduda Boulevard, Baranduda VIC 3691 Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Horn Street, Leongatha VIC 3953 Mercy Regional College Galen College McAuley Campus: Henderson Street, Camperdown VIC 3260 College Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677 Nagle College O’Keefe Campus: McKinnons Bridge Road, Noorat VIC 3265 20 Bairnsdale-Dargo Road, Bairnsdale VIC 3875 Marian College Monivae College Prince Street, Myrtleford VIC 3737 St Francis Xavier College 133 Ballarat Road, Hamilton VIC 3300 Beaconsfi eld: Beaconsfi eld Avenue, Beaconsfi eld VIC 3807 Notre Dame College Berwick: 75 Ridgemont Drive, Berwick VIC 3806 St Brigid’s College 139 Knight Street, Shepparton VIC 3630 Offi cer: Majestic Drive, Offi cer VIC 3809 Robinson Street, Horsham VIC 3400 Sacred Heart College St Peter’s College St Joseph’s College Witt Street, Yarrawonga VIC 3730 West: 983 Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Cranbourne VIC 3977 154 Twelfth Street, Mildura VIC 3500 East: MacKillop Way, Cranbourne East VIC 3977 St Augustine’s School St Mary MacKillop College Church Street, Kyabram VIC 3620 53 McCrae Street, Swan Hill VIC 3585 St Joseph’s College St Patrick’s College 21 Dickson Street, Echuca VIC 3564 1431 Sturt Street, Ballarat VIC 3350 St Mary of the Angels Secondary College Trinity College Cnr Chapel Street & Bromley Street, Nathalia VIC 3638 189-243 Pound Road, Colac VIC 3250

www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools Guide 2013 63 “We work towards a brighter and more humane world so as to open doors into the future” OPENING Pope Benedict XVI, Spe Salvi, 35 With your support, Matuba Children’s Centre opens doors DOORS for children and young people. Every year, Caritas Australia asks that you Hope for the Future Here, they find hope for the support Project Compassion, and every Since 2007, with your help, Caritas Australia future and a safe place where year we witness your faith in action when has supported the development of the they can grow. we receive your generous response. In fact, Matuba Children’s Centre in the village of in 2012, you helped us break records; we Matuba in Mozambique, East Africa. The In the kitchen, lunch is prepared every day aimed for $10 million but together we raised Centre provides education, food and life by community volunteers. This is often the over $10.7 million! skills for local orphaned and vulnerable children’s only meal for the day. Hygiene is “This is unprecedented and we are humbled children, like Ditosa, 12 (main photo). also an important aspect and to help with to see this demonstration of almsgiving this, a toilet and shower block was installed. A few years ago, Ditosa’s parents died of “I teach the children that they always must throughout the sacred Lenten period. AIDS-related illnesses, so Ditosa and her We wholeheartedly thank you for your be clean,” said Elvira Mabundi, Centre little sister, Fique, 7, are cared for by their Coordinator. generosity,” said Jack de Groot, CEO, grandmother and aunt who are both HIV Caritas Australia. positive and too weak to work. Ditosa’s favourite things to do at the Centre Project Compassion is one of the largest are carpentry and jewellery making, and Sadly, many children in this area have lost she appreciates the extra help she receives annual humanitarian fundraising campaigns one or both of their parents to AIDS. With a in Australia; in 2013, we are again asking with schoolwork. “I like coming to the generation missing and many grandparents Centre because it helps me. I come to study for your assistance. Funds raised in schools struggling to provide for grandchildren, and parishes across Australia are used to: and I get something I don’t get at school. in 2007 the need for an orphaned and What I enjoy most is making earrings and • Protect the rights of women and children vulnerable children centre was identified. necklaces,” she said. Caritas Chokwe coordinated the project and • Educate people Caritas Australia supplied the funding. With your support, Matuba Children’s • Create and protect livelihoods Centre opens doors for children and young Here, children learn computer skills and people. Here, they find hope for the future • Train farmers in sustainable agriculture crafts, and receive extra help with their and a safe place where they can grow. • Build and rehabilitate boreholes so study. The Centre also provides children and family members with antiretroviral drugs “The love that I have for my own children is communities have access to clean water “The love that I have for my own children is the (ARVs) to help manage HIV/AIDS. the love that I have for these children too,” • Build latrines (toilets) to improve sanitation said Elvira. “I know the Centre will help love that I have for these children too,” said and hygiene, and decrease waterborne There is a chicken house, where they learn them in life. We teach them that, even if they Elvira Mabundi, Centre Coordinator. how to raise chickens for food and to sell, diseases don’t have parents, we are together with “I know the Centre will help them in life. We and a work-shed where they learn carpentry them … they are going to be the teachers of teach them that, even if they don’t have • Improve the lives of those living with a and make wooden stools for sale. The tomorrow.” parents, we are together with them… they are disability Centre also has a vegetable garden where going to be the teachers of tomorrow.” • Protect the environment the children grow vegetables to eat and to Your donation to Caritas Australia’s Project sell. Compassion gives expression to the Gospel Photo: Erin Johnson • Fund humanitarian emergency responses. imperative to pursue justice and help those suffering from poverty and disadvantage in more than 30 countries around the world.

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