Salesian College
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| Name |
Salesian College |
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| Address |
Bosco Street |
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| Suburb |
Chadstone, Victoria 3148 |
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| Established |
1957 |
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| Community |
Urban |
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| Type |
Independent |
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| Religion |
Catholic (Salesian Order) |
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| Students |
Approx. 1000 Single Sex (Boys) |
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| Year Levels |
7 to 12 |
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| Accreditation |
Associated Catholic Colleges |
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| Nickname |
Chaddy |
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| Principal |
Fr. John Prest |
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| Mascot |
Griffen |
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| Publications |
The Journey |
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| Colours |
Blue, Red and Silver |
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| Motto |
Omnia Omnibus ("To be all things to all") |
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- For Salesian College, Rupertswood, located in Sunbury, Victoria click here.
Salesian College is a Catholic secondary college for boys located in Chadstone, Victoria, Australia. Founded on the philosophies of Saint John Bosco, the college aims to offer a Salesian ideal of education.
Salesian College has two campuses that are situated on the northern and southern sides of the Monash Freeway. The main campus, located on the northern side of the freeway, caters for the years 7-8 and 10-12. Year 9 students have currently been re-established in the newly built Mannix Campus, which is situated on the southern side of the freeway.
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[edit] Co-curricular
[edit] Sport
Salesian College is one of fourteen members of the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC). Competitive as well as very successful, the college is involved in many ACC sporting competitions that are played throughout the year. A diverse range of sports are offered at this level of competition at Salesian College, including:
- Football
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Cricket - Salesian Old Boys Cricket Club
- Hockey
- Cross Country
- Golf
Sports within the college is also widely available. Throughout years 7 to 10, weekly sporting activities are conducted and compulsory to students in those year levels. The college also offers a number of other sporting clubs, teams, trips and activities. These include: cycling team riding throughout the school year and involved in an annual cycling trip along the Great Alpine Highway; annual skiing trip to Mt. Hotham; canoeing club running throughout the warmer terms; golf team, camping in every year level.
[edit] Music
Music is another important aspect of Salesian College life. A host of various styles of bands are offered to the students to suit there needs. These bands will play often throughout the year in many of the college's assemblies, masses, plays and other music activities. The college bands have also been involved in many other major events including: Olympic Torch Relay, State Ministerial performances, the College's Annual Dinner Dance, Band Festivals and Eisteddfods. An annual band camp is also held during the year for the students involved. As part of the year 7 students curriculum, to encourage them to begin an instrument, a free semester of music tuitions is given. Once completed, students may elect to continue or change their preferences.
FAMOUS STUDENTS
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