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Welcome 4 Welcome to Catholic Schools available. I urge parents to ask the Catholic Schools Guide 2014 feature editorials Guide 2014 edition; a celebration questions to fi nd out exactly what The Colleges choose to advertise of Achieving Excellence in our schools have to offer. For example, in the Guide, but of course there Productive teaching: A central element in achieving excellence secondary schools. ask about extension science and is no compulsion to do so. That in education 5 mathematics programs; remediation being said, on page 9, you will fi nd Achieving Excellence support; talented and gifted programs; a handy directory, which has a full list True GRIT helps kids succeed 6 Each year our Guide carries a programs for the arts; and sports of every Catholic Secondary College What counts as quality education? 7 different theme. This year, our theme programs. Find out what awards the in Sydney. At our website www. is ‘Achieving Excellence’. Schools school has won and what extension catholicschoolsguide.com.au you will Achieving Excellence 8 across Australia need to be striving for activities are available. Look at trend fi nd information on the Colleges plus excellence in all facets of education data for academic results. Importantly, articles on various topics. Importantly, delivery. Teachers are striving to teach ask what programs are in place to the Guide is distributed free to families directory Listing 9 better; resources are improving; improve performance. via the Catholic facilities are developing; and subject network. It is also available at most choice is greater than ever before. Our feature writers this year are parishes, municipal libraries and index 10 System-wide examples of curriculum leading educational consultant Catholic bookshops. provision, regardless of opinion, would Jennifer Nayler who provides a include the national curriculum and window into productive teaching; Caritas Australia Locations 11 the National Assessment Program parenting expert Michael Grose Once again, the Catholic Schools – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN); writes on resilience and true grit; Guide is delighted to be supporting these are efforts to raise overall Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith, the wonderful work of Caritas open days & Tours 12 standards and achieve excellence. from Australian Catholic , Australia. 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4 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Productive teaching: A central element in achieving excellence in education by Dr Jennifer Nayler

Powerful learning by students requires productive assessment tasks that will assess student progress classroom. Productive teaching must involve teaching—a straightforward sentence to write, in relation to the curriculum needs to be the next step. differentiating strategies to maximise learning for but there is much involved in teaching for powerful It is only then that it is appropriate for the teacher to all students. Again, a repertoire of strategies is student learning. plan appropriate teaching and learning activities that essential. While one student might grasp a concept will maximise success in relation to the assessment through direct instruction, another student might The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting tasks for the range of students. need to complete a ‘hands on’ activity, while others Dr Jennifer Nayler is an independent educational Authority is responsible for the development of might benefit from carefully scaffolded or guided consultant, speaker, facilitator and writer. As well as curriculum and achievement standards, leaving Productive teaching is inquiry-based collaborative work. tertiary teaching and research experience, she has teachers professional space in relation to teaching. Inquiry-based learning (IBL), as it is used here, refers worked in education and social policy development, A range of factors mediates the space that teachers to an approach that involves student investigation Productive teaching is innovative taught in secondary schools and worked on have in terms of how they support student learning. where possible, in contrast to a ‘teaching as telling’ Innovative teaching does not only mean using the major national and state projects. Her key focus Teaching standards, along with other expectations of approach where students are treated as passive latest information and communication technologies. state and territory jurisdictions, employing authorities recipients. In an IBL approach, BIG questions Innovative teaching involves supporting student is supporting productive teaching for powerful and schools themselves, exert an influence on the and sub-questions guide teaching and learning learning in new and, hopefully, better ways in order student learning within the context of the Australian range and balance of strategies teachers take through learning contexts that serve the Australian to achieve the required curriculum. Having students Curriculum. up. While many factors contribute to excellence Curriculum. actively engaged in meaning making might constitute in education—the focus of this Catholic Schools an innovation in a classroom where the teacher has All of this work is underpinned by a strong Guide—teacher practice is central. There is, however, still an important role for direct traditionally transmitted information to the relatively commitment to social justice with practical support teaching; that is, an approach in which the teacher passive student. The use of contemporary digital for curriculum, teaching and assessment that In this piece I provide a snapshot of my ‘big six’ in instructs students explicitly in order to build and technologies offers school communities engaging and engage young people in rigorous and innovative relation to what contributes to productive teaching. reinforce understandings and skills. effective ways to investigate, create and communicate. learning, as well as support for strategic planning. Productive teaching is: 1. in line with curriculum and assessment Productive teaching supports intellectual Productive teaching involves integrated 2. inquiry-based rigour curriculum Jennifer edits a national journal, the Primary and 3. inclusive Intellectual rigour is an essential quality of productive The Australian Curriculum has been developed Middle Years Educator, published by the Australian 4. innovative; and it: teaching as we support students for current and in discrete learning areas, such as English, and Curriculum Studies Association. 5. supports intellectual rigour future challenges. The Australian Curriculum, subjects, such as Music within the learning area 6. utilises integrated curriculum (where appropriate). through one of its general capabilities, values both of The Arts. Schools can choose to plan units of Her publications include: critical and creative thinking. While generating and study around a single learning area or subject, • Evaluating for engagement: Enhancing learning in School communities are urged not to use the ‘big applying new ideas is pivotal to creative thinking, or to integrate several curricular areas when the middle years six’ as a checklist but rather as a starting point for critical thinking is utilised to develop and understand clear conceptual links exist. Schools might use a • Pedagogies: Storylines and storyspaces. conversations about what supports their children’s arguments, problem solve and so on. One key combination of approaches, i.e. some units of study learning. aspect of teaching for intellectual rigour is the use are based on a ‘single-subject’ approach, while She was chief external writer for the of taxonomies of skills that classify thinking from others are integrated. Productive teaching is in line with recall through to more complex processes, such as Studies Authority’s (QSA) publication, Building curriculum and assessment analysis and evaluation. In this piece I have attempted to provide snapshots student success. She has written several discussion Ensuring the close alignment of the curriculum (what of six elements that might constitute productive papers for the QSA including Enacting the Australian is taught), assessment (the process of gathering Importantly, productive teaching requires explicit teaching: alignment with curriculum and Curriculum: Planning issues and strategies for P–10 information about what students know and can do use of the above, i.e. students need to know assessment; inquiry-based learning; inclusivity; multiple year level classrooms. in order to further learning) and teaching has been a that they are recalling information, analysing or intellectual rigour; innovation; and integrated focus of reform in recent years. The process involves evaluating, for example. curriculum. The enactment of these elements in To contact Jennifer email careful identification of the targeted understandings specific contexts requires ongoing and collaborative [email protected] and skills from the required Australian Curriculum Productive teaching is inclusive conversations, planning and review in school in a unit of study. Best practice suggests that the Productive teaching involves identifying and communities in order to serve best the people who development of engaging, rigorous and relevant responding to the range of student needs in the matter most—our students.

5 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au True GRIT helps kids succeed by Michael Grose

“Talent or persistence. Which would you choose Character works as an indicator of success Parents can actively promote grit and persistence in for your child?” when it’s seen as set of strengths and personality kids by making character part of their family’s brand. traits, rather than personal values such as loyalty, They can focus on character in conversations. They I often ask this question at my parenting seminars tolerance or forgiveness. can share experiences where character paid off for and the responses are fascinating. Parents naturally them in their lives. They can discuss how character Michael Grose is director of Parentingideas, Australia’s want both. Sorry, but that’s not an option. Character is forged under difficulty contributes to excellence and success in every day leading provider of education and resources for The key character traits of grit, self-control and life, including at work, at school and in the sporting parents. A popular media performer Michael is the When pushed, most parents choose talent over conscientiousness are forged under hardship and field. Character and its many components can author of 9 parenting books, a speaker and parenting persistence which, in many ways, reflects the duress. This makes our current propensity to over become part the family narrative regardless on the educator to over 1,500 Australian schools. A former current thinking around achievement. Intelligence, protect and over indulge kids problematic. When age of children. primary teacher Michael has spent the last twenty sporting prowess and ability, in whatever it is we kids continually experience easy success we set value, will only get a child or young person so far. them up for failure, because when they finally face years helping parents raise confident kids and Build proprietary language around character Talent is purely potential. They need more than this up to difficult situations, many lack the capacity to Families develop their own language around what’s resilient young people, and assisting school leaders to achieve sustained excellence in anything they do. push through the tough times. important to them and that needs to include and teachers develop strong partnerships with their It is the character traits of hard work combined with character if parents want to foster excellence. parent communities. their ability to stick at a task and see it through that Encouraging kids to step out of their comfort Continuous messaging of terms and phrases, makes all the difference. zones and take learning and social risks is one of such as ‘hang tough’ and ‘hard yakka’, help weave Michael has just been named winner of the NSAA the great challenges for modern parents. It’s critical character traits into the family DNA. Australian Educator of Excellence Award for 2013 Malcolm Gladwell in his book Outliers, described that we challenge children and young people to in recognition of his outstanding work with parents twenty-something American student Renee, who attempt activities where failure is a significant Parents should reflect on the language and terms and educators. He’s also the first person to conduct took 22 minutes to work out a complicated math option; overcoming setbacks and pushing through they already use and build key phrases and terms a parenting seminar in Parliament House Canberra. question. The average student gives up after difficulties is how character is formed. around the following key character strengths: grit, THREE minutes, preferring to ask for help than self-control, conscientiousness, enthusiasm, social work through a problem. Character is malleable intelligence, gratitude, optimism, and curiosity. Michael is the founder of Parentingideas Club, The good news is that character, like intelligence, is a new online learning centre that helps parents Renee is unusual as she persisted for 22 minutes malleable. It’s not fixed. It’s important to establish in Character becomes the default mechanism develop confidence and resilience in their children. until she got the solution. The funny thing is that she your own mind as a parent, and also in childrens’ Habit and character go hand in hand. Conscientious You can find out how to become a member at doesn’t describe herself as a good math student. minds, that character traits such as grit, self-control young people don’t go around consciously deciding www.parentingideasclub.com.au. But, she is highly successful at Math. Grit, rather and conscientiousness can be developed. that they’ve got to delay the fun stuff until they’ve than pure math talent, is her forte. done their work. They’ve just made it their default You can subscribe to Happy Kids, Michael’s weekly To this end, it’s important then that parents steer mechanism to stick at their task, or delay gratification FREE parenting newsletter, at www.parentingideas. Character matters clear of using absolute language to label behaviour or jump into a task with enthusiasm. com.au. You’ll get a fantastic Kids’ Chores & Cognitive skills by themselves aren’t enough for and views traits and abilities as fixed. Comments children to succeed over the long journey. Many such as, “You’re no good at math”, become a rule Conscientiousness doesn’t always serve a young Responsibility Guide when you do! recent studies (most notably the work of US-based that young people learn to live by, and become person well. They can sometimes place full focus Angela Duckworth) have found that character, default thinking that’s hard to budge. on menial or unimportant tasks when a smarter not cognitive ability, is the single most reliable option maybe to cruise and save energy for the determinant of how a person’s life will turn out. Make grit part of a family’s brand important times, such as exams. That’s where These traits include the inclination to persist at a In my book Thriving! I wrote how every family has parental guidance plays a part. However, in the boring task (grit); the ability to delay gratification its own distinctive brand, which is a reflection of long run, conscientiousness serves a young person (self-control); and the tendency to follow through the strengths and traits that all members share. For well when it’s their default because, when the stakes with a plan (conscientiousness), which are instance, if high work ethic is a common trait then are high and they really need to work hard, they will invaluable traits at school, in the workplace and it’s a fair bet that hard work is something parents automatically make the right choice. In fact, it will in life in general. focus on in their family. be the only option when excellence really matters.

6 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au What counts as quality education? by Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith

Education continues to be at the top of government voices to identify further teaching and learning. as users shape technologies through their realms policy concerns at national and state levels and The expert teacher is also one who can diagnose and practices, so in turn, technologies are shaping we hear much about better schools and better learner needs and design interventions to address and reshaping those practices and identities, both teaching. There is clear evidence of how teaching, those needs in ways that enable learning. So, the individually and collectively. learning and assessment are all focused on quality role of the teacher today is to enable young people Claire Wyatt-Smith is Professor of Educational as we pursue our first national curriculum and in our classrooms to learn about the world, their Against this backdrop, so much of what previous Assessment and Literacy Education and Executive related achievement standards. The dual and communities, and themselves. It is to support generations have taken to be the hallmarks of a Dean of the Faculty of Education and Arts, Australian related challenges of education today are to offer learners to explore new ways of using existing quality education, is now open for question. Most Catholic University. Formerly the Dean Academic schooling that delivers both high quality and high knowledge and of producing new knowledge, educators agree that a quality education involves (Arts, Education & Law) at Griffith University, Claire’s equity, and to enable all children to realise their including through the use of new technologies. the development of a rich repertoire of capabilities: interest in assessment and literacy began when full potential. Literacy learning and assessment, among the set are essential operational skills that she was a high school teacher and then head of connected to learning, and learning improvement This is bold new terrain with direct implications can extend to supporting creativity; the skills and department, English. Building on this foundation she are vital in achieving this. for teacher education, classroom practice and dispositions for problem-solving and working in learning in the curriculum and beyond. There has teams; and the ability to find patterns and think developed her considerable expertise in researching In the last twenty years, education research never been a more exciting time for teachers and critically in shaping meaning and generating professional judgment and teachers’ assessment has had much to say about what is involved in parents to work together to support learners. In new knowledge. It is in this broadened picture literacies, including the use of standards and social becoming literate today. We now know that the our approach to teacher preparation, we recognise of education that the Faculty’s work in preparing moderation. Claire’s work in the field of professional ways in which we become literate are bound up that literacy is foundational to learning in the teachers of religious education for our Catholic judgment relates to teaching at all levels, including with culture, contexts and relationships. How curriculum and in all phases of education, from Schools assumes the highest priority. It is in higher education and clinical practice. Her current, we communicate today, using new technologies, the earliest years, through schooling and on to religious education classes that our young people large-scale funded projects include studies for example, is radically different from how earlier workplaces and higher education. Learning to be can learn not only Catholic teaching, but also values investigating digital assessment, gaming, and the generations communicated. Rapidity of change is literate, however, entails far more than mastery of education firmly embedded in this teaching. nature and effects of standardized testing upon well recognised, as is the fact that we are generating basic skills in reading and writing. More than a learners and reluctant readers. new knowledge today at an unprecedented rate. decade ago I completed a large scale study that In the Faculty of Education and Arts at ACU established that it is no longer appropriate to talk we attach great value to our partnerships with What then is the role of the teacher today? There about literacy across the curriculum, or even literacy schools and communities. It is through these rich Claire has an extensive history of working closely is no doubt that quality teaching requires deep and curriculum. Screen recordings of classrooms collaborations that we can shape the formation of with the teaching profession and in advisory roles discipline knowledge and expertise, as well as showed clearly how students face complex and the next generation of teachers and other education in curriculum and assessment policy, both within advanced knowledge of how to use a range of dynamic literacy demands in every area of study leaders. Currently we are exploring new and Australia and internationally. In the past year, she assessments to improve learning. This is not every day. A key to student success is to teach innovative approaches to initial teacher education has acted as an international assessment advisor limited to how large-scale test data is interpreted explicitly these literacy demands. If this does not with our partners, including courses with extended in government and in and Hong and used, though this is part of what teachers need occur, they can present powerful barriers to student embedded professional experience opportunities. Kong. Claire’s recent books include: Designing to be able to do. Increasingly, the expert teacher is success. Other initiatives include our Learning Sciences assessment for learning improvement (forthcoming, one who can design learning and assessments that Institute with a focus on major education issues, Springer); Standards, moderation and teacher foster learner creativity and imagination. The expert It is also recognised however, that traditional and our National Centre for Teacher Quality and teacher, furthermore, is one who can develop young definitions that construe literacy as reading and Leadership. I encourage you to visit www.acu. judgement: Policy and practice (in press, Sage); people’s abilities to recognise a quality performance writing fall well short of capturing the multimodal edu.au/education for news of these developments. Multiple perspectives on difficulties in literacy and and to know how to self-monitor and self-assess. nature of actual literate practice in daily life as well as numeracy learning (2011, Springer); and Educational In short, the expert teacher knows how to use in classrooms. The emergence of new technologies assessment in the 21st century: Connecting theory assessment as enabling. has enabled new communication capabilities with and practice (2009, Springer). speed as well as new ways of using and creating Also vitally important is how teachers listen or tune knowledge not imaginable in earlier generations. In into the student voice. Expert teachers know how a real sense, technologies and humankind are both to open opportunities for students to present their shapers of culture and makers of the future: just

7 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Achieving Excellence by Dr Tony Bracken

The Catholic Secondary College draws on the valued outcomes, however, requires significant is also difficult since it requires of teachers the Catholic tradition and a unique founding charism involvement and commitment of teachers to these capacity and motivation to align aspects of their or mission to be a place of learning for students in outcomes. Leaders inquire thoughtfully into the teaching practices to the strategic goal: in this the important adolescent years, contributing to their capacity of teachers to facilitate the outcomes for case, ‘written expression’. Identifying where teacher growth as whole persons, opening up possibilities students and develop plans to support teacher learning is needed is a critical step. for fullness of life (John 10:10). development in this area. Catholic Secondary Colleges place priority on the formation of staff When teachers inquire into and understand the As a place of learning and possibility then, what often focused around the mission of the school, literacy learning needs of individual students within Dr Tony Bracken’s current role is Assistant Director, indicators would a school team look for as evidence or the charism of the founding congregation, as their subject-based class, when ‘faces are put on School Improvement at the Catholic Schools Office, that what it offers its students is unusually good, expressions of a Gospel way of living applied to achievement data’, teachers are more motivated Broken Bay Diocese, NSW, a role that includes that it is ‘achieving excellence’? the contemporary context. to engage in their own learning to develop literacy oversight of a current system-wide focus on leading practices that address these students’ needs learning and school improvement activity across Developing indicators of excellence requires a much Describing indicators of mission outcomes is within their own discipline area. They become as the systemic schools. Tony’s prior professional more nuanced appreciation of all facets of learning challenging, however, because it involves the interested in the learning pathway for individual experience includes a senior role in professional in a Catholic Secondary College than what often affective domain of student growth. Despite students as they are in the content of the lesson. counts as the only measure of ‘excellence’- the the challenge, developing fluency in setting and Where the collective effort of teachers’ results in learning, learning services, formation and leadership academic achievement scores of its graduating monitoring mission outcomes for students is a targeted learning gain for all students - including development at the Catholic Education Office, students. Achievement in final year examinations is, vital undertaking because it makes explicit the core those with learning difficulties and high achievers Parramatta and earlier, six years as a secondary of course, one important and very public indicator intent of a Catholic school. Priority can then be - a school could validly claim it was ‘achieving principal and two acting principal roles. of educational success and Catholic Secondary given to purposeful learning experiences directed excellence’. Colleges have consistently demonstrated a capacity toward the outcomes. Reporting on this progress to Tony’s doctoral research focused on the principal’s for optimising the academic potential of students. It the school community and other stakeholders then ‘Putting faces on the data’ is appropriate in any leadership role in the spiritual formation of teachers. is the stories behind these learning achievements, becomes meaningful, where claims of ‘achieving educational setting and fully consistent with the Tony was one of the founding members of the spiritual and the myriad of unreported improvements in excellence’ are validated through reliable indicators broader Catholic belief in the dignity and worth formation network - a growing national network of student learning and growth across the rich life and milestones. of each person, made in the image and likeness educators engaged in spiritual formation. of a Catholic Secondary College, that are more of God. Knowledge of individual learners and accurate indicators of a school’s claim to achieving Indicators of achievement are more easily defined their learning progression, therefore, is a critical excellence. in areas of learning and teaching, including areas dimension of the academic and pastoral care Tony presents at national and international specified by the Australian Curriculum, in NSW. provided to students in the Catholic Secondary conferences, seminars and workshops. A more meaningful indicator of excellence that a Using student data, a school may identify a learning College. A final indicator of ‘achieving excellence’ Catholic Secondary College may use is the learning challenge for particular cohorts of students or all the might be the extent to which, organisationally, the gain of its students with reference to defined students in a school, such as improved capability Catholic Secondary College orients its pastoral and starting points and specific targets. This ‘value add’ in problem solving or greater appreciation of a academic structures toward the learning pathway of perspective can be applied to areas in the life of the cross curriculum perspective such as sustainability. every student during their secondary years. school where valued student outcomes have been Outcomes relevant to all areas of the curriculum, articulated and promoted as part of the unique vision such as literacy, are often a focus for whole school ‘Excellence’ is an over-used buzzword often applied of the school, including extra curricula opportunities improvement. For example, below expectation without substance or validation, and when applied for student learning and personal growth. achievement data in an area of literacy may lead to to education is done so in a narrow way to final a strategic goal over a three-year period to raise the scores, without reference to starting points. This All Catholic Secondary Colleges will have clearly literacy levels of all students in, for example, written reflection has proposed that a more meaningful way stated intentions in relation to core areas of mission expression. The school would then set annual of expressing what is ‘unusually good’ or ‘excellent’ and learning and teaching. In the area of Catholic student learning targets and quality indicators of is the extent to which the Catholic Secondary mission, a ‘value add’ perspective might invite the ‘written expression’ relevant to each year cohort. College adds value through the collective effort of question: what valued outcomes do we want our committed professionals working toward valued graduating students to achieve as a consequence In the same way that making progress on student outcomes. of their participation in the Catholic life of this school valued student outcomes in the area of mission and what indicators will we identify as milestones is challenging, engaging in continuous school toward these outcomes? To make progress on improvement in an area of learning and teaching

8 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Archdiocese of Sydney Marist College Pagewood diocese of Parramatta diocese of Broken Bay All Saints Catholic Boys College 35 Donovan Ave, Maroubra 2035 Bede Polding College Brigidine College St Ives 43 Bigge St, Liverpool 2170 Marist College Penshurst Rifle Range Rd, South Windsor 2756 325 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives 2075 All Saints Catholic Girls College 65 Victoria Ave, Mortdale 2223 Caroline Chisholm College Loreto Normanhurst 53 Bigge St, Liverpool 2170 Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich 90-98 The Lakes Dr, Glenmore Park 2745 91-93 Pennant Hills Rd, Normanhurst 2076 All Saints Catholic Senior College 66a Woolwich Rd, Woolwich 2110 Catherine McAuley Westmead Mackillop Catholic College Leacocks Ln, Casula 2170 Mary Mackillop College Darcy Rd, Westmead 2145 91 Sparks Rd, Warnervale 2259 Aquinas College Menai 5 Carnarvon St, Wakeley 2176 Mater Maria Catholic College Anzac Rd, Menai 2234 Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College Sherwood Rd, Merrylands 2160 5 Forest Rd, Warriewood 2102 Bethany College 128 Miller St, North Sydney 2060 Delany College Mercy Catholic College 2-4 Croydon Rd, Hurstville 2220 Mount St Josephs Milperra Grimwood St, Granville 2142 101 Archer St, Chatswood 2067 Bethlehem College 273 Horsley Rd, Milperra 2214 Emmaus Catholic College Mount St Benedict College 18 Bland St, Ashfield 2131 Our Lady Of Mercy College Burraneer 87-109 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek 2178 449C Pennant Hills Rd, Pennant Hills 2120 Brigidine College Randwick 62-66 Dominic St, Cronulla 2230 Gilroy Catholic College St Augustine’s College Sydney 6 Aeolia St, Randwick 2031 Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart College Marie St, Castle Hill 2154 Federal Pde, Brookvale 2100 Casimir Catholic College 36 Addison St, Kensington 2033 Loyola Senior High School St Brigids 200 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville 2204 Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield 91 North Pde, Mt Druitt 2770 48 Carters Rd, Lake Munmorah 2259 Christian Brothers’ High School 268 The Horsley Dr, Fairfield 2165 Marian Catholic College St Edmund’s School 68-84 The Boulevarde, Lewisham 2049 Rosebank College 28 Annangrove Rd, Kenthurst 2156 60 Burns Rd, Wahroonga 2076 Clancy Catholic College 1A Harris Rd, Five Dock 2046 McCarthy Catholic College St Edward’s Christian Brothers’ College 201 Carmichael Dr, West Hoxton 2171 Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview 75 Mackellar St, Emu Plains 2750 13 Frederick St, Gosford 2250 De La Salle College Ashfield Tambourine Bay Rd, Lane Cove 2066 Nagle College St Joseph’s Catholic College 24 Bland St, Ashfield 2131 58A Orwell St, Blacktown South 2148 6 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford 2250 De La Salle College Caringbah 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield 2135 Parramatta Marist High St Leo’s Catholic College 389 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah 2229 Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College 2 Darcy Rd, Westmead 2145 16 Woolcott Ave, Wahroonga 2076 De La Salle College Cronulla 17 Comer St, Burwood 2134 Patrician Brothers’ College Blacktown St Paul’s Catholic College Manly 2 Cross Rd, Cronulla 2230 St Aloysius College 100 Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown 2148 Darley Rd, Manly 2095 De La Salle College Revesby 47 Upper Pitt St, Milsons Point 2061 St Agnes Catholic High St Peter’s Catholic College 9 Ferndale Rd, Revesby Heights 2212 St Charbel’s College Evans Rd, Rooty Hill 2766 84 Gavenlock Rd, Tuggerah 2259 Domremy College 142 Highclere Ave, Punchbowl 2196 St Andrews College St Pius X College Chatswood 121 First Ave, Five Dock 2046 St Clare’s College 116 Quakers Rd, Marayong 2148 35 Anderson St, Chatswood 2067 Dunlea Centre – Australia’s Original Boys Town 41-51 Carrington Rd, Waverley 2024 St Clare’s Catholic High School Stella Maris College 35a Waratah Rd, Engadine 2233 St John Bosco College 175 Buckwell Dr, Hassall Grove 2761 52 Eurobin Ave, Manly 2095 Freeman Catholic College Banksia Ave, Engadine 2233 St Columba’s Catholic College Mount St, Bonnyrigg Heights 2177 St Joseph’s College 168 Hawkesbury Rd, Springwood 2777 Good Samaritan Catholic College Mark St, Hunters Hill 2110 St Mark’s Catholic College 401 Hoxton Park Rd, Hinchinbrook 2168 St Maroun’s College 160 Perfection Ave, Stanhope Gardens 2768 Holy Cross College 194 Wardell Rd, Dulwich Hill 2203 St Patrick’s Marist College 517 Victoria Rd, Ryde 2112 St Mary’s Cathedral College 151 Kirby St, Dundas 2117 Holy Spirit College 2 St Mary’s Rd, Sydney 2000 St Pauls Catholic College 39 Croydon St, Lakemba 2195 St Patrick’s College Strathfield 198 Old Prospect Rd, Greystanes 2145 Kincoppal - Rose Bay Francis St, Strathfield 2135 Terra Sancta College - Nirimba Campus New South Head Rd, Rose Bay 2029 St Patrick’s College Sutherland Eastern Rd, Quakers Hill 2763 LaSalle Catholic College 551 President Ave, Sutherland 2232 Xavier College 544 Chapel Rd, Bankstown 2200 St Scholastica’s College 1170 Ninth Ave, Llandilo 2747 4 Avenue Rd, Glebe 2037 Oakhill College 85 Carabella St, Kirribilli 2061 St Ursula’s College 423-513 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill 2150 Marcellin College Randwick 69 Caroline St, Kingsgrove 2208 Maromite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta 195 Alison Rd, Randwick 2031 St Vincent’s College 23-25 Alice St, Harris Park 2150 Rockwall Cr, Potts Point 2011 Our Lady Of Mercy College 44 Hillview Rd, Eastwood 2122 Trinity Catholic College Victoria Rd, Parramatta 2150 13 Park Rd, Auburn 2144 St Dominic’s College 52 Wolseley St, Bexley 2207 Waverley College 54-74 Gascoigne St, Kingswood 2747 Marist College North Shore 131 Birrell St, Waverley 2024 270 Miller St, North Sydney 2060

9 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au A list of Catholic Secondary Colleges featured in the 2014 Guide.

Bethlehem college santa sabina college 18 Bland Street, Ashfi eld NSW 2131 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfi eld NSW 2135 Santa Maria del Monte Primary Campus Brigidine college st ives 59 The Boulevarde, Strathfi eld NSW 2135 325 Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075 st Andrews college cerdon college Holy Family Campus Sherwood Road, Merrylands NSW 2160 116 Quakers Road, Marayong NSW 2148 John Paul II Campus christian Brothers’ high school 50 Breakfast Road, Marayong NSW 2148 68-84 The Boulevarde, Lewisham NSW 2049 st Brigid’s catholic college Gilroy catholic college 48 Carters Road, Lake Munmorah NSW 2259 Marie Street, Castle Hill NSW 2154 st columba’s catholic college Kincoppal rose-Bay 168 Hawkesbury Road, Springwood NSW 2777 New South Head Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029 st Joseph’s catholic college Loreto normanhurst 6 Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford NSW 2250 91-93 Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst NSW 2076 st Leo’s catholic college MacKillop catholic college 16 Woolcott Avenue, Wahroonga NSW 2076 91 Sparks Road, Warnervale NSW 2259 st Paul’s catholic college Manly Marist college north shore Darley Road, Manly NSW 2095 270 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 st Peter’s catholic college Tuggerah Lakes Mater Maria catholic college 84 Gavenlock Road, Tuggerah NSW 2259 5 Forest Road, Warriewood NSW 2102 Terra sancta college Mccarthy catholic college Schofi elds Campus 85 Hambledon Road, Schofi elds NSW 2762 75 MacKellar Street, Emu Plains NSW 2750 Quakers Hill / Nirimba Campus Nirimba Education Precinct Eastern Road, Quakers Hill NSW 2763 Mercy catholic college 99 -101 Archer Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Waverley college Our Lady’s Mount Senior Campus Mount st Benedict college 131 Birrell Street, Waverley NSW 2024 449C Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Waterford Junior Campus 44 Henrietta Street, Waverley NSW 2024

10 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Locations of Catholic Secondary Colleges featured in the 2014 Guide. Multiple crests represent multiple College campuses.

To Lake Munmorah

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11 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Open Days, Open Mornings & Evenings, College Tours & Information Sessions.

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 monthly tours which are usually held during school term.

MArch 4 Mar Waverley College, Waverley 6 Mar St Paul’s Catholic College, Manly 7 Mar St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga 8 Mar Marist College North Shore, North Sydney 9 Mar MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale 9 Mar Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood 9 Mar Mount St Benedict College, Pennant Hills 10 Mar Terra Sancta College, Schofi elds & Quakers Hill 11 Mar Bethlehem College, Ashfi eld 11 Mar Cerdon College, Merrylands 11 Mar St Andrews College, Marayong 11 Mar St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford 11 Mar St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga 12 Mar Gilroy Catholic College, Castle Hill 15 Mar Loreto Normanhurst, Normanhurst 16 Mar Mater Maria Catholic College, Warriewood 17 Mar St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah 23 Mar McCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains

AUGUsT 12 Aug Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood

12 Catholic Schools Guide 2013 www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au A 18 Bland St, Ashfi eld NSW 2131 Gender Girls Bethlehem College T 02 9798 9099 F 02 9799 4105 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Excellence in Educating Young Women since 1881’ E info@bcashfi eld.catholic.edu.au Enrolment 720 students W www.bethlehemcollege.nsw.edu.au Year 7 130 students; 5 classes “Bethlehem College has a proud history of providing excellence in education in S Languages Italian & Japanese the Catholic tradition. Recognising that each student has her own individual gifts Principal Mrs Paula Bounds Fees 2014 Yr 7 $1,390 Yr 12 $2,053 and interests, the College provides a Gifted & Talented program, including classes + Levies & book hire in Philosophy and Selective Classes, along with Learning Support.” approx $1,000 per student Est. 1857 Mrs Paula Bounds Enquiries Mrs Stella Apergis

About Us Learning Support Gifted & Talented Program Founded by the Sisters of Charity, Bethlehem College has a long Bethlehem College caters for the needs of The College offers a broad range of and proud tradition of excellence in educating young women all students. Students who require additional opportunities for Gifted and Talented students. for the future. At Bethlehem College, we foster confi dent and support with their learning are assisted by a In 2013, the College saw the introduction of the independent young women of faith, who are creative Learning Support Group who tailor the support Newman Research and Development project and collaborative thinkers, sharing a love of to the students’ individual needs. This is further involving fl exible grouping and differentiating learning and striving for excellence. They are supported by a lunch time Homework Club the curriculum for Gifted and Talented students courageous in mind and deed, and are global and the after school Homework Club in Year 7. citizens with a genuine concern for others. available to students. Philosophy classes were introduced to Years 7-10 With over 130 years of experience in girls’ The Homework Club is supervised gifted students to help develop higher order education, Bethlehem College is well placed by a number of teachers and thinking skills, and those who display particular to understand that every student is different. senior students who provide talents are also provided with acceleration She has her own unique learning needs and individual tutoring. opportunities. In 2012, a Year 11 student her preferred learning style; this is why it is completed HSC Mathematics Extension 2 and so important that teaching is tailored to Our Year 10 students commenced Maths studies at University. She has the individual needs of each student. are provided with been offered early entry into Medicine for 2014. additional leadership With an enrolment of over 700 opportunities by As well as pursuing academic excellence, students, the College caters for a becoming TAFE Bethlehem has a strong co-curricular wide range of individual needs, qualified Peer enrichment program which challenges gifts and interests. There are Literacy tutors students to develop a broad range of talents. many initiatives and programs working with The program encourages students to develop in place to engage, support readers in Years new interests in a wide variety of fi elds, including and challenge every learner. 7 and 8 to improve debating, public speaking, Duke of Edinburgh, In addition to its rich offerings in reading fl uency and Tournament of the Mind, representative sports, curriculum, faith formation, social comprehension. the performing arts, and various community and justice, community outreach and academic competitions. leadership, the school also offers a diverse co-curricular program in the areas sport, performing arts, public speaking and debating, and mock trial.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Music Centres x 3 • IT Labs x 2 University TAFE/VET Our Open Day • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Court • Darkroom is on Tuesday 11 • Design & Technology Facilities • Science Labs x 5 • Canteen March at 3:30pm. • Performing Arts/Drama Centres • Multi-purpose Area • Chapel • Food Technology Centre • Lecture Theatre • Hall • Industry Standard Hospitality Kitchen • Theatrette 77% 27% 90% 9% 75% 25% • Video Conferencing Centre • Wireless Site 2010 2011 2012 • Library Resource Centre • Netball Court HSC Subjects 38 VET Yes

13 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 A 325 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives NSW 2075 Gender Girls Brigidine College St Ives T 02 9988 6200 F 02 9144 1577 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Fortiter et Suaviter - Strength and Gentleness’ E offi [email protected] Enrolment 900 students W www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au Year 7 160 students; 6 classes “Brigidine St Ives’ Strategic Plan, Towards 2020 supports our fi ve focus S Languages French & Italian areas: faith, wellbeing, learning, community and resourcing. Principal Jane Curran Fees 2014 Yr 7 $13,140 Yr 12 $13,140 Ensuring its implementation in our daily practice empowers staff to create Enquiries Jennifer Kirkby opportunities for our girls, which embeds excellence and encourages growth.” Est. 1954 Jane Curran

About Us Accelerated Academic Achievement The Brigidine Honours Program Brigidine College St Ives is dedicated to the education of girls in To reframe the learning paradigm as one of This Program is an enrichment opportunity the Catholic tradition. Founded by the Brigidine sisters in 1954, possibility, growth and personal success is to offered to students in Years 7–12. It is designed the school models the charism of St Brigid; strength and ask teachers to imagine a learning future for to engage girls in a range of structured activities gentleness. The College prides itself on providing a the girls, consider the possibilities unfettered by which encourage lateral thinking, creativity and holistic education for girls, combining the spiritual, past practices, and design them into practical depth of analysis. academic, physical and cultural dimensions and achievable realities. The strategic goals of of learning. With excellent academic results, a enabling each girl to achieve her potential, The Honours Program is divided into three high level of achievement in the performing arts and delivering an engaging curriculum that meets levels: Junior, Intermediate and Senior. Each sport, and a strong commitment to service, girls at Brigidine are the needs of now and the future, creating level requires students to undertake a research challenged to think and experience beyond their boundaries, opportunities that build capacity for the project and to submit a portfolio containing to have the courage to question their world and future, and instilling in each girl a confi dence examples of academic and co-curricular model Christ’s teachings in their lives. to transform her learning into action, are successes. timeless. How we do that in a rapidly The introduction of the Australian Curriculum changing educational context requires a The incremental complexity of the levels is has presented a catalyst for change with the new paradigm that enables possibilities intrinsic to the Program. The increased demands chance to evaluate our practice and consider to become realities. made on students, from Junior to Senior Honours, improvements that align with strategic goals. challenge them to become more confi dent All teaching staff at Brigidine College have The use of technology, the construction at working independently, to research and been asked to refl ect on their practice and of meaningful assessment, the investigate thoughtfully, and to refl ect on the open their minds to ideas that embrace our consideration of individual learning process of their own learning. strategic goals and contemplate what needs with appropriate adjustment really is possible. and resourcing, are all opportunities In order to achieve this, students are asked to to consider possibilities for an improved explore a wide range of philosophical notions, Since the start of the 21st century, the learning future. scientifi c concerns and political debates. They classroom has been introduced to more are called upon to evaluate a variety of topics change than at any other period of time, The ATARs for our 2012 students have and, most importantly, they are invited to express where access and use of information is risen at every cut-off point. The number their views and ideas in a myriad of forms and instant and convenient, and the impact of students achieving an ATAR above representations. The Brigidine Honours Program on communication, collaboration, creative 95 doubled and more than 50% of the is designed to inspire, energise and motivate and critical thinking has been profound. cohort achieved an ATAR above 85. interested learners.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • 225 Seat Theatre • Careers Centre University TAFE/VET Regular tours of the College • Textiles Technology Rooms x 2 • Counselling Rooms x 2 • College Shop are available throughout the • Design & Technology Centre • Basketball Courts x 3 • College Green term, dates are advertised • Centre for Excellence • Multi-purpose Hall • Music Centre on the College website. • Religious Education Centre • Netball Courts • Digital Library • Library Resource Centre • Science Labs x 6 • Darkroom 78% 22% 78% 18% 93% 7% • Learning Support Centre • Visual Arts Centre • Canteen 2010 2011 2012 • Food Technology Room • Drama Rooms x 2 • Chapel • Year 12 Common Room • Dance Studio HSC Subjects 39 VET Yes • IT Centre/Wireless Site • Gymnasium 14 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 A Sherwood Rd, Merrylands NSW 2160 Gender Girls Cerdon College T 02 8724 7300 F 02 8724 7399 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Aspire to great heights’ E [email protected] Enrolment 1,090 students W www.cerdon.nsw.edu.au Year 7 180 students; 6-8 classes S Languages French & Italian “Cerdon College strives to ensure that every student achieves their personal best Principal Mrs Patricia Baker Fees 2014* Yr 7 $1,785 Yr 12 $2,532 in a safe, supportive environment that is based on Marist values, social justice and Building levy $669 per family support for families.” Enquiries Mrs Michelle Hanna Est. 1960 Mrs Patricia Baker

About Us Extending Mathematical Literacy Cerdon College is a Catholic secondary girls’ school that was Understanding As a school we believe in and strive for a established in 1960 by the Marist Sisters. The College has a At Cerdon College, we constantly seek to quality, broad-based education to prepare strong commitment to the provision of a contemporary develop our students’ skills and capabilities to women to make their place in the 21st century. education underpinned by Marist values, social justice, live effectively in a changing world. Emphasis is We provide an appropriate, dynamic and pastoral care and commitment to community. We are placed on constantly building teacher quality diverse curriculum which extends beyond the dedicated to providing each student with a learning and improving students’ educational outcomes classroom and challenges our girls to reach their environment which is comprehensive, inclusive and in a positive and nurturing school culture. Our full potential. Literacy plays a signifi cant role challenging. In doing so, we offer an extensive co-curricular Extending Mathematical Understanding (EMU) in our education programs, and students are program that encourages students to fully engage in their program is an example of how we constantly encouraged to participate in extra-curricular learning as they seek to achieve their personal best. Cerdon challenge our students to reach their full activities and competitions; such as, Write for College maintains a values laden learning environment by potential. EMU is a researched-based early Fun, Tournament of Minds, Dorothea MacKellar creating friendly, yet well-ordered learning spaces. intervention program that has been shown Poetry, Sommerset Novella Writing and Poetry to improve students’ learning and and Australian Catholics Young Journalist High academic standards are sought and valued confi dence with Mathematics, with Awards, as well as involvement in debating and at Cerdon College, each member of staff is particular focus on counting, place public speaking. challenged to maintain high professional value, addition and subtraction, and standards, and each student is encouraged multiplication and division. We actively promote reading for enjoyment to develop their talents to the full. We aspire and use technology-based resources, such as to develop confi dent, resilient and articulate Students who have been identifi ed ebooks, to encourage a wide selection of texts young women who embrace their faith and as being at risk in their numeracy are read. Our successful classroom programs, are committed to life-long learning. We aim learning are chosen to participate such as Read Aloud, Word of the Week and to lead our students to an awareness of what in the program and are taught in Tip of the Week Challenges, assist with the it means to be a Christian in the tradition small groups by highly specialised further enhancement of literacy skills, such as of the Catholic community. The religious teachers. Students are taught comprehension, vocabulary development, teaching and liturgical life of the school specific numeracy strategies word usage, fl uency and spelling. Learning is underpin the structure and application of which are repeatedly practised a life-long process, so it is important that our the school curriculum. with the help of activities and students receive an education that allows games. The program is now in them to take a place in society as committed its 4th year and has shown to Catholic global citizens. be successful in honing and extending numeracy skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Visual Arts Rooms x 3 University TAFE/VET Our Open Day is held • Science Labs x 6 • Pool on Tuesday 11 March, • Commercial Kitchen • Dark Room 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Details • Food Technology x 2 • Drama Room can be found on our • Textiles Technology x 2 • Sports Courts x 3 College website. • Design & Technology Labs x 2 • Music Centre 80% 16% 82% 14% 80% 15% • Library Resource Centre • Sports Field 2010 2011 2012 HSC Subjects 35 VET Yes

15 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for resources, subjects, excursions and sports A 68 - 84 The Boulevarde, Lewisham NSW 2049 Gender Boys Christian Brothers’ High School T 02 8585 1744 F 02 8585 1787 Year Range Yr 5 - 12 ‘conanti corona, “A crown to the one who strives”.’ E offi [email protected] Enrolment 1,350 students W www.cbhslewisham.nsw.edu.au Year 7 210 students; 7 classes S Languages French & Italian “Christian Brothers’ High School, Lewisham, is a dynamic values-based school Principal Br Paul Conn Fees 2014 Yr 7 $5,197 Yr 12 $5,197 that has excellence for boys’ education as its cornerstone.” Enquiries Mrs Roslyn Readman Br Paul Conn Est. 1891

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

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Multi-purpose Area • Halls x 2 University TAFE/VET Visitors see students and • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Nets x 2 • Canteen teachers in real learning • Design & Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Chapel situations, tour the historic • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Learning Centre and vibrant environs of • Hospitality Kitchen • Careers Centre the College and talk with • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Lecture Theatre 80% 16% 79% 15% 82% 32% student ambassadors. • Science Labs x 6 • IT Labs x 6 2010 2011 2012 • Weights/Circuit Room • Wireless Site • Basketball Courts x 2 • Music Centre HSC Subjects 31 VET Yes

16 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 A Marie St, Castle Hill NSW 2154 Gender Co-educational Gilroy Catholic College T 02 8853 8200 F 02 8853 8299 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Christ is my light’ E [email protected] Enrolment 1,150 students W www.gilroy.parra.catholic.edu.au Year 7 210 students; 8 classes S Languages Japanese “Gilroy Catholic College provides quality education within the nurturing Principal Ms Cheryl Merryweather Fees 2014* Yr 7 $1,785 Yr 12 $2,532 environment of a faith community. Our motto, “Christ is my light” reinforces our Building levy $669 per family desire to bring Christ into the lives of our students.” Enquiries Mrs Therese Poole Est. 1980 Ms Cheryl Merryweather

About Us Spiritual Formation Literacy Gilroy Catholic College is a faith community that fosters the Gilroy’s Spiritual Formation program sees Gilroy Catholic College’s Literacy program is a development of the whole person for the service of Christ. As a us working in partnership with our families whole school initiative designed to develop the living community, we seek to grow together in a spirit of service and parishes to sustain a total College faith mindset that literacy is everybody’s responsibility. and respect and through the practice of justice, compassion community. Our aim is to provide students with This has been a powerful shift in terms of how and forgiveness. a sound teaching of the truths of the Catholic literacy needs are addressed. At the heart faith and a sense of their Christian heritage, of our literacy initiative is a commitment to At Gilroy, we aim to develop competent and confi dent young whilst deepening the students’ knowledge working towards addressing specifi c literacy people who can think critically and make decisions informed and appreciation of the person of Christ and requirements that are identifi ed through the by Catholic values. We offer our students a diverse and His people the Church, through study, prayer, various diagnostic tools we use to assess student comprehensive curriculum including vocational and TAFE courses worship, sacramental life and service. progress. for senior students. Our seven College values underpin all that The program’s roots were in our involvement Our one-to-one device program operates from we do: Faith, Service, Community, Respect, with the University of Auckland Literacy Project, Year 7-12. Our focus is on student-centred Justice, Compassion and Forgiveness. which has now evolved to be a school-based learning that fosters creativity and innovation. Each year a value is selected as the program. The staff literacy team determine and Well resourced facilities in Technology, the College’s particular focus. In 2014, it will direct the focus areas and lead staff professional Arts and Sciences enhance opportunities for be Respect. This value will form the basis learning and implementation of strategies in the students. Extra-curricular programs including of liturgies, learning and social justice. classroom. Professional learning communities debating, public speaking, music, choir, band, of staff work collaboratively to assess data and drama and sport complete a well rounded Students are involved in a range of explore innovative ways of enhancing student program. formation practices at the school. literacy skills. Students serve as Ministers of Pastoral Care is central to the the Eucharist, work as catechists A focus on literacy has lead to stronger results organisation and operation of at a local public school, and in external testing and a student body more the school and endeavours to participate in outreach programs, empowered in their learning. We are a College ensure that all students are able such as assisting children at St that is constantly talking about learning and, to recognise the dignity of their Gabriel’s School. Students work as such, our students are developing a greater relationships with others within a collaboratively to plan school understanding of their own strengths and caring Catholic community. liturgies and run Refl ection Days with weaknesses in terms of literacy skills. junior year groups, and they help to maintain a strong legacy in the school.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Woodworking Rooms x 2 • Wireless Site University TAFE/VET The College’s Open • Library Resource Centre • Basketball Courts • Ovals x 2 Evening will be held on • Learning Enrichment Centre • IT Labs x 2 • Netball Courts Wednesday 12 March. • Counselling Room • Drama Centre Tours of the College during • Hall • Music Area school hours can also be • Science Labs x 6 • Darkroom 65% NA% 66% NA% 64% NA% arranged by appointment. • Hospitality/Food Technology Rooms x 2 • Canteen 2010 2011 2012 Further information is • Textiles Technology Rooms x 2 • Careers Offi ce available on our website. HSC Subjects 40 VET Yes

17 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for resources, subjects, excursions and sports A New South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029 Gender Co-educational P - Yr 6 Kincoppal - Rose Bay T 02 9388 6000 F 02 9388 6001 Girls Yr 7 - 12 ‘Come as you are and be cared for with great love’ E [email protected] Year Range P - Yr 12 W www.krb.nsw.edu.au Enrolment 900 students S Year 7 80 students; 4 classes “At Kincoppal-Rose Bay, we offer your daughters and sons the environment Principal Mrs Hilary Johnston-Croke Languages French, Italian, Mandarin & and opportunities to achieve personal excellence in all areas of school life and Japanese beyond, to be the best they can be.” Fees 2014 Yr 7 $22,131 Yr 12 $25,731 Est. 1882 Mrs Hilary Johnston-Croke Enquiries Mrs Sue Lancaster

About Us The Stuart Centre “Our community learning spaces were created Kincoppal-Rose Bay School is a leading Catholic independent Moving from primary to secondary school can with greater interaction mind – they work for school, part of the international network of Sacred Heart schools be quite daunting for many students as they individual, group and whole class learning in 44 countries. With over 130 years of educating ‘hearts and enter a larger school with a number of different activities”, says Principal Hilary Johnston-Croke. minds’ KRB Senior School caters for day girls and boarders teachers, different learning areas and different “These spaces support our technology-rich (450 students). The Junior School (420 students), is students. The new Stuart Centre, which is a learning environment and have signifi cantly co-educational from the Early Learning Centre to Year 6. Community Learning Space for Year 7 students, enhanced our students’ engagement with has been designed to support students through learning and school life generally.” Located on Sydney Harbour in the picturesque a seamless transition to high school with a suburb of Rose Bay, KRB offers the most up- physical base for interacting with their International Exchange Student to-date technologies, techniques and peers and teachers both during Program projects, and provides access to the latest and outside of class. At Kincoppal–Rose Bay, we believe that student thinking, concepts and practices in the exchange programs have life-changing broader world. The Centre is equipped potential, and throughout the year, a number with the latest facilities, of students participate in the international Our focus is on the ‘positive education’ including a kitchen, so exchange program. KRB is part of a network of of the whole student - educating both the that students have a schools across 44 countries that was founded Heart and the Mind, as the School’s motto place to call their own by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Available to ‘Cor Unum’ suggests. We aim to give our in the hustle and bustle students in Years 7–11, the exchange program students empathy with others, self- of a normal school day. allows KRB students to develop tolerance, confidence to feel secure On the learning front, this maturity and independence, and encourages in their world, and the fl exible, technology-rich them to gain an international perspective. capacity to transform it. learning space provides personalised learning “Living in a new culture is an unforgettable Of utmost importance opportunities for all life experience you will appreciate for the rest is the caring, supportive Year 7 students as of your life. You will see another state/country learning environment they interact with and its culture through the eyes of locals, whilst that is KRB. We say ‘come teachers across a living with a carefully selected host family as you are and you will be number of subjects. and attending another Sacred Heart school. cared for with great love’. Going on exchange broadens your horizons The lifelong challenge is to and opens up opportunities you may have only love yourself and others in dreamt about.” KRB exchange student. the same way.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Year 12 Common Room • Netball Courts x 4 • Media Suite University TAFE/VET Our Open Mornings are an opportunity, • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Science Labs x 4 • Courts x 4 • Music Centre throughout the year, for you to experience • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Lecture Theatre • Cricket Nets • Theatrette the unique spirit and culture of KRB. • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Track & Field Complex • Gymnasiums x 2 • Wireless Site Early Learning Centre (ELC) Open • Design & Technology Centre • Soccer Pitches x 2 • Canteen • Dance Studio Mornings are conducted in the Joigny • Seminar Rooms x 5 • Weights/Fitness Room • Careers Centre • Ovals x 2 83% 11% 93% 5% 94% 3% Centre with a tour of the Centre • Music Technology Suite • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Darkroom • Pools x 2 2010 2011 2012 and a presentation by the Head of • Year 11 Common Room • Basketball Courts x 4 • Chapel • Halls x 2 Joigny. For more information on Open • Year 7 Community Learning Space • Multi-purpose Area • IT Labs x 5 HSC Subjects 33 VET Yes Mornings at KRB, visit our website. 18 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 A 91-93 Pennant Hills Rd, Gender Girls Loreto Normanhurst Normanhurst NSW 2076 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Developing confi dent, articulate women of the T 02 9487 3488 F 02 9489 2348 Enrolment 900 students 21st Century’ E [email protected] Year 7 150 students; 6 classes W www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au Languages French & Italian “Loreto Normanhurst is an exciting and innovative school which provides S Fees 2014 Yr 7 $18,579 Yr 12 $21,036 an award-winning model of education – an education which prepares Principal Ms Barbara Watkins Enquiries The Enrolment Manager a Loreto girl for life in an ever-changing 21st century world.” Est. 1897 Ms Barbara Watkins

About Us The Loreto Normanhurst Student The Far North Queensland Experience Loreto Normanhurst is a leading Sydney independent, Catholic Growth Model (LNSGM) (FNQE) secondary boarding and day school for girls. Established in 1897, The LNSGM is an award-winning model of The FNQE is a program unique to Loreto the school is part of a worldwide network of Loreto schools, and education which is innovative and dynamic, Normanhurst, in which over the course of two is one of seven in Australia. In 2015, the School will celebrate the and which fosters critical thinking, curiosity and weeks, Year 9 students and staff engage with reopening of its Primary School, for girls in Year 5 and joy in learning. a number of Indigenous communities, perform 6. Located in Sydney’s leafy Upper North Shore, community service and experience learning the school is set on over 25 acres of glorious Loreto Normanhurst strives to provide a holistic outside of the traditional classroom. Through grounds, and offers state of the art facilities. education that assists our students to be young these experiences they develop a shared The school has a pleasant mix of heritage women who will be passionate about learning, understanding of the injustice indigenous buildings and modern learning spaces. compassionate to others and have a strong people have faced in the past and the sense of social direction. Students are issues they must confront in the present. The Loreto Normanhurst seeks to affirm encouraged to be life-long learners who experience provides students with a better and encourage the development of are curious and critical thinkers with a understanding of their responsibilities for the young women who will take their broad vision for the future. future. place in the world as leaders and people of commitment, inspired by At the centre of the school’s The FNQE fosters independence in a safe gospel values. The school fosters a approach is growing individuals and environment. It provides students with liberal education, with self-motivated communities, where relationships community service experience, strongly learning and pursuit of personal and learning are of equal supported by teachers, so that in Year 10 and excellence central to its teaching importance. All students work in beyond, students can continue this experience and learning philosophy. Each partnership with teachers and in their own time. student is encouraged to fulfi ll her faculties, and together provide personal and academic potential a student-centred learning The physical environment of Far North in an atmosphere of freedom, care model. The curriculum meets all Queensland is largely classifi ed World Heritage, and respect for the individual. Loreto the requirements of the Board of and allows students to appreciate the glory Normanhurst is a school that is deeply Studies and, in addition, includes of Creation and to fi nd a place of prayer and rooted in the Loreto values (Freedom, Integrated Learning. This subject refl ection. The students have a wonderful Sincerity, Verity, Justice, and Felicity) has a skills focus with an emphasis on time exploring, learning outdoors in a very and has a well-informed future focus extra-curricular content. It is delivered different context to the everyday, where they outfi tting its students for life in an ever- in fl exible, open learning spaces and can grow as a whole person. FNQE is a much- changing 21st century world. facilitated by a team of dynamic teachers anticipated and life-changing experience for from different disciplines. the students and staff of Loreto Normanhurst.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Track & Field Complex • Lecture Theatre University TAFE/VET Our Open Day is on Saturday • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Music Centre 15 March. Scheduled Group • Design & Technology Centres x 4 • Basketball Courts x 6 • Wireless Site Tours are conducted throughout • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Tennis Courts x 6 • Chapel the year. Dates and times are • Library Resource Centre • Soccer Pitches x 3 • Canteen available on the school’s website. • Yr 12 Common Room • Netball Courts x 6 • Darkroom 91% 8% 95% 5% 95% 5% Private tours of the school may • LOTE Resource Centre • Gymnasium • Ovals x 3 2010 2011 2012 be arranged by contacting • Food Technology Centre • Science Labs x 6 • Pool the Enrolment Manager. • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Careers Centre • Hall HSC Subjects 36 VET Yes

19 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 A 91 Sparks Rd, Warnervale NSW 2259 Gender Co-educational MacKillop Catholic College T 02 4392 9399 F 02 4392 9499 Year Range K - Yr 12 aspire2bmore Warnervale E [email protected] Enrolment 1,500 students W www2.mccwdbb.catholic.edu.au Year 7 180 students; 6 classes TransiTion To HigH ‘Christ Our Light’ Principal Mr Steve Todd Languages Japanese “Knowing your child is safe and happy at school is very important at MacKillop Fees 2014* Yr 7 $3,024 Yr 12 $3,522 scHool Program Catholic College, Warnervale. The College has so many opportunities Building Levy per family $840 and experiences to offer students across a broad range of activities.” Enquiries Ms Janine Silver Est. 2003 Mr Steve Todd “Aspire not to have more, but to be more” – Oscar Romero About Us MacKillop Learning Community work. Students present this information to MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale, is the only Kindergarten ‘A Leading Learning Initiative’ parents/carers at the end of each week. Our to Yr 12 Catholic College in the Broken Bay Diocese. The College The College has developed the concept of the hope is that students will have a learning academic Success is a unique place situated on 8 hectares of the Upper Central ‘MacKillop Learning Community’ to support the conversation with their parents to maximise their Coast of NSW with many outstanding features that offers over educational needs of students. The learning learning outcomes. 1,500 students a quality Catholic School education. community has developed so that everyone sporting & Cultural in the College, students, staff and parents, will Youth Ministry The College’s story is a special one that dates have a role in supporting the delivery of quality This is an extensive student formation and Opportunities back to its opening in 2003. Since then, the learning. leadership program for those who wish to College has grown and built up not only explore and share their faith in God with others. outstanding campus facilities, but also A key aspect of our learning community is parish Connection a fi ne reputation for providing spiritual the strengthening of our Literacy initiatives. At the College, we follow the CSYMA (Catholic enrichment, quality academic This plan has seen the introduction of Schools Youth Ministry Australia) four phase support, leadership programs, sporting three Literacy Coaches, two Literacy model of peer to peer Youth Ministry. nternational Connections and cultural experiences, and Coordinators in the Primary and the i opportunities that have earned the Stage 4 Literacy Coach in the Secondary. Students involved in Youth Ministry in the College with Exchange Students College an outstanding reputation. They have tracked and supported the have the opportunity to: Among the unique features of this development of students’ literacy skill • Receive ongoing spiritual and leadership College is the blending of a Catholic levels. Intervention strategies with support formation through weekly meetings, retreats religious Education & School community and a Parish. programs across all Key Learning Areas and an annual pilgrimage. With such an inspirational patron (KLAs) have been a focus for improving and role model as Mary MacKillop, learning. • Participate in planning and facilitation Spiritual Formation our relationship with the Parish of events and programs in the life of the Community situated within From Yr 7 to Yr 10 our classroom-learning College such as Liturgy, Outreach, Refl ection xcellent Campus Facilities the same campus, sets model focuses on giving students days and special events. e a tone and presence a clearly stated learning that is always goal which is reinforced • Become more deeply connected to their mindful and through the Student local Parish through Parish Youth Ministry / 2b a MacKillop student encouraging for Planners. These Masses; Primary Scripture and Sacramental our shared daily learning goals are programs; and Family Ministry Events. & experience much, much... life. matched with lesson preparation more and assignment

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • IT Labs x 4 With a new Catholic High School at Lake Munmorah, there will be more places available University TAFE/VET Our Open Day is on • Hospitality/Food Technology Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Theatrette in Yr 7 for 2014... Sunday 9 March. • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Court • Darkroom • Design & Technology Centre • Netball Court • Wetlands Enrolments for Yr 7 2014 are invited from families of Yr 6 • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Gymnasium • Canteen • Religious Education Centre • Counselling Room • Chapel students from 3rd April and closing on 31st65% 20%May.70% 15% 73% 17% • Library Resource Centre • Languages Centre • Oval 2010 2011 2012 • LOTE Resource Centre • Lecture Theatre • Hall K & Yr 7 Information Night – 7:00pm, Tuesday 2nd April 2013 • Trade & Industry Centre • Careers Centre HSC Subjects 42 VET Yes MacKillop Open Day – 11:00am-2:00pm, Sunday 19th May 2013 • Science Labs x 7 • Music Centre 20 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives Contact the Enrolment Officer at MacKillop Catholic College – phone 4392 9399 or email [email protected] A 270 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060 Gender Boys Marist College North Shore T 02 9957 5000 F 02 9954 9087 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Virtus Ubique Vincit’ E [email protected] Enrolment 860 students W www.maristcollege.com Year 7 150 students; 6 classes S Languages French “We seek to provide an integrated and comprehensive program that, for every Headmaster Mr Anthony Duncan Fees 2014 Yr 7 $4,250 Yr 12 $4,650 student, promotes faith, encourages excellence, engenders responsibility and + Laptop lease for Yrs 7 - 10 develops respect and dignity.” Enquiries Mrs Rachel Noble Est. 1888 Br Peter Corr, fms

About Us Marist Solidarity Open Classroom Marist College North Shore is a systemic boys’ Catholic secondary Marist Solidarity consists of 200 students and Open Classroom operates for all students Years school in the Marist tradition. We are a part of a network of staff who promote understanding, education, 7 to 12. This program is principally to assist educational institutions conducted by in more advocacy and action on issues of social justice, students who may require extra support with than 70 countries. This endeavour had humble beginnings in the peace and human rights. Solidarity provides homework, class work and/or assessment tasks, early nineteenth century in southern France, where a young a credible voice on these matters within our and for students who may wish to drop-in to priest, Marcellin Champagnat, founded the Marist Brothers and College community. Throughout the year, complete homework at school rather than at began Marist Education. The Marist Brothers commenced their students participate in some form of social home. It is a friendly and relaxed environment work here in North Sydney in 1888. outreach activity in association with St Vincent where Learning Support staff and Year 11 Peer de Paul Night Patrol food van, Matthew Talbot Support students are available to assist students The College provides a comprehensive high-quality education Homeless Men’s Hostel, Street Level Café Surry during the program times. in a nurturing Marist community, founded on enduring Catholic Hills and UnitingCare Georgian House Nursing values, which prepares boys for an adult life of responsibility and Home. Our Year 11 Peer Support students are selected commitment. The College has a strong emphasis on all Key based on their merit as leaders within the Learning Areas, providing extension and support classes. With Through these activities students provide the school. The Peer Support students are integral extensive co-curricular, art and sporting options for our students, homeless, vulnerable and elderly a friendly for our Year 7 students as they help aid with there is something for every boy. Marist College North Shore is face and a listening ear, while providing some the transition from primary to high school for neither elitist nor selective, and has built a reputation on providing food and a warm drink. In most cases, the these boys. With a linear tutor group structure challenges for the full range of abilities and interests, and companionship offered by our students is more in practice within the College, a Peer Support developing well-rounded balanced students. important than the simple provision of food. student is in contact with all students everyday.

Marist College North Shore will begin a new era During Year 11, our students participate in our The College also operates a Literacy Program in 2014 with the appointment of our fi rst lay Ministry Week where they are involved with offering support to Year 7 students to improve Headmaster, Mr Anthony Duncan, following people and community services that their reading, language and writing skills. Br Peter Corr’s successful tenure at the aid, protect and facilitate needs of Volunteer tutors, who assist one-to-one, are College for the past six years. those more vulnerable in our local friendly, patient and encouraging, meeting community. Students are instilled with students each week for two periods. This a a sense of humility and solidarity rewarding experience for students as they take with those who they serve. steps into furthering their education through Stages 4 and 5.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room University TAFE/VET Our Expo Day • Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Courts x 4 is on Saturday • Dark Room • Science Labs x 4 For 2010 - 2011 Tertiary 8 March from • Music Centre • Hall Offer details please 10:00am to • Design & Technology Centre • Careers Centre contact the College 2:00pm. • Drama Studio • Counselling Rooms x 2 NA NA NA NA 56% 15% • Library Resource Centre • Canteen 2010 2011 2012 • Food Technology Centre • Wireless Site • Gymnasium HSC Subjects 38 VET Yes

21 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 A 5 Forest Road, Warriewood NSW 2102 Gender Co-educational Mater Maria Catholic College T 02 9997 7044 F 02 9997 6042 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 E [email protected] Enrolment 940 students Warriewood W www.matermaria.nsw.edu.au Year 7 190 students; 8 classes ‘Walk in New Life’ Principal Mr Marc Reicher Languages Italian & Japanese “Our co-educational community is focused on learning and positive support Fees 2014* Yr 7 $3,820 Yr12 $3,825 networks grounded in our shared College values of Community, Hospitality, Justice, Building Levy per family $840 Spirituality and Stewardship.” Enquiries Mrs Deborah Fitzgerald Est. 1962 Mr Marc Reicher

About Us Contemporary Catholic Ministry Rising to a Personal Best At Mater Maria Catholic College each student is called to nurture In partnership with the Catholic Parish of Our College seeks to provide fl exible learning curiosity, be globally-focused and confi dent in all that they do. Pittwater and the Lakes Catholic Parish, Mater structures in which the curricula can be Mater Maria Catholic College was founded by the Sisters of Maria is focused on providing contemporary delivered to meet the needs of all students. Our Good Samaritan, initially as a girls’ school. From 1962 until 1990, experiences of Catholic community. Our primary goal is to offer young people a genuine twenty-fi ve Good Samaritan Sisters served at the College. In 1979, communities’ joint ventures in music, prayer, Catholic education that promotes positive the College became co-educational, and in 1980, the Sisters service and ministry form a dynamic program learning, collaboration, and rich and positive donated the land of the College in perpetuity. Responsibility for that highlights a consciousness of being relationships. Our students’ program for learning the College was later handed to the Catholic Diocese of Broken Catholic in the 21st century. is informed by contemporary pedagogies and Bay, and in 1990, the fi rst lay principal was appointed. a focused analysis of each student’s diagnostic In the Benedictine tradition that faith must data. The Sisters of the Good Samaritan’s charism continues also be expressed through helping others, to have strong infl uence over the life and mission Mater Maria students are called to help The Principal, Marc Reicher, notes “this analysis of the College, along with the surrounding those in need through campaigns, appeals is being informed by refi ning our practice and parishes, which remain important partners and prayer. sharing knowledge through collaboration in the faith education offered at the and professional learning.” Mater Maria’s College. Outreach is an integral component of overarching aim is to ensure that students what our students do, and they are are ‘achieving a personal best’. This simple Today, Mater Maria is a co-educational encouraged to participate in statement encourages personal responsibility, community focused on learning, assisting those less fortunate, commitment and achievement, and our HSC positive support networks and from fundraising for Caritas results are testament to it. an infinite array of opportunities to involvement in house- grounded in the shared College values building in Cambodia. Our As a community, we confi dently celebrate of community, hospitality, justice, Year 9 students lead a our students’ growth and achievement. We spirituality and stewardship. We invite reading program with encourage them to take these gifts and make your child to join with us on their local Catholic primary a contribution to others in unique ways. secondary school journey as schools, and our Year we guide students on their 10 students arrange formation, learning and and coordinate growth. a festival for students with special needs.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Library Resource Centre • Drama Centre University TAFE/VET We welcome you to • Visual Arts Centres x 2 • LOTE Resource Centre • Wireless Site experience College life • Commercial Hospitality Kitchen • Multi-purpose Courts • Careers Offi ce at our Open Day on • Textiles Technology Rooms x 2 • Cricket Nets • Canteen Sunday 16 March from • Woodworking Rooms x 2 • Gymnasium • Chapel 11:00am to 2:00pm. • Electronics Room • Music Centres x 2 • Hall 65% 20% 68% 20% 62% 20% Contact our College for • Science Labs x 4 • Lecture Theatre • Oval 2010 2011 2012 a tour of the campus • IT Labs x 4 • Yr 12 Common Room each Monday at 10:00am, • Digital Learning Centre • Counselling Room HSC Subjects 38 VET Yes or by appointment. 22 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives A 75 Mackellar St, Emu Plains NSW 2750 Gender Co-educational McCarthy Catholic College T 02 4735 3211 F 02 4735 6249 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Integrity, Justice, Peace’ E [email protected] Enrolment 850 students W www.mccarthyemuplains.catholic.edu.au Year 7 120 students; 4 classes S Languages Japanese “We endeavour to ensure that our school motto is an integral part of every Principal Mrs Robyn Meddows Fees 2014* Yr 7 $1,785 Yr 12 $2,532 student’s experience at the College. Our College community shares a Building levy $669 per family commitment to keep Gospel values at the centre of education.” Enquiries Mrs Sharon Clarke Est. 1986 Mrs Robyn Meddows

About Us Duke of Edinburgh’s Award FOCUS McCarthy was founded in 1986 as McCarthy Catholic Senior High The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a non- At McCarthy, we have been guided by School. In 1999, McCarthy accepted students from Years 7-12, competitive program of personal development educational expert Lyn Sharrat’s work regarding and in 2010, the school opened a state of the art Trade Training for young people. It has been operating in the importance of a literate graduate, and also Centre. Named after the prominent Catholic McCarthy family, Australia and around the world for over 50 our belief that literacy and numeracy underpin McCarthy students learn to exhibit the values of integrity, justice years, and is widely recognised by higher- success across a range of academic and or peace, just as the McCarthy family did in the early 1800s. education institutions and employers. It has vocational studies. four components: Volunteering, Skills, Outdoor The beliefs and traditions of the Catholic faith are the foundation Recreation and Expeditions. The Award has Recognising that a lot of students begin their for our learning, teaching and relationships. We nurture the three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. At each high school journey with levels of literacy and spiritual development of students, staff and parents and see level, both the expectations and challenge numeracy that are below the state average, enormous value in formal religious education. We treat each increase. we have instituted a directed program person with dignity and respect, and we acknowledge and aimed at addressing specifi c areas in writing welcome parents and caregivers as the primary educators The Award has been operating at McCarthy and understanding of shape, space and of their children. Catholic College since 2012, beginning with a measurement. keen group of Direct Silver participants, and in We support students in becoming independent, thoughtful 2013, with a group of 25 Bronze participants. Specially trained Literacy and Numeracy and compassionate young people. We work together to coaches deliver 1 hour weekly sessions for all ensure learning at McCarthy Catholic College is inclusive, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is structured to students in Years 7, 8 and 9, based on individual positive, challenging and enjoyable. We provide a safe, develop life-long habits of community service, targets and data. caring and welcoming environment where staff value skill development, physical fi tness and a sense of and demonstrate the importance of continual adventure. In addition, the Award encourages Sophisticated data analysis allows us to identify professional learning. qualities or organisation, resilience and self- individual goals, and then craft lessons that confi dence. target exactly these goals, ensuring that all McCarthy Catholic College challenges students achieve personal improvements. This students to strive for personal growth and Students involved derive considerable has seen McCarthy students exhibit signifi cant development in the spiritual, academic benefits. In addition, the Award learning gain in the NAPLAN examinations. and community spheres. generates signifi cant positive culture change, as students actively seek to engage with both the College and wider community. The Award offers opportunities for formation through its focus on community service.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Basketball Court University TAFE/VET Our Open Day is on • Library Resource Centre • Counselling Room Sunday 23 March. • Visual Arts Centre • Canteen There will be exemplar • Performing Arts Centre • Wireless Site lessons, demonstrations • Design and Technology Centre and tours of the facilities. • Darkroom 73% 11% 74% 13% 67% 16% Visitors are welcome at • Oval 2010 2011 2012 McCarthy, but bookings are essential. Further information HSC Subjects 32 VET Yes is available on our website. 23 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for resources, subjects, excursions and sports A 101 Archer St, Chatswood NSW 2067 Gender Girls Mercy Catholic College T 02 9419 2890 F 02 9415 2831 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 E [email protected] Enrolment 500 students Chatswood W www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au Year 7 103 students; 4 classes ‘Mercy College aims to develop women of strong faith, Principal Suzanne Kavanagh Languages Italian & French women of action and compassion.’ Fees 2014* Yr 7 $3,605 Yr 12 $4,145 Building Levy per family $840 “At Mercy we recognise girls’ individual talents and strive to provide positive Enquiries Kirsteen Fisscher Est. 1890 experiences so each may realise their full potential.” Suzanne Kavanagh

About Us The Honours Programme Duke of Edinburgh Award Mercy Catholic College was established by the Introduced in 2012, the programme allows This popular non-competitive programme in 1890, and has been been on the present site since 1905. The students to graduate from any Year level at enables students to participate in the Sisters of Mercy administered the College until 1989, and since Mercy College with Honours. The programme attainment of a Bronze, Silver and Gold Award. then, it has been part of the Diocese of Broken Bay system of has been designed to encourage students The Duke of Edinburgh Award has provided Catholic schools. to work to their full potential and achieve Mercy students an opportunity to develop new academic success. To be able to graduate skills, undertake voluntary community service, At Mercy we aim to develop young women who will with Honours, students must consistently maintain improve their fi tness and partake in camping be resilient, courteous, respectful, independent and high academic achievement across at least fi ve and hiking expeditions. compassionate. Within the Mercy tradition we continue to subjects. They must also be involved in at least educate, empower and inspire young, independent one co-curricular activity, e.g. school-based Designed to help build self-esteem, the women through Gospel values to achieve academic, enrichment club, College sporting team, programme has enabled our students to social and spiritual growth. College Band, College Choir, College become more confi dent, interactive members debating team etc., and be actively of the community. Mercy College has a long history of academic involved in a social justice service activity excellence. We recognise the needs of within and outside the College. In 2012, three of our Mercy students achieved our students are diverse and therefore, their Gold Award whilst undertaking the HSC constantly aim to develop courses Students who meet all the criteria and gaining acceptance to university. Through and apply teaching strategies that graduate from their Year group their involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh they accommodate different learning as an Honour Student and are gained the confi dence and determination to styles, rates of learning and learning presented with Honours at the take on new initiatives which enabled them abilities, so that each individual Mercy College Awards Night. to achieve their desired academic and extra- experiences growth. In 2012, 43 students registered curricular goals. in the programme of which At Mercy we also recognise the 24 Mercy students graduated Each year approximately one third of Year importance of co-curricular from their Year with Honours. 9 students undertake the Bronze Award with activities and provide students Interest in the programme devoted staff helping Mercy students achieve with opportunities to participate has grown considerably with awards across all three levels. in activities, such as netball, enrolments triple that of basketball, soccer, hockey, touch the previous year. In 2013, Recognised and highly valued by employers football, swimming, yoga, music, 123 students registered in and community organisations, the benefi ts drama, dance, debating and the programme, all aiming gained from attainment of a Duke of public speaking. to achieve end of year success. Edinburgh Award are many.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Yr 12 Common Area • Canteen University TAFE/VET Our Open Day is on • Design & Technology Centre • Counselling Room • Chapel Sunday 9 March, • Food Technology Centre • Science Labs x 3 • Hall from 11:00am • Religious Education Centres x 2 • Lecture Theatre to 2:00pm. Our • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centres x 2 • Music Centre Open Morning • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Careers Centre 76% 20% 78% 19% 87% 11% is on Tuesday • Library Resource Centre • IT Labs x 3 2010 2011 2012 12 August, from • LOTE Resource Centre • Theatrette 9:00am to 11:00am. • Basketball/Netball Court • Wireless Site HSC Subjects 40 VET Yes

24 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives A 449C Pennant Hills Rd, Gender Girls Mount St Benedict College Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Inspiring Young Women, Transforming the Future’ T 02 9980 0444 F 02 9484 4911 Enrolment 950 students E [email protected] Year 7 189 students; 7 classes W www.msb.nsw.edu.au Languages French, German & Japanese “Mount St Benedict girls have opportunities to develop their gifts to allow them to S Fees 2014 Yr 7 $9,485 Yr 12 $9,925 be fully engaged members of their communities.” Principal Mrs Maria Pearson Enquiries Mrs Narelle McClure Mrs Maria Pearson Est. 1966

About Us Evolving Learning Spaces at MSB Mission and Social Justice Mount St Benedict College was founded by the Sisters of the In 1966, when Mount St Benedict College was MSB seeks to live out its Mission in the world Good Samaritan in the Order of St Benedict in 1966. The fi rst established, the prevailing model of school by accepting the responsibility to live fully the College is one of ten owned by the Sisters in Australia. education was what has now become known challenge of the Gospels, to love God and to as the ‘industrial’ model. It generally involved love our neighbour as ourselves. The Catholic The College is an independent Catholic girls’ school students sitting in a rectangular room, in neat worldview calls on the community to develop located in the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay rows of desks, facing the front of the classroom young women of compassion, confi dence and and run under the auspices of Good Samaritan from where the teacher delivered knowledge. commitment, who can look beyond themselves Education through its Board of Directors and the to a wider community and see “their neighbour” College Principal. The core values of the College are Since the 90s, MSB has seen construction and in those who are in need of care and support. Pax, Hospitality and Stewardship, and the promotion renovation of different school buildings, resulting During the course of the year, the College seeks of holistic education. in generally larger, more open rooms. Flexible to engage our community in many and varied furniture allowed spaces to be rearranged to ways. Examples of our programs include: The College offers a rigorous academic program suit particular activities and to form different and a comprehensive curriculum, in the spirit groupings. The introduction of the one to one • Social Justice and Outreach activity: There of Benedictine and Good Samaritan laptop program / new layouts has enabled is a strong involvement from our students tradition. The curriculum caters for a teachers to change how they deliver their in voluntary activities and outstanding diverse range of student needs, and lessons and to work collaboratively, to share skills contributions have been acknowledged also allows more able students to and ideas, to learn from each other and design in Community Awards. engage in a fulfi lling and rewarding different activities to suit different students. • Service Learning and Mentoring: Our “Big course of study, while also offering Sister” program is now operating in Years support to students with special Ongoing professional learning means 7-9. The partnership with St Edmunds School learning needs. our teachers are abreast of changes in allows us to share learning experiences for understanding the learning needs of our our Year 9 students. The co-curricular life of the students. In this way they are preparing • Immersion experiences for students: We College spans the academic, our students to take their place in the have taken students to the , cultural and sporting interests world as competent, confi dent, creative to Timor Leste, to and to Aboriginal of the girls, and enriches the and independent learners, able to communities at Santa Teresa. We also have educational experience of take advantage of the rapid pace of students involved in “alternate schoolies” students by developing critical technological innovations and respond to experience run by the Good Samaritan thinking and independent the vast quantities of information available Mission Team in Tanzania and the Philippines. learning skills, which assists them to them with the skills of critical thinking and • Community Partnerships: We continue to in their academic studies. analysis. develop partnerships with community.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Careers Centre University TAFE/VET Our Open Day will • Blue Gum High Forest • Multi-purpose Area • Music Centre be held on Sunday 9 • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Basketball Courts x 3 • Wireless Site March. College Tours • Design & Technology Centre • Netball Courts x 3 • Dance Studio are also available • Information Resource Centre • Tennis Courts x 2 • Canteen during school terms. • Food Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Chapel 92% 7% 90% 8% 91% 6% Visit the College • LOTE Resource Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Oval 2010 2011 2012 website for details. • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Science Labs x 7 • Hall • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Media Suite (Music) HSC Subjects 37 VET Yes

25 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 A 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfi eld NSW 2135 Gender Co-educational K - Yr 4 Santa Sabina College A Santa Maria del Monte Primary Campus: Girls Yr 5 - 12 ‘Discerning Scholarship’ 59 The Boulevarde, Strathfi eld NSW 2135 Year Range K - Yr 12 T 02 9745 7000 F 02 9745 7001 Enrolment 1,200 students E [email protected] Year 7 125 students; 6 classes “My role as College Principal is to lead students and staff towards an intelligent W www.ssc.nsw.edu.au Languages French, Italian, Latin & Japanese use of liberty. Encouraging our students to be risk takers, discerning, scholarly.” S Fees 2014 Yr 7 $16,740 Yr 12 $17,760 Dr Maree Herrett Principal Dr Maree Herrett K - 5 $10,860 Est. 1894 Enquiries Helen Ayers (Registrar)

About Us International Baccalaureate Primary Pillars Leadership Program Established in 1894, Santa Sabina College is a Catholic Years Programme Student leadership has a very strong tradition at in the Dominican tradition where The introduction of the International Santa Sabina College. Leadership development students are encouraged to pursue personal excellence Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is an integral part of a Dominican education. Our within a learner-centred, intellectually dynamic culture. for 2014 is an exciting new initiative for Santa Mission statement identifi es that “each student Sabina College. is encouraged to aim for personal excellence The College delivers a comprehensive curriculum that and to develop skills of independent learning caters for diverse strengths and goals. Varied co-curricular IB World Schools share a common philosophy and critical thinking… promoting self-esteem, activities allow students to pursue their individual – a commitment to improve the teaching and self-discipline, responsibility and leadership.” interests, and include over 20 sports, music and drama learning of a diverse and inclusive community of ensembles, public speaking and debating, and students by delivering challenging, high quality All Year 10 students are invited to undertake a the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. programmes of international education that Student Leadership Preparation Program called share a powerful vision. Pillars, with over 60% of students participating. Immersion programs in This fi ve week program is based around the and Central Australia encourage local The IB PYP is a student-centred curriculum that four pillars of Dominican life: Learning, Service, understanding of global issues. Students develops intellectual, personal, emotional and Community and Prayer. are encouraged to be risk takers, have social skills for students to live, learn and work in a enquiring minds, to advocate for justice, rapidly changing world. The IB PYP is a curriculum The Program includes interactive workshops, and develop the ability to research and model that has inquiry at its centre. Inquiry allows guest speakers, discussion groups and personal critique themselves. children to actively engage in their learning, refl ection time. Participants gain increased and take responsibility for that learning. Inquiry self-understanding, they grow in faith and in Santa Sabina incorporates an Early allows each child’s understanding to develop community with others, and a service ethic is Education Centre for children from in a manner and a rate that is appropriate and fostered. 6 weeks old to pre-school, an OOSH personalised. The mandated Australian syllabus centre for before and after-school care is taught through the IB PYP framework. The Pillars Program helps students unlock their and vacation programs, and Tallong, an leadership potential, as well as preparing them Outdoor Education and Retreat Centre The IB PYP aligns with the College Mission to be confi dent and capable leaders who can set in the Southern Highlands. and Vision of education for justice in a global make a positive impact on their world. context. Inquiry-based learning in the PYP is consistent with Santa Sabina’s commitment to student-centred and discerning scholarship.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Visual Arts Studios x 2 • Careers Centre University TAFE/VET Information Mornings are • Outdoor Education/Retreats Centre • Counselling Rooms x 3 • Lecture Theatre held each term on both • Performing Arts Black Box Theatre • Netball Courts x 4 • IT Labs x 6 the Primary and Secondary • Design & Technology Labs x 2 • Basketball Courts x 4 • Chapels x 2 Campuses. Bookings are • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Cricket Nets x 4 • Halls x 2 essential. Further information • LOTE Resource Centres x 2 • Tennis Courts x 4 • Canteen 95% 4% 95% 4% 96% 4% is available on the website. • Music Centre - Holyrood • Climbing Wall • Darkroom 2010 2011 2012 • Strength & Conditioning Room • Yr 12 Common Room • Ovals x 2 • Early Education Centre • Food Technology Lab • Pool HSC Subjects 41 VET Yes • Digital Design Room • Science Labs x 6 26 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 Gender Co-educational K - Yr 4 A Holy Family Campus: Gender Co-educational Girls Yr 5 - 12 St Andrews College 116 Quakers Rd, Marayong NSW 2148 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 Year Range K - Yr 12 ‘Faith in Christ’ A John Paul II Campus: Enrolment 1,025 students Enrolment 1,200 students 50 Breakfast Rd, Marayong NSW 2148 Year 7 186 students; 6 classes “The College challenges its students from the Christian perspective: to serve, 125 students; 6 classes 02 9626 1999 02 9626 0556 Japanese Year 7 ‘be a person for others’; to learn, ‘to soar with their strengths’; and to excel T F Languages * Languages French, Italian, Latin & Japanese in all they do, ‘doing more, going beyond’. We are proud of our students’ E [email protected] Fees 2014 Yr 7 $1,785 Yr 12 $2,532 Fees 2014 Yr 7 $16,740 Yr 12 $17,760 successes. Our students are prepared to be problem fi nders and solutions W www.standrewscmarayong.catholic.edu.au Building levy $669 per family K - 5 $10,860 focused and to live faith-in-action.” S Enquiries Mrs Julie Sabine Enquiries Helen Ayers (Registrar) Est. 1998 Mr Nicholas Vidot Principal Mr Nicholas Vidot

About Us High Achievers Program Cultural Programs St Andrews College is a Catholic co-educational secondary As part of the Academic and Pastoral The College continues to promote its direction of College committed to a personalised, relevant and meaningful Care programs St Andrews College offers a ‘being people for others’ through its Thai Cultural learning experience for every student. With a strong record of mentoring program for high achieving students. Immersion Program. Year 11 students are invited academic, sporting and cultural achievement, students are This program is designed to acknowledge to nominate for this program to travel to Khorat presented with a range of learning options tailored to their abilities and support high performing students that in North East Thailand to teach English at Wat and needs. St Andrews creates dynamic learning environments consistently demonstrate commitment to their Dannok School. This initiative aims to offer an to challenge and nurture students to be people of compassion, studies and achieve consistently high results authentic experience in another culture without confi dence, competence, creativity, conscience, and with the across all their subject areas. the tourist tag. Each year up to six students can conviction of faith to transform our world. experience this program. In 2013, staff met with the 23 students each St Andrews College is part of the St Andrews the fortnight to help them identify areas of strength In 2011, St Andrews College formed a sister Apostle Catholic Parish, Marayong and offers and areas that could be developed to ensure school relationship with Isahaya Commercial religious education, liturgical and spiritual that they achieved their optimum HSC results. As High School in Nagasaki , about the opportunities and faith in action programs part of the program, staff were able to identify same time as the decision was made to have for students to develop an understanding common areas for development and a number Japanese language as the main language and appreciation of the Catholic faith of workshops were held for the group in specifi c studied at the College. St Andrews College has with the ‘new evangelisation’. The subject areas. Students also met with the hosted our sister school on two occasions and College has a strong academic record careers adviser to discuss their goals in 2014 the College will take a group of about which is the result of a comprehensive for 2014 and the best possible path twenty students to Nagasaki. This program curriculum, enhanced with learning to achieving their goals. focuses on language, culture, history, religion support, enrichment, extension and and daily living in a Japanese home. study support programs. In 2014, we are expanding our academic mentoring It is hoped that these cultural programs will In 2013, more than 70% of the program in Year 12. The staff give students of St Andrews College the students were offered their have identifi ed students with opportunity to enhance their compassion for fi rst preference at university. particular needs that they and learn from people of different cultures and Since 2005, VET students at St believe would benefit from to become confi dent young people who with Andrews College continue participating in a small group. the conviction of faith can transform the world to be recipients of Regional, The aim is to assist these students they live in. State and National Vocational in targeted areas, while working Education and Training with them in developing their Awards. own improvement goals.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • IT Labs x 5 • Netball Courts x 4 University TAFE/VET Our College Open • Religious Education Centres x 2 • Music Centres x 2 • Tennis Courts x 3 Day is on Tuesday • Arts Centre/ Visual Arts Centres x 2 • Science Labs x 4 • Cricket Nets x 2 11 March. Tours • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Wireless Site • Ovals x 2 begin on the Holy • Design & Technology Centres x 4 • Yr 12 Common Room • Gymnasium Family Campus at • Food Technology/Textiles Centres x 3 • Counselling Rooms x 2 • Soccer Pitch 70% 27% 69% 28% 73% 27% 9:00am and 9:30am. • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Careers Centres x 2 • Weights/Circuit Room 2010 2011 2012 Contact the College • LOTE Resource Centres x 2 • Canteens x 2 • Multi-purpose Areas x 11 for booking details. • Chapel: Sacred Space • Basketball Courts x 2 HSC Subjects 41 VET Yes

27 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for resources, subjects, excursions and sports A 48 Carters Rd, Lake Munmorah NSW 2259 Gender Co-educational St Brigid’s Catholic College T 02 4358 4278 Year Range Yr 7 in 2014, Yr 7 & 8 in 2015 E [email protected] Enrolment 70 students Lake Munmorah W lmhs.dbb.org.au Year 7 70 students; 3 classes ‘Infl aming Hearts & Minds in Christ’ Principal Mrs Julie Terry Languages To be introduced in 2015 CATHOLIC COLLEGE Fees 2014* Yr 7 $2,820 “My hope is that St Brigid’s is a hope-fi lled community of learners, where all are Building Levy per family $840 respected, challenged and supported to be the very best person they can be.” Enquiries Mrs Rita Buchanan Est. 2014 Mrs Julie Terry

About Us Pastoral Care and Wellbeing their parents/carers outlining their own hopes In mid-2012, the Bishop of Broken Bay, Most Rev David Walker, The best pastoral care of students ensures that and goals for their personal holistic learning. announced the decision to realise his vision to establish school is a safe and supportive environment an additional Diocesan Catholic College at Lake for learning, where each child can be free to Exemplary Education in a Contemporary Munmorah. In late 2012, it was announced that explore their gifts and talents, and be successful Learning Environment the College would cater for students from Year in the learning process. St Brigid’s will be The physical environment of the College will 7 to 12, beginning with a Year 7 cohort in 2014. established as a MindMatters school support the collaborative nature of teaching where the mental health and wellbeing and learning as a model of exemplary practice. The College is named after St Brigid (451-525), of all members of the community is Specialist spaces for practical lessons, explicit a great Irish saint who was a contemporary paramount. teaching and lecture style delivery will be of St Brendan (484-577). This name provides enhanced by a ‘Learning Piazza’, an open a direct connection with the broader Lake To empower students to be active learning space, furnished to provide fl exible Munmorah community it serves, and with St participants in their own learning functionality for different modes of learning. Brendan’s Catholic Primary School. Brigid was journey and growth as contributing Specialist spaces will open onto this central a pioneer of Irish monasticism; an innovator citizens, each staff member will have learning area. who was co-leader of a mixed male and female the role of Mentor Coach to monitor religious community, the great monastery the holistic education of a small group Diversity of learning experiences are essential for of Kildare, renowned for its faith of students. This will occur through the achievement of best learning outcomes for and learning. Therefore, she is one-to-one Coaching students. Collaborative learning, as well as time a great model for a Catholic Conversations where for independent research and refl ection, have co-educational College. students will have the been enabled through the considered use of opportunity to lead a space and furnishings. In December 2013, Mrs Julie discussion around their Terry was announced as achievements and The incorporation of Information and the Founding Principal of challenges, set learning Communication Technology into teaching and St Brigid’s Catholic College. goals for themselves learning is essential, and engaging students with Together with a committed and be supported to technology in a one-to-one laptop program has group of parents and staff, achieve them. been established. ICT will not only be used as the College opened to a resource for students to discover, but also as Year 7 students and their The student will co- a means to communicate their learning in a families in 2014. construct with their meaningful and signifi cant manner. mentor coach a communication to

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Music Centre University TAFE/VET Please contact • Canteen • Wireless Site the College or refer • Science Labs • 1-to-1 Computer Program First Year 7 cohort to our website for • TAS Facility • Multi-purpose Learning Area will complete their HSC in 2019 further details. • Outdoor Court

NA NA NA 2010 2011 2012 HSC Subjects NA VET NA

28 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for camps,Catholic retreats and Schools extra-curricular Guide 2014 activities 28 A 168 Hawkesbury Rd, Springwood NSW 2777 Gender Co-educational St Columba’s Catholic College T 02 4754 1022 F 02 4754 3558 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Act Justly’ E [email protected] Enrolment 1,050 students W www.stcolumbasspringwood.catholic.edu.au Year 7 210 students; 12 classes S Languages Japanese “Our vision is for all members of our school community to engage fully in learning Principal Mr Paul Ryan Fees 2014* Yr 7 $1,785 Yr 12 $2,532 and achieve beyond their expectations.” Building levy $669 per family Mr Paul Ryan Enquiries Mrs Lisa Jordan Est. 1979

About Us 1:1 iPad Program Japanese Exchange Program Located on 600 hectares in bushland surroundings at the base At St Columba’s we aim to create a learning This year St Columba’s will celebrate 25 years of the Blue Mountains, St Columba’s Catholic College has a rich environment tailored to the needs, interests of our highly successful Student Exchange Catholic history. While fi rst operating as a seminary for young and aptitudes of each student. We believe Program with our sister school, Hokusetsu Senior priests in 1909, it was not until 1979 that the Catholic that technology supports this educational High in Sanda, Japan. The principle purpose of secondary college as we know today was approach and creates a more personalised our Student Exchange Program is to provide established. St Columba’s Catholic College is learning experience for every child. Our students with an opportunity to develop their a co-educational school and is founded on the iPad Program is just one example of how Japanese language skills and understanding philosophy of equity and excellence with an technology is used in the classroom with of Japanese culture through both a six emphasis on Catholic principles and Christian students in Years 7 to 10 given a real month exchange and a two-week Japanese values. opportunity to make a positive Immersion Program. impact on young people’s Our school has a strong academic tradition learning and their futures. We ensure an equal number of students from as well as a rich co-curricular program, St Columba’s Catholic College experience including school band and choir, Many learning experiences exchange in Japan. Japanese language dramatic performances, sport, public within the St Columba’s studies are offered as a compulsory and speaking, debating and the Duke of teaching programs have elective subject. We have found this immersion Edinburgh scheme. We have a strong been adapted to leverage in the Japanese culture assists the learning social justice focus where students the use of these powerful experience and academic achievement of are encouraged to work for those learning tools. our students. less fortunate in the community. Students are able to use In addition to the exchange program, the We offer opportunities for all gifts the iPad to collaborate with school has enjoyed success in the Australia- and talents to be developed with each other, to display work, Japanese Relations Essay writing competition. our learning programs seeking to to research, to make fi lms and The school holds immersion experiences develop the individual’s capacities other presentations and to for students in which they learn to write in and capabilities. record learning in the classroom. Japanese script, make Japanese food and The use of online sharing tools play Japanese games. Students are given St Columba’s meets the learning needs means that students, through the the opportunity to undertake short-term visits of all students with the provision of learning iPad, can have access to learning to Japan. Some students receive scholarships support where needed. easily when not at school. With the to study in Japan following the Higher School iPad, learning is not defi ned by space, Certifi cate. location or time.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Self-service Cafeteria University TAFE/VET We hold a Year 7 • Library Resource Centre • Chapel Enrolment Information • Performing Arts Space • Sporting Facilities Evening annually in • Science Labs x 6 • Ovals x 3 March. Please contact • Industrial Kitchen • Wireless Site the College for details. • Food Technology Centre 61% 15% 66% 15% 66% 16% • Design and Technology Facilities 2010 2011 2012 • Visual Arts Facilities HSC Subjects 38 VET Yes

29 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for resources, subjects, excursions and sports A Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford NSW 2250 Gender Girls St Joseph’s Catholic College T 02 4324 4022 F 02 4323 3512 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 E [email protected] Enrolment 800 students East Gosford W www.sjcc.nsw.edu.au Year 7 150 students; 6 classes ‘Empowering young women to make a difference in the Principal Mr Anthony McCudden Languages French & Japanese spirit of Mary MacKillop.’ Fees 2014* Yr 7 $3,385 Yr 12 $3,405 Building Levy per family $840 “St Joseph’s Catholic College educates young women in the Josephite tradition Enquiries Mrs Bernadette Lee Est. 1910 empowering them to act justly and to lead lives as disciples of Jesus.” Mr Anthony McCudden

About Us Connected Learning Leadership and Social Justice The St Joseph’s Catholic College community empowers young In 2013, St Joseph’s Catholic College Students are provided with a range of women who are shaped by their relationship with Jesus Christ implemented a new learning initiative for Year leadership opportunities. For example, Year 7 within the Catholic tradition and inspired by St Mary of the Cross 7 titled Connected Learning. This cross-curricular students support the College community by MacKillop to make a difference in the world. Our students learning experience focuses on equipping managing the staff room recycling program; • develop relationships founded on discipleship and the Gospel students with the 21st century learning skills Year 8 students volunteer to serve afternoon tea • strive for personal excellence and purpose – communication, collaboration, problem to the elderly every month; Year 9 students take • develop their unique gifts and talents solving, critical and creative thinking – that are on leadership responsibility as volunteers in the • value learning and refl ection that provide a foundation for required for them to realise their potential in Canteen, Library and managing the top offi ce individual growth and wellbeing contemporary society. Connected Learning at lunch; and Year 10 students serve as Peer • act with courage, strength and gentleness in the service of utilises a mix of project and problem-based Mentor leaders, coordinate volunteer donors others and in the stewardship of our earth learning which challenges students to construct for the Red Cross Blood Bank and volunteer to • value education as the foundation for achieving change in and deliver solutions to relevant issues. prepare and serve lunch to the disadvantaged. the world • lead with compassion, serve with respect, pray with hope and The integration of technology into the delivery Students in Year 11 take on a leadership role act justly of Connected Learning, through our 1:1 laptop in their House and as Peer Mediators and Peer program, provides students with opportunities to Tutors. Students in Year 12 lead the College and The College seeks to provide a safe and caring develop the digital skills required in today’s the 6 Houses to organise carnivals and organise environment for all its members. It is within this supportive workplaces. various social justice and fund raising initiatives environment that each student is called to live out the throughout the year. College values of Compassion, Hope, Justice and This program also offers Respect. This pastoral care approach is a key part opportunities for parents to gain St Joseph’s also offers Year 10 students the of the College’s planning for students’ wellbeing, an insight into the learning of opportunity to study “Principles of Youth Ministry” effective learning and to develop contemporary their daughters at evening as a part of the CSYMA Program.Our students MacKillop women empowered to lead within the presentations of fi nal products by engage in Social Justice and ministry such as wider community. the students. volunteering at St. Vincent De Paul Breakfasts at Woy Woy and with the Vinnie’s Night Patrol Students in each year begin the day in their House Connected Learning challenges Van in Sydney, travelling to Mumbai in India to based pastoral group under the leadership of students to achieve syllabus volunteer at orphanages, and going to the their Pastoral teacher who manages attendance, outcomes and practical 21st Warmun Indigenous community in the East daily organisational issues and facilitates the formal century skills through this Kimberley. pastoral program. Pastoral Leaders provide a point of unique self-directed learning contact for teachers and for parents. experience.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Science Labs x 5 University TAFE/VET Our Open Day is on • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Wireless Site Tuesday 11 March. Further • Design & Technology Centre • Darkroom information is available on • Food Technology Centre • IT Labs x 2 our College website. • Performing Arts/Drama Rooms x 2 • Multi Media Suite • Trade & Industry Centre • Music Rooms x 2 74% 25% 75% 22% 80% 15% • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Canteen 2010 2011 2012 • Basketball Court • Careers Centre • Counselling Room • Chapel HSC Subjects 30 VET Yes

30 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives

A 16 Woolcott Ave, Wahroonga NSW 2076 Gender Co-educational St Leo’s Catholic College Wahroonga T 02 9487 3555 F 02 9487 2637 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘St Leo’s students go into the world as confi dent, competent, E [email protected] Enrolment 950 students Catholic young men and women of conscience.’ W www.stleos.nsw.edu.au Year 7 174 students; 6 classes Principal Mr Anthony Gleeson Languages French & German “An education at St Leo’s will inform, challenge, encourage and engage each Fees 2014* Yr 7 $3,618 Yr 12 $3,789 student and promote the Catholic values of integrity, hope, dignity, respect and Building Levy per family $840 justice in every aspect of school life.” Enquiries Denise Hughes Est. 1956 Mr Anthony Gleeson

About Us Pastoral Care and Tutor Program gaps that exist in students’ basic reading and St Leo’s Catholic College was established by the Christian Brothers Pastoral Care at St Leo’s aims to foster student writing skills, since these skills underpin success as a school for boys in 1956. In the early 1980s, the College wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment. in most subjects within the senior school. In 2012 became co-educational and part of the Catholic school system Each member of the community is respected for and 2013 this program has been extended to of the Diocese of Broken Bay. The school continues in the Edmund who they are and valued for their individual gifts include numeracy. Rice charism of pastoral leadership, developing strong community and talents. Students are empowered to take relationships and building a Catholic faith community in today’s responsibility for their decisions and develop self- Student iPad Program challenging world. All learning, co-curricular and discipline. Pastoral activities in the Tutor Program, St Leo’s has been at the forefront of introducing other programs are conducted within the which is delivered weekly, focus on the three technology into the curriculum since the framework of the College values of integrity, main areas of Faith Development, Academic early 2000s. It is our belief that in our teaching hope, dignity, respect and justice. Resilience and Social Resilience. and learning, we need to exploit appropriate emerging technology solutions that will be part A strong emphasis on knowing each A sequential Learning in the Outdoors camp of students’ world as they grow, so that they are student ensures that learning outcomes program has been refi ned for Years 7 to 10 critical, thoughtful and adept users of technology. are maximised and students have the to support the students in solving problems, We believe that the use of technology as a tool, necessary foundations for their pathway of acting decisively, demonstrating resilience and in the context of a rich learning environment, choice once they leave the College. Rich learning to adapt to changing situations. can enhance their developing organisational, co-curricula offerings in music, drama, The students at St Leo’s are nurtured literacy, numeracy, research and thinking skills. debating, public speaking, social by an extensive support network justice activities, the Duke of so they can gain a strong sense The College is well resourced with a wireless Edinburgh scheme and a range of identity and connectedness system and laptop access for all students. In of sports enable development to their College. During 2013, a parent-funded student iPad program of the whole student. 2011, St Leo’s implemented was fully introduced for Year 7 students. a community literacy Through the Technology and Applied Sciences St Leo’s has a dynamic tutoring program to course, students develop competence in the internal sports program for provide targeted functionality of their iPads, and this developing all students in Years 7 to 10. individual attention to competence is augmented across all subjects Students from Years 7 to 12 students in Years 7 and 8 using particular applications. A significant have the opportunity to join who need a little extra help positive impact of the iPad program is that representative sports teams in developing strong literacy students no longer lug heavy textbooks in their that enter external competitions foundations, so that they can bags – most required texts are downloaded in some of which then compete on achieve their full potential. The e-format, bringing students squarely into the a State and National level. program seeks to bridge any contemporary world!

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Basketball Courts (indoor) • Science Labs University TAFE/VET Our Open Day is on • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Multi-purpose Area • Textile Room Friday 7 March. An • Design & Technology Centres • Handball Courts • Careers Centre information session • Performing Arts / Drama Centres • Tennis Courts • Graphics Room for prospective • Library Resource Centres • Soccer (Indoor) • IT Labs parents will be • Food Technology Centre • Gymnasium • Chapel 64% 32% 65% 32% 60% 30% held at 7:00pm on • Anzac Memorial Garden • Counselling Room • Oval 2010 2011 2012 Tuesday 11 March. • Music Tuition & Youth Ministry Area • Metal Workshop • Halls • Netball Courts (Outdoor & Indoor) • Music Centre • Canteen HSC Subjects 33 VET Yes

31 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives A Darley Rd, Manly NSW 2095 Gender Boys St Paul’s Catholic College T 02 9977 5111 F 02 9977 0959 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 E [email protected] Enrolment 650 students Manly W www.stpaulsmanly.nsw.edu.au Year 7 130 students; 5 classes ‘Prima Primum, First Things First’ Principal Mr Mark Baker Languages Japanese Fees 2014* Yr 7 $3,670 Yr 12 $4,170 “At St Paul’s our aim is to further improve and strengthen our results, our culture Building Levy per family $840 and the physical resources of the College: continually building a better school.” Enquiries Mrs Louise Raffo Est. 1929 Mr Mark Baker

About Us Academic Teaching Program Social Justice Initiatives Formally known as Christian Brothers College Manly, the school At St Paul’s we pride ourselves on encouraging Social Justice is the cornerstone of all we do at opened on 29 January, 1929. It was then relocated to our teaching staff to engage in professional St Paul’s. Our Social Justice Program focuses on its current site within the St Patrick’s Estate in 1965, development and relevant learning activities, being challenged by local and global social with outstanding views over Sydney harbour. The courses and programs with an aim to further justice issues, incorporating Catholic social Christian Brothers subsequently withdrew and the develop the teaching and learning in the teaching. We take our inspiration from Blessed fi rst lay Principal was appointed in 1982. classroom. Edmund Rice, adopting the motto ‘bread, love and learning’ for all. Major extensions were undertaken in the late St Paul’s has been recognised as a 1970s. The College has recently completed Centre for Excellence for initiating an Our extensive program includes a fortnightly further renovations, with a new school hall, ‘evidence-based’ approach to improving meeting, empowering students into leadership, music, art and food technology areas due quality teaching. This has developed a outreach, service and mission trip opportunities. for completion by the end of 2014. culture of teacher collaboration, focusing We aim to respond to the present need in our on the quality of classroom teaching. Our community and support numerous groups, St Paul’s Catholic College provides a aim is to raise the quality and consistency primarily Caritas and St Vincent de Paul. comprehensive education for boys in a of teaching practice, including setting high Catholic context, offering a wide range of expectations of student learning, focusing We hold regular St Vincent de Paul conferences subjects. We constantly strive to achieve on explicit quality criteria of success and and hold an annual Vinnies Winter Sleepout, excellence by raising the quality of learning higher order thinking. coupled with a warm clothing collection, as experiences and achievement for each well as a street retreat. For the annual Vinnies student; this has resulted in year-on-year Further professional development of our Christmas Hampers, each pastoral care class improvements in HSC results over the past KLA Leaders and Year Coordinators in the is given the profi le of a local family for whom fi ve years. Leading Learning program has strengthened to create a generous Christmas Hamper, and our professional leaders’ capacity to our social justice team personally delivers these The College has a strong commitment to providing support our school improvement priorities hampers to families. a contemporary education underpinned by of improving literacy and numeracy skills pastoral care, strong sport representation, a across all Key Learning Areas. Additionally, We offer an annual outback pilgrimage into growing social justice program and involvement our goal to embed differentiated learning remote Aboriginal communities, and a Biennial with the local community. experiences into the curriculum to cater for Social Justice Immersion Tour to Cambodia. Our the diverse needs of individual students is an Social Justice Program aims to inspire our young PRIMA PRIMUM: First things first. Our motto ongoing focus for the coming year. men not to have more but to be more. challenges all members of the St Paul’s community to properly arrange life’s priorities.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Weights/Circuit Room • Canteen University TAFE/VET Our Open Evening is on • Design & Technology Workshops x 2 • Cricket Nets x 2 • Oval Thursday 6 March. We also • Edmund Rice Cottage (spirituality centre) • Soccer Pitch conduct regular College • Renovated Classrooms with Smartboard x 20 • Science Labs x 3 tours; please email or contact • Renovated Visual Arts Room • Counselling Room the College Offi ce. • Basketball/Tennis Courts x 2 • Careers Centre 66% 21% 63% 23% 62% 26% • Library Resource Centre • Theatrette 2010 2011 2012 • Food Technology Centre • Wireless Site • Music Centres x 2 • IT Labs x 6 HSC Subjects 33 VET Yes

32 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives A 84 Gavenlock Rd, Tuggerah NSW 2259 Gender Co-educational St Peter’s Catholic College T 02 4351 2344 F 02 4351 2965 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 E [email protected] Enrolment 1,100 students Tuggerah Lakes W www.stpetersdbb.catholic.edu.au Year 7 200 students; 7 classes ‘Live the Faith’ Principal Mrs Michelle Peters Languages French, Japanese & German Fees 2014* Yr 7 $3,159 Yr 12 $3,570 “At St Peter’s we believe that education can be successfully built on a foundation Building Levy per family $840 of our core values of Courage, Commitment and Compassion.” Enquiries Enrolment Secretary Est. 2000 Mrs Michelle Peters

About Us St Peter’s achieve fi rst place in General St Peter’s Dance Troupe St Peter’s Catholic College is a co-educational secondary Mathematics In just the fi rst half of 2013, the St Peter’s Dance school with 1,100 students. St Peter’s was founded in 2000 St Peter’s proudly celebrated an outstanding program achieved excellent results competing following the amalgamation of Corpus Christi College academic achievement when Samantha and winning at three events across the State. and Mater Dei College. The College is located close Opperman gained fi rst place in the State in The Dance program involves 43 students to Tuggerah railway station, and our large campus is General Mathematics for the Higher School including eight boys, and is choreographed by beautifully situated in a natural setting of 16 hectares of Certifi cate (2012). dance teacher, Larissa Caruana. native gums, natural wetlands and vast open spaces. Samantha’s achievement was the result of Months of preparation and rehearsal resulted St Peter’s provides an atmosphere that encourages, consistent commitment and dedication to her in a successful night at the Central Coast inspires and motivates each student to fully explore studies throughout her secondary schooling Performing Arts Challenge (Open Secondary and develop his or her own skills and talents. Our highly at St Peter’s. Samantha said that she felt quite Schools section) with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. professional staff share a common vision for confi dent after completing her Higher School First place was awarded to the Contemporary student needs. The extensive curriculum Certifi cate General Mathematics examination, group for a “very captivating and emotional” provides an educational experience as it was easier than the trial. Her results in all piece. that is both stimulating and enjoyable her other subjects: Advanced English, Modern and a full integration of the spiritual, History, Studies of Religion, Visual Arts and History The St Peter’s Dance Group also competed academic, cultural, social and Extension, were also outstanding. successfully at the Dance Life Unite Eisteddfod physical aspect of each individual. at the University of (High Drawing on the strengths of the Samantha applied for entry into Law and School section), gaining 1st, 2nd and 4th places. Catholic tradition, all members International Studies at . of our community are called Her ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) of The Northern Beaches Eisteddfod saw St Peter’s to live the College motto ‘Live 97.5 not only enabled her to follow her chosen gaining two Highly Commended awards in Jazz the Faith’. career path, but also resulted in Samantha and 1st place in the Contemporary section. receiving the award for Dux of the College. There is a signifi cant focus on St Peter’s provides a strong focus on developing co-curricular activities within St Peter’s actively develop students with the talents of students in all areas of Performing St Peter’s, and we are proud strong academic capabilities by offering the Arts with many of our students excelling in music, to celebrate the talents and opportunity to excel with extension subjects drama and entertainment. considerable successes of our in senior years. students.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • LOTE Resource Centre • Science Labs x 7 • College bus University TAFE/VET An information evening for • Performing Arts/Drama Centres x 2 • Student Parking • Counselling Room • Canteen new students enrolling into • Arts Centre/Visual Arts Centre • Multi-media room • Careers Centre • Chapel Year 7, 2015 is on Monday • Design & Technology Centre • Uniform & Stationery Shop • Cricket Nets • Darkroom 17 March. The information • Food Technology Centre • Yr 12 Common Room • Tennis Court • Wetlands session is followed by a tour • Library Resource Centre • Multi-purpose Areas x 2 • Soccer Pitch • IT Labs x 8 58% 27% 60% 25% 68% 20% of the St Peter’s facilities. • Religious Education Centre • Basketball Courts x 5 • Music Centre • Oval 2010 2011 2012 • Trade & Industry Centres x 2 • Netball Courts x 2 • Wireless Site • Hall HSC Subjects 50 VET Yes

33 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for camps, retreats, extra-curricular activities & some senior electives A Schofi elds Campus: Gender Co-educational Terra Sancta College 85 Hambledon Rd, Schofi elds NSW 2762 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 ‘Learning Makes The Difference’ A Quakers Hill / Nirimba Campus: Enrolment 1,040 students Nirimba Education Precinct Eastern Rd, Year 7 215 students; 8 classes Quakers Hill NSW 2763 Languages Italian “Terra Sancta College aims to provide an education which promotes the T 02 9208 7200 F 02 9208 7230 Fees 2014* Yr 7 $1,785 Yr 12 $2,532 development of the whole person intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, E [email protected] Building levy $669 per family spiritually, and to their own personal best.” W www.terrasanctasqh.catholic.edu.au Enquiries Ms Fay Lovett Est. 1996 Mr Jim Fanning and Mr Phillip Smith Principals Mr Jim Fanning and Mr Phillip Smith

About Us Year 7 Core Learning and the rigor of high school within the structure Terra Sancta College is a progressive co-educational Catholic Teaching Program through challenging curriculum and innovative school that was established in 1996. It is located across two The Transition between Year 6 strategies. This program has supported a rise in campuses in , Schofi elds (Years 7-10) and Year 7 can sometimes be the literacy results of Year 7 students. and Quakers Hill/Nirimba (Years 11-12). The College has a strong a diffi cult time for new students tradition of academic and sporting excellence as well as a entering high school, the change Yr 11-12 University/TAFE Opportunities commitment to social justice initiatives. It offers a very broad from a single classroom in primary The senior campus at Quakers Hill forms education that refl ects the academic, social, physical and to numerous classroom part of the Nirimba Education Precinct – an spiritual needs and interests of students. and teachers in high exciting and innovative educational concept school can be a incorporating the University of Western Sydney Our learning and teaching programs place particular daunting experience and TAFE. Students have the option whilst emphasis on the development and enhancement of for some. The Year 7 completing their HSC to undertake additional literacy and numeracy skills across all key learning areas. At Core Learning and studies at Western Institute of TAFE or the the heart of our teaching and education is Information and Teaching Program University of Western Sydney College, which is Communications Technology (ICT) that is integrated into was developed and located on the site. the curriculum of Years 7-12 providing innovation, learning implemented by Terra and teaching, relevant to students of today. Sancta College to Terra Sancta also offers opportunities for assist with the transition students to enrol in the Step Up Into Teaching The College embraces a student-centred learning culture from Year 6 to Year 7 program from the Australian Catholic University. where staff and students strive for excellence in all aspects to ensure students feel These programs provide opportunities of of quality teaching and learning. The values of respect, secure in the safety of their early enrolment, credit toward degrees and inclusiveness, personal responsibility and social justice are own classroom. the possibility of scholarships into a tertiary integral to the life of the College. Terra Sancta College education. values its past as it anticipates its future and is open to new This program allows ideas, forward thinking and promotes active partnerships students to develop Facilities at our campus are state-of-the-art and with its parishes, parents, caregivers, students and the wider a strong educational include a performance centre, gymnasium, community. relationship with their two well-resourced library, sporting facilities and core teachers for English, classrooms that are equipped with the latest No student will be refused enrolment because of fi nancial History and Religion and technology. Terra Sancta College broad based hardship and genuine inability to pay school fees. Whilst another for Math, Science curriculum is able to meet the varied needs preference is given to Catholic families in local parishes, we and Personal Development, of those students seeking tertiary, vocational welcome enrolments from non-Catholic families who must be Health & Physical Education. training or work placement after completing willing to participate in the religious life of the College. Students are still subject to their HSC.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Wireless Sites University TAFE/VET Schofi elds Campus Open Day • Science Labs • Sporting Fields for Year 7 and 11 is on Monday • Design and Technology • Basketball Courts 10 March, 4:00pm to 8:00pm. This • Music Centre • Netball Courts includes Year 11 Subject Selection • Art Studios • Assembly Hall displays. Quakers Hill / Nirimba • Food Technology • Recording Studio 61% 21% 62% 19% 64% 18% Campus Tours by appointment. • Prayer Room • Commercial Kitchen 2010 2011 2012 • Performance Workshops x 2 • Gymnasium • Library Resource Centres x 2 HSC Subjects 43 VET Yes

34 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 *Additional fees for resources, subjects, excursions and sports A Our Lady’s Mount Senior Campus: Gender Boys Waverley College 131 Birrell St, Waverley NSW 2024 Year Range Yr 5 - 12 ‘Liberating the Potential in Every Learner’ A Waterford Junior Campus: Enrolment 1,300 students 44 Henrietta St, Waverley NSW 2024 Year 7 200 students; 8 classes T 02 9369 0600 F 02 9389 1274 Languages German & French “At Waverley College we take pride in our authentic Catholic faith, our focus on E enrolmentoffi [email protected] Fees 2014 Yr 7 $10,248 Yr 12 $11,688 liberating the potential in every student and our innovative approach to boys’ W www.waverley.nsw.edu.au Enquiries Ms Terese Kielt education.” S Est. 1903 Mr Ray Paxton Headmaster Mr Ray Paxton

About Us Learning Innovation Critical Thinking Founded in 1903, Waverley is a non-selective day school for boys As a response to the demands of education The College offers learning enrichment classes from Years 5 to 12 in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, just minutes from in Australia in the 21st century, the Waverley for every student in Years 7 and 8 via its Critical the major transport hub of Bondi Junction. With a senior campus College ‘Liberate’ Program encourages Thinking Program. This program works to develop for Years 7 to 12 and a junior, preparatory school for Years 5 and an innovative approach to teaching and higher order thinking skills at the beginning of 6, the College has over 1,300 students. learning. With the appointment of a Director of the high school journey and is taught by key Learning Innovation, the College is transforming members of the Executive and Academic Our innovative Blended Learning Program equips teaching across all learning areas to develop Enrichment staff. every student with their own laptop. With an increasingly creative and student-centered a focus on fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning environment. This is followed by an Applied Philosophy learning, the program achieves strong student elective option for higher ability students in Years engagement, as well as preparation for life and work The rollout of laptops for all students 9 and 10, including a lecture program, ‘Visions in the 21st century. has provided the school with access to of Leadership’. The course introduces students interactive online resources, transforming to concepts outside the normal classroom Our creative arts program includes a wealth of extra- classrooms into impressively focused and experience, encompassing visits from prominent curricular activities, such as the school musical, drama collaborative environments where students Australians to speak about their approach to performances, instrumental and vocal ensembles, now have the ability to take ownership of leadership. art show and media club. The College is a member the way they learn. A primary focus of of the CAS group of independent schools, providing the approach is to establish new ways to Speakers have included Her Excellency Prof students with the highest standard of secondary school engage students with their learning. Marie Bashir AC, Governor of NSW; The Hon. competition for sports, leadership development and Malcolm Turnbull MP; neurosurgeon, Dr Charles co-curricular activities such as debating. The Waverley The new program was recently marked Teo AM; ‘Children’s Champion’ Magistrate College Cadet Unit provides opportunities for personal by a ‘Celebration of Innovation’ that Barbara Holborow; peace activist, Dr Stella development and leadership from Year 8 onwards through acknowledged creativity and an ability to Cornelius AO OBE; Journalists Kerry O’Brien and outdoor education. ‘think outside the box’. The event recognised David Marr; television producer and presenter, students who had achieved in areas such as Andrew Denton; Congregational Leader of The College also offers a renowned social justice program that robotics, movie production, drama, creative the Sisters of St Joseph, Sr Anne Derwin rsj; and engages students throughout their school life in the Edmund Rice writing, industrial design, architecture, public advertising executive, Todd Sampson. tradition of compassion and advocacy for the marginalised. speaking and entrepreneurship.

Tertiary Offers Year 12 Visit Us Facilities • Language Centre • Music Centre University TAFE/VET Our Open Day is on Tuesday 4 • Performing Arts/Drama Centre • Basketball Courts x 5 • Science Labs x 8 March. College Tours are held • Food Technology Facility • Soccer Pitches x 2 • Canteens x 2 every school term. Bookings are • Visual Arts Centre • Weights/Circuit Room • Careers Centre essential. Tour dates and further • Library Resource Centres x 2 • Cricket Nets x 8 • IT Labs x 6 information are available on our • Trade & Industry Facilities • Pool & Diving Pool • Theatre 73% 22% 80% 17% 73% 33% website in ‘News and Events’. • LOTE Resource Centres x 2 • Tennis Courts x 4 • Halls x 2 2010 2011 2012 • Wireless Sites x 2 • Gymnasium • Chapel • Counselling Room • Recording Studio • Oval HSC Subjects 42 VVET Yes

35 Catholic Schools Guide 2014 Jesus said, “I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full”. A Flower in the Favelas John 10:10

Each year for Project Compassion, Caritas Australia asks supporters to help raise money and awareness to offer hope to the millions of families living in poverty. Last year, Pope Francis said, “Each day, we all face the choice to be Good Samaritans or to be indifferent travellers passing by.”

Thanks to you, in 2013, over $11 million Maristely’s Story “The role of MDF is to work with families was raised for vulnerable women, men and In 2014, our feature story is Maristely, 18, so they are aware that they can advocate children in over 35 countries worldwide. from São Paulo in Brazil. Maristely lives in for improvements where they live,” said In 2013, our feature story was Ditosa, who a favela (slum) with her family and is taking Maristely. studies and learns at the Caritas Australia part in a program with Caritas Australia’s Through MDF, Maristely’s family, along with supported Matuba Children’s Centre in partner, Movement for the Defence of thousands of others, now has access to clean Mozambique. We also shared stories from Favela Residents (MDF), to improve life and water, electricity and connected sewerage, children and young people in other parts of living conditions within her community. leading to a reduction in respiratory and the world. Their stories humble and inspire Like Maristely, one in every seven people in skin diseases, and better overall health. us, and show how your contributions to the city of São Paulo lives in a favela. Her family also has a certificate of home Project Compassion help people build ownership, which provides greater security Dark and cramped, favelas are filled with better lives. for the household. Thanks to this legal Maristely is helping to promote peace irregular, self-constructed houses and often protection, they can no longer be evicted. so young people can attain education “Children are our future. They will be our built on land that no one wants to live on and employment; rather than joining young leaders; they will be the ones who due to threats of floods, landslides, or their shape what community life and its benefit local gangs. Photo: Erin Johnson will be,” said Helen Forde, Community Engagement Manager. “Thank you to everyone who supported because there were police cars driving very Project Compassion. As always, Caritas “Maristely is a flower who has bloomed fast. We were very scared.” Australia is humbled by your generosity Maristely, now a young leader with MDF’s throughout the sacred Lenten period.” in the middle of the favelas.” Youth Empowerment Program, is helping to promote peace, improve access to basic Project Compassion 2014 facilities and increase citizens’ awareness of their rights and dignity. This year’s theme, “Have life and have it to proximity to roads and train lines. Plus, Across the favelas, up to 70 percent of the full” is a quote from the New Testament. with dense populations, limited space, a families experience violence in the home, as “Maristely is a flower who has bloomed in This idea was reaffirmed in 2013 when Pope lack of available jobs, constant threat of well as youth and gang violence, and drug the middle of the favelas,” said Getúlio, MDF Francis said, “Men and women of all times eviction and widespread poverty, favela life use among community members; MDF is Youth Empowerment Program Coordinator. is difficult. and all places desire a full and beautiful life ... working to decrease these levels. Your donation to Project Compassion is a life that is not threatened by death but that When Maristely was growing up her “In this community there was a lot of helping Caritas Australia end poverty, can mature and grow to its fullness.” family’s house, like many others, was violence, especially against women and promote justice and uphold dignity. made of cardboard and had no electricity, Isn’t this what we all desire? This year’s young people,” said Maristely. “When I was www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion Project Compassion stories are about our water or connected sewerage. Now, MDF younger we could hardly leave the house. desires for a full and beautiful life within the is changing lives across 40 favelas in São There were a lot of young people using surroundings of home. Paulo. drugs. We had to stop playing on the streets

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