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Welcome 2 I am delighted to announce that the Faith & Spirituality The Guide is put together by a Feature Editorials 2013 edition of the Guide features 17 Each year our Guide carries a small and dedicated team who Catholic Colleges. This represents different theme. In 2011, our theme are passionate about presenting Catholic Schools and the Spiritual Families of the Church 3 an increase on the previous edition. was Technology and Innovation. a publication of excellence, I am The Catholic Community in Australia: A Profi le 4 For me, the Guide is a celebration This year, our theme is ‘Faith and especially grateful to our sub- of Catholic Secondary Education, Spirituality’. The heart of who we editor Master in Applied Linguistics, Religion and Faith in Schools: Changing Functions and Roles 6 especially after having worked as are and what we stand for is our Stephen Campitelli; administration Catholic Colleges have a Religious Purpose and a Religious Life 7 a teacher, Year Level Co-ordinator, Catholic faith. It is, as the marketers staff, Kristy; support, Sandra and Director of Development and Board like to say, Our Unique Selling Thomas; and the design team at Member in a Catholic Secondary Proposition. It is what defi nes us Ellikon – Phil, Ty and Phillips – we Directory Listing 8 College. as an education sector and what simply could not put this magazine to makes us special. I am delighted that press without their professionalism Catholic Schools Guide 2013 National Director of Marist Schools and dedication. Locations 13 What if your College is not featured? Australia, Br Michael Green provides The Colleges choose to advertise insight to faith and charism; Dr Caritas Australia in the Guide, but of course there Bob Dixon, from Australian Catholic Once again, the Catholic Schools Open Days & Tours 14 is no compulsion to do so. That Bishops Conference, delivers an Guide is delighted to be supporting being said, on page 8, you will fi nd extraordinary statistical snapshot of the wonderful work of Caritas a handy directory, which has a full list what the Catholic numbers are like Australia. I urge all readers to read College Presentations 15 of every Catholic Secondary College in Australia today; Professor Peta the emotive piece on the Matuba’s in the Archdiocese of Sydney and Goldburg, from Australian Catholic Children Centre in Mozambique. the Diocese of Broken Bay. At our University writes on the changing Caritas’ fl agship schools program Caritas Australia 32 website www.catholicschoolsguide. function and role of the teaching of is Project Compassion, which is com.au you will fi nd information on religion in our schools; and John one of Australia’s largest annual the Colleges plus articles on various McGrath speaks on the religious humanitarian fundraising campaigns. topics. Importantly, the Guide is purpose of Catholic Colleges. Please encourage your school or distributed free to families via the College, if not already involved, to Catholic Primary School network. With numbers declining in attending get on board! It is also available at most parishes, mass, our faith story is increasingly municipal libraries and Catholic reliant on being delivered by both bookshops. our Catholic primary and secondary Greg Campitelli 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 Relocating Interstate 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 If you are relocating interstate, 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 the Catholic Schools Guide 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 Melbourne and Adelaide editions 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 are also available. You will fi nd all the their school setting. Tom, Amelia, Seb & Sasha. document has been produced to international environmental management standard ISO14001. Designed and Printed by information at our website or you can Ellikon-Certifi ed Green Printing, Melbourne www.ellikon.com.au. © 2013 Catholic Schools Guide Pty Ltd. e-mail me and I will send you a copy.

2 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 secondary school 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 3 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- Killester College, 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 Kilbreda College. 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 Philippines 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

4 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 Hong Kong) 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 New Zealand 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 South Africa 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 5 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 Queensland 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

6 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Colleges have a Religious Purpose and a Religious Life by John McGrath

Catholic secondary colleges are part of the work students. Indigenous enrolments have increased the message of the Gospel. Prayer and Liturgy are of the Catholic Church and share in its mission of twelvefold in the last 25 years. important features of Catholic colleges, especially spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. They the Beginning of Year Masses and the Year 12 invite enrolling students and their families into Catholic secondary colleges, and their dioceses Graduation Mass. Research demonstrates that an educational setting that situates learning in a and religious institutes emphasise their mission or the Senior Retreat is one of the most memorable John McGrath has worked in Catholic context that goes beyond knowledge and skills to religious purpose, generally in the form of Mission moments of college life. Many schools offer Education for 35 years. He is Assistant Director wisdom and a vision for life. and/or Vision Statements. Most Catholic colleges voluntary youth ministry activities, an area that in the Broken Bay Catholic school system, were founded by a religious institute and introduce is growing, especially in association with World with responsibility for Catholic mission and There are two types of Catholic schools, students and their families to the particular gift or Youth Day. Social justice and outreach activities distinguished by their ownership and governance. ‘charism’ of the founding order; the special way the have a particular character in Catholicism and are identity, Religious Education, the formation About two thirds of Catholic secondary colleges college family over the years has sought to express particularly attractive to students in a range of local, of teachers and collaboration with the wider are part of a diocesan school system managed its identity as a community living out the message national and global ways. Project Compassion Diocese. He is a member of the Religious by the Catholic Education Offices, Sydney or the of Jesus. Systemic colleges also may express their fundraising for Caritas Australia during Lent, Vinnies Education Committee of the National Catholic Catholic Schools Office, Broken Bay. These are partnership with their diocese; for example, Broken appeals in winter and for Christmas, Catholic Education Commission. often called ‘systemic’ schools. About a third of Bay schools focus on the formation of students as Mission activities in October are some examples Catholic colleges are owned by a religious institute disciples of Jesus. focused on fundraising. Critical studies of the (or order) of sisters, or brothers, or priests. These causes and solutions to poverty and dispossession, John has taught in girls, boys and co- religious institute schools are sometimes described It is important to emphasise that the religious life real action like Night Patrol, community service, educational Catholic secondary schools as ‘independent Catholic’ schools, in the sense in a Catholic college, while generally compulsory, direct connections with indigenous communities in Sydney. He has extensive experience in that they are not managed by the local diocese, is always invitational and dialogical in the way it or overseas immersion programs as alternative to mission and religious education leadership although they are connected to its wider mission. In operates. It strives to connect the experiences ‘Schoolies’ are other examples. In fact, all elements 2011, 53,539 students attended 44 systemic and and contexts of the students with the Catholic faith of the life of a Catholic college are designed so that at school and system level. He was a key 25 religious institute-owned Catholic secondary tradition and all that it has offer as resources for life. the child who enrols in Year 7 can graduate as a leader in the development of HSC Studies of colleges across the Archdiocese of Sydney and the Religious Education classes are compulsory and young adult in Year 12 who has been exposed to Religion in NSW. He was Project Leader for Diocese of Broken Bay. operate as a subject with similar expectations to the message of the Gospel in word and action, and the Sydney Catholic Secondary Religious other learning areas. The focus, especially in Years is equipped to make a difference in the world. Education Curriculum in the 1990s, revisions All are welcome to apply. Naturally, college 7-10, is on Scripture and the Catholic tradition enrolment policies give precedence to children and seeks to engage students so that they can of which are the core program in Sydney, of Catholic families, especially those connected make meaning in the interplay of their lives and the Melbourne and several other dioceses. He to the life of a parish faith community. However, religious message. In Year 11-12, most students has been a member of three Catholic College Catholic colleges have a diverse make-up of undertake one of the HSC courses in Studies Boards. John is active in interfaith dialogue students. Almost 80% are Catholic, but many of of Religion, a subject with a high achievement and is a director of the Together for Humanity these students’ sole or main connection with the standard in comparison to many other HSC Church is through their participation in the life of the subjects. Some senior students undertake a Board Foundation. school, and they are encouraged into the wider life endorsed program more focused on Catholic of the Church. Catholic colleges welcome a range studies. of other students who are Christian, or of another religious faith, or of none. As the Vatican documents There are many other elements that serve a state, Catholic schools are open to all, especially college’s religious purpose and life. Most important the poor, and Catholic colleges take great steps to is the overall ethos, expressed in its relationships ensure that no child is denied a Catholic education and the highly valued quality of pastoral care. because of the family’s inability to pay. Colleges and This is explicitly motivated by the example of dioceses have a range of measures for bursaries Jesus. Catholic colleges try to make real the and fee relief, especially for indigenous and refugee connection between learning in all subjects and

www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools Guide 2013 7 A list of Catholic Secondary Colleges in the Archdiocese of Sydney and Diocese Advertised Colleges of Broken Bay. See pin on map for location. Non Advertised Colleges

1 All Saints Catholic Boys College 6 Bethlehem College 11 Christian Brothers’ High School Gender Boys Gender Girls Gender Boys Year 7-10 Year 7-12 Year 5-12 Address 43 Bigge Street, Liverpool NSW 2170 Address 18 Bland Street, Ashfield NSW 2131 Address 68-84 The Boulevarde, Lewisham NSW 2049 Telephone 02 9602 4555 Telephone 02 9798 9099 Telephone 02 8585 1744 Facsimile 02 9601 4852 Facsimile 02 9799 4105 Facsimile 02 8585 1787 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.ascbc.nsw.edu.au Web www.bethlehemcollege.nsw.edu.au Web www.cbhslewisham.nsw.edu.au

2 All Saints Catholic Girls College 7 Boys’ Town 12 Clancy Catholic College Gender Girls Gender Boys Gender Co-educational Year 7-10 Year 7-10 Year 7-12 Address 53 Bigge Street, Liverpool NSW 2170 Address 35a Waratah Road, Engadine NSW 2233 Address 201 Carmichael Drive, West Hoxton NSW 2171 Telephone 02 9602 7880 Telephone 02 8508 3900 Telephone 02 8783 6000 Facsimile 02 9821 3982 Facsimile 02 8508 3920 Facsimile 02 8783 6200 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.ascgcliverpool.catholic.edu.au Web www.boystown.net.au Web www.clancy.catholic.edu.au

3 All Saints Catholic Senior College 8 Brigidine College Randwick 13 De La Salle College Caringbah Gender Co-educational Gender Girls Gender Boys Year 11-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-10 Address Leacocks Lane, Casula NSW 2170 Address 6 Aeolia Street, Randwick NSW 2031 Address 389 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah NSW 2229 Telephone 02 9821 1822 Telephone 02 9398 6710 Telephone 02 9524 9133 Facsimile 02 9601 3773 Facsimile 02 9398 4671 Facsimile 02 9526 1908 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.allsaintscasula.catholic.edu.au Web www.bcrandwick.catholic.edu.au Web www.dlscaringbah.catholic.edu.au

4 Aquinas College Menai 9 Brigidine College St Ives 14 De La Salle College Revesby Gender Co-educational Gender Girls Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address Anzac Road, Menai NSW 2234 Address 325 Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075 Address 9 Ferndale Road, Revesby Heights NSW 2212 Telephone 02 9543 0188 Telephone 02 9988 6200 Telephone 02 9773 7755 Facsimile 02 9541 0398 Facsimile 02 9144 1577 Facsimile 02 9771 6010 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.aquinasmenai.catholic.edu.au Web www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au Web www.dlsrevesby.catholic.edu.au

5 Bethany College 10 Casimir Catholic College 15 De La Salle College Ashfield Gender Girls Gender Co-educational Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address 2-4 Croydon Road, Hurstville NSW 2220 Address 200 Livingstone Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 Address 24 Bland Street, Ashfield NSW 2131 Telephone 02 8566 0711 Telephone 02 9558 2888 Telephone 02 9797 3200 Facsimile 02 8566 0722 Facsimile 02 9558 2123 Facsimile 02 9797 3255 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.bethanyhurstville.catholic.edu.au Web www.casimirmarrickville.catholic.edu.au Web www.dlsashfield.com.au

8 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au 16 De La Salle College Cronulla 21 Holy Spirit College 26 MacKillop Catholic College Gender Co-educational Gender Co-educational Gender Co-educational Year 11-12 Year 7-12 Year K-12 Address 2 Cross Road, Cronulla NSW 2230 Address 39 Croydon Street, Lakemba NSW 2195 Address 91 Sparks Road, Warnervale NSW 2259 Telephone 02 8522 1500 Telephone 02 9740 8099 Telephone 02 4392 9399 Facsimile 02 8522 1555 Facsimile 02 9740 5559 Facsimile 02 4392 9499 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.dlscronulla.catholic.edu.au Web www.holyspirit.nsw.edu.au Web www.mccwdbb.catholic.edu.au

17 Domremy College 22 Kincoppal Rose-Bay 27 Marcellin College Randwick Gender Girls Gender Co-educational (P-6) Girls (7-12) Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year P-12 Year 7-12 Address 121 First Avenue, Five Dock NSW 2046 Address New South Head Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029 Address 195 Alison Road, Randwick NSW 2031 Telephone 02 9712 2133 Telephone 02 9388 6000 Telephone 02 9398 6355 Facsimile 02 9712 5296 Facsimile 02 9388 6001 Facsimile 02 9398 9049 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.domremy.catholic.edu.au Web www.krb.nsw.edu.au Web www.marcellin.nsw.edu.au

18 Freeman Catholic College 23 LaSalle Catholic College 28 Marist College Pagewood Gender Co-educational Gender Boys Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address Mount Street, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177 Address 544 Chapel Road, Bankstown NSW 2200 Address 35 Donovan Avenue, Maroubra NSW 2035 Telephone 02 9823 2073 Telephone 02 9793 5600 Telephone 02 9349 7333 Facsimile 02 9823 7018 Facsimile 02 9790 8684 Facsimile 02 9344 9883 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.freemanbonnyrigg.catholic.edu.au Web www.lasalle.nsw.edu.au Web www.maristpagewood.catholic.edu.au

19 Good Samaritan Catholic College 24 Loreto Kirribilli 29 Marist College Eastwood Gender Co-educational Gender Girls Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year K-12 Year 7-12 Address 401 Hoxton Park Road, Hinchinbrook NSW 2168 Address 85 Carabella Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061 Address 44 Hillview Road, Eastwood NSW 2122 Telephone 02 9825 9955 Telephone 02 9957 4722 Telephone 02 9858 1644 Facsimile 02 9825 9966 Facsimile 02 9954 5941 Facsimile 02 9874 2392 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.goodsamaritan.nsw.edu.au Web www.loreto.nsw.edu.au Web www.mce.nsw.edu.au

20 Holy Cross College 25 Loreto Normanhurst 30 Marist College Penshurst Gender Boys Gender Girls Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-10 Address 517 Victoria Road, Ryde NSW 2112 Address 91-93 Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst NSW 2076 Address 65 Victoria Avenue, Mortdale NSW 2223 Telephone 02 9808 1033 Telephone 02 9487 3488 Telephone 02 9579 6188 Facsimile 02 9809 7207 Facsimile 02 9489 2348 Facsimile 02 9579 6668 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.holycrosscollege.org Web www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au Web www.maristpenshurst.catholic.edu.au

www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools Guide 2013 9 31 Marist College Kogarah 36 Mercy Catholic College 41 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington Gender Boys Gender Girls Gender Girls Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address 52 Wolseley Street, Bexley NSW 2207 Address 99 -101 Archer Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Address 36 Addison Street, Kensington NSW 2033 Telephone 02 9587 3211 Telephone 02 9419 2890 Telephone 02 9662 4088 Facsimile 02 9556 1790 Facsimile 02 9415 2831 Facsimile 02 9663 5252 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.mck.nsw.edu.au Web www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au Web www.olshkensington.catholic.edu.au

32 Marist College North Shore 37 Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College 42 Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield Gender Boys Gender Girls Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address 270 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 Address 128 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 Address 268 The Horsley Drive, Fairfield NSW 2165 Telephone 02 9957 5000 Telephone 02 9409 6200 Telephone 02 9728 4488 Facsimile 02 9954 9087 Facsimile 02 9956 5925 Facsimile 02 9727 7651 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.maristcollege.com Web www.monte.nsw.edu.au Web www.pbcfairfield.catholic.edu.au

33 Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich 38 Mount St Benedict College 43 Rosebank College Gender Girls Gender Girls Gender Co-educational Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address 66a Woolwich Road, Woolwich NSW 2110 Address 449C Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Address 1a Harris Road, Five Dock NSW 2046 Telephone 02 9816 2041 Telephone 02 9980 0444 Telephone 02 9713 3100 Facsimile 02 9816 5143 Facsimile 02 9484 4911 Facsimile 02 9712 3557 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.mscw.nsw.edu.au Web www.msben.nsw.edu.au Web www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au

34 Mary MacKillop College 39 Mount St Joseph Milperra 44 Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview Gender Girls Gender Girls Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Year 5-12 Address 5 Carnarvon Street, Wakeley NSW 2176 Address 273 Horsley Road, Milperra NSW 2214 Address Tambourine Bay Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066 Telephone 02 9725 4322 Telephone 02 9773 6068 Telephone 02 9882 8222 Facsimile 02 9725 4393 Facsimile 02 9771 6424 Facsimile 02 9882 8588 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.mmcwakeley.catholic.edu.au Web www.msj.nsw.edu.au Web www.riverview.nsw.edu.au

35 Mater Maria Catholic College 40 Our Lady of Mercy College Burraneer 45 Santa Sabina College Gender Co-educational Gender Girls Gender Girls (5-12) Co-educational (K-4) Year 7-12 Year 7-10 Year K-12 Address 5 Forest Road, Warriewood NSW 2102 Address 62-66 Dominic Street, Cronulla NSW 2230 Address 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield NSW 2135 Telephone 02 9997 7044 Telephone 02 9544 1966 Telephone 02 9745 7000 Facsimile 02 9997 6042 Facsimile 02 9544 1328 Facsimile 02 9745 7001 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.matermaria.nsw.edu.au Web www.olmcburraneer.catholic.edu.au Web www.ssc.nsw.edu.au

10 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au 46 Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College 51 St Edmund’s School 56 St Leo’s Catholic College Gender Co-educational Gender Co-educational Gender Co-educational Year 11-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address 17 Comer Street, Burwood NSW 2134 Address 60 Burns Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076 Address 16 Woolcott Avenue, Wahroonga NSW 2076 Telephone 02 8372 4400 Telephone 02 9487 1044 Telephone 02 9487 3555 Facsimile 02 8372 4401 Facsimile 02 9489 0069 Facsimile 02 9487 2637 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.sccvc.nsw.edu.au Web www.stedmunds.nsw.edu.au Web www.stleos.nsw.edu.au

47 St Aloysius College 52 St Edward’s Christian Brothers’ College 57 St Maroun’s College Gender Boys Gender Boys Gender Co-educational Year 3-12 Year 7-12 Year K-12 Address 47 Upper Pitt Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061 Address 13 Frederick Street, Gosford NSW 2250 Address 194-206 Wardell Road, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 Telephone 02 9922 1177 Telephone 02 4321 6400 Telephone 02 9559 2434 Facsimile 02 9929 6414 Facsimile 02 4324 7955 Facsimile 02 9558 8806 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au Web www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au Web www.stmarouns.nsw.edu.au

48 St Augustine’s College Sydney 53 St John Bosco College 58 St Mary’s Cathedral College Gender Boys Gender Co-educational Gender Boys Year 5-12 Year 7-12 Year 5-12 Address Federal Parade, Brookvale NSW 2100 Address Banksia Avenue, Engadine NSW 2233 Address 2 St Marys Road, Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone 02 9938 8200 Telephone 02 9548 4000 Telephone 02 9235 0500 Facsimile 02 9905 6483 Facsimile 02 9548 4099 Facsimile 02 9221 5952 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.saintaug.nsw.edu.au Web www.bosco.nsw.edu.au Web www.smccsydney.catholic.edu.au

49 St Charbel’s College 54 St Joseph’s Catholic College 59 St Patrick’s College Sutherland Gender Co-educational Gender Girls Gender Co-educational Year K-12 Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address 142 Highclere Avenue, Punchbowl NSW 2196 Address 6 Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford NSW 2250 Address 551 President Avenue, Sutherland NSW 2232 Telephone 02 9740 0999 Telephone 02 4324 4022 Telephone 02 9542 9000 Facsimile 02 9740 0900 Facsimile 02 4323 3512 Facsimile 02 9545 1820 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.stcharbel.nsw.edu.au Web www.sjcc.nsw.edu.au Web www.stpatscoll.nsw.edu.au

50 St Clare’s College 55 St Joseph’s College 60 St Patrick’s College Strathfield Gender Girls Gender Boys Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Year 5-12 Address 41-51 Carrington Road, Waverley NSW 2024 Address Mark Street, Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Address Francis Street, Strathfield NSW 2135 Telephone 02 8305 7100 Telephone 02 9816 0900 Telephone 02 9763 1000 Facsimile 02 9389 3503 Facsimile 02 9879 6804 Facsimile 02 9746 2294 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.stclares.nsw.edu.au Web www.joeys.org Web www.spc.nsw.edu.au

www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools Guide 2013 11 61 St Paul’s Catholic College Manly 66 St Vincent’s College Gender Boys Gender Girls Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address Darley Road, Manly NSW 2095 Address Rockwall Crescent, Potts Point NSW 2011 Telephone 02 9977 5111 Telephone 02 9368 1611 Facsimile 02 9977 0959 Facsimile 02 9356 2118 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.stpaulsmanly.nsw.edu.au Web www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au

62 St Peter’s Catholic College Tuggerah 67 Stella Maris College Gender Co-educational Gender Girls Year 7-12 Year 7-12 Address 84 Gavenlock Road, Tuggerah NSW 2259 Address 52 Eurobin Avenue, Manly NSW 2095 Telephone 02 4351 2344 Telephone 02 9977 5144 Facsimile 02 4351 2965 Facsimile 02 9976 2753 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.stpetersdbb.catholic.edu.au Web www.stellamaris.nsw.edu.au

63 St Pius X College Chatswood 68 Trinity Catholic College Gender Boys Gender Co-educational Year 5-12 Year 7-12 Address 35 Anderson Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Address 13 Park Road, Auburn NSW 2144 Telephone 02 9411 4733 Telephone 02 9749 1919 Facsimile 02 9413 1860 Facsimile 02 9749 2116 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web www.spx.nsw.edu.au Web www.trinity.catholic.edu.au

64 St Scholastica’s College 69 Waverley College Gender Girls Gender Boys Year 7-12 Year 5-12 Address 4 Avenue Road, Glebe NSW 2037 Address 131 Birrell Street, Waverley NSW 2024 Telephone 02 9660 2622 Telephone 02 9369 0600 Facsimile 02 9660 7939 Facsimile 02 9389 1274 Email offi [email protected] Email enrolmentoffi [email protected] Web www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au Web www.waverley.nsw.edu.au

65 St Ursula’s College Gender Girls Year 7-12 Address 67 Caroline Street, Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Telephone 02 9502 3300 Facsimile 02 9554 3581 Email [email protected] Web www.stursulakingsgrove.catholic.edu.au

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www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Schools Guide 2013 13 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 22 Feb St Clare’s College, Waverley 28 Feb St Paul’s Catholic College, Manly

MARCH 3 Mar Mount St Benedict College, Pennant Hills 5 Mar Waverley College, Waverley 8 Mar St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga 10 Mar Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood 12 Mar Bethlehem College, Ashfi eld 12 Mar Christian Brothers’ High School, Lewisham 12 Mar LaSalle Catholic College, Bankstown 12 Mar St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford 13 Mar Mater Maria Catholic College, Warriewood 16 Mar Loreto Normanhurst, Normanhurst 18 Mar St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah 22 Mar Santa Sabina College, Strathfi eld

APRIL 2 Apr MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale

AUGUST 13 Aug Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood

14 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Principal Enrolment Bethlehem College Mrs Paula Bounds 700 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Este Fideles - Be Faithful’ Mrs Stella Apergis 130 students; 5 classes Gender Languages Girls Italian & Japanese A 18 Bland Street, Ashfi eld NSW 2131 T 02 9798 9099 F 02 9799 4105 Yr Range Fees for 2013 est. 1881 Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,500 Yr 12 $3,500 E info@bcashfi eld.catholic.edu.au W www.bethlehemcollege.nsw.edu.au Includes book hire in Yrs 7-10 and laptop hire in Yr 7-9.

“Bethlehem College provides Our Past Our Present Other extra-curricular programs offered every student with the Bethlehem College was established by the The spirit of the Sisters of Charity lives on at include choir, college band, instrumental opportunity to move into the Sisters of Charity in 1881. Mary Aikenhead, Bethlehem College. Guided by Catholic program, ensemble group, G&T enrichment, who founded the order in Ireland in 1815, values, Bethlehem provides a very safe debating, public speaking, CSIRO science future with confi dence and led a privileged life as a young girl, however, school environment where Gospel values program, Mock Trial, College musical and optimism. Bethlehem College was moved by the plight of the poor. Thus, are lived out each day, and where the drama productions, faith in action group, is a Catholic school educating in addition to the vows of Poverty, Chastity students put their faith into action through CARE group, assignment clubs, Maths in the tradition of the Sisters and Obedience, the Sisters of Charity take initiatives, such as St Vincent de Paul Night Matters and the Duke of Edinburgh Award of Charity and nurturing a fourth vow of Service to the Poor. From the Patrol, Faith in Action, Assistant Catechists program. a meaningful spiritual life, beginning, the Sisters set a high standard and CARE group. Learning is pursued in education, exemplifi ed by Rosina Burns with passion and our high standards and Our Future identity and a care for others.” who graduated from Bethlehem in 1901, expectations can be seen in everything we Bethlehem College will continue to provide Mrs Paula Bounds and went on to university and became the do. We recognise the unique talents and high quality secondary education for girls fi rst woman in Australia to receive a Masters gifts of each student, and support them so in the Catholic tradition. In order to do this, of Education. Rosina Burns later became that they can achieve their best. the College continues to invest in quality a Sister of Charity and was principal of resources. Bethlehem from 1938 to 1943. The Arts were Our contemporary educational programs an important part of education in the early and broad curriculum cater for the needs Teaching staff are continually developed days of Bethlehem. and interests of the individual. Our Gifted in current teaching techniques, while a and Talented program includes the progressive building program continues In 1907, the College could boast a 27 piece Newman Research and Development to be implemented out of school hours to orchestra. The College history is littered with Project, a selective stream, acceleration, eliminate any disruption to learning. students who have continued with their enrichment opportunities, and HSC music, including Sylvia Trainor, who became extension courses in English, Mathematics Visit Us in 2013 Associate of the Sydney Conservatorium and History. Other programs at the College Our Open Day is on Tuesday 12 March. and examiner at Trinity College, London, include targeted literacy and numeracy Tours will be conducted by students, and Barbara Kearns, who joined the support, ESL and Special Needs support. Meet the Principal, Learning Showcase, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and later Our sports program includes Thursday performing arts performances and sausage was appointed to the Conservatorium as sports program and representative sports, sizzle provided by the Parents and Friends Professor of Violin. including MCCS and CGSSA Gala Days. Association.

Facilities • Library Resource Centre • Wireless Site Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Music Centres x 3 • Netball Court TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Facilities • Basketball Court • IT Labs x 2 • Performing Arts/Drama Centres • Science Labs x 5 • Darkroom • Food Technology Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Canteen • Industry Standard Hospitality Kitchen • Lecture Theatre • Chapel • Video Conferencing Centre • Theatrette • Hall 73% 27% 77% 27% 90% 9% Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 38 VET Yes Catholic Schools Guide 2013 15 Principal Enrolment Brigidine College St Ives Jane Curran 900 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Fortiter et Suaviter - Strength and Gentleness’ Jennifer Kirkby 160 students; 6 classes

Gender Languages A 325 Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075 Girls French & Italian est. 1954 T 02 9988 6200 F 02 9144 1577 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E offi [email protected] W www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $12,696 Yr 12 $12,696

“Brigidine College St Ives Our Past TAFE options are available, as well as a Our Future seeks to creatively and Brigidine College St Ives is dedicated to the modifi ed program for students with special Brigidine College seeks to provide energetically engage students education of girls in the Catholic tradition. learning needs. Each student is provided environments that will engage our girls and Founded by the Brigidine sisters in 1954, with a Notebook computer assisting in give them independence and fl exibility in in a process of learning that the school models the charism of St Brigid; personalised independent learning and their learning. In 2013, we look forward to promotes curiosity, confi dence, strength and gentleness. The College prides providing access to the world of digital the completion of a purpose-built 225 seat achievement and service.” itself on providing a holistic education for knowledge. Opportunities to challenge theatre, drama rooms, sound-proof music Jane Curran girls combining the spiritual, academic, the most talented students within the rooms and dance studio. Stage 2 will see physical and cultural dimensions of learning. curriculum include accelerating students state of the art science laboratories and With excellent academic results, a high level towards HSC success in Studies of Religion additional classrooms. of achievement in the performing arts and II and Mathematics in Year 11, offering sport and a strong commitment to service, an extension English elective to Year 10 While maintaining commitment to girls at Brigidine are challenged to think and preparing pathways for accelerating excellence, Brigidine recognises the and experience beyond their boundaries, students in French and Italian. challenges of a modern world. These to have the courage to question their world include new directions in curriculum, and to model Christ’s teachings in their lives. A wide range of sports includes athletics, constantly evolving technologies for basketball, dance, equestrian, gymnastics, accessing the breadth of information Our Present hockey, netball, public speaking, soccer, available, accountability requirements and A broad curriculum motivates Brigidine softball, swimming, taekwondo, tennis, touch community expectations. And, as a Catholic girls to engage in quality learning as football, DEAS, volleyball and water polo. school, it is imperative to provide girls with they progress towards the attainment of an understanding of their faith so they an HSC. In Year 7, all girls experience a The Centre for Excellence is the hub emerge from their schooling with the moral range of subjects across the Key Learning of student societies such as debating, courage and integrity to enrich their world. Areas of English, Mathematics, Science, drama, music (choir, band and music Religious Education, Human Society and ensembles), public speaking, mock trial, Visit Us in 2013 its Environment, PDHPE, Creative Arts, tournament of minds and social justice. Girls Regular tours of the College are available Languages and Technology (Textiles compete through inter-school associations, throughout the year. Dates are advertised Technology, Food Technology and Design challenging their performance and on the College website. and Technology). From Year 9, elective broadening their social experience. subjects are introduced. Vocational and

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 3 • Music Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Textiles Technology Rooms x 2 • Multi-Purpose Hall • Digital Library TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Netball Courts • Darkroom • Centre for Excellence • Gymnasium • Wireless Site • Religious Education Centre • Science Labs x 5 • IT Centre • Library Resource Centre • Visual Arts Centre • Canteen • Learning Support Centre • Drama Rooms x 2 • Chapel 75% NA 78% NA 78% NA • Food Technology Room • Careers Centre • Year 12 Common Room • College Shop Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Counselling Rooms x 2 • College Green HSC Subjects 39 VET Yes Catholic Schools Guide 2013 16 Principal Enrolment Christian Brothers’ High School Br Paul Conn 1,320 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘conanti corona, “A crown to the one who strives”.’ Mrs Roslyn Readman 180 students; 6 classes

Gender Languages A 68 - 84 The Boulevarde, Lewisham NSW 2049 Boys French & Italian est. 1891 T 02 8585 1744 F 02 8585 1787 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E offi [email protected] W www.cbhslewisham.nsw.edu.au Yr 5 - 12 Year 7 $4,834 Year 12 $4,834

“Christian Brothers’ High Our Past Our Present Our Future School Lewisham is a dynamic Christian Brothers’ High School, Lewisham, Edmund Rice sought to liberate young The future is exciting as the school values based school that is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice people by empowering them to make embraces its new vertical model of Pastoral Tradition, formed by the Christian Brothers appropriate choices about their life and Care. The house system will develop and has excellence for boys’ in 1891. For over 120 years, the school has learning. CBHS is a school that allows all enhance Pastoral Care by providing quality education as its cornerstone.” been providing a top quality, affordable, members of the school community to relationships and experiences; creating Br Paul Conn values-based education to the young men choose life and reach their potential whilst opportunities for shared house prayer and of the inner west of Sydney and beyond. In respecting the dignity of all. It is centered liturgies; promoting a learning environment keeping with its rich faith-fi lled past, CBHS on ‘right relationships’ and committed to where ‘academic care’ and ‘pastoral now has all the energy and vitality of a excellence by working co-operatively with care’ combine to foster the dignity and modern Catholic School in the Edmund Rice all. Whilst celebrating the past, it is open to well-being of each student; facilitating the Tradition. It is an inclusive and innovative change and transformation. close, longitudinal tracking of academic school that is responding creatively to and general progress; encouraging house meet the wide range of needs of individual CBHS Lewisham aims to develop young activities beyond the traditional carnival; students who represent the full spectrum men of faith and learning, committed to and further involving parents in the lives of of a multicultural and diverse Australian excellence in their own lives, and relating to their sons through involvement in the houses. population. a wide range of people who are open and committed to their own personal spiritual A new transition process will be introduced The school will continue to provide a vision journey. The curriculum is a socially just and in 2013 that will assist our new Year 7 into the future where people of all countries diverse offering of subjects that meet the students adjust to life in Secondary school. and backgrounds have equal opportunities, needs of a diverse population. Outstanding This, combined with our exciting Year 7 equal treatment and the dignity and academic results and the development camp early in Term 1, allows all our new comfort of knowing they are supported and of skills through state of the art Vocational students to settle in well. loved. In this sense, Christian Brothers’ High Education facilities are celebrated regularly. School is truly a Gospel place - a place of CBHS has an extensive co- curricular Visit Us in 2013 good news. The young men of this school program which includes membership of the Our Open Day is on Tuesday 12 March. See continue to be open to ongoing education Metropolitan Catholic Colleges sporting school website for details. The beginning of their hearts and minds so that they can association. Excellent Music, debating and of year mass will be held in the McDonald be truly men of faith and learning. public speaking programs adds balance to Centre on Friday 15 February at 9:00am. the program.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Lecture Theatre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Courts x 2 • IT Labs x 6 TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Wireless Site • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Cricket Nets x 2 • Music Centre • Hospitality Kitchen • Gymnasium • Halls x 2 • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Learning Centre • Canteen • Science Labs x 6 • Careers Centre • Chapel 78% 14% 80% 16% 79% 15% Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 31 VET Yes Catholic Schools Guide 2013 17 Principal Enrolment Hilary Johnston-Croke 900 students

Kincoppal - Rose Bay Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Educating Hearts and Minds Since 1882.’ Sue Lancaster 80 students; 4 classes Gender Languages Co-educational P - Yr 6 French, Mandarin, Japanese A New South Head Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029 Girls Yr 7-12 & Italian T 02 9388 6000 F 02 9388 6001 est. 1882 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.krb.nsw.edu.au P - Yr 12 Yr 7 $21,190 Yr 12 $24,680

“At Kincoppal-Rose Bay we Our Past the Sacred Heart who play a vital role in Our Future offer your daughters and sons In 2012, Kincoppal-Rose Bay celebrated guiding the faith life of the students and Kincoppal-Rose Bay is committed to 130 years of Sacred Heart education on broader community. We believe in providing developing the rich heritage of the the challenge of achieving the Rose Bay campus. The Convent of the a curriculum that is grounded in academic campus with future developments that personal excellence in all Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, was founded in 1882 rigour, delivered by a devoted and will enhance students’ opportunities for areas of school life. We work by fi ve Sisters of the Society of the Sacred passionate teaching team, who challenge learning. In 2013, the school will build a to develop their personal Heart who had travelled to establish the our students to become independent life- Year 7 Community Learning Space and a strengths and talents to be fi rst school in Australia. Kincoppal Convent long learners. This is refl ected in the strong new Cafeteria, as well as refurbish parts of the best they can be.” was established at Elizabeth Bay in 1909. In performances in the HSC year after year. the Junior School. The school is particularly 1971, the two schools were amalgamated Our education approach acknowledges focused on strengthening the links between Hilary Johnston-Croke and, today, Kincoppal-Rose Bay School that student learning is enhanced through the international network of Sacred Heart of the Sacred Heart comprises a fully co- the integration of ICT. A number of key schools worldwide, in particular to provide educational Junior School for day students, technology tools are provided for our additional opportunities for student and a Senior School for girls, with both students from P - 6, including interactive exchanges to advance the global Sacred day and boarding students. Kincoppal- whiteboards, laptop trolleys, digital Heart mission and celebrate cultural Rose Bay is a member of the international classrooms and a technology rich Learning diversity. group of 200 Sacred Heart Schools in 45 Centre. Students in the Senior School have countries conducted by the Society of the their own Notebook computers. Kincoppal- Visit Us in 2013 Sacred Heart, a Catholic teaching order Rose Bay offers an extensive co-curricular We encourage interested families to share established by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat program, including instrumental and a KRB Experience Open Day with us, which in France in 1800. Madeleine Sophie’s vision choral music, drama, debating and mock includes a comprehensive presentation is articulated in the fi ve Goals of a Sacred trials. Sports include touch football, tennis, by the Principal, followed by a Q&A panel Heart education. basketball, cross country, soccer, snow sports, featuring students, staff and parents. See water polo, touch football and dance. Our our website for Open Day dates throughout Our Present school fosters a strong sense of community. the year. The fi ve Goals of a Sacred Heart education There are a number of active groups that provide guidance to the everyday lives include the P&F Association, Past Parents of our community. At the spiritual heart Association, Alumnae Association and of Kincoppal-Rose Bay are the Sisters of Chapel Society.

Facilities • Track & Field Complex • Darkroom Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Soccer Pitches x 2 • Chapel TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Weights/Fitness Room • IT Labs x 5 • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Media Suite • Design & Technology Centre • Basketball Courts x 4 • Music Centre • Seminar Rooms x 5 • Multi-purpose Area • Theatrette • Music Technology Suite • Netball Courts x 4 • Wireless Site 94% 4% 83% 11% 93% 5% • Year 11 Common Room • Tennis Courts x 4 • Dance Studio • Year 7 Community Learning Space • Cricket Nets • Ovals x 2 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Year 12 Common Room • Gymnasiums x 2 • Pools x 2 • Science Labs x 4 • Canteen • Halls x 2 HSC Subjects 33 VET Yes • Lecture Theatre • Careers Centre Catholic Schools Guide 2013 18 Principal Enrolment LaSalle Catholic College Mr Michael Egan 550 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Commitment, Confidence and Success’ Mrs Anne Saliba 100 students; 4 classes

Gender Languages A 544 Chapel Road, Bankstown NSW 2200 Boys Italian est. 1999 T 02 9793 5600 F 02 9790 8684 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.lasalle.nsw.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,251 Yr 12 $3,251

“We challenge our boys to Our Past Our Present Our Future uphold strong values and LaSalle Catholic College is committed The College offers a curriculum that caters In 2013, the College will expand to include to become men of faith, to a Lasallian vision of education. The for a diverse range of learning styles. The the Saint Yon Trade Training Centre. This College was established in 1999 following teaching programs are innovative, adopting is a state of the art training facility that integrity and scholarship.” the amalgamation of De La Salle College the best pedagogical practices, and are provides trade vocational training for Mr Michael Egan and Benilde High School. 2013 marks the designed to maximise the potential of each students in Year 11 and 12. Students study 62nd year of Lasallian education in the student as 21st century learners. The College courses including Automotive, Construction, Bankstown area. LaSalle Catholic College, offers a full range of elective courses in Electrotechnology and Metal & Engineering, as a Lasallian Catholic institution, traces both stage 5 and 6, including VET courses, leading to nationally recognised vocational its origins to a priest and educational Extension I and II English, Extension I and II qualifi cations. It is for students who want to innovator of 17th century France, Saint John Mathematics and History Extension. Religious get a HSC and at the same time prepare Baptist de la Salle. Born in 1651, de la Salle Education is a priority at LaSalle Catholic for work in a trade apprenticeship or began a new system of Christian schools in College and all Year levels have regular traineeship. which the teachers assisted parents in the Religious Education classes. There are also educational, ethical and religious formation opportunities for all students to participate This facility will broaden our VET Framework of their children. in College and class Masses, sacramental offerings and provide an exciting programs, social justice initiatives and other opportunity for career development for our A Lasallian education seeks to capture, liturgical celebrations. students. Students and staff are provided in contemporary ways, the spirit of St with every opportunity to develop spiritually, John Baptist de la Salle’s fi rst schools in The College has a broad program of intellectually, culturally and socially. Reims, France. Hence, LaSalle Catholic co-curricular activities outside of the College endeavours to touch hearts by classroom, with a comprehensive sports Visit Us in 2013 developing the dignity and wellbeing of program offered for students as participants Our Open Day is held on Tuesday 12 March. each of our students, teach minds through in the Metropolitan Catholic Colleges Details can be found on our College the educational programs it offers, and Competition. Students who excel have the website. College Tours can be arranged by transform lives. Christian values underpin opportunity to represent at the higher levels contacting the College Registrar. all aspects of College life within an of NSWCCC. The College also participates atmosphere of respect for all. in debating, public speaking and chess competitions.

Facilities • Basketball Court Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Cricket Nets x 3 TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Gymnasium • Food Technology Centre • Wireless Site • Design & Technology Centre • Canteen • Trade & Industry Centre • Darkroom • Library Resource Centre • Chapel 67% 20% 73% 20% 74% 20% • Science Labs x 6 • Media Suite • Lecture Theatre • Ovals x 2 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 34 VET Yes Catholic Schools Guide 2013 19 Principal Enrolment Loreto Normanhurst Ms Barbara Watkins 900 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Developing confident, articulate women of the Mrs Annabelle Regina 150 students; 6 classes

21st Century.’ Gender Languages A 91-93 Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst NSW 2076 Girls French & Italian est. 1897 T 02 9487 3488 F 02 9489 2348 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $17,778 Yr 12 $20,130

“Loreto Normanhurst is an Our Past Our Present Our Future exciting and innovative Loreto Normanhurst is a congregational In a holistic approach to student Loreto Normanhurst seeks to affi rm and school, with national and Catholic school, which is under the care of development, the spiritual nature of the encourage the development of young the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), human person must be given necessary women who will take their place in the world international connections also known as the Loreto Sisters. It is part of care and attention. At Loreto Normanhurst, as leaders and people of commitment, and a four hundred year a worldwide tradition of over four hundred we believe that the Ignatian tradition should inspired by gospel values. The school fosters tradition of educating girls.” years of educating young women. Mary be the model used to provide that spiritual a liberal education, with self-motivated Ms Barbara Watkins Ward founded the Institute of the Blessed care. We set time apart from the ordinary learning and pursuit of personal excellence Virgin Mary in 1609. Mother Gonzaga Barry, to focus on nurturing and strengthening the central to its teaching and learning an Irish pioneer of the IBVM, formed the spiritual, so that the ordinary may become philosophy. Each student is encouraged to Institute’s fi rst Australian community at Mary’s transformed and we may truly “fi nd God in fulfi ll her personal and academic potential Mount in Ballarat in 1875. all things”. Through the Loreto Normanhurst in an atmosphere of freedom, care and Student Growth Model (LNSGM), we respect for the individual. The school’s Seventeen years later, she brought the IBVM endeavour to weave our Christian faith into Strategic Plan refl ects the school’s ongoing to New South Wales when she established all that we do. growth and development. A new state of the fi rst Sydney Loreto in Randwick in July, the art building featuring 16 fl exible learning 1892. Within fi ve years, however, the nuns The LNSGM is an award-winning model of spaces will be opened in 2013. Loreto were looking for larger premises. education which is innovative and dynamic, Normanhurst is deeply rooted in the Loreto and which fosters critical thinking, curiosity values of Freedom, Sincerity, Verity, Justice, As Mother Gonzaga Barry approached the and joy in learning. The success of the model and Felicity, and has a well-informed future property on Pennant Hills Road on a rainy in the academic realm is highly evident in focus outfi tting its students for life in an ever- day in June, 1896, the sun burst through the the school’s excellent academic results. changing 21st century world. clouds and formed a beautiful rainbow over In the 2011 HSC, Loreto Normanhurst was the estate. Reverend Mother voiced her ranked as the top Catholic school in NSW Visit Us in 2013 delight; her quest was over. The extensive and in 21st position overall in the state. Life Our Open Day is on Saturday 16 March property was purchased for the Loreto at Loreto Normanhurst is exciting. The school from 11:00am-3:00pm. Private tours may boarders and the foundation stone was laid has a diverse student and parent community be arranged by contacting the Enrolments on 28 February, 1897. made up of both boarding and day families. Manager. Alternatively, please register to There are so many incredible opportunities attend a scheduled tour via the school’s on offer in our 24/7 school. website.

Facilities • Track & Field Complex • Lecture Theatre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Music Centre TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centres x 4 • Basketball Courts x 6 • Wireless Site • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Tennis Courts x 6 • Chapel • Library Resource Centre • Soccer Pitches x 3 • Canteen • Yr 12 Common Room • Netball Courts x 6 • Darkroom • LOTE Resource Centre • Gymnasium • Ovals x 3 89% 10% 91% 8% 95% 5% • Food Technology Centre • Science Labs x 6 • Pool • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Careers Centre • Hall Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 36 VET Yes Catholic Schools Guide 2013 20 Principal Enrolment Mr Steve Todd 1,500

MacKillop Catholic College Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Christ Our Light’ Ms Janine Silver 180 students; 6 classes Gender Languages Co-educational Japanese A 91 Sparks Road, Warnervale NSW 2259 Yr Range Fees for 2013* est. 2003 T 02 4392 9399 F 02 4392 9499 K - Yr 12 Yr 7 $2,913 Yr 12 $3,390 E [email protected] W www.mccwdbb.catholic.edu.au Building Levy per family $810

“At MacKillop Catholic Our Past Our Present Our Future College we offer a quality Established in 2003, MacKillop Catholic MacKillop College has grown and built up In the future, the College will concentrate K-12 Catholic education for College is a co-educational community for not only outstanding campus facilities, but on the extension of its high quality students from Kindergarten through to Year also a fi ne reputation for providing spiritual academic programs with a focus on the all students in our community 12 and is part of the Diocese of Broken Bay enrichment, quality academic support, enhanced use of future technologies in all following Christ as our Light in system of Catholic schools. leadership programs, sporting and cultural its teaching and learning programs. the spirit of Mary MacKillop.” experiences and opportunities. Mr Steve Todd The College is situated on eight hectares The already wide range of extra-curricular of the Upper Central Coast of NSW, with Providing a stimulating learning environment, activities will be further developed and many outstanding features, that offers over MacKillop Catholic College enables all enhanced. 1,500 students a quality Catholic school students, with the collaboration of teachers education. and parents, to achieve their personal best. In 2013 we will be celebrating our 10 year Quality teaching and learning are a key Anniversary, 2003 - 2013. We will launch Enlivening the gift of our patron St Mary of focus of the College community. the year of celebrations with our Opening the Cross MacKillop, the College and Parish College Mass on Wednesday 27 February, are closely connected, creating a vibrant Empowering partnerships and pastoral Bishop David Walker will be the Celebrant. and active Catholic faith community, support across students, staff, family, parish radiating Christ as Our Light. Through the and the wider community, mean that the Visit Us in 2013 experience of prayer, liturgy and service, all College as a community, continues to shape MacKillop Catholic College has an in our community are called to discipleship. each person’s development. Information and Enrolment Night for Kinder and Year 7 enrolments on Tuesday 2 April. The construction of both a Trade Training This night is for parents who have children Centre and Language Centre through the enrolling for the next school year. BER program has enabled the College to extend its strength in the area of Vocational Education and Training by offering many new learning opportunities to its students.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • IT Labs x 4 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Hospitality/Food Technology Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Theatrette TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Court • Darkroom • Design & Technology Centre • Netball Court • Wetlands • Performing Arts / Drama Centre • Gymnasium • Canteen • Religious Education Centre • Counselling Room • Chapel • Library Resource Centre • Languages Centre • Oval 65% 20% 65% 20% 70% 15% • LOTE Resource Centre • Lecture Theatre • Hall • Trade & Industry Centre • Careers Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Science Labs x 7 • Music Centre HSC Subjects 42 VET Yes

*Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives Catholic Schools Guide 2013 21 Principal Enrolment Mrs Julie Terry 940 Students

Mater Maria Catholic College Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Walk in New Life’ Mrs Deborah Fitzgerald 185 students; 9 classes Gender Languages Co-educational Italian & Japanese A 5 Forest Road, Warriewood NSW 2102 Yr Range Fees for 2013* T 02 9997 7044 F 02 9997 6042 est. 1962 Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,410 Yr12 $3,685 E [email protected] W www.matermaria.nsw.edu.au Building Levy per family $810

“My hope is the message Our Past Our Present Our Future of the Samaritan parable It is just over fi fty years since the College The primary goal of Mater Maria as an Our task of educating is preparing young will continue to challenge was founded by the Sisters of the Good educational institution is to offer young men and women for an unknown future. Samaritan and their charism continues people a genuine Catholic education that At Mater Maria, we provide an engaging, each member of the Mater to envelop and be lived in the College promotes quality learning, collaboration technology-complemented learning Maria community and form community. 2012 marked the 50th and rich and positive relationships. Our environment where our teachers are young men and women anniversary since the Good Samaritan Catholic worldview is the central context challenged to increase the learning gain of of the northern beaches in Sisters established Mater Maria Catholic within which we live, learn and teach, and each student. Quality learning is our focus, Catholic discipleship.” College, Warriewood, on Sydney’s northern is celebrated in our belief and hope that and through fl exible learning structures beaches, initially as a girls’ school. From all children can reach their potential and informed by the latest professional practices, Mrs Julie Terry 1962 until 1990, twenty-fi ve Good Samaritan proclaim success. Learning is the focus of our teachers guide their students in their Sisters served at the College. our College community’s endeavours and, formation, learning and growth. as a vibrant co-educational community, In 1979, the College became co- we confi dently embrace the uniqueness Our students are privileged members of a educational and, in 1990, when the fi rst of each student, actively seek to develop warm, welcoming and engaging learning lay principal was appointed, the Sisters the special gifts that each student has community, and we welcome your son handed over responsibility for the College and proclaim his or her achievements in or daughter to embrace our culture and to the Diocese of Broken Bay. Now, in 2013, a shared spirit of celebration. the vibrant energy that has bonded our 960 students are enrolled at the College. A comprehensive range of courses within community over this fi fty year span as we Today, Mater Maria is a co-educational the curriculum enables students to choose look forward to an exciting future. community focused on learning, positive according to their needs and aspirations, support networks and an infi nite array now and for the future. Visit Us in 2013 of opportunities grounded in our shared We hope that this information provides College values of community, hospitality, Our courses are delivered through a rich, a glimpse of the special opportunities justice, spirituality and stewardship. Our real and relevant dialogue which engages provided to your sons and daughters at our young men and women are called to be each student in their learning and deepens College, and we would welcome you to globally-focused, confi dent collaborators their understanding of an ever changing experience College life at the Open Day on who are engaged in their studies and world. Many opportunities are offered Sunday 13 March from 11:00am-2:00pm or model service to others to extend students’ interests, talents and during a tour (each Monday at 10:00am or achievement in extracurricular activities. by appointment).

Facilities • Library Resource Centre • Drama Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Visual Arts Centres x 2 • LOTE Resource Centre • Wireless Site TAFE/VET • Commercial Hospitality Kitchen • Multi-purpose Courts • Careers Offi ce • Textiles Technology Rooms x 2 • Cricket Nets • Canteen • Woodworking Rooms x 2 • Gymnasium • Chapel • Electronics Room • Music Centres x 2 • Hall • Science Labs x 4 • Lecture Theatre • Oval 60% 20% 65% 20% 68% 20% • IT Labs x 4 • Yr 12 Common Room • Digital Learning Centre • Counselling Room Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 38 VET Yes

*Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives Catholic Schools Guide 2013 22 Principal Enrolment Suzanne Kavanagh 500

Mercy Catholic College Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Mercy College aims to develop women of strong faith, Kirsteen Fisscher 104 students; 4 classes women of action and compassion.’ Gender Languages Girls Italian & French

Activities Club Yr Range Fees for 2013* A 101 Archer St, Chatswood NSW 2067 T 02 9419 2890 F 02 9415 2831 est. 1890 Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,195 Yr 12 $3,720 E [email protected] W www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au Building Levy per family $810

“At Mercy we recognise Our Past Our Present Our Future girls individual talents and Mercy Catholic College was established Mercy Catholic College is a small school with Our vision is to provide a holistic and strive to provide positive in 1890 by The Sisters of Mercy, a Religious a big heart and a long history of academic multi-disciplinary approach to learning Institute founded by Catherine McAuley excellence. Offering a wide range of courses and spiritual understanding. Through the experiences so each may on December 12, 1831 in Dublin, Ireland. from Year 7 through to Year 12 students study ongoing improvement of school grounds realise their full potential.” Under her inspirational leadership, traditional subjects as well as undertake and teaching facilities, we aim to ensure Suzanne Kavanagh The Sisters of Mercy became known as modules within the fi elds of Information Mercy remains an appealing and functional pioneering women who were daring and Technology, Tourism, Engineering etc. learning environment. generous in their mission to reach out to the needs of others, providing education, Debating, public speaking, performing arts, The upholding of Catholic values through hospitality and pastoral care. sports and the Duke of Edinburgh Award the expansion of community partnerships, Scheme are just some of the activities enhancement of leadership programs and The Sisters of Mercy administered the offered within the co-curricular program. teacher development initiatives, remain key College until 1989 and since then it has Students in Years 11 and 12 are also able to the future direction of Mercy. been part of the Diocese of Broken Bay to undertake TAFE courses or study units in system of Catholic schools. A member of select fi rst year university courses. Through effective teacher/student the Mercy Secondary Schools of Australia collaboration and pastoral care, we Association, Mercy Catholic College has The College places great importance on will continue to fulfi l students’ needs by strong links with all Mercy schools throughout individual learning support and community providing them with knowledge, wisdom Australia and internationally. engagement. The College’s Gifted and and learning strategies so that they Talented, Special Needs and Transition to may achieve their life goals and career Catherine McAuley’s legacy remains a role Work programs assist students to reach their aspirations. model for our youth. At Mercy we recognise full potential. the worth of each person; value the Visit Us in 2013 role of individuals within our community; Through shared ministry, we provide spiritual Open Day is on Sunday 10 March from encourage understanding that rights guidance and encourage students to gain 11:00am to 2:00pm. Open Morning is on must be balanced with responsibility; and greater understanding of their connection Tuesday 13 August from 9:00am to 10:30am. recognise our own spirituality, so that we with God. Refl ection Days, Religious Retreats, You are welcome to visit the College for a may walk humbly with God. Liturgical Celebrations and Social Justice private tour please phone to arrange a time. activities recognise our Catholic Faith.

Facilities • Basketball/Netball Court • Theatrette Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Design & Technology Centre • Yr 12 Common Area • Wireless Site TAFE/VET • Food Technology Centre • Counselling Room • Canteen • Religious Education Centres x 2 • Science Labs x 3 • Chapel • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centres x 2 • Lecture Theatre • Hall • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Music Centre • Library Resource Centre • Careers Centre 80% 15% 76% 20% 78% 19% • LOTE Resource Centre • IT Labs x 3 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 41 VET Yes

*Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives Catholic Schools Guide 2013 23 Principal Enrolment Mount St Benedict College Mrs Maria Pearson 950 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Inspiring Young Women, Transforming the Future’ Mrs Narelle McClure 189 students; 7classes

Gender Languages A 449C Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Girls French, German & Japanese est. 1966 T 02 9980 0444 F 02 9484 4911 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.msben.nsw.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $9,025 Yr 12 $9,450

“A Mount St Benedict graduate Our Past Our Present Our Future is equipped to contribute to all Mount St Benedict College is a Mount St Benedict College is an exceptional We have exciting plans for our future. aspects of community life and Congregational Catholic school that place, providing an opportunity for girls to Our increasing enrolments create a was founded by the Sisters of the Good learn in an environment which is specifi cally need for more general purpose learning to be a responsible, wise and Samaritan in 1966, and is now managed designed to meet their needs. The College spaces as well as additional specialist discerning citizen of the world.” by a Board of Directors appointed by is blessed with a beautiful bushland setting facilities. The College Master Plan includes Mrs Maria Pearson Good Samaritan Education. The College which helps us create a place of peace, upgraded Creative and Performing was originally established in the convent where teachers and students work together Arts facilities, enhanced PDHPE spaces, at Pennant Hills, and now occupies an with families to nurture each student’s additional covered outdoor areas and an extensive site next to the convent. The unique gifts. Girls have an extensive choice updated Information Resource Centre. College is one of ten Good Samaritan of subjects they can study, as well as a As approaches to learning change and schools in Australia. Pastoral Care structure which nurtures them develop, we anticipate our facilities will do within small homeroom groups and Houses. likewise. We are investing in agile, fl exible The Good Samaritan Sisters also continue and adaptable spaces which will meet to work in aboriginal communities, with As a Good Samaritan College in the current needs and have us well-placed to refugees, in parish ministry, counselling, Benedictine tradition there is a strong respond to future needs. This will allow us to social welfare and adult education. Known emphasis on achieving a healthy balance pursue innovative approaches to teaching affectionately as the ‘Good Sams’, the between study, prayer and recreation. By and learning, with an emphasis on creativity, congregation and wider Good Sam family offering a range of opportunities in each critical thinking and other 21st century skills. continue to draw inspiration from two key of these areas all students are able to As we continue to develop we seek to sources: participate in activities and experiences inspire our young women, to energise and • The rich wisdom of Benedictine spirituality they enjoy and appreciate and in which excite them about their learning. In this way • The much loved parable of the Good they can achieve. During their time at the they will be transformed and will take their Samaritan. College, girls are able to exercise leadership responsibility for transforming the world into skills, to offer their skills in the service of the a better place for all. community, both within and beyond school, to develop skills in managing issues which Visit Us in 2013 arise in their lives, and to articulate their Open Day will be held on Sunday 3 March. beliefs and opinions. See the College website for details. Tours are available during school terms.

Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Careers Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Blue Gum High Forest • Multi-purpose Area • Music Centre TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Courts x 3 • Wireless Site • Design & Technology Centre • Netball Courts x 3 • Dance Studio • Information Resource Centre • Tennis Courts x 2 • Canteen • Food Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Chapel • LOTE Resource Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Oval 85% 14% 92% 7% 90% 8% • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Science Labs x 7 • Hall • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Media Suite (Music) Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 37 VET Yes Catholic Schools Guide 2013 24 Principal Enrolment Dr Maree Herrett 1,200 students

Santa Sabina College Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Embrace The World’ The Registrar 135 students; 7 classes Gender Languages Co-educational K - Yr 4 French, Italian, Latin A 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfi eld NSW 2135 T 02 9745 7000 F 02 9745 7001 Girls Yr 5 - 12 & Japanese A Santa Maria del Monte Primary Campus: 59 The Boulevarde, Strathfi eld NSW 2135 est. 1894 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.ssc.nsw.edu.au K - Yr 12 Yr 7 $16,740 Yr 12 $17,760

“Santa Sabina College offers Our Past Our Present Our Future students extensive opportunities Dominic De Guzman established the ‘Order Our campuses comprise Primary, Middle Santa Sabina educates its students to be to develop spiritual, intellectual of preachers’ in 13th century Europe. He and Secondary Schools and Tallong global citizens who will make a difference chose Veritas - Truth, as the motto for his Outdoor Education Centre. The College to our world. We are committed to futures- and ethical identities. Our religious order of friars and sisters. In 1867, a has a strong commitment to academic focused schooling. Our technology-rich graduates are challenged band of Irish Dominican Sisters continuing and personal excellence, to pastoral care environment, pastoral care structures, to confi dently seek, speak the ideals, beliefs and values of their and the development of independence, outdoor education programs and strong and live the truth in our founder, took the great risk of leaving Ireland leadership and education for justice. Our academic achievements ensure our contemporary world.” to establish the fi rst Dominican foundation in innovative curriculum lays the foundation for students are well-prepared for their futures. Australia - in Maitland, NSW. lifelong learning and develops the curious mind. Outstanding academic results across Opportunities for immersion experiences to Santa Sabina College at Strathfi eld was a wide range of subjects are achieved South Africa and Central Australia provide then established in 1894. The tradition of annually. challenging global education experiences. Dominican schools in Australia recognises ICT is integral to contemporary education that education enriches and empowers; Co-curricular opportunities include 22 sports, as an enabler of innovative solutions for it fosters an appreciation of learning diverse music ensembles, public speaking all learners. Our students’ development of and intellectual curiosity, a love of God and debating, the Duke of Edinburgh creativity and technical literacy as digital in prayer and action, and a strong Award Scheme and leadership programs. global citizens is promoted. We continue commitment to social justice. Central to our Students are given many opportunities to provide 1-to-1 access to technology, Dominican education are the four ‘pillars’ to develop their faith through the formal ‘anytime, anywhere’. of Dominican life in the service of truth: Religious Education curriculum and a Prayer, Learning, Community and Service. range of liturgical celebrations. There are Visit Us in 2013 In our contemporary context, Santa Sabina daily opportunities for both private and Join us for Open Day on Friday 22 March continues the work of the pioneering Sisters community prayer in our Chapels and from 9:00am-12:00 midday. Regular school who created an educational environment the Dadirri prayer room. Students engage tours take place each term, please check of excellence and challenge. It is our hope in social justice activities and service to the website for details. Personal tours can that our graduates are people who, with others. We seek to nurture in students values also be arranged, contact the Registrar at integrity, independence, courage and which are strongly underpinned by their [email protected] creativity, will work for justice in the world. knowledge and experience of a loving God, and Veritas; God’s Truth.

Facilities • Counselling Rooms x 3 • IT Labs x 6 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Outdoor Education/Retreats Centre • Netball Courts x 4 • Chapels x 2 TAFE/VET • Performing Arts Black Box Theatre • Basketball Courts x 4 • Halls x 2 • Design & Technology Labs x 2 • Cricket Nets x 4 • Canteen • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Tennis Courts x 4 • Darkroom • LOTE Resource Centres x 2 • Climbing Wall • Ovals x 2 • Music Centre - Holyrood • Yr 12 Common Room • Pool 92% 4% 95% 4% 95% 4% • Strength & Conditioning Room • Food Technology Lab • Early Education Centre • Science Labs x 6 Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Digital Design Room • Careers Centre • Visual Arts Studios x 2 • Lecture Theatre HSC Subjects 41 VET Yes Catholic Schools Guide 2013 25 Principal Enrolment St Clare’s College Marie Therese Hirschhorn 450 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘A Living Franciscan Community’ Margaret Hogan 115 students; 4 classes

Gender Languages French & Italian A 41-51 Carrington Road, Waverley NSW 2024 Girls est. 1884 T 02 8305 7100 F 02 9389 3503 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E [email protected] W www.stclares.nsw.edu.au Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $4,625 Yr 12 $5,350

“The oldest Franciscan school Our Past Our Present Our Future in Australia, we continue On the 23rd November, 1883 six Poor Clare St Clare’s College continues to provide Moving into 2013, the Poor Clare Sisters are the tradition of educating Sisters from Newry and Keady in Ireland an education for young women in the handing over the governance of the College arrived in Sydney to set up a parish school Franciscan tradition. Embracing the spirit of to the Sydney Archdiocesan Catholic young women, who in the and a high school in Waverley. In early 1884, St Clare and St Francis of Assisi, the College Schools Board. The Poor Clares will continue spirit of St Clare will make a the high school opened with twenty students is committed to: educating young women; to play an active role in this, the oldest difference in the world.” with the offi cial opening and blessing by promoting personal excellence; serving all Franciscan Secondary School in Australia, to Marie Therese Hirschhorn Archbishop Moran taking place on the 28th peoples; and recognising God in all creation. ensure that the strong Poor Clare tradition of October, 1884. Around 1911, the decision Inspired by the values and teachings of will continue into the future, so that we can was made to change the name of the St Clare and St Francis, we treasure the follow the words of St Clare in her second school from ‘Our Lady’s High School’ to ‘St integrity and gifts of each person; have a letter to St Agnes. Clare’s Ladies College’. compassionate and reconciling heart; and show Reverence for creation. This is evident in “What you hold, may you continue to hold; Over the decades, the College has all aspects of the College’s life. Our teaching What you do, may you keep doing and continued to grow and fl ourish. The fi rst lay and learning program is student-centred; not stop; But with swift pace, nimble step, principal was appointed in 1983. However, encourages student decision making; offers and feet that do not stumble so that even there has been an ongoing presence of the opportunity for students to express their you walking does not raise any dust, may the Poor Clares within the College since creativity and talent; and is supported by you go forward tranquilly, joyfully, briskly, and that time, with Sisters taking on the role of an integrated learning support team. The cautiously along the path of happiness.” Principal from 1988 to 1997 and again in College offers an extensive co-curricular 2007. In 1996, the Governing Council of the program across all areas including music, Visit Us in 2013 Poor Clares incorporated the College as public speaking and debating, academic The College’s Open afternoon will be held a company with limited liability ‘with the competitions and Duke of Edinburgh. Our on Friday 22 February from 2:30pm to 6:00pm. intention of ensuring that the Gospel of Our students are engaged in a wide variety of In addition, there are tours of the College Lord Jesus Christ is carried on, with or without social justice programs including working as during school hours and on Saturdays. Details the presence of the Poor Clare Sisters within catechists, membership of Young Vinnies, are on the College website. the College.’ immersion trips, raising money for schools in developing countries, providing breakfast for the homeless and taking out children from refuges on trips.

Facilities • Hospitality Kitchen • Drama Room Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Visual Arts Centre • Counselling Room • Canteen TAFE/VET • Food Technology Centre • Careers Centre • IT Labs x 2 • Library Resource Centre • Science Labs x 3 • Chapel • Yr 12 Common Room • Textiles Room • Hall • Music Area - Class Room • Wireless Site • Practice Rooms x 3 • Netball Court 73% 10% 76% 10% 75% 10% Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 32 VET Yes Catholic Schools Guide 2013 26 Principal Enrolment Mr Stephen Walsh 800

St Joseph’s Catholic College Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Empowering young women to make a difference Mrs Bernadette Lee 164 students; 6 classes in the spirit of Mary MacKillop.’ Gender Languages Girls French & Japanese

Yr Range Fees for 2013* est. 1910 A Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford NSW 2250 T 02 4324 4022 F 02 4323 3512 Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,288 Yr 12 $3,300 E [email protected] W www.sjcc.nsw.edu.au Building Levy per family $810

“St Joseph’s Catholic Our Past Our Present It is within this supportive environment College educates students St Joseph’s has had a relatively short The St Joseph’s Catholic College ‘CELL’ that each student is called to live out the in the Josephite tradition that although a signifi cant history. It was founded School Improvement Framework focuses on College values. This pastoral care approach by the Sisters of St Joseph in the tradition of the importance of creating multiple levels of is a key part of the College’s planning empowers young women to Mary MacKillop to educate the children of student connections. for students’ wellbeing, effective learning act justly and to lead lives the Catholic families of the southern end and to develop contemporary MacKillop as disciples of Jesus.” of the Central Coast. In 1910, the Sisters of These connections, combined with women empowered to lead within the Mr Stephen Walsh St Joseph opened their ‘fi rst school’ in the encouraging greater levels of student wider community. church located in Donnison Street, Gosford. engagement in College activities, are supported by a learning pedagogy that Our Future By 1930, the school had moved to the enhances intellectual quality within a quality Our Young Women will: Presbytery until 1950 when the fi rst school learning environment. • develop relationships founded on was built for Kindergarten to the Intermediate discipleship and the Gospel level. Between 1960 and 1975, the school With this framework, we endeavor to • strive for personal excellence and moved three times to the now fi nal site at make this learning signifi cant to the young purpose Russell Drysdale Street. In 2000, the school women within our school so that they can • develop their individual gifts and was renamed St Joseph’s Catholic College respond to the challenges of leading in the talents and extended to Years 11 and 12. 21st century. • value learning and refl ection that lead to personal growth and wellbeing In 2007, the College became a member The four core College values of: • act with courage, strength and of the Association of Josephite Affi liated Compassion, Hope, Justice, and Respect gentleness in the service of others and Secondary Schools which links 25 secondary emanate from our Catholic Worldview. in the stewardship of our earth schools across Australia and New Zealand These values connect all we do at the • value education as the foundation for who share in the MacKillop charism. Also in College. The College motto: ‘Act Justly’ achieving real change in the world 2007, the 4 houses were renamed after the calls for the engagement of all community • lead with compassion, serve with last four Josephite Principals (Carroll, Dewey, members (students, staff and parents) in the respect, pray with hope and act justly Lonergan, Tacey). In 2011, two additional Josephite tradition, of fair and just treatment houses were added: Raftery and Barnes - of all people and of the mission of all to Visit Us in 2013 after Sr Lyn Raftery and the last Josephite respond generously to the love of God for Our Open Day is on Tuesday 12 March from sister in the school Sr Thomasine Barnes. humankind. 3:45pm.

Facilities • Basketball Court • Music Rooms x 2 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Counselling Room • Canteen TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centre • Science Labs x 5 • Careers Centre • Food Technology Centre • Wireless Site • Chapel • Performing Arts/Drama Rooms x 2 • Darkroom • Trade & Industry Centre • IT Labs x 2 • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Multi Media Suite 60% 25% 74% 25% 75% 22% Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 30 VET Yes

*Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives Catholic Schools Guide 2013 27 Principal Enrolment St Leo’s Catholic College Anthony Gleeson 960 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Large enough for choice, small enough to care.’ Denise Hughes 174 students; 6 classes Gender Languages Co-educational French, German & Japanese (Beginners) A 16 Woolcott Ave, Wahroonga NSW 2076 T 02 9487 3555 F 02 9487 2637 Yr Range Fees for 2013* est. 1956 Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,477 Yr 12 $3,651 E [email protected] W www.stleos.nsw.edu.au Building Levy per family $810

“An education at St Leo’s will Our Past Our Present Our Future inform, challenge, encourage In 1956, the Christian Brothers founded St The College’s mission is to empower each To meet the demands of our 21st century and engage each student Leo’s Catholic College as a school for boys. student to become ‘confi dent, competent, students, the College is setting itself up for The Brothers provided a strong foundation Catholic young men and women of developing the capabilities and skills that and promote the Catholic and the College was highly respected from conscience. students require to live effectively in an values of integrity, hope, its early days. In the early 1980s, the College ever-changing world. This needs to be a dignity, respect and justice in became co-educational and part of the Staff at St Leo’s are experienced, continuing improvement process. Emphasis every aspect of school life.” Catholic school system of the Diocese of dedicated and professional in their is being given to the quality of the teacher, Anthony Gleeson Broken Bay, and continued the traditions of delivery of structured and positive learning the implementation of the College total pastoral leadership and strong community experiences, both within and beyond the site Master Plan and personalising the relationships. classroom. curriculum for each of our students. Student wellbeing and working in partnership The year 1982 saw the withdrawl of the We are continuing to improve the College with parents (who are the number one Brothers from the College and the transition in all aspects: educators) are two areas that we will to Co-educational accepting girls in 1984. continue to improve in. Having the Edmund Rice charism stands • understanding the Gospel values us in a very signifi cant position to continue and being able to live these values in The College strives to maximise the building our faith community in today’s our everyday lives in a wider Catholic outcomes for each of the students, as well challenging world. inclusive community as applying the College values of Integrity, • academically we have had our students Hope, Dignity, Respect and Justice in their In recent years we have been a forerunner attain the highest University admission everyday lives. in integrating technology with teaching rank (the ATAR) as well as including those and learning having piloted the one on one students who move straight into the Visit Us in 2013 laptop program in improving the outcomes workforce - our aim is to encourage each St Leo’s Catholic College invites you to of our students. student so that they attain their personal attend our Open Day on Friday 8 March. best Applications for Enrolment into Year 7 should We are privileged to serve our community • strengthening our parents in partnership be submitted by the 1 May for children by being the only Catholic coeducational program - as parents are the No.1 currently in Years 5 & 6. Visit the College Diocesan school in this part of Sydney. educators website for further information.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Area • Careers Centre Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Handball Courts • Graphics Room TAFE/VET • Design & Technology Centres x 2 • Tennis Courts x 2 • IT Labs • Performing Arts / Drama Centres x 2 • Soccer (Indoor) • Chapel • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Gymnasium • Oval • Food Technology Centre • Counselling Room • Halls x 2 • Anzac Memorial Garden • Metal Workshop • Canteen 60% 36% 64% 32% 65% 32% • Music Tuition & Youth Ministry Area • Music Centre • Netball Courts (Outdoor & Indoor) x 2 • Science Labs Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Basketball Courts (indoor) • Textile Room HSC Subjects 41 VET Yes

*Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives Catholic Schools Guide 2013 28 Principal Enrolment St Paul’s Catholic College, Mr Mark Baker 650 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment Manly Mrs Louise Raffo 130 students; 5 classes ‘Prima Primum, First Things First’ Gender Languages Boys Japanese A Darley Road, Manly NSW 2095 T 02 9977 5111 F 02 9977 0959 Yr Range Fees for 2013* est. 1929 Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,492 Yr 12 $4,017 E [email protected] W www.stpaulsmanly.nsw.edu.au Building Levy per family $810

“The College aims to provide Our Past Our Present Our Future an academic education in the St Paul’s Catholic College was formerly St Paul’s Catholic College provides a Over the next fi ve years the College plans Catholic tradition, enabling known as Christian Brothers College, Manly, comprehensive education for boys in a to rebuild its infrastructure to equip itself to and was originally situated in Raglan Catholic context offering a wide range become a leading Centre of Learning in each boy to develop to his Street, Manly. Following a request in 1924 of subjects. The College has a strong the 21st century. This rebuilding includes the full potential whilst learning for the establishment of a Christian Brothers commitment to providing a contemporary construction of a hall, and new classrooms the Catholic values of community, the school opened on the education underpinned by pastoral care, for science, music, technology and acceptance, love, forgiveness, 29 January 1929, accommodating 123 social justice and involvement with the local hospitality. These facilities will be constructed compassion and prayerfulness pupils. By 1933, enrolments had risen to 250, community. in two stages. Stage One will see the in every aspect of school life.” with football, cricket, swimming, athletics, completion of the hall and a specialist boxing and wrestling tournaments, and As a recognised Centre for Excellence, St hospitality classroom. Stage Two aims to Mr Mark Baker annual concerts, with pupils being offered Paul’s has developed a culture of teacher largely demolish the existing South Wing and both the Intermediate and Leaving collaboration focused on the quality of replace it with modern learning areas. The Certifi cates. In March 1964, the decision classroom teaching, striving to raise the physical rebuilding of the College is being was made to put a secondary school in quality of learning experiences for each carried out to support the learning and the grounds of St Patrick’s Estate where student, valuing individual learning gain and cultural development of the school. the present College sits. The new school achievement. A school is, of course, more than its buildings, was built, and subsequently opened and and as well as redeveloping the physical blessed, by His Eminence Cardinal Gilroy, The motto of St Paul’s College is “Prima site, we will be developing our teachers to Archbishop of Sydney on the 8 August 1965. Primum” - First Things First - and is a enable them to offer the best of learning During the late 1970’s, major extensions were challenge to all members of the St Paul’s experiences for our students. undertaken including six classrooms, art Community to properly arrange life’s and craft rooms, two science laboratories, priorities. Visit Us in 2013 a library, theatrette, audio-visual room and The College Open Evening will be held on large geography room. In 1982, the Christian Thursday 28 February from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Brothers withdrew and the fi rst lay Principal The evening gives the wider community the was appointed. In 2009, the College opportunity to meet our Principal and tour celebrated 80 years of educating boys from the College taking in a variety of facilities, the Northern Beaches. demonstrations and student activities.

Facilities • Cricket Nets x 2 • IT Labs x 6 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Design & Technology Workshops x 2 • Soccer Pitch • Canteen TAFE/VET • Library Resource Centre • Science Labs x 3 • Oval • Food Technology Centre • Counselling Room • Music Centres x 2 • Careers Centre • Basketball/Tennis Courts x 2 • Theatrette • Weights/Circuit Room • Wireless Site 58% 26% 66% 21% 63% 23% Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011

HSC Subjects 35 VET Yes

*Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives Catholic Schools Guide 2013 29 Principal Enrolment St Peter’s Catholic College Mr Anthony McCudden 1,050 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Live the Faith’ Enrolment Secretary 200 students; 7 classes Gender Languages Co-educational French, Japanese & German A 84 Gavenlock Road, Tuggerah NSW 2259 T 02 4351 2344 F 02 4351 2965 Yr Range Fees for 2013* Yr 7 - 12 Yr 7 $3,018 Yr 12 $3,483 E [email protected] W www.stpetersdbb.catholic.edu.au Building Levy per family $810

“At St Peter’s Catholic Our Past Our Present Our Future College we are challenged St Peter’s Catholic College is a The College motto ‘Live the Faith’ We are currently part-way through a to make our core values of co-educational secondary school with permeates all aspects of school life and 4 year National ‘Smarter Schools’ Partnership a student population of 1,050. St Peter’s students are expected to be positive role project, with a focus on improving the Courage, Commitment and was founded in 2000 following the models of our Catholic ethos. At St Peter’s, engagement of students in the middle Compassion a real part of amalgamation of Corpus Christi College pastoral care is fi rmly based on the dignity years of secondary education. We will how we live our lives and (Years 11-12, founded in 1987) and Mater of each individual. We strive to ‘live the continue to enhance opportunities for how we relate to the world.” Dei College (Years 7-10, founded in 1983). faith’ through our core values of Courage, our students to learn in diverse and varied Mr Anthony McCudden The College is located in the Wyong shire, to Compassion and Commitment that are environments, with the use of Information the west of the Tuggerah Lakes, and draws exemplifi ed in our patron, St Peter. In a Learning Technologies at the forefront of students mainly from the parishes of Our holistic way, our curriculum provides for these plans. Our continued focus will be to Lady of the Rosary, The Entrance; the integration of the spiritual, academic, encourage our students to embrace the St Cecilia’s, Wyong and Tumbi Umbi; and cultural, social and physical aspects in each world of technology and use it to advance Our Lady of the Rosary, Wyoming. individual. The 7-12 curriculum aims to refl ect their knowledge and skills. the needs and interests of our students and Our College is situated in a natural setting the changing nature of society. We offer a Our holistic education focus will continue of 16 hectares of native gums, natural broad range of subjects in both compulsory to develop the spiritual, academic, cultural, wetlands and vast open spaces. Although and elective settings to meet the needs social and physical aspects in each close to Tuggerah railway station, Westfi eld and interests of our students. We offer an individual, and to inspire our students to live shopping centre and the residential extensive range of extra-curricular activities healthy lifestyles and become well-adjusted community of Tuggerah and Mardi, we for our students, including retreats and resilient young men and women who are retain a ‘country serenity’ with our large refl ection days, representative sport, Rock able and motivated to make a positive campus. Eisteddfod, choir, band, instrumental tuition, difference to our world. St Vincent de Paul and community service activities, outdoor education and a camp Visit Us in 2013 program for Years 7-9. A number of overseas An information evening for new students trips and excursions within Australia offer enrolling into Year 7, 2014, is on Monday opportunities to students to further their 18 March. The information session is followed learning and to experience a diversity of by a tour of our facilities. cultures.

Facilities • Multi-purpose Areas x 2 • Wireless Site Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Basketball Courts x 5 • Canteen TAFE/VET • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Netball Courts x 2 • Chapel • Design & Technology Centre • Science Labs x 7 • Darkroom • Food Technology Centre • Cricket Nets • Wetlands • Library Resource Centre • Tennis Court • IT Labs x 8 • LOTE Resource Centre • Soccer Pitch • Oval 60% 25% 58% 27% 60% 25% • Religious Education Centre • Counselling Room • Hall • Trade & Industry Centres x 2 • Careers Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Yr 12 Common Room • Music Centre HSC Subjects 52 VET Yes

*Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives Catholic Schools Guide 2013 30 Principal Enrolment Waverley College Mr Ray Paxton 1,235 students Enquiries Yr 7 Enrolment ‘Liberating the Potential in Every Learner’ Therese Kielt 200 students; 8 classes

A Our Lady’s Mount Senior Campus: 131 Birrell Street, Waverley NSW 2024 Gender Languages A Waterford Junior Campus: 44 Henrietta Street, Waverley NSW 2024 Boys German & French est. 1903 T 02 9369 0600 F 02 9389 1274 Yr Range Fees for 2013 E enrolmentoffi [email protected] W www.waverley.nsw.edu.au Yr 5 - 12 Yr 7 $9,578 Yr 12 $10,923

“Our students do not only Our Past Our Present Our Future achieve academically, they Founded in 1903, Waverley College is a Waverley College offers active, challenging, As part of the College’s Learning Innovation also understand how they non-selective, Catholic, independent, rigorous and exciting learning for boys. program all students will be issued with day school for boys from Years 5 to 12. As With a focus on understanding the Apple Macbook Air computers by 2014. can make a difference. As a a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice nature of every learner, a broad range of With the appointment of a Director of Catholic school in the Edmund tradition, founded in Ireland, pioneered by opportunities are offered to our students. The Learning Innovation in 2012, the College is Rice tradition, close attention is the Christian Brothers in Australia, and more school offers an Applied Philosophy program now establishing an iLearning Consortium paid to faith, personal dignity recently led by Edmund Rice Education for gifted and talented students and a of Australian and International Schools to and respect for others.” Australia, Waverley College is accessible comprehensive co-curricular program provide our students with an outstanding to all and committed to supporting each of sport, creative arts, public speaking, collaborative online learning environment. Mr Ray Paxton student’s search for meaning. debating and cadets. As a member of the Associated Schools of NSW (CAS) the Other future plans include a revitalisation Waverley College has helped to produce College competes in all of these areas of the campus built environment, including many successful politicians, artists, musicians, against fi ve other leading independent a dynamic new TAS/Visual Arts precinct. athletes, journalists, soldiers and professionals schools: Barker College, Cranbrook School, Development of further opportunities including: Knox Grammar, Trinity Grammar and St in the Social Justice area will see more Aloysius’ College. An extensive music opportunities for students to participate, • Peter Collins QC, former leader of the NSW program includes tuition and performance including international immersion Liberal Party, Deputy Premier and Treasurer opportunities with orchestra and a range experiences. • General Peter Cosgrove AC MC, former of ensembles. Performance evenings and a Chief or the Australian Defence Force and musical every second year are part of the Visit Us in 2013 Australian of the Year in 2011 school calendar. With a history stretching Waverley College Open Day will be held on • The Hon. Barry O’Keefe AM QC, back 100 years, the Cadet tradition at Tuesday 5 March from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. accomplished barrister, arbitrator and Waverley College includes adventure School tours are also scheduled in each former Judge of the Supreme Court of courses and camps, fi rst aid, and leadership of Terms 2, 3 and 4. Check our website for New South Wales training for students from Years 8 to 12. details and to make a booking. • Bruce Dellit, architect and pioneer of the The school places signifi cant focus on its Art Deco style Social Justice program and students are • Adam Freier, ex-Waratahs captain and encouraged to make helping others a part Wallabies representative of everyday life.

Facilities • Basketball Courts x 5 • Canteens x 2 Tertiary Offers Year 12 University • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Soccer Pitches x 2 • Careers Centre TAFE/VET • Food Technology Facility • Weights/Circuit Room • IT Labs x 6 • Visual Arts Centre • Cricket Nets x 8 • Theatre • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Pool & Diving Pool • Halls x 2 • Trade & Industry Facilities • Tennis Courts x 4 • Chapel • LOTE Resource Centres x 2 • Gymnasium • Oval 73% 21% 73% 22% 80% 17% • Wireless Sites x 2 • Recording Studio • Counselling Room • Music Centre Yr 12 - 2009 Yr 12 - 2010 Yr 12 - 2011 • Language Centre • Science Labs x 8 HSC Subjects 41 VET Yes Catholic Schools Guide 2013 31 “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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