| Emmanuel College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia | |
| Information | |
| Type | Catholic, Co-educational, Day |
| Motto | Sharing Faith, Hope and Love |
| Established | 1872 |
| Headmaster | Philip Morison |
| Enrolment | 1150 |
| Colour(s) | Dark Red, White and Blue |
| Website | www.emmanuel.vic.edu.au |
Emmanuel College is a Catholic, co-educational, secondary college in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. The College is situated on two campuses in Warrnambool, located at the end of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria’s Western District. A third Campus is currently under construction. The College is co-sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and the Christian Brothers, Emmanuel has been educating students since 1872. The school’s stated mission is to “encourage students to develop to their full potential and make a positive contribution to their community” along with “aiming to provide a school environment that encourages a sense of identity, a sense of faith and a sense of enjoyment and love each other to the best of our abilities.”
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Emmanuel College is located in Warrnambool, 250 kilometres west of Melbourne on the Southern Ocean. The Ardlie Street Campus is home to Year 7 to Year 10 students and is on approximately 20 acres (81,000 m2) of land that incorporates Emmanuel’s Agricultural Skills Centre. There is a senior campus in Canterbury Road which caters for Year 11 and 12 VCE Students. A third campus is under construction in Hopetoun Road. In the future the building masterplan will see Years 10 to 12 situated in Ardlie Street, Years 7 and 8 in Hopetoun Road and Year 9 in Canterbury Road.
The Sisters of Mercy established St Ann’s Convent, a girls day and boarding school, in 1872 on the present site of the Ardlie Street Campus. St Joseph’s Christian Brothers College opened in 1902. The two schools amalgamated in 1991 to become Emmanuel College. Since then there has been much growth, bringing all the facilities and curriculum choices of a large school. During the growth period, the school states that it has worked hard to retain its small-school atmosphere. Past Students of Emmanuel college (including C.B.C. and St Ann's) include, AFL player Jonathan Brown (footballer), comedian Dave Hughes, Melbourne Based Fashion Designer and founder of Gorman Clothing Lisa Gorman, Members of the Rock band Airbourne and 1996 & 2000 cycling Olympics silver medalist [[Michelle Ferris, Rosalie Boyce (International Expert in Health & Allied Professions), Shane Howard (ARIA Award winning singer/songwriter), Dr Kevin Ryan Q.C.,OBE, BR Frank O'Shea, Sr Natalie Houlihan, Dr Barry O'Dwyer, Brendan Keilar, Kathryn Ryan, Professor Colin Ferguson, Sr Adele Howard, Shaun Ryan and Karan Smith.
Emmanuel has a wide range of curriculum choices. Its special features are the Five Star Program for Year 7, the FLY program for Years 8 to 10 and a full range of options for senior students, including VCE, VET, VCAL and Australian School Based Apprenticeships. The F.L.Y. (Flexible Learning Years) program provides for students to be able to work at levels appropriate to their ability, rather than the traditional approach of being locked into units bound by their year level or age. Emmanuel College students can also gain nationally accredited qualifications in Agriculture whilst still at school.
These include: Music activities and performances; Public speaking and Debating; Mooting; Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; Science Talent Search and other academic competitions; Eisteddfods; Drama Productions; a variety of team sports; Rowing; Equestrian Team; Agricultural Shows; Emmanuel’s Interactive Animal Nursery at the Fun4Kids Festival and Field Days; Chess, Book Club, optional camps and trips including study tours to France, Japan, New Caledonia, Switzerland and the Rock To Reef tours.
Emmanuel College has created to the development of a number of students who have represented their state and country at world championships and the Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games. The College provides a wide range of sporting options and opportunities to compete in interschool carnivals. Everyone is encouraged to participate and for those who excel at and are committed to a particular sport, the Academy of Sport Program may be an option. This program covers all aspects of a chosen sport including skill development, diet, goal-setting, flexibility, training, strength, psychology and administration as well as the provision of quality coaching.
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