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Welcome to Catholic Schools term but a pledge made solely on magazine to press without their Feature Editorials Directory Listing Locations Guide 2015 edition; a celebration the basis of generations ahead. professionalism and dedication. Our Future Leaders of leadership in our secondary Make one great decision that will schools. benefi t society in 50 years time. I Catholic Schools Guide 2015 wonder if all our leaders in all facets The Colleges choose to advertise Our Future Leaders of life looked occasionally through in the Guide, but of course there is Each year our Guide carries a that lens what an extraordinary no compulsion to do so. That said, different theme. This year, our difference it would make. on page 9, you will fi nd a handy theme is ‘Our Future Leaders’. directory, which has a full list of 8 9 10 It is from the classrooms of today Our feature writers this year every Catholic Secondary College that the leaders of business, are Dr Stephen Brown from the in South Australia. At our website sports, arts, science, politics, law Queensland Education Leadership www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Open Days & College Primary School and medicine will arise. In just a Institute who provides insight in you will fi nd information on the Tours Presentations Listing few short years, these young men the strategic thinking to develop Colleges plus articles on various and women will be charged with great leadership within schools; topics. Importantly, the Guide is carrying the torch of leadership that while Professor Geraldine distributed free to families via the each generation thrusts upon the Castleton, from Australian Catholic Catholic Primary School network. It next, albeit occasionally reluctantly! University complements this on is also available at most parishes, how leadership is being fostered municipal libraries, childcare Across the Catholic education within the tertiary setting. I am centres and Catholic bookshops. 11 12 22 network our teachers are charged grateful for their expertise. I am with great responsibility. They reminded of the words of Antoine Caritas Australia must foster and develop great de Saint-Exupéry, “If you want to Once again, the Catholic Schools Caritas Australia thinking - as the famous quote build a ship, don’t drum up the Guide is proud to be supporting attributed to William Arthur Ward people to gather wood, divide the the work of Caritas Australia. goes, “The mediocre teacher tells. work, and give orders. Instead, In 2015, Project Compassion The good teacher explains. The teach them to yearn for the vast focuses on the right to food. superior teacher demonstrates. and endless sea.” If I may add, There is enough food produced The great teacher inspires.” make sure there is a good plan in the world, yet over one billion NB: The Australian Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses attached! people worldwide go hungry every for Overseas Students (CRICOS) is the offi cial Australian Government Society yearns for great thinking day. 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6 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders This edition is dedicated to Cedric and Mary New www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Our Next Generation of School Leader – a Vital Investment? by Dr Stephen Brown, CEO, QELi. BA, Grad. Dip.Teach, Grad.Dip.Ed. Admin, MA (London), Ed.D, FACEL, FAAIM, GAICD.
In all aspects of life the need for outstanding Mercer in 2013, noted that only 10 per cent of trust and regard for children, parents and peers. School leaders must develop a fl uency about their leadership is immutable. The evidence is clear Australia’s top 100 ASX businesses had identifi ed The successful school leaders display authenticity work that not only is about technical and subject that in high performing schools we have wonderful their future generation of leaders. A very interesting and interest in others (Duignan, 2014). Parents knowledge, but a never ending desire to provide leaders – talented, passionate individuals who hold statistic to refl ect on in relation to the school sector. and students want to know that their school’s outstanding professional practice that involves at the heart of their work a deep sense of moral leaders and staff care about them. Simply, children fi nding the keys to motivating and supporting our purpose – the desire and drive to make a difference The need is just as acute in the schooling sector. don’t learn from people (teachers) they don’t teachers to make that difference for our children. in the lives of young people. Do these outstanding like! Moreover, high performing schools and their educational leaders emerge by osmosis or chance? Succession planning, the commitment to building a leaders display aspiration for all children despite 4) Resilience, responsive and innovative Some do, but the vast majority don’t. They develop distributed leadership culture and fostering the next their circumstance and need a moral purpose The disruptive, ever-changing and turbid world in and continue to refi ne their leadership practices generation of leaders are very real and immediate that I noted earlier in this article. The research which we live will challenge our school leaders to through coaching, mentoring and other professional reasons for identifying future leaders. Regrettably, validates this – greater levels of student and parent be responsive, innovative and highly able strategic learning opportunities to ensure that they are the the sustained and focussed investment in high engagement improves individual outcomes. thinkers. The challenges presented to leaders will best professionals they can be. quality leadership development remains an ongoing require leaders in our schools to display high levels issue for the sector. There needs to be a ‘pipeline’ 2) Ability to be self-refl ective of collaboration; measured risk taking; vulnerability The need for good leadership of future leaders developed but regrettably in too Related to the above, the next quality I would suggest to learning and possibility; personal resilience; and High performing schools, and indeed organisations, many schools the development, of leadership is left is a desired one for any leader, current or future, the fortitude to ask the necessary questions. are characterised by distributed approaches to to chance and circumstance. The development of is the capacity to be self-refl ective and focus on leadership and a concomitant, deliberate investment our school leaders, particularly the next generation continuous personal enhancement. Research by The next steps for school leadership in the growth of their current and future leaders. of leaders, should not be seen as discretionary or Harvard Business School (2013) notes that 75% of Parents will continue to expect schools to be safe, All professionals must continue to be committed optional – it is a vital investment that accrues real respondents in a study on the key qualities of high nurturing environments for their children whilst to learning and all organisations are too complex benefi t for our children and our school leaders. performing CEOs were the ability to be refl ective, to equally expecting schools to enhance their global to simply be reliant on the capacity of one or two be honest, affi rming areas of strength and looking for citizenship. The partnerships with school parents individuals. A highly competent principal is a must for Identifying leadership qualities areas of their leadership they could further enhance. and the broader community will be critical for school any school, but they cannot lead alone. Outstanding So, what are the essential skills, characteristics and leaders in moderating the essential features of what principals realise this and nurture leadership in others. or dispositions that should be fostered in our future Typically, outstanding school leaders have a will constitute ‘a good education’. generation of school leaders? Here are some of these: commitment to ongoing personal learning typifi ed by Arguably, the case for having the very best leaders professional reading, learning with peers, a pride in The identifi cation, nurturing and ongoing in our schools is more important than most areas 1) Maximising relationships the work they do and a deep sense of connection to development of current and future school leaders of enterprise. Schools work with our most precious, The most fundamental of these centres around a ‘calling’ rather than the job of school leadership. is a must for any school committed to the moral impressionable people – our children, our future relationships, relationships, relationships. School purpose of education – making a difference in the generation. So, the development of our current and leaders now and into the future will continue to 3) Professional fl uency lives of all children regardless of circumstance and future school leaders must not be left to chance. The be required to effectively and artfully manage a Future school leaders must have that desire to or ability. The immediate and long term cases for need for high quality leaders in all fi elds of endeavour diverse, complex, interconnected and sometimes always improve and commit to what I would term investing in school leadership is strong and has remains an ongoing challenge. Data released by a dysfunctional set of relationships. These ‘professional fl uency’. The education of our wonderful never been more urgent. Great schools are typically leading Australian management consulting company, relationships require leaders who can establish children is a very complex, shared and rewarding job. led by talented educational leaders.
Dr Stephen Brown is the CEO of the Queensland Education Deputy Secretary, Offi ce of Government School Education A National and State fellow of ACEL, last year Dr Brown was Leadership Institute (QELi), developing education leaders (OGSE). Dr Brown was also Executive Director of the Literacy awarded by ACEL (Qld) the prestigious Miller-Grassie Award to improve student outcomes. Attracting participants and Numeracy Secretariat in the Victorian Department of for outstanding leadership in education. from across Australia and the world, QELi is a partnership Education and Early Childhood Development and a member between the Queensland Department of Education, Training of the departmental leadership team. Dr Brown has undertaken consultancies in a range of and Employment, the Queensland Catholic Education settings and contexts within Australia and internationally, Commission and Independent Schools Queensland. Dr Brown has a Doctorate of Education from the University including the Philippines, Nauru, Scotland, Bhutan, Sri of Southern Queensland and a Master of Arts from the Lanka and China. He is a highly regarded expert in the Stephen has more than 30 years education experience University of London. He was awarded the Australian areas of leadership development, organisational renewal in Australia and internationally. Prior to returning to Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) Nganakarra and redesign, strategy, change management and capability Queensland, he held the positions of Regional Director Award in 2007 and a presidential citation from the same development. of Hume Region in Victoria and acted in the position of organisation in 2009.
7 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Our Future Leaders by Professor Geraldine Castleton PhD, MEd (Hons), Grad Dip T, BEd, Cert T
ACU’s mission statement clearly defi nes the kind societies. Education is foundational to the social, • providing leadership in content knowledge: education in Catholic Schools at undergraduate, of institution it is and what it aims to be. It also economic and cultural well-being of any society. From • demonstrating a deep understanding of the postgraduate and doctoral levels. The Academy highlights the qualities of its staff and graduates, earliest times, education has been about a quest for inextricable links between curriculum, teaching will work closely with our Faculty of Theology and stating: “Within the Catholic intellectual tradition knowledge that can benefi t society by focusing on and assessment; Philosophy and the Directorate of Identity and and acting in Truth and Love, Australian Catholic the common good and making a positive difference. • deploying appropriate, differentiated teaching Mission to provide an integrated approach to University is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, At ACU, students’ capacity to ‘make a difference’ strategies and assessment practices that curriculum development, course delivery, continuous the dignity of the human person and the common is greatly enhanced as the education experience is acknowledge and accommodate students’ assessment and formation, and be responsible for good” See: http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/ grounded in ‘the Catholic intellectual tradition’ based different learning needs; the delivery of faith engagement activities to our our_university/mission_and_profi le. on the core mission to act in ‘Truth and Love’. • being expert in the identifi cation and use of students and teachers in religious education. effective resources that aid students’ learning; Staff and students within the Faculty of Education At ACU we carry on the best traditions of Mary • contributing to and encouraging peer mentoring A further example of ACU’s leadership role in working and Arts strive to exemplify the mission in all MacKillop, a recognised leader in education in and review through shared refl ective practice; with current and future leaders in Catholic schools is aspects of our daily lives, whether engaged in Australia. Her commitment to the intellectual, social • facilitating powerful learning opportunities with the launch of the National Centre for Teacher Quality learning and teaching, research or working with our and personal development of students, evidenced in and for colleagues; and Leadership, also housed within the Faculty of stakeholders and our communities. the schools she founded, long before the beginnings • leading and engaging in data-informed practice; Education and Arts. This new Centre has a mandate of a formal public education system, is universally and to lead sustained high-quality professional learning One of the key roles of our Faculty is to prepare acknowledged and respected (Modystack (1985). • actively contributing to continuous improvement and accreditation initiatives for principals, school the next generation of education leaders through ACU’s goal is to ensure that our graduates are in their settings by acting as agents of change leaders, teachers, academics and educational delivering our highly respected initial teacher effective and committed education practitioners who within their communities. consultants. It will achieve these goals by building programs as well as working with already qualifi ed are similarly guided by Truth and Love. As leaders networks across our key stakeholders focusing on: educators undertaking postgraduate coursework in their classrooms and contemporary education Finally, and most importantly, ACU’s Education teacher quality and leadership in the education and research programs. We strive to explore, critique settings, they will provide an excellent education for, programs stress the importance of educators being and higher education; professional experience and and address the various issues and challenges that and act as role models to, the future leaders of our lifelong learners who constantly ask questions workplace learning; and the revision and upgrading are a part of the everyday lives of teachers, leaders, society. of themselves and of their practice to inform and of policy, practice and community engagement with students and carers in educational institutions and improve their capacity to positively impact on key industry partners. communities. Like many educators, I regard the role Fundamental to our understanding is the students’ learning. of educator as affording us a unique privilege that signifi cance of quality teaching in our students’ Please visit www.acu.edu/au/education for news of provides opportunities to touch the lives of young learning pathways. Our programs are underpinned ACU is well-placed to work with educators aspiring these exciting developments. people and play our part in enabling each young by our belief in the role of teachers as leaders who to or holding leadership positions in Catholic person to reach their full potential. In doing so, provide this leadership through a wide range of educational contexts through the LaSalle Academy. History clearly demonstrates the importance we prepare them for their future as educators and roles that contribute to positive student outcomes This Academy, an exciting new ACU initiative, will of strong leaders and leadership in our society. community leaders. and the success of educational institutions and have responsibility for the development, delivery Working with our partners in Catholic education, their communities, including: and quality assurance of teaching and research ACU is playing its part in building strong, visionary None of us would dispute the primary importance • being excellent instructional and curriculum programs. The primary focus is on the development leaders for the future. that education plays in the life of individuals and specialists; and formation of teachers and leaders of religions
Professor Castleton is currently Deputy Dean of the Faculty schooling to workplaces, has had a distinguished track She has been a member of state and national advisory of Education and Arts at Australian Catholic University. record as a teacher educator, and as a researcher and committees on research and curriculum, including as a Formerly Dean and Head of School of Education at the consultant. She has more than 80 publications and she has member of the national advisory panel on the English University of South Australia, she has also served as Head been a co or sole-investigator on research and consultancy Literacy curriculum and as a member of ACER’s expert of School of Education at the University of Tasmania. projects totalling more than $1 million. literacy advisory group on the development of Literacy and Numeracy Testing in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). Professor Castleton spent twenty years as a primary teacher Professor Castleton has had extensive experience in working in three Australian states before moving into the the professional development of teachers and tutors in tertiary sector. Australia, UK and Ireland, and has served on state-based curriculum committees at primary, secondary and post- Professor Castleton, whose research interests are in literacy compulsory levels. policy and practice in education contexts ranging from
8 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au A list of Catholic Secondary Colleges in South Australia. Advertised Colleges Directory Listing See pin on map for location. Non Advertised Colleges
1 Blackfriars Priory School 12 Mercedes College 23 St Dominic’s Priory College Address 17 Prospect Road, Prospect SA 5082 Address 540 Fullarton Road, Springfi eld SA 5062 Address 139 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide SA 5006 Telephone 08 8169 3900 Telephone 08 8372 3200 Telephone 08 8267 3818 Web www.bps.sa.edu.au Web www.mercedes.catholic.edu.au Web www.stdominics.sa.edu.au
2 Cabra Dominican College 13 Mount Carmel College 24 St Francis De Sales College Address 225 Cross Road, Cumberland Park SA 5041 Address 33 Newcastle Street, Rosewater SA 5013 Address 8 Dutton Road, Mount Barker SA 5251 Telephone 08 8179 2400 Telephone 08 8447 0500 Telephone 08 8393 1000 Web www.cabra.catholic.edu.au Web www.mcc.catholic.edu.au Web www.stfrancis.catholic.edu.au
3 Cardijn College 14 Nazareth Catholic College 25 St Joseph’s School Address Honeypot Road, Noarlunga Downs SA 5168 Address Senior Campus: 1 Hartley Road, Flinders Park, SA 5025 Address 14 Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln SA 5606 Telephone 08 8392 9500 Telephone 08 8406 5000 Telephone 08 8682 3655 Web www.cardijn.catholic.edu.au Web www.nazareth.org.au Web www.stjoptli.catholic.edu.au
4 Caritas College 15 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College 26 St Mark’s College Address Woodforde Street, Port Augusta SA 5700 Address 496 Regency Road, Enfi eld SA 5085 Address 455 The Terrace Extension, Port Pirie SA 5540 Telephone 08 8648 9700 Telephone 08 8269 8800 Telephone 08 8632 2800 Web www.cc.catholic.edu.au Web www.olsh.catholic.edu.au Web www.stmarkspirie.catholic.edu.au
5 Christian Brothers College 16 Rostrevor College 27 St Mary’s College Address 214 Wakefi eld Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Address Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde SA 5072 Address 253 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Telephone 08 8400 4200 Telephone 08 8364 8200 Telephone 08 8216 5700 Web www.cbc.sa.edu.au Web www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au Web www.stmaryscollege.catholic.edu.au
6 Gleeson College 17 Sacred Heart College: Senior 28 St Michael’s College Address 40-60 Surrey Farm Drive, Golden Grove SA 5125 Address 195-235 Brighton Road, Somerton Park SA 5044 Address Senior Campus: 15 Mitton Avenue,Henley Beach SA 5022 Telephone 08 8282 6600 Telephone 08 8294 2988 Telephone 08 8356 5966 Web www.gleeson.sa.edu.au Web www.shcs.sa.edu.au Web www.smc.sa.edu.au
7 Kildare College 18 Sacred Heart College: Middle 29 St Patrick’s Technical College Address 96 Valiant Road, Holden Hill SA 5088 Address 28 Percy Avenue, Mitchell Park SA 5043 Address 2-6 Hooke Road, Edinburgh North SA 5113 Telephone 08 8369 9999 Telephone 08 8276 7877 Telephone 08 8209 3700 Web www.kildare.catholic.edu.au Web www.shcms.sa.edu.au Web www.stpatstech.catholic.edu.au
8 Loreto College 19 Saint Ignatius College 30 St Paul’s College Address 316 Portrush Road, Marryatville SA 5068 Address Senior Campus: 2 Manresa Court, Athelstone SA 5076 Address 792 Grand Junction Road, Gilles Plains SA 5086 Telephone 08 8334 4200 Telephone 08 8334 9300 Telephone 08 8266 0622 Web www.loreto.sa.edu.au Web www.ignatius.sa.edu.au Web www.stpauls.sa.edu.au
9 Marcellin Technical College 20 Samaritan College 31 Tenison Woods College Address Cnr Mander & Beach Roads, Christie Downs SA 5164 Address St John’s Campus: 70 Gowrie Avenue, Whyalla SA 5600 Address Cnr Shepherdson Rd & White Ave, Mt Gambier SA 5290 Telephone 08 8186 9700 Telephone 08 8645 8568 Telephone 08 8725 5455 Web www.mtc.sa.edu.au Web www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au Web www.tenison.catholic.edu.au
10 Mary MacKillop College 21 St Aloysius College 32 Thomas More College Address 10-14 High Street, Kensington SA 5068 Address 53 Wakefi eld Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Address 23 Amsterdam Crescent, Salisbury Downs SA 5108 Telephone 08 8333 6300 Telephone 08 8217 3200 Telephone 08 8182 2600 Web www.marymackillop.sa.edu.au Web www.sac.sa.edu.au Web www.tmc.catholic.edu.au
11 Marymount College 22 St Columba College 33 Xavier College Address 8 Colton Avenue, Hove SA 5048 Address President Avenue, Andrews Farm SA 5114 Address 1 Kentish Rd, Gawler Belt SA 5118 Telephone 08 8298 2388 Telephone 08 8254 0600 Telephone 08 8523 0088 Web www.mc.catholic.edu.au Web www.stcolumba.com.au Web www.xavier.catholic.edu.au
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3 10 Mar Blackfriars Priory School, Prospect 15 Mar Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Enfi eld 17 Mar Gleeson College, Golden Grove 26 Mar St Paul’s College, Gilles Plains 29 Mar Marcellin Technical College, Christie Downs 29 Mar St Patrick’s Technical College, Edinburgh North
May SOUTH ADELAIDE 22 & 23 May Adelaide Careers Expo St Patrick’s Technical College Marcellin Technical College 4 27 May Marcellin Technical College, Christie Downs
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11 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au A 17 Prospect Road, Prospect SA 5082 Gender Boys Blackfriars Priory School T 08 8169 3900 F 08 8269 7846 Year Range Early Learning - Yr 12 ‘Specialists in Boys’ Education’ W www.bps.sa.edu.au Enrolment 1,000 students S Year 8 150 students; 6 classes “At Blackfriars, participation across all fi elds of endeavor is encouraged for Principal Dr Sean Mangan Languages Italian, Japanese & Chinese students, with the emphasis on enjoyment and building camaraderie through Enquiries Mrs Mandy Varricchio Fees 2015 Please refer to website for details the quest for success.” Email [email protected] CRICOS No. 02485B
Est. 1953
About Us Curriculum and Learning Building Leaders SACE Subjects Blackfriars Priory School is a Catholic The Blackfriars curriculum across all Blackfriars Priory School offers and Stage 1: 38 School for boys (Early Learning to Year school years is based on the Australian education which is well rounded 12) located in Adelaide South Australia, Curriculum Assessment and Reporting academically, socially, emotionally and Stage 2: 34 delivering excellence in boys’ education Authority Framework (ACARA) and physically. We offer the programs, pastoral since 1953. incorporates our Dominican ethos, care and opportunities for our boys to VET ensuring Catholic values are proudly develop, communicate, and interact and to Yes Situated on the 4.5 hectares of land on instilled into every student as they strive build the resilience they need to achieve the fringe of the Adelaide business district for success. their future goals. and adjacent to an expanse of parks, Facilities ovals and the Adelaide Aquatics Centre, To ensure our students have every Through support, personal development • Aquatics Centre Access • Playgrounds x 3 Blackfriars Priory School provides modern opportunity to realise their full potential programs and innovative learning our • Arts Design Technology Centre • Science Labs x 4 facilities with world-class tuition. we focus on providing a quality holistic students strive to meet their future • Automotive Technology Workshop • Soccer, Football & education that encompasses academic goals. During the middle years outdoor • Basketball Courts Cricket Grounds Here, in the Dominican tradition of studies, sport, culture, service and challenges to Kuitpo Forest, Kangaroo • Canteen • Tennis Courts x 2 education that engages the spirit, mind personal development. We instil in Island and the Flinders Ranges provide • Careers Centre • Trade Training Centre and body in the pursuit of knowledge, our boys the merits of being active the opportunity for boys to grow and learn • Chapel • Tutorial Rooms x 3 students are offered the resources contributors within the local and global lifelong skills. • Counselling Rooms x 3 • Uniform Shop and opportunities to explore and ask communities. • Cricket Nets • Weights Room questions; learn and develop confi dence Our camp program is centred on providing • Digital Media Facility in their abilities; and identify and excel in A diverse range of subject offerings gives experiences for boys to develop in areas of • Early Learning Centre their natural strengths. each boy the opportunity to achieve his leadership, organisation, communication, • Gymnasium personal best. In the middle years the self-challenge and team • Learning Enrichment Centre Our teachers combine years of academic curriculum is complemented by work in an environment • Library Resource Centres x 2 experience with contemporary teaching a range of electives choices to engage our free of modern • Multi-purpose Hall methodologies, current research and boys in their learning. Specialist teachers technologies. • Music Centre technologies to make learning fun, as our and programs recognise the way in which • Ovals x 5 students explore and excel in their natural boys learn best. Our Senior School Our success is measured strengths, build the confi dence to apply students are young leaders, taking control not only in the school themselves to more challenging areas of their future direction and striving to results achieved but Visit Us in 2015 and subjects, and lay the foundation to meet their individual goals. Teachers work also in the man who he You are invited to visit us on our Open Day on Tuesday 10 become life-long learners and achievers. alongside these young adults, helping to becomes. March. Please see the College website for further details. refi ne the skills that students will need to successfully engage in an ever-changing world as they pursue their chosen endeavours.
12 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders A 225 Cross Rd, Cumberland Park SA 5041 Gender Co-educational Cabra Dominican College T 08 8179 2400 F 08 8272 9810 Year Range Yr 6 - 13 ‘VERITAS’ W www.cabra.catholic.edu.au Enrolment 1,150 students Principal Mr Brian Schumacher Year 8 200 students; 7 classes “At Cabra we nurture every student to become the best they can be Enquiries Amber Booth Languages Italian & Japanese – through diverse, exciting and challenging learning experiences.” Email [email protected] Fees 2015 Yr 8 $7,830 Yr 12 $10,485 Mr Brian Schumacher Discount for siblings CRICOS No. 00560A Est. 1886
About Us Curriculum and Learning Student Leadership and Infl uence SACE Subjects Founded in 1886 by Dominican Sisters Educationally we provide a comprehensive The Cabra leadership program for students Stage 1: 37 from Cabra in Ireland, Cabra Dominican range of learning programs based on the aims to provide all students with the College, as a Christian community in the Australian Curriculum. Here at Cabra we opportunity to shape life at their College Stage 2: 31 Catholic tradition, strives to nurture and are proud of our academic heritage and we and to develop skills that will help them to develop the unique gifts of individuals, to work continuously to develop our staff and become active and responsible citizens. VET liberate them in the search for truth and to our teaching programs to ensure that each Yes empower them to create a better world. The child really does get the opportunity to As such there are many opportunities for integration of Christian values, scholarly develop his or her own unique set of gifts Cabra students to engage in social justice endeavour and cooperative involvement and talents. activities, to represent the College in local Facilities underpin all learning experiences at Cabra. and national forums and to contribute to • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Theatrette The College motto is VERITAS which is the While the vast majority of our graduates the daily life of their peers. • Basketball Courts • Chapel Latin word for truth. It is a motto shared by continue their studies at local universities • Cricket Nets x 2 • Careers Centre Dominican communities and institutions we are delighted with the number of Through their participation in leadership • Design & Technology Centre • Yr 12 Common Room throughout the world. At Cabra Veritas students who achieve success and at Cabra students learn more about their • Gymnasium • Counselling Room describes our quest to understand who God pursue vocational pathways as their own gifts and abilities and many seize the • Food Technology Centre calls each of us to be and to look at the preference for life beyond Cabra. Thanks opportunity to help build a better world • Multi-purpose Area world through the eyes of a loving creator. to a comprehensive network of training even before graduation. • IT Labs providers, Cabra is fortunate to be able • Oval x 2 This focus on each individual means to offer its students an incredibly large • Netball Courts x 8 that we need to provide a broad range of and varied range of subjects in the senior • Tennis Courts x 6 educational, pastoral and co-curricular years. • Music Centre programs if we are to have any chance • Performing Arts Centre of making the Cabra Vision a reality in The College’s strong academic offerings • Soccer Pitches the lives of our students. Therefore, it are complemented by a vibrant • Weights/Circuit Room is easy to recognise excellence in many extracurricular program catering for the • Science Labs x 6 different areas of the College. Cabra Gifted and Talented and for those seeking • Library Resource Centre Middle & Senior Dominican College also hosts a specialist to challenge themselves in a range of educational facility, the St Mary’s Unit, competitions and activities in Middle which caters specifi cally for the learning and Senior years. Every year hundreds Visit Us in 2015 needs of approximately twenty students of students also make the most of our Principal Tours are held in Term 1, 2 & 3 each year. Bookings with a diagnosed intellectual disability. performing arts program while a similar are essential. Further information is available on the College With highly individualised programmes number enjoy playing sport with their website. for its students, the St Mary’s Unit friends at Cabra. has continually set the standard for excellence in this important and specialised fi eld of education.
13 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders A 40-60 Surrey Farm Dr, Golden Grove SA 5125 Gender Co-educational Gleeson College T 08 8282 6600 F 08 8282 6699 Year Range Yr 8 - 12 ‘Learning - Community - Mission’ W www.gleeson.sa.edu.au Enrolment 680 students S Year 8 133 students; 6 classes “We are a faith-fi lled community, providing our students and staff with the opportunity Principal Mr Andrew Baker Languages Italian & Japanese to discover, develop and use their God-given talents in the service of others.” Enquiries Mrs Diana Quaglia Fees 2015 Yr 8 $6,785 Yr 12 $7,400 Mr Andrew Baker Email [email protected] + Resource Fee & Levies CRICOS No. 02873A Est. 1989
About Us Curriculum and Learning Tomorrow’s Leaders SACE Subjects VET Gleeson College is a Catholic Co- In this digital age, technology and careers Gleeson College has a successful Student Stage 1: 52 Yes Educational Secondary College situated will always change throughout people’s Leadership Program where both our in Golden Grove in Adelaide’s picturesque lives. Therefore, it will not be enough Middle and Senior School students have Stage 2: 46 north-eastern suburbs. With an enrolment to learn a narrow set of skills for a long the opportunity to fulfi l a diverse range of maximum of 700, Gleeson College is career in the one organisation, and our leadership roles. These positions immerse Facilities particularly well-resourced, offers a broad learning will need to be life-long to thrive in elected students in specialised leadership • Science Labs x 8 • Canteen curriculum and is complemented by the the future. As a place of learning, Gleeson development courses and increase their • Thiele Library – Senior School • Bookroom extended learning opportunities on offer College will strive to equip all our students skills and confi dence on their journey as • Thomas Library – Middle School • Chapel at our One+ (Opportunities North East) with the personalised learning, resilience ‘Tomorrow’s Leaders’ in the 21st century. • Wellbeing Centre/Counsellors Offi ce • Study Hall shared learning complex. and skills to be the creative and innovative • Flexible Learning Centre • Ovals x 2 citizens required in our future world. Leadership positions on offer range from • Homework Club • Drama Building Established in 1989, and named after the our Student Executive at both Middle and • Careers Pathways Centre • Mathematics Hub late Emeritus Archbishop of Adelaide, the As part of a leading-edge shared campus, Senior School level, Middle and Senior • Art & Design Studios x 3 • Gymnasium x 3 very Reverend James Gleeson, Gleeson One+ (Opportunities North East), Gleeson School House Captains and Vice Captains, • Home Economics Rooms x 2 • Football Pitch College is a faith-fi lled community, College offers an extensive subject range Performing Arts Captains, and Liturgy and • Food & Hospitality Complex • Uniform Shop providing our students and staff with the at SACE level and outstanding facilities. Special Events Captains. • Dame Roma Mitchell Centre • Weights/Circuit Room opportunity to discover, develop and use Working in partnership and collaborating • Lecture Theatres x 2 • IT Studios x 4 their God-given talents in the service of to grow student pathways for success is All Student Leaders are inducted through • Basketball Courts x 2 • Multi-media Room others. something we take great pride in. a Student Leadership Camp at the • Netball Courts x 2 • Reading Room start of the College year, which is • Hockey Pitches & Tennis Courts x 2 We aim to foster and encourage all Our strong co-curricular offerings boast planned and run by the Senior Student • Food & Hospitality Dining Room students to strive to be the best they can two unique opportunities amongst many: Executive. The Student Leaders • Music Suite Recording Studio/ academically, socially and as a person for our FFSA World Football (Soccer) and participate in a range of leadership Practice Rooms x 6 the world. Netball SA Specialist Programs. These and team-building activities and • Cricket Nets x 2 programs allow students with a passion presentations, such as The Halogen • Student Offi ce Our mission is to be a College of quality for these sports to train and develop Young Leadership Day Conference, learning and quality teaching. We aim under the skilled guidance of accredited where students are able to explore and to work in close partnership with our coaches and aim to develop their potential understand their role and impact as a students and parents, in order to achieve towards the ‘elite’ level. Student Leader in a College setting. Visit Us in 2015 success for all. Our Open Night is on Tuesday 17 March 2015 from 4:00pm to Gleeson College also offers a rich All our Student Leaders are provided 8:00pm. Principal’s Information Sessions are held throughout ‘Pursuit of Excellence’ is a core value of Student Leadership Program and a the opportunity to join a committee, the year and Personal Tours also available by appointment. Gleeson College, and is demonstrated vibrant Performing Arts Program, including led by our Senior Student Leaders, to Further information is on our College website, Facebook page by our goal of continuous improvement Instrumental and Vocal classes, Stage and implement initiatives devised within the or you can download our College App. through an evidenced-based approach to Rock Bands, Vocal Ensembles and Modern group throughout the students’ term 21st century education. Dance. of offi ce.
14 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders A Mander Rd, Christie Downs SA 5164 Gender Co-educational Marcellin Technical College T 08 8186 9700 F 08 8186 9799 Year Range Yr 11 - 12 SACE | TRAINING | APPRENTICESHIPS W www.mtc.sa.edu.au Enrolment 200 students S Fees 2015 Yr 11 $4,300 “At Marcellin we inspire and support students to pursue a trade pathway and Principal Ms Maria Urbano Yr 12 Apprentice $1,100 complete their SACE. Marcellin prepares and equips students to move into an Enquiries Mrs Alana Manners Yr 12 Unsigned $2,150 apprenticeship/traineeship.” Email [email protected] Ms Maria Urbano Est. 2006
About Us Curriculum and Learning Developing Leaders SACE Subjects Marcellin Technical College is a Year 11 Students at Marcellin study SACE within Annually, students are nominated Stage 1 & 2: Specialist trade-focused SACE subjects tailored and 12 College specialising in the delivery the context of their specialist trade/ for South Australian Training Awards, to each individual trade program. Courses include: Automotive, of the SACE (South Australian Certifi cate vocational program while working Australian Vocational Student Prize, ADF Carpentry, Electrotechnology, Metal Fabrication, Mechanical of Education) alongside a trade/vocational toward an Australian School Based Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Engineering, Cabinet Making and Animal Studies. training program. Apprenticeship/Traineeship (ASBAs/ Awards, City of Onkaparinga Secondary SBATs) and/or completion of their Schools Community Service Awards and VET The College is based in the Southern apprenticeship/traineeship post school. City of Onkaparinga Youth Recognition Yes Vales of Adelaide, and was established in Students graduate from Marcellin with Awards. February 2006 and commenced operation dual qualifi cations their SACE, Certifi cate in 2007 as the Australian Technical II or completion towards Certifi cate III in Facilities College – Adelaide South, an initiative of their chosen trade/vocational pathway. • Auditorium the Australian Government. In 2009, the • Animal Studies Room College governance and ownership passed The teaching and learning programs have • Basketball Court to the South Australian Commission for been designed to refl ect and emulate • Automotive Workshop Catholic Schools (SACCS) on behalf of the trade/vocational pathway and work • Gym - Weights/Circuit Room the Archdiocese of Adelaide, and the environment. For example, compulsory • Construction Workshop College entered a new phase as Marcellin SACE subjects such as Mathematics, • Electrical Workshop Technical College. Literacy (English) and Research Project, • Engineering Workshop are taught within the context of the • IT Suites x 6 As a Catholic diocesan school belonging trade/vocational program. This is further • Learning Areas x 2 to the Archdiocese of Adelaide the College supported by relevant and extensive • Lecture Theatre prides itself on Catholic values inspired structured workplace learning (SWL) • Library Resource Centre through the Marist charism. opportunities. The contextual and • Welding Bays x 28 applied nature of teaching and learning • Design & Technology Centre, including The College has an in-house registered at Marcellin provides students with an Computer Numerical Control Room training organisation (RTO), MTC Training, engaging and strong immersion experience which facilitates the delivery of the into their chosen trade/vocational pathway vocational education and training (VET) and industry area. programs/qualifi cations. Marcellin offers Visit Us in 2015 learning and training in custom-designed The College’s model of education and Our Open Day is on Sunday 29 March. Open Night is on state-of-the-art facilities all within a highly training, industry standard equipment Wednesday 1 July. Individual and Group College Tours are held practical and applied contextual learning and workshops are highly conducive regularly or arranged on request. Principal’s Tours are held on environment. Marcellin prepares students in supporting students in their chosen 20 January, 27 May, 20 June, 26 August, 23 September, to transition smoothly into the workforce pathway and successful transition to their 28 October and 25 November. Bookings are essential. and their chosen trade/vocational post school option(s). Further information is available on the website. pathway.
15 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders A 496 Regency Rd, Enfi eld SA 5085 Gender Girls Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College T 08 8269 8800 F 08 8269 8888 Year Range Yr 8 - 12 ‘Your Daughter Will Find Her Place With Us’ W www.olsh.catholic.edu.au Enrolment 600 students S Year 8 120 students; 5 classes “We know that girls-only education builds confi dence, nurtures and encourages, and Principal Joy Bedford Languages Italian, Vietnamese & Chinese provides a unique learning environment that presents opportunities for girls to excel.” Enquiries Sandy Bethley Fees 2015 Yr 8 $2,741 - $4,785 Joy Bedford Email [email protected] Yr 12 $3,240 - $5,653 CRICOS No. 02209M Est. 1951
About Us Curriculum and Learning Building Leaders SACE Subjects The all-girls educational environment We attribute our excellent academic Girls also fi nd their place through Stage 1: 44 offered at OLSH since 1951 provides results to our engaging, student-centred co-curricula activities and leadership much more than just a good education. curriculum. opportunities in which each girl explores Stage 2: 44 her interests and dares to try something We know how girls learn best and have From Year 8, students study a range of she would never have imagined. Students VET created a nurturing, vibrant community electives in addition to core subjects, develop communication and leadership Yes where every student fi nds her place ensuring they develop their skills, while skills through formal programs such and can fl ourish. We truly value each participating in courses of study they had as Public Speaking, Debating and individual. never imagined. Ambassadors programs, and more Facilities informally through other groups with a • Independent Research Space • Hall We understand that every student is All students select senior subjects during focus on Performing Arts, Community • Senior Student Visual Arts Studio • Oval unique and needs to have the opportunity the subject counselling process to fi nd Service, Faith, Personal Growth, Sports • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • PE Lab to explore a wide range of subjects and areas of study that most suit their learning or Academic extension. In each year • International Student Suite • Chapel co-curricula activities to discover her styles and pathways. level, students have opportunities • Design & Technology Centre • IT Labs strengths, pursue her interests and to engage in leadership by taking • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Careers Centre develop her skills. Whether it be Sciences, the Arts, on roles as Class Captains, • Integrated Learning Area • Canteens x 2 Humanities, Vocational Education Training, House Leaders or College • Multi-purpose Courts x 5 • Darkroom All we do forms a part of the good Physical Education, Languages, IT or Leaders. • Library Resource Centre education for which parents are searching. Dance, we have something for everyone. • Food Technology Area Our learning experiences are designed to OLSH students regularly interact • Yr 12 Common Room refl ect how girls learn best and through Our strong focus on best teaching and with the wider community through • Commercial Kitchen interaction with peers, practical and learning practices that refl ect how girls outreach programs, Primary connections • Language Centre engaging learning, our girls succeed. learn best, ensures that OLSH students visits and partnerships with the • Science Labs x 4 develop their curiosity, higher order community. We encourage students • Counselling Room Passionate, generous and dedicated thinking skills and a genuine love of to question, make choices and have a • Dance Studio teachers prepare students for learning. role in their learning, further developing • Music Centre future challenges by encouraging young women who feel confi dent to have resourcefulness, perseverance and Information Literacy skills are embedded their say and make their mark on the resilience creating, through partnership, a across the curriculum, empowering world. Leadership begins at OLSH with Visit Us in 2015 culture of academic excellence that is key students to develop their ability to the explicit teaching in the classroom of Our Open Day is on Sunday 15 March from 1:00pm to to your daughter’s success. communicate in a range of modes. Our the 21st century skills of collaboration, 3:00pm. College Tours are held in Terms 2, 3 and 4 (and curriculum caters for students of all communication, creativity and critical by appointment). Informal walks with Leadership held every abilities, offering extension for students thinking (the 4 Cs). These skills fi nd their Tuesday at 9:00am. who excel in specifi c subjects. Over 90% home through application in the broad of our students are offered their fi rst or range of activities and programs. second choice of University Course.
16 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders A Glen Stuart Rd, Woodforde SA 5072 Gender Boys Rostrevor College T 08 8364 8200 F 08 8364 8396 Year Range R - Yr 12 ‘Palma Merenti - The reward to the one who deserves it’ W www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au Enrolment 850 students Principal Mr Simon Dash Year 8 110 students; 5 classes “We are committed to delivering a well-rounded Catholic education with a strong Enquiries Advancement Offi cer - Enrolments Languages Italian & Chinese focus on academic excellence, which encourages all students to strive for their Email [email protected] Fees 2015 Yr 8 $9,150 Yr 12 $10,230 personal best.” + IT & Infrastructure Levy Mr Simon Dash CRICOS No. 00370G Est. 1923
About Us Curriculum and Learning Leadership Opportunities SACE Subjects Rostrevor College is a Catholic all boys’ At Rostrevor we ensure that learning is Our tailored approach to boys’ education Stage 1: 42 day and boarding school, which caters for hands-on and challenging, while focusing on produces well-rounded, confi dent and over approximately 850 students from providing boys with a well-rounded education. outstanding young men who go on to be Stage 2: 41 Reception through to Year 12, including up We know that individuals learn at different respected members of their community. to 90 boarders. levels and believe it’s important to foster this Rostrevor College provides students VET to allow students to reach their full potential. with many opportunities to build and Yes Occupying 16 hectares in the foothills demonstrate their leadership abilities. of the Mount Lofty Ranges, Rostrevor is In meeting the needs of all boys, the Our strong leadership program allows for located at Woodforde, South Australia, and Rostrevor curriculum offers a range of students across all year levels to take on Facilities is just 15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. traditional academically challenging leadership roles such as Prefect, House • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Music Centre subjects alongside less traditional but Captain, House Vice Captain, as well as • Performing Arts/Drama • IT Labs x 6 The College was established in 1923 by equally challenging courses. Religious leadership positions of sporting and other • Design & Technology Centre • Ovals x 5 the Christian Brothers and operates in the Education is taught throughout in order to co-curricular teams. Additionally, there are • Agricultural Science Centre Edmund Rice tradition, with a strong focus share the core values that underpin this. plenty of opportunities for students as • R – 12 Resource Centre on providing a well-rounded education to they go about their daily business at the • Religious Education Centre help young men reach their full potential. Equity Services supports students with College to demonstrate their leadership • Counselling Rooms identifi ed needs, including those who need qualities even if they do not hold a • LOTE Resource Centre Rostrevor College aims to nurture its to be extended and those who require specifi ed leadership role. All Houses and • Basketball Courts x 3 students so that they become men for additional support. Our Learning Extension PC groups have a number of delegated • Multi-purpose Area others – men who can think critically, act & Acceleration Program (LEAP) has been leadership positions that cover a number • Tennis Courts x 8 as role models in their community and developed to address the learning needs of of duties including being responsible for • Soccer Pitches x 4 embrace their faith. students who are capable of learning at a Chapel and Assembly presentations, the • Cricket Nets x 12 signifi cantly faster pace and in greater depth reading of student notices and sporting • Gymnasiums x 2 Rostrevor has consistently delivered than their peers. The course is compacted results to name a few. • Handball Courts strong academic results, with students and opportunities for in depth study are • Science Discovery Centre recognised not only locally, but also provided, giving them an extended range of Our pastoral care system is • Lecture Theatre nationally and internationally in a range of options for their fi nal years of schooling. designed to focus on this aspect academic endeavours. as well as many others that Students in Years 11 and 12 also have contribute to a student’s wellbeing. Visit Us in 2015 The College encourages students to access to a variety of Vocational Education Different events are held throughout Our Open Day will be held during Term 1 and Principal’s develop their individual talents through a & Training (VET) pathways offered within a student’s time at Rostrevor, Tours are held every term. Visit our College website broad co-curricular program, which hones the traditional timetable by teachers such as leadership camps, retreats, for further details or contact the Enrolment Offi cer. their intellectual and physical abilities at Rostrevor or externally. Vocational Student Leadership Forums, guest and fosters self-discipline, team spirit, Education and Training (VET) is a learning speakers, buddy programs and whole friendships, and a positive and committed program that provides students with skills school events to foster each individual’s attitude. and knowledge for work. leadership skills.
17 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders A 53 Wakefi eld St, Adelaide SA 5000 Gender Girls St Aloysius College T 08 8217 3200 F 08 8212 4908 Year Range R - Yr 12 ‘The sky’s the limit’ W www.sac.sa.edu.au Enrolment 1,200 students S Year 8 145 students; 5 classes Principal Ms Paddy McEvoy Languages French, Italian, Chinese & Indonesian MERCY “The College continues to inspire lifelong learners, engage students in social action to promote peace and justice and connect young people with expressions of faith.” Enquiries Ms Barb McMahon Fees 2015 Yr 8 $7,797 Yr 12 $8,382 Ms Paddy McEvoy Email [email protected] School Card holders receive reduced fees CRICOS No. 00371F Est. 1880
About Us Curriculum and Learning Building Leaders SACE Subjects St Aloysius College is a Catholic College At St Aloysius College we offer a balanced A current senior student recently wrote, Stage 1: 35 for girls. It is a school shaped by the program which is both challenging and “My goal after leaving school is to tradition of Mercy. When the Sisters of supportive, to inspire girls with a love of continue to look for opportunities in the Stage 2: 35 Mercy established St Aloysius College learning and a commitment to excellence. wider community that support both my in 1880 they recognised the importance A broad and dynamic curriculum, combined personal faith and mirror the values of VET of providing education for young women with quality teaching, is the key to our the Mercy philosophy”. Our students Yes which would enable them to take on students’ success. Current research are offered opportunities, formally and leadership roles in society. indicates that girls continue to achieve informally, to make the world a better stronger academic results in girls’ schools, place for others, whether within the Facilities As a Mercy school, St Aloysius College and we believe in the importance of a school community or beyond. Traditional • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Gymnasium undertakes the challenge to empower challenging and evolving curriculum. leadership roles abound, such as the • Religious Education Centres x 2 • Year 12 Centre young women to play a vital part in the Student Representative Council (SRC), • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Science Labs x 5 world of the future. Subject choice is introduced when Sports Leaders, Social Justice Leaders, • Library Resource Centre • Music Centre students have experienced the full Music Leaders, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award • Counselling Rooms x 7 • Chapel We offer an extensive co-curricular range of options available, so that they participants, World Challenge Leaders, Peer • LOTE Resource Centre • Canteen program including one of the state’s can make fully informed decisions. The Support Mentors, Ministers of the Eucharist • Lecture Theatres x 2 • Ovals x 2 largest participation rates in the Duke breadth of subjects on offer at the College and Green JAM (Environment Leaders). • Careers Centre • Pool of Edinburgh’s Award. The school has allows every student the opportunity to This year’s student ‘Principal for a Day’ led • Track & Field Complex a strong academic tradition, which fi nd and pursue her passions. Supported a protest against the kidnapping of the • Weights/Circuit Room continues today. and encouraged by teachers who are Nigerian school girls. Our huge student • Multi-purpose Area equally passionate, students are engaged campaign received enormous local • Senior Study Centres x 2 Our students learn to develop positive through a diverse and creative range of and national media coverage from the • Soccer Pitches x 2 social relationships with others, and approaches to learning. television stations and newspapers. It • Basketball Courts x 2 maintain curiosity and interest in learning. sent a powerful message that we can • IT Labs x 7 Our students have wonderful opportunities each make our voices be heard. • Netball Courts x 6 The girls-only character of the school to see their learning come alive through • Tennis Courts x 4 provides a wonderful environment for our carefully planned use of our enviable Our students develop their individual helping to form young women with inner city location. Students build cross- leadership skills and confi dence, a strong sense of self-esteem and cultural connections and relationships including exercises to build confi dence Visit Us in 2015 confi dence in themselves. with others, pose and solve problems in talking to a group, team building Our Open Day is on Monday 2 March. College Tours are collaboratively and strengthen independent and collaboration skills. Whether it be conducted twice per term and bookings are not required. A strong emphasis on literacy and thought. Technology is used appropriately the high ropes challenge or being on Further information is available on our website. numeracy at all year levels provides a to engage students in addressing real- stage at the Entertainment Centre solid basis for all academic pursuits. world problems and issues important each year, our students develop to humanity, engage collaboratively and leadership skills for life within and develop higher order thinking skills. beyond school.
18 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders A President Ave, Andrews Farm SA 5114 Gender Co-educational St Columba College T 08 8254 0600 F 08 8254 0640 Year Range R - Yr 12 ‘Unity in Faith’ W www.stcolumba.sa.edu.au Enrolment 1,400 students Principal Ms Madeleine Brennan Year 8 180 students; 6 classes “St Columba is a College of learning excellence where individuals are cared for in Enquiries Mrs Janette Valentine Languages Indonesian the context of our Anglican and Catholic faith.” Email [email protected] Fees 2015 Yr 8 $3,832 Yr 12 $4,532 Ms Madeleine Brennan CRICOS No. 03270J
Est. 1997
About Us Curriculum and Learning Leadership Opportunities SACE Subjects St Columba College is renowned for being Here at St Columba College we support Developing leadership skills in students is Stage 1: 31 committed to maintaining high standards and encourage students to achieve high an integral aspect of our learning program. in all areas of College life. It takes pride academic outcomes, through providing Each student is encouraged to develop Stage 2: 31 in its students’ achievements, be they outstanding teaching and learning personal leadership skills, with the in academic programs or in vocational opportunities. College providing many opportunities for VET education and training. students to display leadership qualities. Yes The success of students is at the core of The essence of College life is summed up all we do. We see parents as partners in Students are provided with access to in its vision: “To nurture in our students the educational process. the latest information technology and Facilities and the community, a close relationship learning environments providing them • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Careers Centre with God, a passion for living and a life- We aim to educate the whole person: with life skills and preparing them for • Design & Technology Centre • Auditorium long love of learning.” academically, spiritually, physically, a rapidly changing world. • Food Technology Centre • Lecture Theatre emotionally and socially. • LOTE Resource Centre • Science Labs x 7 To support this, the College is equipped Our facilities are modern and are • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Music Centre with state-of-the-art facilities, resources We ensure that our students are designed to support outstanding • Performing Arts Centre • Ovals x 2 and excellent staff. It is a College with immersed in an educational program that learning outcomes. • Learning and Enrichment Centre • Canteen people at its heart. It is a place where focuses on developing their spirituality • Counselling Rooms x 4 • Wetlands students are cared for, respected and and encourages their engagement in • Yr 12 Common Room • IT Labs x 5 loved. Students in turn have pride in our Anglican and Catholic traditions and • Multi-purpose Areas x 2 • Chapel the College and a sense of belonging, practices. • Basketball Courts x 5 nurtured by structures of the highest • Weights/Circuit Room standard for their pastoral care. Parents often ask, ‘What does student life • Netball Courts x 5 at St Columba College look like?’ With this • Cricket Nets x 2 The College is governed by a Council in my mind, the College created a Life of • Tennis Courts x 3 made up of equal representation from the the College page on our website. • Soccer Pitch Anglican Church, the Catholic Church and • Gymnasium the College’s Parent body. This page answers these questions and many more with video, designed to Everything the College does emanates highlight a day in the life of a student at Visit Us in 2015 from its Christian heritage and its Anglican St Columba. To see it for yourself visit the For all current information please visit our College website. and Catholic traditions. page at www.stcolumba.sa.edu.au/our- schools/life-of-the-college Our priority is that our students are both educationally successful and personally happy.
19 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders A 2-6 Hooke Rd, Edinburgh North SA 5113 Gender Co-educational St Patrick’s Technical College T 08 8209 3700 F 08 8209 3777 Year Range Yr 11 & 12 ‘SACE – Training - Apprenticeships’ W www.stpatstech.catholic.edu.au Enrolment 300 students S Year 11 198 students; 11 classes “At St Patrick’s our focus is on providing direct pathways to employment for young Principal Mr Rob Thomas Fees 2015 Yr 11/12 $3,800 people through a relevant and engaging trades and technical SACE program.” Enquiries Mrs Carol Lee Yr 12 Apprentice $1,250 Mr Rob Thomas Email [email protected] + $500 Resource Fee
Est. 2006
About Us Curriculum and Learning Building Leaders SACE Subjects At the heart of all we do at St Patrick’s The teaching and learning programs at St Patrick’s Technical College has a Specialist trades and technical SACE courses tailored to each Technical College is a commitment to St Patrick’s Technical College have been proud history in producing award winning individual program. Courses include: Applied Engineering, developing and nurturing the talents and developed specifi cally to support the apprentices across all its industry areas. Automotive (General), Automotive (Heavy Vehicle), skills of students wishing to pursue a industries in which the College delivers its In 2008, Electrotechnology student, Jesse Building & Construction, Electrotechnology, Food & Hospitality, trade or technical career. Certifi cate II pre-vocational training. Core Passon, received the Prime Minister’s Hair & Beauty, Metals & Engineering and Plumbing. subjects, including Mathematics, English Award for Skills Excellence in Schools Our total focus is on managing and and Science, are each taught in a context (ElectroComms and Energy). Jesse is supporting young people in their transition that makes them relevant to each specifi c now a qualifi ed tradesman working from school to work. All our subjects, industry pathway. These programs have at the Defence Science & Technology Facilities as well as an extensive work experience been developed with signifi cant input from Organisation based at Edinburgh. · Automotive Workshops · Student Common Room program and innovative timetable employers, industry groups and skills · Construction Workshops · Secure Student Car Park structure, have been developed to assist boards with the assistance of Registered In 2011, after taking out the award for · Plumbing Outdoor Classroom with this. Training Organisations, including TAFE SA. School-based Apprentice of the Year at · Commercial Kitchen the South Australian Training Awards, · Engineering Workshops Our industry networks enhance our trade St Patrick’s aims to create a real Electrician, Alex Nikielski, went on to · Electrical Suite studies and create unique opportunities workplace experience for students. From be named as runner-up in the National · Systems & Control Suite for our students to enter the world of the fully-equipped commercial kitchen, Training Awards in the same category. · Physics Lab employment in their chosen career. specialist workshops and live building · Technical Science Lab sites, to the six weeks of structured work Group Training Australia’s SA School-based · Computer Aided Design Studios Our award-winning facilities are purpose- placements that form a key component of Apprentice of the Year in in 2013 was · Library/Resource Centre built, and provide students with access the teaching and learning programs, the Ai Group / BAE Systems Engineering · Industry Offi ce to industry-standard equipment and best College places a strong emphasis on the apprentice Liam Howden. In 2014, · Counselling Room practice in pre-vocational trade training. transition from school to work. the same award was presented to · Gym/Weights Room apprentice Chef, Sarah Voigt for · Basketball Court This has been an important factor in Our strategic partnership with TAFE SA her work with Hospitality Group · Oval assisting record numbers of students to means that students have access to Training at the Jacob’s Creek · Student Courtyard gain school-based apprenticeships and specialist lecturers and facilities at various Visitor Centre. Since opening awards recognition at state and national TAFE SA campuses as required. in 2007, St Patrick’s Technical levels. College has produced 19 Visit Us in 2015 The College embeds the subject of winners of the Australian Our Open Days are on Sunday 29 March 1:00pm to 4:00pm and Our cooperative arrangement with TAFE SA Workplace Practices across all courses Vocational Student Prize, Sunday 30 August 12:00pm to 3:00pm. We’ll be appearing at means that the Certifi cate II qualifi cations assisting students in developing interview 9 SA Training Awards the Adelaide Careers Expo on 22 and 23 of May. Guided tours at the core of our programs are delivered skills, resume writing and goal setting. The Finalists, 10 Group are conducted every Thursday during school terms at 9:30am. to the highest industry standards and are College boasts a signifi cant proportion of Training Awards winners Open Nights and Principal’s Tours are conducted throughout the highly-regarded among employers. teaching staff that hold trade qualifi cations and 15 Defence Technical year. Check our website for details. and have extensive experience in industry. Scholarship recipients.
20 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders A 792 Grand Junction Rd, Gilles Plains SA 5086 Gender Boys St Paul’s College T 08 8266 0622 F 08 8266 0486 Year Range R - Year 1, Year 2, 5-12 (2017 R-12) ‘A Catholic School for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition’ W www.stpauls.sa.edu.au Enrolment 630 students S Year 8 112 students; 4 classes “Every boy has a story. St Paul’s seeks to understand and respect each Principal Paul Belton Languages Italian & Chinese boy’s story while nurturing his growth as a unique individual.” Enquiries Enrolment Offi cer Fees 2015 Yr 8 $6,013 Yr 12 $6,655 Paul Belton Email [email protected] $250 Building Fund Levy + Resource Fee CRICOS No. 00824D Est. 1959
About Us Curriculum and Learning Building Leaders SACE Subjects St Paul’s College has been educating boys The St Paul’s College curriculum includes St Paul’s College strives to challenge Stage 1: 44 in north-eastern Adelaide for 55 years, a balance and integration of authentic and develop young men and prepare providing a quality, Catholic education. teaching and learning experiences to them to participate in an ever changing Stage 2: 37 Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1959 promote the development of the whole world. Recognising and nurturing positive and now under the governance of Edmund person. relationships lies at the heart of our VET Rice Education Australia, St Paul’s accepts pastoral programs. Yes a wide diversity of boys and provides a Our aim is to challenge all aspects of place where they can belong, grow and learning and encourage the boys to extend The development of St Paul’s students thrive; learn and achieve; and a community themselves, and provide options that are begins in the classroom with key support Facilities where faith and relationships are valued appropriate to the developmental learning staff who remain with students during their • Refurbished Classrooms • Trade Training Centre and modelled. We aim to challenge, needs of each student. journey through school and understand their • Science Laboratories • Automotive Shed educate and liberate students to meet individual story. Excellence in academic • Design and Art Facilities • Adaptive Education their potential. The frameworks on which the St Paul’s pursuits is the clear focus; however, we • Design and Technology Centre • OSHC College curriculum is based support recognise that each boy is different, and • Electro-technology At St Paul’s, excellence is found students in learning about themselves and this striving for excellence is extended into • Resource Centre academically in the classroom, on the their world. They assist in the development our sporting and co-curricular opportunities, • Auditorium sporting fi eld, in the arts, through the of literacy and numeracy outcomes the arts and trade skills, as well as • Music Centre development of practical and trade skills, and the ability to apply information and nurturing young men who are prepared to • Chapel and in the development of character. communication technologies. contribute positively to their world. • Gymnasium (with Weights Room) • Football Oval Co-curricular opportunities cover a wide Teachers plan and construct learning Formal leadership opportunities • Cricket Nets x 5 range of summer and winter sports, as programs to meet the needs of all exist in areas such as social justice, • Basketball Courts well as musical ensembles and an annual students to ensure maximum success environmental, liturgical, sporting, and • Tennis Courts x 6 Musical production, chess, debating and for all St Paul’s students. Students have artistic fi elds, as well as our senior House • Soccer Pitches x 2 social justice opportunities. access to Information Technology through Captains and Prefects. At St Paul’s we • Playground laptop computers and iPad devices, and provide many opportunities for boys to • Eight Hectare Site with ample ovals and space Many students advance to university, and teachers use such technologies in an nurture and advance their own gifts and a new Trade Training Centre provides a interactive and multimodal fashion. talents, as well as challenge them to look pathway for students wanting to enter the towards the contribution they can make to Visit Us in 2015 building and construction, electrical and In the Senior Years, the partnership that the community in the future. Our Open Evening is on Thursday 26 March. mechanical trades to gain an early start to St Paul’s shares with Kildare College their career. allows the College to offer a broad and Our comprehensive camp and retreat comprehensive range of subjects and programs to Year 12 provide structured potential pathways for students. opportunities for boys to take risks and challenge themselves.
21 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders Primary School Listing South Australia
Aberfoyle Park Dulwich Henley Beach School of the Nativity St Patrick’s Special School Star of the Sea Primary School 2 Campus Drive, Aberfoyle Park SA 5159 13 Warwick Avenue, Dulwich SA 5065 333 Military Road, Henley Beach SA 5022
Albert Park Edwardstown Jamestown Our Lady Queen of Peace School St Anthony’s School St James’ School 106 Botting Street, Albert Park SA 5014 Castle Street, Edwardstown SA 5039 1 King Edward Terrace, Jamestown SA 5491
Aldinga Elizabeth Grove Kensington Galilee Catholic School St Mary Magdalene’s School St Joseph’s Memorial Primary School Cnr Quinliven & How Roads, Aldinga SA 5173 82 Fairfi eld Road, Elizabeth Grove SA 5112 46 Bridge Street, Kensington SA 5068
Barmera Elizabeth Park Kilburn St Joseph’s School St Thomas More School St Brigid’s Primary School 8 Joyce Street, Barmera SA 5345 50 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park SA 5113 45 Way Street, Kilburn SA 5084
Berri Enfi eld Kingswood Our Lady of the River Primary School St Gabriel’s Primary School St Joseph’s School Verran Terrace, Berri SA 5343 17 Whittington Street, Enfi eld SA 5085 33 Cambridge Terrace, Kingswood SA 5062
Beverley Evanstown Lockleys St Michael’s College: Primary Campus* St Brigid’s Catholic School St Francis School 78 East Avenue, Beverley SA 5009 Para Road, Evanstown SA 5116 458 Henley Beach Road, Lockleys SA 5032
Brighton Findon Loxton St Teresa’s Primary School Nazareth Catholic College: Findon Primary Campus* St Albert’s Catholic School 28 Strathmore Terrace, Brighton SA 5048 176 Crittenden Road, Findon SA 5023 Geraldton Street, Loxton SA 5333
Brompton Gladstone Mansfi eld Park Immaculate Heart of Mary School St Joseph’s Parish School St Patrick’s Primary School 95 East Street, Brompton SA 5007 1 West Terrace, Gladstone SA 5473 33a Dudley Street, Mansfi eld Park SA 5012
Brooklyn Park Glenelg Marion St John Bosco School St Mary’s Memorial School St Anne’s Special School 19 Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park SA 5032 16 Milton Street, Glenelg SA 5045 37 Finniss Street, Marion SA 5043
Christies Beach Glengowrie Millicent St John The Apostle Parish School Our Lady of Grace Primary School St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School 14 Winnerah Road, Christies Beach SA 5165 38 Beadnall Terrace, Glengowrie SA 5044 37 Mt Gambier Road, Millicent SA 5280
Clare Goodwood Morphett Vale St Joseph’s School St Thomas School Antonio Catholic School 29 Victoria Road, Clare SA 5453 10 Rushton Street, Goodwood SA 5034 8 Bains Road, Morphett Vale SA 5162
Colonel Light Gardens Greenacres Murray Bridge St Therese Primary School St Martin’s Catholic Primary School St Joseph’s School 7 Oxford Circus, Colonel Light Gardens SA 5041 76-80 Princes Road, Greenacres SA 5086 1 Florence Street, Murray Bridge SA 5253
Craigmore Greenwith Newton Catherine McAuley School Our Lady of Hope School St Francis of Assisi School 210 Adams Road, Craigmore SA 5114 Cnr The Golden Way & Golden Grove Road, Greenwith SA 5125 57 Newton Road, Newton SA 5074
Croydon Park Hectorville St Margaret Mary’s School St Joseph’s School 3 Eldon Street, Croydon Park SA 5008 30 Montacute Road, Hectorville SA 5073
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Norwood Salisbury Windsor Gardens Saint Ignatius’ College: Junior Campus* St Augustine’s Parish School St Pius X Primary School 62 Queen Street, Norwood SA 5067 25 Commercial Road, Salisbury SA 5108 8 Windsor Grove, Windsor Gardens SA 5087
St Joseph’s Memorial Primary School Seacombe Gardens Woodcroft 139 William Street, Norwood SA 5067 Stella Maris Parish School Emmaus Catholic School 1 Syme Avenue, Seacombe Gardens SA 5047 2 Todd Street, Woodcroft SA 5162 Parafi eld Gardens Holy Family Catholic School Seaford Woodville Park 71 Shepherdson Road, Parafi eld Gardens SA 5107 All Saints Catholic Primary School Whitefriars School 621 Grand Boulevard, Seaford SA 5169 45 Beaufort Street, Woodville Park SA 5011 Parkside St Raphael’s School Semaphore Whyalla 114 Glen Osmond Road, Parkside SA 5063 Dominican School Samaritan College: Our Lady Help of Christians Campus* 237 Military Road, Semaphore SA 5019 10 Toal Street, Whyalla SA 5600 Payneham St Joseph’s School Sheidow Park Samaritan College: St Teresa’s Campus* 78 Portrush Road, Payneham SA 5070 St Martin De Porres Primary School Darling Terrace, Whyalla SA 5600 1 Berrima Road, Sheidow Park SA 5158 Penola Wynn Vale Mary MacKillop Memorial School Stirling St Francis Xavier Regional Catholic School 5 Portland Street, Penola SA 5277 St Catherine’s School 4 Carignane Street, Wynn Vale SA 5127 22 Ayers Hill Road, Stirling SA 5152 Plympton Yorketown St John the Baptist Catholic School St Marys St Columba’s Memorial School 342 Anzac Highway, Plympton SA 5038 St Bernadette’s School 55 Warooka Road, Yorketown SA 5576 54 Ragless Street, St Marys SA 5042 Pennington Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish School Taperoo *Colleges with a separate Primary Campus 17 Pennington Terrace, Pennington SA 5013 Our Lady of the Visitation School 433 Victoria Road, Taperoo SA 5017 Prospect Rosary School Tea Tree Gully 15 Gladstone Road, Prospect SA 5082 Saint David’s Parish School 40 Elizabeth Street, Tea Tree Gully SA 5091 Ottoway St Joseph’s School Tranmere 10 Ina Avenue, Ottoway SA 5013 St Joseph’s School 1 Birkinshaw Avenue, Tranmere SA 5073 Peterborough St Joseph’s School Walkerville 2 Bourke Street, Peterborough SA 5422 St Monica’s Parish School 92 North East Road, Walkerville SA 5081 Renmark St Joseph’s School Wallaroo 36 Twelfth Street, Renmark SA 5341 St Mary MacKillop Primary School 6 Young Street, Wallaroo SA 5556 Richmond Tenison Woods Catholic School Warradale 68 Brooker Terrace, Richmond SA 5033 Christ the King School 126 Dunrobin Road, Warradale SA 5046 Roxby Downs St Barbara’s Parish School West Hindmarsh 78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs SA 5725 St Joseph’s School 56 Albermarle Street, West Hindmarsh SA 5007
23 Catholic Schools Guide 2015 - Our Future Leaders www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Food for Life
Thanks to the Australian Catholic community, in 2014, nearly $11 million was raised for Project Compassion which helps Caritas Australia partner with the world’s poorest communities. Your generous funds are helping us to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity in over 35 countries worldwide.
In 2015, Project Compassion focuses on where every child, woman and man can have The course empowered the couple to the right to food, with year-round access to an equal share of the abundant world that participate fully in making decisions about nutritious, affordable and sustainable food. God created. their future. “The program at Tutu has truly There is enough food produced in the world, By encouraging sustainable food production, enriched us and opened a new pathway for us yet over one billion people worldwide go where the needs of communities and their where we have been able to prosper safely in hungry every day. And, as Pope Francis noted broader environment are considered, we’re life,” says Eric. in 2013, around one-third of all food produced ensuring a better future for communities The Centre, which was established by the in our planet goes to waste. around the world. Society of Mary on Taveuni in 1969, is “It is a well-known fact that current levels of Eric and Ma’s story – growing food for life one of Caritas Australia’s longest running production are suffi cient, yet millions of people In 2015, our Project Compassion feature partnerships and runs courses for people are still suffering and dying of starvation. This people are Eric and Ma from Fiji. Comprised from the remote northern islands of Fiji to is truly scandalous,” said the Pontiff. of over 300 islands, life in many rural Fijian help build strong relationships, maintain communities can be isolated, and throughout healthy families and become successful It is a crisis. There is enough food for farmers. everyone, yet one in eight people go hungry each day. This is exacerbated by fi nancial speculation on food, diversion of food sources “Food for Life, the theme of this year’s Project to energy production, food wastage, and Photography by Andrew Garrick and Andrew Morrison diffi culties of accessing markets. The right to Compassion campaign, aligns with the Caritas food protects the right of all human beings to live in dignity, free from hunger, food insecurity Internationalis global campaign, One Human grown in their own fi elds, and it’s helping them and malnutrition. to avoid the serious health problems many Family; Food for All, which aims to end global Fijians experience due to a lack of fresh fruit With the generous support from communities and vegetables in their diets. across Australia, Caritas Australia is working hunger by 2025.” with our worldwide partners to empower “I think we were blessed to be part of the vulnerable people to establish sustainable program in Tutu. Tutu opened a new door for us. Without Tutu we wouldn’t be here where food sources and develop income streams for the country, youth unemployment is high, Over the last 25 years, Eric and Ma have we are now,” says Eric. “And it’s only possible life, such as access to markets to sell their nutritious food is in short supply, and life worked hard to establish their farm. Now a thanks to the wonderful people of Australia.” produce. expectancy is much lower than in Australia. sustainable source of food and income, it has Please donate to Project Compassion and Food for Life, the theme of this year’s Project Eric and Ma credit the Married Couples helped them to raise and educate their six support programs around the world that Compassion campaign, aligns with the Caritas Course at the Tutu Rural Training Centre, which children, who are now raising families of their provide vulnerable people with the skills and Internationalis global campaign, One Human is supported by Caritas Australia, for changing own. opportunities to help establish sustainable Family; Food for All, which aims to end global the direction of their lives and helping them Before Tutu, Eric worked hard on the farm, food sources for life. hunger by 2025. This movement is focused to raise a healthy, happy family and grow food but his labour was unprofi table. After training on equality, dignity and justice for all – a world for life. at Tutu, most of the family’s daily food is now www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion
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