Salesian College (Chadstone)

Salesian College

Latin: Omnia Omnibus
To Be All Things To All
Address
10 Bosco Street
Chadstone, Victoria, 3148
Australia
Coordinates 37°52′56″S 145°6′1″E / 37.88222°S 145.10028°ECoordinates: 37°52′56″S 145°6′1″E / 37.88222°S 145.10028°E
Information
Type Independent
Denomination Roman Catholic (Saleians)
Established 1956
Chairman Fr Timothy Costelloe
Rector Fr John Pappworth
Principal Mr Robert Brennan
Years 7-12
Gender Boys
Enrolment 958
Colour(s) Navy Blue, Red, Grey               
Slogan A Journey of Excellence
School fees $5,680-$6,440
Website www.salesian.vic.edu.au

Salesian College is a Roman Catholic Independent school for boys located in the Melbourne suburb of Chadstone. Founded on the philosophies of Saint John Bosco, the college aims to offer a Salesian ideal of education.[1] Salesian comprises two campuses - Bosco (Years 7-8 & Years 10-12) being the school's main campus and Mannix (Year 9) catering solely for one year level.

Salesian is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges.

Timeline

Sport

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.

This sporting ethos is heavily embedded in the school life and has allowed the school to compete with many of the larger schools in the ACC.[3]

Salesian has also gone back to the housing system of competitive sport in the school at the beginning of 2007. The four houses compete with each other in many sports, most notably swimming and athletics.

Salesian Old Boys Cricket Club

Salesian Old Boys Cricket Club is a cricket club situated at the college. It currently hosts a Juniors Academy and several junior and senior teams. The club currently plays under the Southern Districts and Churches Cricket League.

Mannix Campus

The Mannix Campus is a special campus, a state-of-the-art facility, dedicated to the education of students in year 9. This campus has a special staff to cater for the boys academic needs. The campus has two ovals, a science lab (only for the year 9s to use), a multipurpose room and a reception of its own.

House system

The four houses since their re-introduction at the start of 2008 are Annecy, Collinson, Moroney and Savio.

Annecy = Yellow

Collinson = Green

Moroney = Maroon

Savio = Blue

House Cup

The House Cup is awarded each year after the accumulation of all the House Points awarded throughout the year in several Competitions such as debating, athletics, swimming, fundraising and cross-country running.

Curriculum

Music

Entrance to college hall and the music rooms upstairs (Savio Street exit)

Music is an important aspect of Salesian College life. A host of various styles of bands are offered to the students to suit their 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, The ACC "ACCent on Music" inaugural concert, 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. To encourage new students to begin an instrument, a free semester of music tuitions is given as part of the year 7 students curriculum. Once completed, students may elect to continue or change their preferences.

Bosco Program

The Bosco program is a unit of study for Year 9 students that educates them about the environment, urbanism, community service and personal development. This gives the students a chance to explore the city and the environment of the community.[4] Every Friday students are taught skills necessary for life, such as using Melbourne's Public transport system. They engage in hands-on activities that the students regard as "fun" and a "wonderful learning experience".

School Clubs

The school has established a number of recreational clubs over the years, including chess, canoeing, drama and cycling, some of which have been in operation for over 20 years.[5]

Biretta Program

The Biretta program is an educational curriculum which was introduced to cater for boys with high intelligence. It does this through the implementation of challenging mental tasks, designed especially to promote growth in such areas. It began during 2010 and is still ongoing.

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Salesian College Mission Statement"
  2. ↑ "Salesian College History"
  3. ↑ "Salesian College Sports"
  4. ↑ "Salesian College Subjects"
  5. ↑ "Salesian College Clubs"
  6. ↑ "London 2012 - Brendan Cole Athlete Profile". Retrieved 4 August 2012.

7. Going to the school

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