Notre Dame College, Shepparton
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Notre Dame College is a co-educational secondary school of the Roman Catholic faith in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. It is located on Knight Street, Shepparton. It lies in the Sandhurst diocese in Victoria.
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[edit] History
The College initially opened on February 23, 1902 as Sacred Heart College for Girls and St Colman's College (which opened in July 9, 1951), which were both built on Knight Street. Sacred Heart was established by the Sisters of Mercy, whilst St Colmans was established by the Marist Brothers. The two schools merged in 1984 after a two-decade period of expansion and increased enrolments in both Colleges. The new amalgamated school was named Notre Dame College, with the literal French meaning of "Our Lady". The campus of St Colman's became known as "South Side" and is the Junior Campus where years 7 to 9 attend. This is also home to the Mercy Centennial Stadium and the original Monastery. The original Sacred Heart campus is known as "North Side" and is home to students from year 10 to year 12, as well as the administration building, a chapel, the Ursula Frayne Library and the Bishop Noel Daly centre.[1] The current principal is Mr Peter White.
The year 2001 celebrated the centenary of the establishment of the Sisters of Mercy in Shepparton. This was celebrated through the unveiling of the Mercy Centennial Stadium.
[edit] Affiliations
In 1987, Notre Dame College became the sister school of Notre Dame of Marbel University in Koronodal, in the Philippines.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- David Teague (footballer), AFL Footballer
- Vince Lia, Australian footbal player
- Adam Donovan, member of the Australian band Augie March
[edit] House System
Notre Dame College operates a house system comprising six houses, changing from the original four in 2004. The six houses are:
| House | Colour | Namesake |
|---|---|---|
| Crane | Red | Bishop Martin Crane |
| Jennings | Blue | Sister Gabrielle Jennings, the Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Mercy in 1984 |
| Kennedy | Green | Father Reverend Michael Kennedy, the First Parish Priest of the St. Brendan's Parish |
| MacKillop | Gold | Mother Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint |
| McGann | Orange | Brother Bernard McGann, the first principal of St. Colman's College |
| Mungovan | Purple | Mother Augustine Mungovan, the founder of Sacred Heart College in Shepparton |
[edit] Buildings
[edit] Curriculum
[edit] School Curriculum
The main areas of study at Notre Dame College are:
- Religious Education;
- English;
- Mathematics;
- Science;
- Technology;
- The Arts;
- Health, Physical Education and Sport;
- Languages other than English;
- Study of Society and the Environment.
Italian and Japanese are the two languages taught at the school.[2]
In Year 7 and 8 students undertake study in a number of compulsory areas. From Year 9 to Year 10, study revolves around a number of core subjects, as well as electives chosen by the students.[3]
There is also a program, the Nova Program, on offer to Year 10 students aimed at those who may otherwise want to leave school. This provides a pathway for students to apprenticeships, the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning, Vocational Education and Training and other employment opportunities.[4]
During Year 11 and 12, there are three pathways available to students:
- Victorian Certificate of Education;
- Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning;
- Vocational Education and Training.
[edit] VCA
[edit] VCAL
[edit] Additional Information
The School hosts a Careers Day for Year 10 students, which is attended by over 1,500 students.[5]
[edit] School Productions
Notre Dame College holds an annual production, direct by Mr Kieran Murphy. After 2004, a second Production was introduced for each year, performed by Year 7-9 Students.
| Year | Production |
|---|---|
| 1994 | The Pirates of Penzance |
| 1995 | Peter Pan |
| 1996 | Anything Goes |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | West Side Story |
| 2000 | Joan of Arc |
| 2001 | Godspell |
| 2002 | Fame |
| 2003 | Into The Woods |
| 2004 | Cabaret |
| 2005 | Bye Bye Birdie, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat |
| 2006 | Beauty & The Beast, The Wizard of Oz |
| 2007 | Chicago, Aladdin Jnr. |
| 2008 | Pippin |
[edit] Graduate Diploma in Education
Notre Dame College offers the year long Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) in conjunction with Australian Catholic University and the Catholic Education Office, Sandhurst.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ History of Catholic Education in Shepparton <http://www.notredame.vic.edu.au/college_information/college_information.htm#HISTORY%20OF%20CATHOLIC%20EDUCATION%20IN%20SHEPPARTON>
- ^ Curriculum, Notre Dame College <http://www.notredame.vic.edu.au/curriculum/Subjects.htm#Years_7_and_8> at 22 April 2008.
- ^ Subjects Offered at Notre Dame, Notre Dame College <http://www.notredame.vic.edu.au/curriculum/Subjects.htm#Years_7_and_8> at 22 April 2008.
- ^ Alternative Pathways, Notre Dame College <http://www.notredame.vic.edu.au/curriculum/Subjects.htm#Alternative_Pathways> at 22 April 2008.
- ^ Career Advice Australia, 'Career Day at Shepparton Draws More than 1500 Students' <http://www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au/casestudies/careers_vic.htm> at 21 April 2008.
- ^ Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), <http://www.notredame.vic.edu.au/dip_ed/dip_ed.htm> at 21 April 2008.
