Which School VIC 2020

VIC Edition 12 - 2020

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IN THIS ISSUE Catholic Schools Feature Choosing the Right School Principally Speaking: Yarra Valley Grammar

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When choosing a school for your child, there are numerous factors that need to be considered. At WhichSchool?, we understand there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and have laid out a multitude of options which aim to assist parents in making this imperative decision.

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From school management and facilities right through to values and philosophy, our directory provides insights from some of the state’s leading educators.

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The Seekers

The Brave

The Explorers

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Choosing the right school

Principally Speaking: Yarra Valley Grammar

Independent Schools Victoria: Finding the right fit

Eltham College: Stars shine brightly for future thinkers

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Caulfield Grammar School: Setting students on future paths

Wesley College: Opportunity knocks at a new student-centred hub

Lowther Hall: Fostering leadership at every stage

St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar: Growing good men

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Geelong Baptist College: To know and to learn

Preshil: A progressive International Baccalaureate

Mentone Girls Grammar: Engaging students in their learning

Melbourne Montessori School: Education in the secondary years

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St Leonard’s College: Providing an education for life

Alphington Grammar School: Building global competencies

Catholic Education Melbourne: The right choice for student success

Boarding School Profiles

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School Profiles Melbourne CBD & City Fringe

School Profiles Melbourne Southern & Bayside Suburbs

School Profiles Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

School Profiles Melbourne Northern Suburbs

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Non-Government Schools

School Profiles Melbourne Western Suburbs

School Profiles Regional Victoria

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Choosing the The independent sector educates around 40 per cent of Victorian students, offering parents from varied backgrounds a huge choice of schools based on values, community and culture. This magazine is your comprehensive guide to these schools and the broad range of learning options available. To help you make the right choices for your child’s education, we have spoken to some of the state’s top educators and compiled information about a range of leading academic institutions.

Here, to kickstart your selection process, we run through the various factors to consider when choosing a school, along with several frequently asked questions.

Open days & school visits

Lowther Hall in Essendon offers a wide range of cross-age programs.

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Most schools hold at least one open day per year where you will be able to chat with the principal or headmaster, teachers and students, as well as other parents and prospective parents. Many schools also offer opportunities for parents to visit during regular school hours. Although much of the information you need in order to make a decision can be found online or in brochures, there are some things, such as playground facilities, that you may like to see in person.

RIGHT school School management & facilities Do you get a sense that the school focuses on the future? Consider the vision that the school has for its future and whether it seems well managed.

What is the principal or headmaster like? Are they respected by the school community? Do they have good people management skills?

Are the school’s rules clearly stated, positive and well enforced? Are students encouraged to become involved in leading the school? Are parents encouraged to get involved in helping to develop school policies? What role does the school play in the local community? What unique facilities and resources does the school possess? Are before or after-school programs available? In what ways is technology used within the classroom? Is the school currently investing in new facilities that will be in use during your child’s education? Does the school offer external campuses or a sister school? What is the school’s computer policy?

Curriculum & co-curricular activities As Australia’s population becomes increasingly diverse, technologies more sophisticated and the demands of the workplace more complex,

independent schools are supplementing the national curriculum framework in a number of different ways.

Your first step is to consider the finer points of a school’s curriculum and the skills that its graduates are known for, and whether or not these are in line with your own child’s unique strengths and interests. You may also like to consider whether cocurricular activities will fit easily into your family’s routine. Do you want your child to have access to community initiatives or overseas travel? Will the school encourage parents to get involved in school excursions? What languages does the school offer?

Values & teaching Are the school’s religious and philosophical outlooks and practices the same as your own? How are morals and ethics taught within the school? How do teachers handle bullying? What is the school’s disciplinary policy? Is there a counsellor or nurse on site? Is there genuine warmth and respect between the students and teachers? Do you think that the school’s teaching methods are aligned to your child’s talents, strengths and interests? What is the school’s homework expectation? How does the school monitor and report back on individual students’ performance? How accessible are the

school’s teachers if you have any concerns about your child’s progress? Is there an active Parent Teacher Association?

Academic performance & student life Look at the admission and selection criteria of the school, including which subjects it records its best results in. Check how the school ranks against other schools in the area. Does the school tend to channel children into academic or vocational streams? What are the school’s policies regarding gifted or special needs children? What are the advantages of the school’s size? What are the class sizes? Is there a maximum number of students that are allowed in each class? Is the school co-ed or single sex and how does this affect your decision? If co-ed, what is the gender balance of classes? How multicultural is the school? Are there peer-support programs to help new students fit in? How are positive, healthy relationships and friendships among students encouraged? What is the external reputation of the students? Is the school intellectually competitive?

Will your child be sufficiently challenged? What proportion of the school’s students go on to study at university?

Cost & transport Does the school offer financial assistance in the form of scholarships or bursaries and could your child qualify? Besides tuition fees, are there other courserelated costs or extracurricular costs that you may need to consider? Does the school facilitate a carpooling program? Is the school’s location accessible by frequent public transport? Are there safe cycling roads on your route to the school?

One size doesn’t fit all

Geelong Baptist College places student wellbeing at the heart of its culture.

Remember that the ‘best’ school is the one that provides your child with a sound education and an environment in which to become a creative, reflective and critical thinker, make friends, feel safe and thrive. The best school for your child may therefore be different to that of someone else’s child.

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PRINCIPALLY Dr Mark Merry, Principal at Yarra Valley Grammar, speaks to WhichSchool? Magazine about how creating a positive culture and learning environment is helping students to pave their own paths to success.

What is the philosophy of Yarra Valley Grammar and how does it guide you and your staff?

Yarra Valley Grammar is primarily an educational institution, so the main focus clearly has to be on the intellectual pursuits of our students, expanding their horizons and giving them as many opportunities as we can so that when they finish school, they have as many pathways available to

Dr Mark Merry and the winning Yarra Valley Grammar Billy Cart team at the Maroondah Billy Cart Marathon.

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them as possible, whether that be university or something else entirely.

Our philosophy is that we co-share the responsibility of educating students with their parents, who are their primary educators. The responsibility of nurturing and growing their children from the age of three to age 18 is more than just academic. It is also

SPEAKING... about nurturing character, wellbeing, engagement with sports and physical activity and much more.

We are not only a school but also a community of adults whose job it is to help our students navigate through all of the challenges they are faced with throughout their childhood and adolescence.

How does Yarra Valley Grammar differ from other schools?

We are very fortunate that we have a number of great schools in our area. They are different types of schools but are all great schools.

Yarra Valley Grammar is situated in a beautiful park environment on 29 hectares. There is wildlife living in the forest which is part of our school.

Students are the most important here. We are fortunate to have students who love coming to school to learn and teachers who love coming to school to teach. That’s certainly a great strength of ours.

In what ways has the school evolved since you joined the school as principal 10 years ago?

We’ve had a fairly robust plan to grow the size of the school. Since 2009, we’ve grown from about 1000 students and are now nudging up to 1400 students, which is 40 per cent growth in 10 years. Over that time we have also had a robust building program, so we have constructed eight new buildings.

In terms of resources and facilities, the school is in a really great place, and students love that. If we show value in a particular area of study through investing resources and facilities, the students will follow.

The main driver is our culture – the way people treat one another, their interactions, the high expectations they have of everyone else. The culture is based around engagement in their studies and caring for each other. These combined elements make for a very positive culture at Yarra Valley Grammar and that is what make us a successful school.

How do you provide support and leadership to your staff?

With staff, we have a collegial leadership model, which means it is not overtly top down, or about giving people orders. Schools are probably among

Student and staff wellbeing is central to the mission of Yarra Valley Grammar.

the most qualified workplaces – everyone has a graduate or postgraduate degree. There are a lot of conversations happening about where schools are going and where they should be going. At Yarra Valley Grammar, it’s more of a partnership with staff than a hierarchy; and that’s first and foremost how you support your staff.

Of course we have wellbeing programs in place for staff, but generally speaking, providing support and leadership comes down to how you run a school on a collegial basis rather than the traditional hierarchy approach.

How do you encourage wellbeing among staff and students?

At Yarra Valley Grammar, we see the wellbeing of both staff and students as being central to our mission and central to our values. We want high performing people who can handle the pressure of the job and feel supported.

An initiative that we’ve introduced last year for students is called the Resilience Project, which is a partnership with an outside group working with our children to help them develop life and coping skills, and navigate their way through childhood. It has been very well received here.

What role do you play in the day-to-day activities of the students?

This is one of the toughest things about being the principal of a big school. If I’m not careful, a lot of my time can be spent in the office, at meetings and shuffling through papers, so every day I drop into classrooms and locker areas, and it’s the incidental conversations that keep me engaged with the students.

My most important part of the day is having a chat to students, so I try and do that each and every day.

It helps to keep me engaged and helps with me knowing them and them knowing me.

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Principally Speaking...

What are some of the more critical issues faced by educators in the independent school sector today?

There are two things. One of these is affordability.

Independent schools are becoming increasingly out of reach for a lot of people, and that’s a trend that no one wants. I don’t want our school to be elite and only cater to a small segment of the population.

What we want is to be as diverse as we can and that means catering to as many people as we can, from all walks of life.

The second issue is that I don’t think there is a clear understanding of what constitutes an education in Australia today, so schools are tossing around all of these competing narratives of what is a good student or what is a good education.

If a school invests in academic pursuits, they’re accused of being an ATAR factory; if a school focuses on technology, then they’re accused of being too future focused; and if a school places a strong focus on pastoral care, they’re accused of not concentrating enough on the academic.

This negative narrative in education is a big challenge, and I think we need to speak about this more so we can change the narrative of schools.

What sort of emphasis does the school place on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)?

There is a big emphasis on STEAM at Yarra Valley Grammar and there has to be. It is big in the junior school and in the middle school, where we run numerous STEAM programs because there is room for lots of innovation. So if for example a Year 9 student goes into a Mathematics class thinking they are going to be doing maths, they may instead go in and code a robot. It then becomes quite interesting and engaging.

We’re doing a lot in the STEAM space. We are also working to really promote Science for girls.

There is plenty of interesting work going on in the STEAM space in the middle school. It doesn’t happen as much in the senior school because VCE tends to shape the curriculum.

What are your feelings about NAPLAN and its effectiveness?

I think the idea of NAPLAN is great – that is to have a nationwide snapshot of where our students are at, and I like that. As educators, we assess children all the time and why shouldn’t we benchmark?

The issue is when the data is used incorrectly, and

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Yarra Valley Grammar places a strong focus on STEAM and runs a range of innovative programs.

I think inaccurately, to compare schools. Saying that a school is good because they achieved high NAPLAN results or a school is bad because of their NAPLAN results doesn’t take into account any of the other factors within the school. It doesn’t take into account what the students might be going through, or how many students at the school don’t speak English as their first language.

NAPLAN as a measurement of schools is flawed, but as a measurement of individual students, it is great, because teachers can see where a particular student is at and help them improve in the areas that need improvement. NAPLAN provides good, rich data for teachers on each individual student sitting in front of them.

But if there is any way that someone can place a value or a judgement on a school using NAPLAN results, it means the data is being used incorrectly.

What has been your most memorable moment either as a teacher or specifically in the role of principal?

This might seem like a random answer, but my most memorable moment is my two sons graduating from school. The reason I use this answer is because ultimately it is about the children. My sons both went to the school in which I worked. This question reminded me of these significant moments in my family life – and how important these moments are for all families. I don’t take it for granted because I know what it’s like as a parent. Graduation is a

celebration of achievement but it also reminds me that I am going through the same things with my children as other families. That’s why I use this example. It reminds me of the reality of family and school life.

What traits make for an effective and successful leader in education today?

You’ve got to have your basic high-end management skills which are communication, strategic thinking, organisation, systems thinking and decisiveness; but the most important thing is in the realm of the relational.

Principals now have to be able to get out there and relate with everyone, whether it be with the media, other principals, teachers, students, parents or the public. And people expect that too. They expect a leader to be able to relate. If a principal is good at that, it instils confidence in the school community.

As neighbourhoods become less connected, parishes and clubs become less important, the new communities are our schools. This means that school leaders have to be those who instil confidence across the whole community, not just the school.

Education is both a complex but hugely important undertaking. Parents play a big role in educating their children, but schools are their partners. I think this is a service and a duty that we as educators provide to our community – and it’s an important role to play.

Going Independent FINDING THE RIGHT FIT Which school? It’s a question many parents agonise over, and it’s one that leads to many other questions too. Chief Executive of Independent Schools Victoria, Michelle Green, offers her advice on where to start.

One of the key questions – which I suggest is the real starting point – relates to your child. So you might want to ask your child some questions.

Their diversity reflects the fact that parents have differing values and expectations, and that their children have differing needs.

Consider what your child is like – their personality, aptitudes, character, strengths and weaknesses, and identify their needs.

If you’re considering an independent school, more questions follow.

And then ask yourself what you want for your child and what sort of school will best meet their needs and your aspirations.

Once you’ve considered these big, broad questions, you can turn your attention to my opening words: “Which school?”

One of the great strengths of the Australian school education system is that for decades it has offered parents choice, and the opportunity to find a school which best meets the needs of unique individual students.

There are three school sectors in Australia – government, independent and Catholic. Not only are their differences between these sectors; the differences within the sectors are sometimes just as great.

There are over 220 member schools of Independent Schools Victoria, educating over 145,000 students in more than 300 schools and campuses in metropolitan and regional areas throughout the state. Across Australia there are more than 1000 independent schools and the numbers are growing, offering increased choice.

These schools are widely diverse in their size, location, traditions, philosophical base (their approach to education) and fees. Victorian independent schools identify themselves with 30 affiliations, religious and non-religious.

For many parents a key issue is whether the school’s ethos matches their values – either educational, ethical or religious, or a combination of all three – and the values they want to share with their child.

There are practical considerations, too. You’ll need to consider transport options as school location can be a crucial consideration. Do you want a single sex or co-ed school? Is the size of the school a factor? Do you want primary or secondary or combined? What fees does the school charge and what extra-curricular options does it offer? Is your prime consideration academic achievement?

Does your child have a strong interest in particular subjects? Do they have special learning needs?

“Talk to other parents, friends and family members as their recommendations can be influential. Check out school websites which usually provide a lot of essential information.

Above all, visit the schools you have in mind – either on open days or by making an appointment.”

All of these questions can seem daunting, but the challenge can be managed.

Talk to other parents, friends and family members as their recommendations can be influential. Check out school websites which usually provide a lot of essential information. Above all, visit the schools you have in mind – either on open days or by making an appointment.

While such visits can help answer practical questions, they also address more intangible issues. What did the school feel like? What was the atmosphere? What was the demeanour of the children already enrolled there – did they seem happy and engaged? And were the teachers you spoke to welcoming, and open to your questions?

What was your child’s impression of the school?

Above all, you might ask yourself: can I see my child flourishing here?

After many questions, let me end with a final thought. In considering schools, the question might not be: Will my child fit in this school? Rather: Will this school fit my child?

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STARS SHINE BRIGHT Throughout history, humankind has been drawn to look up to the stars and wonder why.

With the opening of a new observatory, students at ELTHAM College are being given exciting learning opportunities, as they look to the stars and beyond.

Celebrated in literature, song and artworks, the beautiful and terrifying immenseness that is space has captivated scientists, farmers, philosophers and artists alike.

ELTHAM College committed to an observatory in the early 1980s, with teaching staff regularly conducting ‘star nights’ at the school. Unfortunately, the observatory was significantly damaged by storms in 2011, and the repairs that were undertaken were unsuccessful. With the decision made in 2018 to redevelop the College Observatory, the College was poised to further embrace the marvellous opportunities that looking upwards afforded. From Chemistry to Physics, Mathematics to Poetry, the learning experiences are both rich and varied.

There is currently unprecedented interest and enthusiasm for astronomical endeavour, with the creation of an Australian Space Agency in June 2018 and ongoing focus on STEAM (Science,

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Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education. Australia has for a long time played a significant role in multiple fields of astronomy research. What an amazing time it is to be a budding astronomer in this country – especially for students at ELTHAM College.

Construction work on the building commenced over the 2018 summer break, with work also scheduled to upgrade facilities like the Library Auditorium to support further learning in this area. While the building was to be reimagined, the College also embraced advancements in telescope technology. To this end the College installed a research-grade, fully automated, 17-inch telescope, with the support of our community.

The advancement in technology that has occurred since the early 1980s is such that telescopes can be accessed remotely and programmed ahead of time. Images and data can then be analysed

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The first image taken from the observatory telescope in 2019, with no colour grading applied.

and viewed at a later stage. While we still plan to be able to physically put our eye to a lens, this technology provides far more flexibility and accessibility for students.

It was a perfectly clear and crisp evening when the ELTHAM College Observatory was officially opened in May 2019. The event was the culmination of a crowdfunding ‘Giving Day’, which raised $204,296 for the new observatory and its technologically advanced telescope.

We applaud all those who contributed to our Giving Day, from the individuals and associations that made pledges before the day, to the over 200 families, individuals and businesses who took part. The Observatory Opening was a wonderful

An example of colour graded constellation.

celebration of community endeavour and a commitment to providing daring adventures for young people.

Dr Megan Clark, CEO of the Australian Space Agency, officially declared the ELTHAM College Observatory open, with guests from the Astronomical Society of Victoria sharing their expertise regarding the night sky. Darren Smith, Head of Mathematical and Scientific Thinking, eloquently spoke of the amazing opportunities this technologically advanced facility will enable, while pondering the capacity of humankind to explore the immense nature of the universe.

In his speech, Mr Smith said, “It is wondrous.

It inspires wonder. It is wonderful. It fills us with

wonder. And it also inspires us to wonder: To wonder how? Wonder why? To wonder what is actually out there in the seeming ‘emptiness’ of space that surrounds our tiny blue planet? What are those faint pinpricks of light? What is between them? Beyond them? Curiosity is a defining human characteristic.”

He said our capacity to wonder about the nature of our surroundings has driven our species’ development and helped shape who we are.

“As we stand here this evening it is not so hard to imagine our earliest human ancestors huddling together around the warming glow of their latest technological innovation, looking up into their night sky, gazing at the stars overhead and just wondering,” Mr Smith continued.

“And now we huddle here together around our latest technological innovation, looking up at our night skies, at those same stars and constellations, wondering.

“And ultimately this is why we rebuilt our observatory. To give our young people the opportunity to look up at their night sky and wonder. To give them the means to see further, to observe more, to be curious, to find their answers to their hows, whys and whats. And to imagine.”

The robotic telescopes in the observatory are used for deep space exploration.

ELTHAM College looks forward to seeing how this aspirational undertaking will help its young people access amazing opportunities. There is so much rich and varied learning potential to be found through the observatory, facilitating adventurous exploration in the STEAM arena, captivating our imagination and challenging our intellect.

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ON FUTURE Careers counsellor Debbie-Lee Bienert with Year 10 students.

For any student, deciding what to do after finishing school is one of life’s first tough questions. That’s where Caulfield Grammar School’s Careers Counsellors step in.

Working with students from as early as Year 9, the passion Debbie-Lee Bienert from Caulfield Campus, and Janelle Hingmann from Wheelers Hill Campus, have for helping students navigate the ever changing world of work is easy to see.

“We open their eyes to the opportunities, to see that there isn’t one path, there are many and they can all get you to where you want to be,” Ms Bienert says.

Some of the first things the Caulfield Grammar School Careers Team offer students is psychometric testing.

This testing helps students to identify not only what their strengths might be, but also their interests. This is used as a conversation starter and as a guide to help students select VCE subjects.

“It’s so important for students to choose subjects they are genuinely interested in, not just those they think they have to do,” Ms Hingmann says.

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“Being interested and engaged in a subject will help with their results and their passion for learning.”

Throughout the senior years at Caulfield Grammar, the careers team creates opportunities for students to hear from industry leaders, and experts at seminars and breakfasts.

“We want students to hear from these industry reps, and we try to find alumni and younger speakers to help students connect better with them,” adds Ms Hingmann.

“It’s important for students to hear about all the different paths they can follow, as many will often only know about those that Mum and Dad or family members have taken, for instance.”

The main goal of these industry talks and seminars is for students to understand that it’s also important to develop a network and build transferable and enterprise skills that will aid their future employment prospects.

PATHS “It’s not about focusing on a specific career, it’s about acquiring skills. Being career-ready via skills, rather than trying to define as a teenager what they want to do. We want them to be life-long learners,” says Ms Bienert.

She has counselled students who’ve worked as things like car washers and gardeners during school, and has helped them understand that they can talk about the skills they developed, even if they may not recognise them as being relevant.

Skills like communication, teamwork, problem solving, adaptability and a good attitude towards work are the sorts of skills any employer in any industry is keen to see.

As students enter Year 12, the team offers careers fairs – an opportunity for students to come along and meet with representatives from universities, TAFEs, vocational and gap year providers.

“In Year 12, we provide a minimum of two one-onone meetings with each student, to talk about their goals, passions and next steps to help them navigate the waters beyond school. We’ll help with VTAC applications, as well as interstate and international university applications also,” Ms Hingmann says.

And regardless of the student being a boarder or not, some have amazing dreams they want to pursue.

It’s not just pathways into law, medicine and business, many Caulfield Grammar students are incredibly talented artists, musicians, performers and athletes.

“Some of these fields are incredibly competitive, especially getting into the performing arts schools, so we definitely lend our support and advice to students following such pathways,” says Ms Hingmann.

“It’s about persistence, students may have to apply each year, over and over, to get a chance to study somewhere like NIDA,” Ms Bienert says.

And what may come as a surprise is that the services of the Caulfield Grammar School Careers Team do not come to an end once a student graduates. They’re on-call for the school’s alumni too.

Both say that students can come as many times as they like for support and to ask questions.

Ms Hingmann and Ms Bienert say they’ve assisted former students years after they’ve graduated.

Often, the world of work and adulthood provides different challenges and opportunities than students expect, so the team will be there to help them find a new path.

“And if a student is interested in engineering for example, we’ll make sure they attend any relevant seminars or networking events,” adds Ms Bienert.

The team are also passionate about getting students to have a positive outlook about the future of work.

“The informers, the carers, the designers, the technologists, the artisans, the coordinators and the generators. Many occupations are linked by these shared skills. How many jobs today call on one, some or all of these clusters?” says Ms Bienert.

Caulfield Grammar School may have had over 400 Year 12s in 2019 across two campuses, but at its heart, it has always been a boarding school, right back to 1881. Assisting the boarders into their next chapter is also part of Ms Bienert’s role at Caulfield Campus.

“There’s considerable hype and pessimism in the media about unemployment or job roles and occupations disappearing, but often there are just as many new jobs emerging in both existing and new fields and sectors. This is really exciting for students to see and learn about,” says Ms Hingmann.

Their final advice is for students to go for everything suitable and not to leave all their eggs in one basket. Make as many different applications as possible, across an array of providers and even states, to see what options they can choose from when accepting a tertiary offer.

“Boarders are just like any other student, we make sure we meet with them, talk them through their options, but we’ll also assist with finding accommodation on campus at their chosen university,” she says.

They point to the work of the Foundation for Young Australians, which while looking at over 1000 different occupations available, has mapped out seven core skill clusters and how many careers are related through similar skill requirements.

“For students who know what their ultimate career goal is, it’s about making sure they’re backed up with multiple pathway options that will still get them to that same career or destination they’re after,” says Ms Hingmann.

Year 12 students have at least two one-on-one meetings with the School’s Careers Counsellors.

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

AT A NEW STUDENT The Drennen Centre has opened its doors and provides a new learning and social space at the centre of the Wesley College Glen Waverley Campus.

The concept for The Drennen Centre gives greater recognition to the transitions central to the adolescent middle years.

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-CENTRED HUB “A carefully considered educational brief was behind the redevelopment,” Mr Evans said. ‘It recognises that learning is flexible. Students may be studying in groups or presenting to a whole class, or building roads and race tracks for robots on the floor. Cox Architecture consulted with staff and students, designing a modern and flexible space which very much aligns with contemporary ways of learning and teaching practices.”

The first stage of the Middle School redevelopment, The Wells Centre for Years 5 and 6, opened in 2018.

The new library features dedicated resource areas for Junior, Middle and Senior School students.

A multi-storey student-centred hub, The Drennen Centre is the centrepiece of the campus redevelopment.

The Drennen Centre, named after Wesley’s first female Principal Dr Helen Drennen AM, features student facilities that include: • T he first on-campus dedicated chapel, featuring a striking façade.

• A spacious whole-campus library with dedicated resource areas for Junior, Middle and Senior School students, break-out areas, reading spaces and study rooms.

• A dedicated Year 9 precinct designed to prepare students for transition into Senior School (Years 10 to 12).

• Language classrooms fitted with acoustic and audio-visual equipment and specialist English Language Preparation Program classes.

• The Charlaftis Collaborative Learning Hub, a hightech learning space and mini-theatrette.

development, supporting them in developing independent study habits, preparing for transition into the Senior School and continuing the sense of independence and responsibility they have cultivated through the Year 9 Clunes residential learning program.”

Designed by award-winning architects at Cox Architecture, the development meets the school’s vision for a contemporary learning facility.

A spacious library houses dedicated resources for Junior, Middle and Senior School students, breakout areas, reading spaces and study rooms and is complemented by The Charlaftis Collaborative Learning Hub. The Hub is a high-tech learning space and theatrette designed for flexible learning.

The Wells Centre provides a place for students to meet as a community and work in groups or individually.

Commencing in Year 5 at Wesley College offers each child a smooth transition from the upper primary years in preparation for Middle and Senior Schools.

The campus expansion has enabled the school to provide additional places for Year 5 and 7 students through the Glen Waverley Middle School Expansion scholarship.

“We have been thrilled with the calibre of students who have joined us through that scholarship already,” Mr Evans says. “The students have really been prepared to try new things, embrace the diversity of learning at Wesley and grasp opportunities.”

Applications are open for the Glen Waverley Middle School Expansion scholarship and others via the school website www.wesleycollege.edu.au.

The concept for The Drennen Centre, and the Middle School redevelopment as a whole, gives greater recognition to the transitions central to the adolescent middle years.

“We recognise our students as social, intellectual, cultural and spiritual human beings,” says Nick Evans, Wesley College Principal. “This redevelopment was our opportunity to create dedicated spaces for service, language learning and for our Year 9 students.

“The Year 9 precinct caters to the needs of adolescents at this important stage in their

The Drennen Centre offers a library, chapel, learning hub, Year 9 precinct and language classrooms.

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FOSTERING LEADERSHIP AT EVERY STAGE With around 800 students on a single campus, one of Lowther Hall’s great strengths is its range of cross-age programs, which see girls of varying ages working and learning together.

Having older mentors and role models provides younger girls with examples they can emulate in terms of confidence, trying new things and navigating challenges with a positive outlook. It also provides them with another avenue for sharing joys and struggles and adds an additional layer of care with extra pairs of eyes to let staff know if a girl seems in need of assistance.

The leadership opportunities provided for students (which begin in Year 1) build self-esteem and foster self-efficacy. Particularly in the adolescent years, having a focus on the experiences of others and a responsibility for them, is incredibly powerful in promoting positive mental health.

Lowther Hall’s Principal, Ms Elisabeth Rhodes and Deputy Principal, Ms Tracy Healy presented recently at the ‘National Coalition of Girls’ Schools Global Forum on Girls’ Education II’ in Washington DC, on the world class leadership and cross-age programs at Lowther Hall.

The cross-age leadership program The Year 8 Mentoring Program sees students apply for positions to work with significantly younger students in specific areas of interest. Mentoring positions include Kindergarten, Prep and Year 1 Gate Greeters; Prep and Year 1 Playground Friends; Kindergarten Play Friends, Prep and Year 1 Reading Friends; Years 2 to 6 Classroom Mentors; Years 1 to 5 Camp Leaders; and Choreographic Assistants for the Junior School Musical.

In the Year 6 Leadership Program, all students across the year level hold a leadership position in which they promote, devise and lead activities for younger students.

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Through the Year 8 Mentoring Program, students can apply for positions to work with younger students.

The Year 4 Mentoring Program provides an opportunity for some of the younger girls to provide friendship and guidance to the Year 1 students as they transition from the Early Years building into the Years 2 to 6 area. Every girl in Year 4 and Year 1 is involved.

For our youngest leaders, specific projects within the Early Years precinct, Blinkbonnie House, provide opportunities for Year 1 students to lead younger peers in games and learning activities which they plan, communicate and run with staff facilitation. The girls learn valuable skills associated with leadership including asking questions and seeking assistance, collaboration, problem solving and reflecting on progress in order to make improvements.

The prefect system Ten Year 12 students are elected into the most senior student leadership positions within the school. The Prefect Body shares the leadership of Lowther Hall’s culture and climate with the School’s executive staff.

Some of the Prefect Body’s specific cross-age focuses include School Captain led Senior School Assemblies, Deputy School Captain chairing of Student Representative Council, Social Justice Prefect chairing of the Social Justice Committee and Prefect mentoring of Year 6 Leaders.

A Year 8 student greets a Prep student with a friendly voice and smile and takes her to class.

Alumnae involvement Cross-age activities continue into life after Lowther with Old Grammarians encouraged to stay connected and give back by being involved in programs and events with current students.

Some specific ways in which this occurs are the Year 7 School History Project, Careers Expos, the Assembly Guest Speaker Series, the Year 11 Leadership Conference Panel and the Year 12 Pathways Panel Series.

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GROWING GO At St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School, the goal of its Senior Boys campus is ‘To grow good men’. The school proudly offers a distinctive education for boys that values the pursuit of academic achievement and excellence, while promoting the development of character as a vehicle for success as a man in the 21st century.

Year 8 students Achila, Jeremy and Dharmesh enjoy learning amongst friends.

Established in 1926, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School is an independent nondenominational school with a proud tradition of educational excellence. Its unique educational model of learning provides a co-educational ELC and Junior School with single gender senior campuses for girls and boys.

This permits the school to deliver academic and wellbeing programs in ways and environments that

it believes suits single gender academic learning best. The existence of brother and sister schools also permits healthy and appropriate social and emotional development that evolves from girls and boys working together.

At the Senior Boys campus, the approach to learning is both innovative and traditional, adopting 21st century pedagogies while also appreciating that enduring values denote men of character embodying generation-courage, respect for self and others, integrity and compassion.

The purpose built and designed facilities for boys enable the freedom for physical expression and an appreciation that self-discipline provides the framework for achieving any goal. A wonderful new High Performance Athletic Centre strongly demonstrates the school’s commitment to the adage of a healthy body and healthy mind, which is integral to a holistic approach to educating each boy for the man he will one day become.

Year 9 student Sam engaged in his Design Technology creation.

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The best education for boys is one rich in nurturing the mind, but it must also seek to nurture the heart and spirit of each student. At St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School, this type of learning for each boy occurs as much in the outdoors, on the sporting field, as a member of a debating team or musical ensemble, as it does in the Mathematics or Geography classroom.

OD MEN “The best education for boys is one rich in nurturing the mind, but it must also seek to nurture the heart and spirit of each student.”

These senior boys demonstrate House Spirit as they compete in Cross Country.

A dedicated team of ‘boyologists’ (teachers skilled in both teaching and reaching boys through relational learning) are focused on how we best prepare each boy who enters our gates for the successful completion of examinations, but also to lead a fulfilling and honourable life with a strong moral compass.

These boyologists not only teach boys, they also have the expertise and experience to connect with boys, meaning that we strive to form the nurturing relationship with each boy to enable him to consider the many roles he will confront beyond our gates as a father, husband, partner, employer, employee, leader and servant in the broader community.

St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School believes that a successful education for each boy is to be known, valued, celebrated and cared for in an environment which promotes challenge, excellence, achievement and personal growth.

A successful education for the world these boys will one day enter as men is one in which they will be required to have skills as much as knowledge.

The House based wellbeing system promotes these skills by providing a smaller community for each boy within the larger school community where he is led, mentored and nurtured by peers as much as teachers.

St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School seeks to provide each boy with necessary skills, through its wellbeing curriculum, to think both creatively and critically to resolve conflict and solve problems but to also develop the type of interpersonal capacities which will enable them to thrive as articulate, confident and respectful men.

A group of Year 11 boys get together to study at the library after school.

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TO KNOW

AND TO LEARN

Your child’s view of the world begins in the home and school culture can reinforce this. Founded and modelled on a Christian foundation, Geelong Baptist College can provide your child with an environment that is spiritually enriching.

At Geelong Baptist College, the curriculum and instruction are designed to help students develop a Christ-like worldview and to be able to apply this worldview in all of life, both inside and outside of the classroom.

The College accomodates students from Foundation to Year 12.

Navigating the 21st century is difficult at times and Geelong Baptist College aims to provide its students with lifelong skills and values that will assist them in their journey. In addition to the rigour of academia, it is our desire for students to grow in kindness and wisdom, while being generous both in heart and spirit.

Geelong Baptist College understands that transitioning from primary to secondary school can be daunting for students, so being on one campus is reassuring and seamless for your child.

GBC values community involvement.

As a growing independent college, providing academic, creative, artistic and sporting opportunities for its 350 students, Geelong Baptist College focusses on fostering self-worth and ensuring that each student can aim to reach their full and unique potential.

The wellbeing of our students is a huge part of the culture at Geelong Baptist College. The skilled teaching staff are selected not only on their ability to teach, but also for their ability to relate to and care for each student.

The College wellbeing team is made up of teaching staff and the College Chaplain, who is highly trained in both social work and counselling.

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Geelong Baptist College is well known for its firm but fair behaviour management, which ensures its students feel secure within the boundaries of College life.

Geelong Baptist College is on vast grounds with a scenic vista towards Corio Bay. Its close proximity to the Geelong Ring Road enables easy access, however the College is nestled into vast established grounds providing an airy, countryside feel.

The school’s extensive private bus service enables students from Geelong and the outer regions, as far as Point Cook and the Bellarine Peninsula, to attend the College.

The College mission is to inspire students to strive for excellence.

If you are from Geelong or its surrounding areas, we encourage you to visit us and to see how your child will benefit from an education at Geelong Baptist College.

A PROGRESSIVE

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Agency is a fundamental human right. When students and families join a school, conversation should be invited that celebrates individual purpose. Students, in consultation with parents and teachers, should have the right to determine what success looks like to them, what they want to achieve and the ways their school can help them in this pursuit.

Respectful relationships are the heart of Preshil.

At Preshil, we reflect on how we can best facilitate an education that is responsive to the needs of the individual. At our core remains an unshakeable commitment to encouraging all children to set and achieve their own goals, and to be respected as individuals in their own right.

The belief that students should be nurtured and challenged in an atmosphere that inspires creativity and independent thinking led to Preshil’s implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes school-wide. The IB liberates the school from a competitive system that demands standardised learning and pits students against their classmates.

Experiential learning in nature at Preshil’s Arlington campus.

One of Preshil’s many childcentred learning spaces.

From Kindergarten through to Year 12, Preshil students flourish in a broad and intellectually vibrant education. Together with the core IB curriculum, the school has thriving Language, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Electives and Careers programs, all of which come together to challenge and inspire the individual learner to explore an extensive range of concepts, subjects and pursuits.

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) provides a rigorous, inquiry-based framework and allows a seamless continuity from the Primary School to the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in the Secondary School.

The conceptual play program at the Kindergarten fosters a sense of curiosity and social connectedness.

The broad curriculum is enriched by Bush Kinder, giving students regular opportunities to engage with and explore nature.

Within the PYP, the concept of personal agency expands to include global citizenship and action.

Voice, choice and ownership are key elements in the Primary Years Programme’s inquiry-based curriculum.

Our green environment and outdoor spaces complement our child-designed classrooms and innovative makers space.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP, Years 7 to 10) affords an intellectually vibrant curriculum that respects and supports the individual learner. The outstanding Programme emphasises authentic challenge and creativity and is enriched by camps and real-world experiences.

Upon the completion of the MYP, the Diploma Programme delivers a large and flexible array of subject choices, addressing the needs of the whole person at the highest level in a curriculum that supports individual pursuits. The school boasts outstanding success in helping students achieve their first preference for their chosen pathways in life after school.

As a result of this diverse and accessible curriculum that accommodates individual choice and independent learning, the school continues to produce deeply capable graduates who have developed the courage to question, to find their own voice and to become responsible and active global citizens.

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ENGAGING ST IN THEIR LEARNING At Mentone Girls’ Grammar, the junior classrooms reflect the school’s approach to learning. Rather than having a traditional layout of desks in rows, rooms are open plan spaces that students have helped negotiate and organise.

The junior school’s STEM program allows students to participate in activities such as coding and programming robots.

“At the beginning of each year, teachers engage their students in planning and arranging their learning environment. This is part of the school’s ethos that students have agency and take an active role in their education,” says Donnah Ciempka, Acting Head of Junior School.

“You won’t come into the classroom and be able to say that’s the front of the room because the whiteboard’s there. There may be areas for quiet learning, opportunities for children to work collaboratively and play and leave their science experiments out so that they can return to the discovery.”

According to Mrs Ciempka, students need to know themselves first as learners, and then contributors to the workforce. “And if we don’t start from the age of four or five, we’re not preparing them for the future.”

Since 2009, the junior school has had the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme (PYP) in place, an educational framework designed for children aged from three to 12. Mentone Girls’ Grammar has aligned its teaching of the programme with the Victorian curriculum.

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“The PYP is about an education that’s internationally minded – relevant, engaging, significant and challenging, where the learning is meaningful and purposeful,” Mrs Ciempka says.

they learn about composting and environmentally friendly pesticides. Vegetables they grow are sold, educating them about business and finance, and then they prepare meals with the leftover ingredients.

“So, if they’re learning about numbers to a million, then they’re looking at where in the real world you actually need to have knowledge of those numbers, rather than working with them in isolation.”

It’s not just about planting a couple of plants and then tending to them.

Under the PYP umbrella, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), enterprise and inquiry programs have been implemented. One example is Enviro Kids, an inquiry program that has Year 4 students looking after the school’s community gardens. As well as studying the science of plants,

The entire program is supported by learning in all curriculum areas.

By teaching these subjects in a practical, engaging way, students pay more attention. “Number one – and to me this is the key to any good education – is engagement. They are so interested in their learning,” Mrs Ciempka adds.

UDENTS The junior school’s STEM program runs from the early learning centre through to Year 6, and sees children undertake activities such as coding and programming robots. She says that being a girls-only school means students feel less restricted by gender stereotypes that have prevented previous generations of girls from pursuing Science and Maths.

At Mentone Girls’ Grammar, teaching is practical and engaging.

For Years 3 to 6, Enterprise Academy prepares students for areas they’ll study in greater depth in senior school. Staff from other departments, such as finance and marketing, speak with children on their areas of expertise.

For Mrs Ciempka, offering these opportunities is about moulding a “forward-facing generation”, whose work environments will look very different from that of previous generations.

“We really don’t know what they’re going to be up against in 20 years’ time, but we do know that things like teamwork, researching and global connections will be valuable.”

HOLISTIC EDUCATION AT THE CORE OF LEARNING The importance of student wellbeing has seen a wave of change at Mentone Girls’ Grammar’s beachside campus, with the school dedicating a third of its grounds to a new Wellbeing Precinct.

The new Wellbeing Precinct features an Aquatic Centre.

The precinct houses an Aquatic Centre with purpose built Learn-To-Swim pool, 25-metre pool and diving boards, along with three outdoor ball courts, outdoor playing fields encompassing 12 tennis courts and a multiuse surface, as well as a long jump pit and running track. These facilities join the Wellbeing Centre that plays host to a gymnasium, mind-body studio, fitness gym, nurse and psychologist.

Vice Principal and Head of Wellbeing, Jo Frost, believes offering state-ofthe-art wellbeing facilities and services allows girls to flourish in both their learning and in life through a truly holistic learning framework.

“Learning doesn’t happen without wellbeing. It is entwined throughout our curriculum, is central to our culture and the evidence on how successfully wellbeing links with learning is indisputable,” says Ms Frost She highlights that at Mentone Girls’ Grammar, there is a drive to make wellbeing highly visible for all students and to send a message that their wellbeing is important to the school.

“Through our WAVES program (Wellbeing, Achievement, Values, Enterprise and Success), we have curriculum time where our staff can work with the girls on their wellbeing, and use a variety of resources to empower them to take the steps to manage their mental and physical health,” adds Ms Frost.

“Girls with a strong sense of wellbeing are engaged, productive, focussed and happy learners.”

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The MMS Farm Program assists adolescents to realise their capabilities and apply leadership, teamwork and problem solving skills.

MONTESSORI EDUCATION

IN THE SECONDARY YEARS The Montessori approach inspires a lifelong passion for learning and provides a well-rounded educational experience that enables students to develop to their full potential and equips them with the skills and knowledge they will need to thrive in a fast-changing, modern world.

Melbourne Montessori School (MMS) offers Victoria’s first independent Montessori secondary education program and is one of 14 Montessori senior schools in Australia that delivers authentic, relevant education. Class sizes are small, the rapport with teachers is deep and the lessons are linked with current issues; they reveal the results of human endeavour and empower students to work on clearly achievable projects.

After only five years, the school has already made its mark, being awarded the prestigious Innovative Schools 2019 Award – one of only 44 schools in Australia and a mere seven schools in Victoria to receive the award.

Built on a 45-year-old and highly successful Junior School, the MMS Senior School challenges the

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traditional methods of engaging teenagers and delivers the curriculum with a very different and extremely hands-on approach. All of the Australian curriculum is covered, but is taught through a series of real-world environments where students see the relevance of what they are learning.

“Students need to be empowered to take on responsibility now, to tackle issues head on and learn what it is to bounce back after challenges,” adds Mrs Wales. “Our programs, such as the farm program, facilitate this and assist students to understand the world and their place within it.”

“We will never have cricket pitches, rowing pavilions or performing arts centres, as our students learn in the world around us; engage with experts in the real world and turn their hand to serving the community. We want our students to see the significance of what they are learning and recognise how it is relevant today in their own lives,” says Principal Gay Wales.

Developed by Dr Maria Montessori in 1906, Montessori education is centred around four groups of development – birth to six years, six to 12 years, 12 to 18 years and 18 to 24 years. The flexible learning environment and the structure of educational tasks are suited to the developmental level of each student.

The Senior School is small by design, creating and developing a sense of community and belonging. Students are taught problemsolving skills every day and each new concept they learn is linked and connected with their real lives. Learning spaces are welcoming and multiage classes give each student the opportunity to learn from others and the flexibility to develop their personality at their own pace, both socially and intellectually.

Students regularly work at an inner-city farm where they have the chance to apply lessons learnt, particularly in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects. They learn the power of working side by side with peers, pulling together in teams; they help each other, learn collaboration, problem-solving and serve the wider farm community.

Montessori secondary education engages adolescents, nurturing their creativity, curiosity and need for independence. It is education for the real world, in the real world.

Maria’s Café is part of the Micro-economy program, where students learn how to manage and market a small business.

Montessori Schools

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Established 45 years ago, Melbourne Montessori School is co-educational, non-denominational, catering for children from 18-months-of-age (walking) to 18-years-old.

Our Pre-School program encompasses a Parent & Toddler Playgroup from 18 months, Long Day Care from 0-6 years at Alma Road, St Kilda East, Early Learners’ Program for 2-3-year-olds and Cycle 1 for 3 to 6-year-olds (Kindergarten and Prep). Junior School at our Caulfield Campus offers Cycle 2 for 6 to 9-year-olds (Years 1 to 3) and Cycle 3 for 9 to 12-year-olds (Years 4 to 6). Senior School, an Innovative Schools 2019 winner, offers Cycle 4 for 12 to 15-year-olds (Years 7 to 9), Cycle 5 (Years 10, 11 and 12), International Baccalaureate and the Montessori Careers Program.

All classrooms are prepared with indoor and outdoor purpose-built environments, plus Montessori materials for students relevant to their developmental level. This allows them to cover all the Australian Curriculum but also pursue their passions and begin to take responsibility for their own education.

Montessori education can offer your child: • Learning at their own pace in a non-competitive environment.

• Holistic and immersive experiences based on physical, educational, hands-on interactions.

• The opportunity to follow their natural curiosity and to learn, both independently and collaboratively.

• Education in the real world for the real world.

As a result, our students grow into compassionate and self-motivated individuals, who are internationally-minded and globally responsible citizens.

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PROVIDING AN

EDUCATION Located in the heart of Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Brighton East, St Leonard’s College is one of Australia’s leading independent coeducational schools. Here, young people are educated in a physically, emotionally and spiritually safe environment where they are genuinely known, nurtured and loved.

St Leonard’s College students are welcomed into a warm, caring, connected community with an ethical culture founded upon a strong moral purpose – to develop genuine global citizens who respond to inequity, inequality and injustice.

As global citizens, students are armed with the necessary skills, values and attitudes required to build an economic

and social future in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.

In these changing times, choosing a school renowned for pedagogical innovation and leadership is essential.

St Leonard’s College offers parents the assurance of a proven culture of innovation to address the advancing demands of our society. In 1972 St Leonard’s was the first independent school in the state to introduce co-education. In 1982 it was the first Victorian school to introduce the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IBDP’s international orientation makes it the most highly regarded and respected tertiary entrance qualification by the world’s leading universities.

Consequently, St Leonard’s Senior School students are offered the highly sought after choice between the VCE and the IBDP. The College’s programs both in and beyond its classrooms have continued to progress, facilitated by the very best international research, data, resources and educational organisations. St Leonard’s world-class teachers are committed to self-development to enhance their ability to support the learning of all students in their care. The College provides professional learning partnerships with leading world universities, including Harvard University Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero and University College London. St Leonard’s College was recently honoured by Harvard as its school of choice to host the 2020 Project Zero Conference, Education That Matters. This highly esteemed event, to be held in May 2020, will assemble the world’s leading thinkers in education.

St Leonard’s College is also the only Australian school invited to engage in the OECD 2030 project – The Future of Education. The initiative aims to help countries determine what knowledge, skills, attitudes and values will be needed for students to truly thrive in the future.

St Leonard’s academic executive staff are able to partake in a dialogue with educational leaders from more than 30 countries, with the shared goal of developing international educational policy and strategy to establish scholastic systems that foster those essential life skills.

St Leonard’s College is one of Australia’s leading independent co-educational schools from ELC to Year 12.

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St Leonard’s College has been repeatedly awarded and acclaimed as one of Australia’s most innovative schools for the application and utilisation of technology and the development of systematic, critical and creative thinking.

The College offers smaller class sizes with a maximum of 22 students up to Year 10, and an average class size of 14.5 students for VCE and 12 for IBDP. These smaller class

FOR LIFE sizes and longer lesson times (80 minutes) mean there are significantly enhanced opportunities to mentor students, thereby exploring and developing those essential life skills that will ensure they are responsible, resilient, capable members of society.

St Leonard’s recognises the importance of developing intellect, building character and learning practical capabilities. There is a strong focus on the development of virtue and character which cultivates empathy and a sense of responsibility for all people, the planet and all life that exists.

The school seeks to develop selfless citizens who understand that their education is not only about what it can bring to their lives, but through them what it can bring to the lives of others. The result is grounded and well-rounded students who seek to make the world in which they live a better place for both themselves and others.

Through the College’s vast community service programs and social action initiatives, its young people are able to become global activists with a firmly entrenched sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment. The 2019 College theme of ‘Cultivating Environmental Virtue’ saw the inspiring mobilisation of the student body, reflecting modern youths’ fulmination against irresponsible environmental practises and a deep passion to address climate change in a meaningful way.

Senior students are offered a choice between the VCE and IBDP.

Both staff and students at the College are supported in the development of nuanced thinking on this vitally important topic of sustainability.

Environmental experts, specialised tertiary educators and local politicians are engaged via a series of presentations, workshops and Q&A sessions. This collaboration ensures a long-term

The 2019 College theme was ‘Cultivating Environmental Virtue’ which saw the implementation of many sustainability initiatives.

strategic approach to the College’s protection of the environment, rather than the implementation of low impact ephemeral activities.

The St Leonard’s College sustainability initiatives implemented throughout the past year have included a strong investment in renewable solar energy; waging a war on plastics with the removal of bottled water from the College cafeteria along with a detailed review of all purchases and practices within the cafeteria; implementing recycling initiatives for high impact polystyrene, batteries, paper and bottle tops; the introduction of a waste management plan to include composting and limiting landfill; adopting an environmentally sensitive approach to purchasing recycled products; and increasing the academic opportunities for students to study environmental sustainability subjects for VCE and IBDP. St Leonard’s College students are offered many learning pathways to develop an acute awareness of how their decisions and actions impact on others and our planet. They are provided with lifechanging opportunities that inform and enlighten them, teaching them the importance of taking responsibility at a personal level, as well as locally, nationally and globally. They are truly educated for life, empowered to live more fulfilling, rewarding lives at their fullest potential.

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BUILDING GLOBAL A two-week study tour takes in Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs.

Embracing excellence and cultural diversity, Alphington Grammar School has a unique blend of students that possess around 30 different ethnic backgrounds, representing a truly remarkable blend of cultures, beliefs and cross cultural understandings.

An academically strong, non-denominational school, Alphington Grammar School is committed to providing students with experiences that not only enhance their learning, but enable them to experience opportunities that excite and challenge.

In our increasingly interconnected world, it is imperative that our students have a strong sense of cultural awareness, a sense of community and a deep understanding of the contribution they can make to a globally sustainable future.

Alphington Grammar School incorporates learning opportunities that enable students to build vital lifelong skills and attributes that will allow them to develop higher order thinking skills.

To this end, one of the major areas of the school’s teaching and learning programs is the study of internationalism and cross-cultural understanding from Prep through to the senior years. The study of Greek and Chinese culture, history and language and an understanding of Indigenous Australians is embedded into our curriculum

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offerings to encourage students to develop knowledge, skills, understanding and behaviours that will help them develop into active, informed global citizens.

The Global Gateways Program, designed along major interconnected themes, is compulsory for Years 9 and 10 as part of a two-year cycle.

It is one of the most powerful catalysts for truly effective international education.

In Phase I of the program, each student undertakes either a five-week study of the cultures of China, Turkey and Greece; or a two-week study of the impact and integration of these international communities within Australia, visiting Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs.

Phase II of the Global Gateways Program sees Year 9 and 10 students choose either a ten-day study tour from South to North Vietnam, gaining a deeper understanding and firsthand experience of the history, culture and international influences

COMPETENCIES that have affected Vietnam; or a ten-day program that takes in Darwin, Kakadu and Litchfield Park.

Students spend time with Indigenous communities of the Northern Territory. Both phases of the Gateways programs have a Community Service component embedded in the learning outcomes.

The Vietnam study tour enables students to experience the country’s history, culture and international influences.

Developing global citizens Throughout their learning, Alphington Grammar students gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours that support them to develop into active and informed global citizens.

From Foundation to Year 4, students connect with others through their family, school and local community. Throughout these years they come to understand cultural similarities and differences and to appreciate that different cultural, language and religious groups make up Australia.

During their middle years, students become increasingly aware of national events; environmental, social and political issues; as well as international events and crises that affect our way of life. Through these events students can evaluate their role as a global citizen. As students consider their future pathways, in Years 9 and 10 they experience greater awareness of the political, legal, national and international issues, as well as the roles and responsibilities they will have as global citizens.

Both phases of the Gateways programs are designed to provide an experiential program that is a progression of skills from the primary years onwards and complements ‘The Habits of Mind’ we seek to develop in our students. The 16 problem-solving, life related skills serve to provide the capacity to work through real life situations from challenges, pre-conceived ideas and the like, enabling them to respond using critical thinking to gain a positive perspective and outcome.

Global education and experiential learning Global education promotes open-mindedness leading to new thinking about the world and a predisposition to take action for change. Students learn to take responsibility for their actions, respect and value diversity and see themselves as global citizens who can contribute to a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.

Enabling young people to participate in shaping a better shared future for the world is at the heart of global education. It emphasises the unity and interdependence of human society, developing a sense of self and appreciation of cultural diversity, affirmation of social justice and human rights, building peace and actions for a sustainable future in different times and places.

With its emphasis not only on developing knowledge and skills but also on promoting positive values and participation, global education is relevant across all learning areas.

The need for Victoria’s young people to be globally connected, informed and active has never been greater. At Alphington Grammar, we are responding to these opportunities through innovative approaches to international education.

Many schools have discovered that learning while living in another country is one of the most powerful catalysts for effective international education. The positive impact of learning in another country is profound; students return home with enhanced intercultural understandings, sharpened self-awareness and emerging leadership skills.

The study of Greek and Chinese culture, history and language is reinforced with study tours to both Greece and China.

For the last 30 years, Alphington Grammar School has fostered a wonderful sense of openness and caring for each other and has looked to instil in each individual a strong sense of self belief, empowering young people to become responsible citizens of the future.

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Students from St Monica’s take part in mass, an example of how Catholic schools enrich the spiritual lives of their students.

THE RIGHT CHOICE The mission of Catholic schools is simple, according to Jim Miles, Acting Executive Director of Catholic Education Melbourne. “We seek to provide an accessible, high-quality, low-fee, inclusive, faith and valuesbased education to all who want one.”

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for student success This mission is why Catholic schools are committed to a holistic approach that puts the whole child at the heart of education.

confidently engage with others and develop skills to adapt to an ever-changing world – it’s wonderful to watch.”

Each child’s capabilities are celebrated through focusing on a range of factors, including academic excellence, which recognises the intellectual, pastoral, spiritual, physical and creative components of student development.

The approach also involves engaging parents as partners in learning because, as Mr Miles explains, “We believe in a partnership with parents.”

By nurturing their unique talents and shaping their awareness of the broader common good, Catholic students develop positivity, confidence, and a strong sense of reciprocity and obligation to others.

He says, “Catholic schools will continue to meet the expectations of parents, giving them a choice of school to best meet their children’s needs.

Growing enrolment numbers make it clear families appreciate the option.”

Andrew Leighton, Principal of St Clare’s Catholic School, Truganina South, is inspired by what this approach achieves.

Nearly 210,000 school students, or one in four Victorian children, enjoy a Catholic education in one of the almost 500 Catholic schools in operation across the state.

“Families want children to learn as independent, creative thinkers, inspired by gospel values and empowered with a sense of purpose and responsibility,” he says. “Students learn to

Demand for a Catholic education has increased significantly in recent times, with seven schools opening in the last two years and more planned into the 2020s.

A holistic education enriches the physical, spiritual and emotional lives of students.

“Catholic schools will continue to meet the expectations of parents, giving them a choice of school to best meet their children’s needs.”

This investment highlights how central our local communities are to learning.

Part of the community As Melbourne changes, Catholic schools are seen as more than places of education; they are vital community hubs that provide a sense of certainty and purpose and enduring values.

That, as Angela Glennie, Principal of St Mary’s School in Mount Evelyn explains, involves working hard to ensure there are different things at school or in the local community.

“It might be drama, art, football or garden club, but it’s important for students and families to have choices to find what works for them. It’s about having the vision here, but opening it up to possibilities in the wider community,” she says.

Catholic schools also enable students to participate in a wider community of faith, supported by collaboration with the parish priest, each parish and the Catholic Education Office.

Through this participation and a greater understanding of themselves and the gospel,

students are empowered to take action in creating a more just society.

This powerful sense of social justice is what inspires students at Parade College, Bundoora, to take time on a Tuesday morning to cook breakfast for members of the local West Heidelberg/Olympic Village community who may otherwise go without.

Australian researcher Andrew Norton has looked at the Australian Survey of Social Attitudes and concluded these benefits apply to Catholic schools more broadly. His research has shown that faith-based schools have the highest rankings for student participation in volunteering, working collaboratively and being willing to trust others.

A survey commissioned by the Foundation for

Young Australians investigating the incidence of racist bullying similarly concludes that Catholic schools, in particular, are very successful in encouraging a caring and supportive community.

The survey notes that students at Catholic schools experienced significantly less racism than those in other schools.

Teachers also benefit from being part of the community. Second-year teacher Simon Rahilly from John Paul College, Frankston, believes there is also a strong sense of community within Catholic schools that is great to be part of.

“Whether it be through whole-school activities such as swimming sports or just during everyday classes, the overwhelming feeling of belonging is wonderful for a teacher,” he says.

Pathways for life Research, both in Australia and overseas, provides ample evidence of the positive and beneficial influence of Catholic education.

University of Melbourne research has found that Catholic schools add an average of six points to tertiary admission ranks, or ATAR scores, at the crucial career-defining end of a student’s school journey.

Donna Bryce, foundation Principal of St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, Armstrong Creek, explains that the difference is “nurturing and knowing that each of us is made in the image of our God, so that we can respect and show that respect.” She says, “Children who have that selfworth will succeed.”

Catholic school students learn about how they can use Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to make a difference in the world.

American researcher James Coleman, in his ground-breaking exploration of social capital, concluded that Catholic schools are especially successful in promoting social cohesion and a

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A commitment to educational excellence is backed by investment in facilities, such as these at St Patrick’s College, Mentone, to give students opportunities to develop themselves physically, creatively and academically.

sense of belonging. Mr Coleman argues that Catholic schools, their students and parents, and the school’s community share a common commitment to and belief in faith-based morals and virtues.

One example of this comes from Clonard College, Herne Hill. Having become aware of the ever-growing levels of anxiety, depression and social and emotional issues among students, the College’s Stewardship Council and Leadership Team devised a wellbeing program targeted specifically at Year 9 and 10 students. The program enabled students to develop their knowledge and skills in the areas of resilience and perseverance, healthy eating, respectful relationships and mindfulness.

Students also benefit from initiatives like the ‘Making a Difference’ Showcase, which encourages a multidisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) approach to address problems.

Ideas presented in 2018 came from St Anthony’s School, Alphington, where students tackled rising sea levels, and the team from St Monica’s College, Epping, who developed an app for people living with autism.

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Catholic school students, such as these boys from De La Salle College, Malvern, become part of a tradition of making an ongoing commitment to support young people and their communities in effecting positive change in the world.

These opportunities are exciting for Damian McKew, Foundation Principal of Iona College, Charlemont, who says, “Never before have students had so many diverse options where they have the opportunity to study such a broad range of subjects.”

Mr McKew says, “Despite challenges in caring for young people in an increasingly connected world, there are also great opportunities for global learners through technology. We have a responsibility to our families and students to help them negotiate this balance.”

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Here at Salesian College Sunbury we pride ourselves on preparing students for the future. We encourage them to strive in all aspects of life and inspire them to enthusiastically engage with the world around them for the purpose of making a difference in the world.

We are distinct in being a Salesian inspired College, providing quality education in a community of faith. The school’s values – community, learning, excellence, and faith – play an integral role in the success of the College, acting as a constant reminder of what is important. These four value pillars provide the basis upon which the College culture is built.

We inspire our students to find and pursue ideas that matter, encouraging them to have a voice in all aspects of their learning. They have access to varied subjects to allow them to move out of their comfort zone, be challenged and open their minds to the potential in their future.

We believe that given the opportunity and right environment every student has the ability to strive for greatness. We provide opportunities for students from Year 7-12 to explore their diverse interests and talents.

We also recognise that each student is unique in their educational needs, offering VCE, VCAL and VET study pathways to our senior students.

Ours is a community that enables young men and women to become life-long learners. We are committed to providing a supportive and encouraging environment for all. We welcome you to visit our College, meet our teachers, and see our expansive school grounds.

Visit our website to apply online, make a payment or find out tour dates.

Ave Maria College

1 Macedon Street, Sunbury T: 03 9744 0000 | hello@scr.vic.edu.au salesiansunbury.vic.edu.au

Emmaus College

Emmaus College is a Catholic co-educational secondary College, which operates on Ave Maria College is distinct in being a Franciscan inspired College for girls that are known

two campuses – Years 7 to 12 at Vermont South and Year 9 at Burwood. The Emmaus

and catered for. We offer a broad, full range of subjects and co-curricular activities.

journey offers a broad and modern curriculum and an extensive pastoral care program.

Every student is unique, they come to us with differing gifts, abilities and individual

As well as our students, who are our best advertisement, we are very proud of our

needs. Our teaching purpose and passion is to help each student tap into their inner strength, and help them discover all that they are, what they love and hope to develop

facilities. The Galilee Centre, opened in 2017, comprises a Lecture Theatre, Languages, Educational Support, VCAL, Careers and College Counsellors. Construction is due to

within themselves.

commence in 2020 on our Creative Industries Building to house Music and Digital Media.

Our staff is certainly one of our great strengths. Their expertise, commitment and their

An emphasis on Enjoyment through Achievement encourages our students to do their

shared belief in the girls is evident and very much a distinguishing feature of the College.

best in every facet of school life, resulting in consistently high levels of performance in

Together, they work passionately to be at the forefront of excellence in the science of

the VCE, and high participation rates in extra-curricular tours/activities.

learning and the art of teaching.

Join our school in action on Open Day: Thursday, 26 March, 1.30-6.30pm. Please refer to our College website for Open Mornings, Information Evening and Tour Bookings.

A: 14/22 Vida Street, Aberfeldie VIC 3040 T: +61 3 9331 9300 E: avemaria@avemaria.vic.edu.au W: www.avemaria.vic.edu.au

503 Springvale Road, Vermont South VIC 3133 T: +61 3 9845 3211/ F:+61 3 9803 9912 E: enquiries@emmaus.vic.edu.au W: www.emmaus.vic.edu.au

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Marymede Catholic College

ENROLMENTS FOR YEAR 7 2021 AND 2022 ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

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4 February, 3 March, 5 May 2 June, 4 August, 1 September 6 October, 10 November, 1 December Bus services available to Melton, Rockbank, Bacchus Marsh, Derrimut, Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Taylors Hill, Seabrook, Truganina, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee.

MARIAN COLLEGE SUNSHINE WEST

A Kildare Education Ministries Catholic school for girls in the Brigidine tradition 196 Glengala Road, West Sunshine 3020 T - 9363 1711 www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au

A Complete Education Marymede Catholic College is a young and vibrant school with outstanding facilities and vast opportunities. As a Prep to Year 12 College we are in a unique position to provide your son or daughter with a COMPLETE education. An education that reinforces your family values in a dynamic, supportive and caring environment. An education that incorporates the latest technology, delivered by teachers who truly care about student learning and an education that stimulates and actively encourages excellence.

Discover new ambitions and aspire to achieve excellence at Marymede Catholic College in 2020. Monthly tours are conducted on a regular basis. For tour dates or more information please contact our College Registrar or visit www.marymede.vic.edu.au.

60 Williamsons Road, South Morang 3752 T: +61 3 9407 9000 E: registrar@marymede.vic.edu.au W: www.marymede.vic.edu.au

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Catholic Schools

St Joseph’s College

St Joseph’s College is a Catholic school for boys in the Salesian tradition. As experts in boys’ education, we are a community which is constantly learning, developing and embracing innovative initiatives.

Our talented staff work extremely effectively with students inspiring them in all areas of their development. I’m delighted by the talent, enthusiasm and commitment of each young man here. Through providing a wide range of creative and challenging opportunities, we enable our students to develop into fine young men ready to make a significant contribution to society.

Our students are proud of their school and demonstrate pride in themselves. Come and visit us and you will witness the St Joseph’s difference.

We provide a safe, rewarding environment within which your son can grow. We are a school that welcomes and a school that prepares for life.

Discover Xavier College Xavier College aspires to be world-class in all that we do.

We strive to form exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences and our distinct Jesuit character.

Senior Campus 135 Barkers Road Kew Kostka Hall Campus 47 South Road Brighton Burke Hall Campus Studley Park Road Kew

5 Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 T: +61 3 9758 2000 W: stjosephs.com.au

To book a tour please visit xavier.vic.edu.au/tours or contact Di Odgers, Head of Admissions on (03) 9854 5307

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Caulfield Grammar School offers a thriving learning environment, supporting learners to feel empowered, deeply engaged and encouraged to become people of sound character and meaningful contribution.

We have a strong history of academic achievement and are committed to exceptional student results.

However, this is only part of a person’s learning journey. We believe in developing a mind for life, so learners are equipped with the mental, emotional and academic capabilities they need to follow whatever path they choose.

For students to chart their course in life, they must develop character, creativity, compassion and connection. These competencies are nurtured in the way we teach, the breadth of co-curricular offerings and our commitment to every learner’s wellbeing.

We are renowned for our passionate vision for innovation in education, offering modern learning facilities and forward-thinking curriculum. Educators take a personalised approach to learning and help every student find value in who they are so they may become confident, socially conscious individuals. We

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learning that occurs in China allows learners to acquire many practical skills associated with living, learning and operating in an unfamiliar environment.

Our highly qualified and knowledgeable educators draw upon a world of current and emerging expertise.

As lifelong learners themselves, they undertake weekly professional development with a focus on evidence-based, quality teaching and learning.

We are a pre-eminent independent school with fivecampuses. Day-to-day school takes place at three Melbourne campuses: Caulfield, Wheelers Hill and Malvern. Our Yarra Junction and Nanjing campuses offer specialised education programs.

Caulfield Grammar School is committed to providing authentic learning experiences centred around development as a whole person. Learners can explore new skills, concepts and relationships while developing a sense of self-efficacy and independence. We pride ourselves on our broad and balanced co-curricular programs that inspire and engage learners to explore sport, the arts, cultural immersion and global learning experiences.

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Fostering socially responsible global citizens is a fundamental part of our school’s vision and the Internationalism Program for Year 9 students at our China campus provides a platform for learners to experience the diversity of our world. The experiential

217 Glen Eira Road, East St Kilda VIC 3183

Caulfield Grammar School nourishes learners to know who they are, what they value and why they are valued.

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T: +61 9524 6399 E: admissions@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au W: www.caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

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Every Student Matters Families in remote locations across northern Australia can access a Tier 1 boarding school education at Haileybury Rendall School (HRS) in Darwin. Formerly Kormilda College, HRS is a day school that incorporates Australia’s largest Indigenous boarding school. The School opened in 2018 with 254 students and in 2020 will have more than 680. The HRS Boarding Program offers the best of co-curricular and pastoral programs. A family-like atmosphere and positive culture that encourages respect and responsibility ensure that every student matters every day.

The Latest Facilities Recently refurbished facilities provide boarders with a modern and comfortable home away from home. Boarders live in one of two air-conditioned complexes with a common room that has kitchen and laundry facilities. Other communal areas include reception, a games room, music room, computer rooms, kitchens and outdoor areas including fire pits, ponds and gym equipment. All

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boarders enjoy nutritious and delicious meals in the Dining Hall, which also provides morning tea at recess and school lunches.

A Top Tier Education Like Haileybury’s Melbourne and Beijing campuses, HRS aims to be a great world School that develops high-achieving students who are connected globally, to each other and their communities. HRS is aligned with the Haileybury Melbourne education program. It teaches the Australian curriculum, including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and vocational courses. Individual needs are met with a studentcentred approach reflecting their gender, age, interests and potential. HRS is already seeing significant improvement in students’ educational outcomes. ACARA identified the School as demonstrating substantially above-average gain in NAPLAN achievement in 2018, its first year.

Across the Board Boarding students access Sport and Performing Arts programs, including Music recitals, plays

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and musicals. They can compete in-house and interschool competitions across a range of sports, such as netball, basketball, Australian Rules football and cross country. The Stars Foundation and Clontarf Academies also offer students rich and valuable learning and life experiences.

Open to All HRS previously only accepted Indigenous boarders but now welcomes all Years 7 to 12 students from across northern Australia. Principal Mr Craig Class is pleased to offer this experience to all families. “We provide a world-class education and boarding experience in Darwin, so there is no need to travel elsewhere,” he says.

A: 6057 Berrimah Road, Berrimah NT 0828 T +61 8 8922 1611 E: hrs.admin@hrs.edu.au W: www.haileyburyrendall.com.au

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At Wesley, we recognise young people are intellectual, emotional, physical, social, cultural and spiritual. That’s why our Learning in Residence program is carefully designed to enhance development across each of these dimensions.

The Learning in Residence program recognises that learning is a continuous process that doesn’t stop at the end of the school day. There is a strong focus on the development of each individual student, with academic, employment, future skills and health and wellbeing programs to support personal growth. State-of-the-art boarding facilities are now available for senior students (Years 10-12) at our Glen Waverley campus. From 2021, we will welcome Year 9 boarders.

Wesley is one of the few schools in Melbourne to offer a co-educational boarding experience, with separate girls’ and boys’ residences extending the experience of living and learning together within a mixed gender environment. Learning in Residence provides a unique boarding experience, with key features including:

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• Full campus integration: Located adjacent to the Glen Waverley Senior School campus, students have immediate access to fitness, music and drama facilities, catering to interests and needs.

• Global community: Students learn within a rich and culturally diverse community, fostering a global awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity. Boarders join us from Melbourne, rural Australian and international locations as well as the Kimberley region of Western Australia where the Yiramalay/Wesley Studio School is located.

• Authentic and supportive environment: Students are supported with outstanding academic mentoring, pastoral care, and a range of extension and co-curricular opportunities to help them develop as well-rounded individuals.

• Modern and contemporary facilities: The environment facilitates social engagement between students, with modern twin-share rooms with ensuites, a central courtyard and a 240-seat communal dining room.

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Boarding options • Full-time boarders are residents seven days and nights a week – an option well-suited to regional and international families.

• Weekly boarders arrive at 8.00am on Mondays and return home at 3.30pm on Fridays – an arrangement that suits many local families.

Boarding Scholarships 2021 boarding scholarships are available for girls and boys in Years 9, 10 or 11 who are Australian citizens. Rural and regional Victorian students are encouraged to apply for the Lewis Posner Boarding scholarship.

Visit www.wesleycollege.edu.au/scholarships to find out more, or to book a tour call +61 3 8102 6508 or email admissions@wesleycollege.edu.au

A: 620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 T: + 61 3 8102 6508 W: www.wesleycollege.edu.au

Discover Boarding at Xavier College Boarding has been an integral part of our school since 1878.

141 years on, our students continue to be at the heart of all we do. With specialist boarding staff, strong pastoral care and outstanding staff to student ratios, all boarders feel known and understood, the very essence of the Jesuit phrase Cura Personalis, care of the individual.

Today at Xavier, our Boarding House accommodates boys from Years 9-12 at the Senior Campus.

We strive to form exceptional graduates who are authentic, spiritual, positive, inspiring, resilient and empathetic, with generous hearts and minds who endeavour to make a difference in the world.

We are currently offering the following scholarships for entry into 2021: Benedict Burgess Memorial Boarders Scholarship 100% boarding and tuition fees from Years 11-12 James AndrĂŠ Boarding and Academic Scholarship 50% boarding and tuition fees from Years 9-12

For more information, we invite you to contact Di Odgers, Head of Admissions on 03 9854 5373 or admissions@xavier.vic.edu.au

Senior Campus 135 Barkers Road Kew Kostka Hall Campus 47 South Road Brighton Burke Hall Campus Studley Park Road Kew

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Boarding at Scotch College Laying the foundations for their future Boarders at Scotch enjoy high quality accommodation in a caring ‘home away from home’ environment, with emphasis on sound study skills.

Within the College’s extensive 27 hectare grounds, students participate in an unequalled range of activities, including music, drama, outdoor programs and sports.

For school tours, contact Stephen Ritchie, Director of Admissions: Phone 1800 622 912 Email admissions@scotch.vic.edu.au 632SCO

www.scotch.vic.edu.au Scotch College 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Phone 03 9810 4203 / Fax: 03 9810 4333 Email admissions@scotch.vic.edu.au

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A New World of Learning Haileybury’s City campus offers an exceptional Early Learning Centre, Primary and Secondary education in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Victoria’s first city based independent ELC to Year 12 school adopted world’s best practice in designing, building and implementing its programs. The idea was to provide a world class education for families living and working in or near the city.

The City Difference City campus students enjoy all the benefits of an acclaimed Haileybury education in ultra-modern facilities including a rooftop garden and recreational area overlooking Melbourne’s CBD.The refurbished School building boasts an indoor sporting facility, a contemporary floor dedicated to music, art, dance and drama, two outdoor terrace gardens and six advanced science labs. Haileybury City is opposite Flagstaff Gardens, which allows students to learn about nature, teamwork, shared spaces and social interaction.

Haileybury’s Mission Haileybury’s mission is to develop high-achieving students who are connected globally, to each other and to the communities in which they live and will serve. The School’s programs enable students to excel academically while receiving a well-rounded education incorporating Social Justice, sport, music and other activities. City campus is an important part of Haileybury’s bold Vision to be recognised as a great world School, which includes two campuses in China and programs in the Philippines and Timor-Leste.

The Benefits of Parallel Education At the primary level, Haileybury developed the innovative Explicit Teaching Model, which it shares with more than 100 schools nationally through the Haileybury Institute. The School also pioneered the Parallel Education Model, which allows boys and girls to learn together in younger years, and then separately in most classes through middle and senior years. This innovative program offers the best of both worlds. ELC to Year 4 students attend co-educational classes, while Years 5 to 12 students attend mostly single gender classes.City campus parents and students have embraced this approach, which sees students of all genders mix in some non-core classes, some co-curricular activities and in the School grounds. Combined with small class sizes and the best programs, facilities and teachers, this brings brilliant academic results.

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Safe and secure premises with around-the-clock security.

Light-filled classrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Indoor active recreation sporting facility.

Contemporary music, art and drama facility.

Underground parking, designated student drop-off and pick-up areas, plus bike storage.

Part of the Haileybury Community City campus is very much part of the wider Haileybury community, with strong connections to campuses in Keysborough, Brighton, Berwick, Darwin and Beijing. Students visit other campuses for joint events and some Sport activities. Those from other campuses visit City for excursions and activity days. City campus also provides a convenient location for general careers nights, exam revision and summer programs, School reunions, seminars and other gatherings.

Highly Ranked Haileybury’s innovation, cutting-edge-programs and international vision have been rewarded with multiple Australian Education Awards. In 2018, it was named Australian School of the Year and Primary School of the Year – Nongovernment. In 2019, CEO|Principal Mr Derek Scott was Australian School Principal of the Year and Mr Jason Fischer Department Head of the Year.

The School won Best Professional Learning Program. Mr Scott was also named School Principal of the Year – Non-government. He says the awards recognise Haileybury’s world-class people and programs. “This outstanding result reflects the enormous effort that Haileybury’s staff, students and parents make to ensure that our School offers exceptional education opportunities,” he says.

“One of Australia’s most successful schools, we work hard to ensure that our programs are second to none but also ensure that every child matters every day.”

World Class Programs City campus students enjoy an enhanced educational program that includes a real-world approach to learning near Melbourne’s best cultural, educational, historic and sporting precincts and facilities. Haileybury’s outstanding academic programs are complemented by a Social Justice commitment to organisations such as Melbourne City Mission, where students contribute to the local community.

A Unique Location for Education City campus’s location and connection to Haileybury’s programs make it unique. The ground-floor café is a lively social hub for staff, parents and students, while an active parents’ group organises regular events for the School community.

Other City campus features include: • Easy walk to Southern Cross and Flagstaff stations, tram and bus routes.

• Outdoor green recreation space on three terraces.

About Haileybury A: 383 King Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 T: +61 3 9904 6008 E admissions@haileybury.vic.edu.au W: www.haileybury.com.au

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Melbourne CBD

Wesley College

Wesley College is a leading coeducational, open-entry International WESLEY COLLEGE MELBOURNE Baccalaureate World School. Established over 150 years ago, it has enriched the lives of thousands of students through its outstanding blend of innovation Wesley College Melbourne, Registered School No 1, is a coeducational, with tradition, freedom with self-discipline, formal learning with creativity, and open-entry school of the Uniting Church with a rich tradition on which to breadth and balance with specialisation. base its liberal, broadly based curriculum. Opened on 18 January 1866, Wesley College has enriched the lives of thousands of young people in its At the heart of Wesley’s approach to education is a commitment to developing 144-year history. well rounded individuals who aspire to achieve their personal best in all areas of learning. Wesley provides unparalleled opportunities for students to discover Campuses their passions and nurture their talents. We support students to discover who are – what 3makes themto unique •they Elsternwick, Year Olds Year 9and what they have in common with others. all, we offerCBD a True Education – one that ensures all students are 12kmAbove from Melbourne with a lifelong to Year learn,12 grow and contribute fully to the world.

•enthused Glen Waverley, 3 Yeardesire Olds to 15km from Melbourne CBD The College supports the development of every girl and boy from the early • St Kilda Road, 3 Year Olds to Year 12 childhood years through to Senior School, across three Melbourne metropolitan 5km from Melbourne CBD campuses: Elsternwick (3-year-olds to Year 9), Glen Waverley (3-year-olds to In addition, a Year 9 residential program operates in Clunes, and there are Year 12) and St Kilda Road (3-year-olds to Year 12). three Outdoor Education camps in Victoria, near Paynesville, Healesville and Portland.

Curriculum Wesley is one of the top Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Australia, and one of the only schools in Victoria to offer the IB continuum from Primary through to Middle and Senior School. Senior School IB and VCE students choose from a diverse breadth of subjects, with nearly 40 VCE and more than 30 IB Diploma Programme subjects, including six languages.

“At Wesley, we believe in a true education.”

Co-curricular Academic Excellence What sets Wesley apart are the extensive opportunities for students to explore Students from all backgrounds, countries, religions and cultures study at their interests and talents across a wide variety of programs, from visual and Wesley because ofsport, its excellent educational reputation, facilities and student performing arts, to music, outdoor education and community service. support.

With a choice of 19 sports, 21 chamber ensembles, 16 choirs, 10 orchestras, In 2008, Wesley students achieved results in both the 7 musicals and 4College theatre performances, thereimpressive is something for every student.

Victorian Certificate Education (VCE) and the International Baccalaureate Wesley students haveofwon countless awards in debating, music, visual arts, drama, literary festivals, sports and in national academic competitions.

Diploma (IB DP), recording a median ENTER score of 84.30 with the median ENTER for our IB Diploma students being 94.83. Five IB students achieved Learning the the perfectbeyond score of 45classroom Diploma points and 96.1% of our students received a The concept of the classroom extends well beyond the campus environment to tertiary first round offer. a variety of settings, contexts and physical locations, which expose, immerse This is a splendid achievement and a great testament to the teachers at and connect students to real-life learning opportunities. Some of these unique Wesley who, every year, create many individual stories of success. opportunities include a Year 9 residential program in Clunes, three Outdoor Graduates from the College have continued their studies at Australian Education camps in Victoria, Year 10 induction program at the Yiramalay/ universities with the majority choosing specialist The University of Melbourne or tours Wesley Studio School in the Kimberley, international and local Monash University in addition to international universities including Oxford, and exchanges.

Cambridge and Harvard in fields including medicine, law, commerce, politics, science and information technology.

Boarding at Wesley Wesley’s Learning in Residence offers a safe and supportive environment for students from metropolitan Melbourne, rural Australia and various international Curriculum locations. contemporary, Learning Residence At Wesley The College, we know architect-designed and understand thinking andinlearning andfacility features twin-share rooms with ensuites, a central courtyard and a 240-seat we’re excited about it. Wesley College offers a broad curriculum, balanced communal dining room. Living on the Glen Waverley Campus, adjacent to the approach to learning, a concern for the whole student and the provision of Senior School, students have immediate access to sport, music and drama opportunities for all young people to know, to do, to live with, to be within an facilities. Students are supported with outstanding academic mentoring, innovative and caring environment. pastoral care and a range of extension and co-curricular opportunities to help The for Early Childhood to Year 6 is based on the themcurriculum develop intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially andInternational spiritually.

Baccalaureate Organization’s Primary Years Programme.

The Learning in Residence program recognises that learning is a continuous The unique Years 7 to 9 strong a broadly process thatmiddle doesn’tyears stop curriculum with the endoffers of thechildren school in day.

There is a based curriculum, to allowofbreadth of choicestudent, in the senior years and to focus on the development each individual with academic, develop the skills they will need to prepare for the academic rigour of senior studies, in addition to becoming responsible citizens in a global society.

1866

Co-ed

1866

Co-ed

Boarding

ELC-12

Boarding

ELC-12

3300+ 3000

employment, future health and programs to support n Years 11 and 12, askills veryand wide range of wellbeing subject choices is offered across: students’ personal growth.

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) – more than 40 subjects • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) – 26 subjects Enrolments are open for full-time and weekly boarding options for Years 10 to • Vocational Education & Training (VET) – 6 subjects 12. From 2021, we will welcome Year 9 boarders.

• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Tertiary destinations Opportunities at Wesley Wesley celebrates outstanding student achievement across all areas of Wesley a wide range of cocurricular programs to hard-work, support students’ learning.offers Our students’ determination, collaboration and coupled learning in the areas ofstandards music, performing and visual arts, prepares sport andthem social with the College’s high of teaching and learning, to pursue Our life beyond our school gates with confidence, flair and success. services. outstanding dramatic and musical productions are regular The majority of our inspiring students are a place at on either The University cultural highlights, our offered students to take challenging, and of Melbourne or Monash University.

Many alsoatchoose at leading sometimes confronting, new roles.

Music Wesleytoisstudy focused on selfinternationaland universities including Oxford,are Cambridge and to Harvard, within expression inspiration and students encouraged join Wesley’s such fields as medicine, law, commerce, politics, science and information numerous bands and ensembles. Our students have won countless awards technology. Students applying to study at The University of Melbourne for their inspired work - in debating, music, visual arts, drama and literary may receive preferential entry through the Melbourne Schools Partnership festivals and in national academic competitions such as Tournament of International, of which Wesley College is a member.

Minds, Science Talent Search and the Australian Mathematics Olympiad.

Sport is College a compulsory Wesley alumnicocurricular activity for students from Years 5-12, with a wide rangealumni of sport choices throughout the Ministers; year. More than 120 Our notable include twoavailable former Australian Prime teams compete each week from winners Year 7 toincluding Open Firsts level. internationally recognised award Nobel Prize, Kyoto Prize and Victoria Cross recipients; Commonwealth Government ministers, senators and representatives; State Government ministers, legislative councillors and History representatives; Olympic Commonwealth Games gold medallists,alumni Test In its 144-year history theand College has produced many outstanding cricketers, Test netballers, AFL Brownlow Medallists and tennis professionals; including: High Court, Supreme Court, Federal Court and Family Court Judges; and • Two former Australian Prime Ministers, Five Rhodes Scholars, Magistrates; and 13 Rhodes Scholars.

Five current Supreme Court judges, 33 Olympic athletes, and a multitude of prominent scientists, teachers, artists and business leaders.

About Wesley College About Wesley A: 5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick VIC 3185

Principal: Dr Helen Drennen 620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 • Elsternwick 5 Gladstone Parade, 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 Elsternwick 3185 • Glen Waverley 620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley 3150 Principal: Mr Nick Evans Road T:• +St61Kilda 3 8102 6508 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004 Enquiries: Tel: + 61 3 8102 6888 Fax: + 61 3 9510 9150 E: admissions@wesleycollege.edu.au Email: admissions@wesleycollege.net W: www.wesleycollege.edu.au Website:

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Melbourne South & Bayside Schools 1.

Haileybury College (Berwick)

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Haileybury College (Brighton East)

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Haileybury College (Keysborough)

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Melbourne Montessori School (Brighton Campus)

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Melbourne Montessori School (Caulfield Campus)

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Mentone Girls’ Grammar School

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St Leonard’s College

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St Margaret’s School and Berwick Grammar School

6

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Melbourne South & Bayside

1892

A Haileybury Education Haileybury is one of the Asia-Pacific region’s leading schools, with campuses in Keysborough, Brighton, Berwick, Melbourne (City), Darwin, and Wuqing (Beijing) and Guangzhou in China. The School is acclaimed for its focus on students as individuals, extensive co-curricular activities, Social Justice agenda, international outlook and exceptional academic results.

Everything Haileybury does is centred around the philosophy, ‘Every student matters every day’. Haileybury’s mission is to develop high-achieving students who are connected globally, to each other and to the communities in which they live and will serve.

The Best of Both Worlds At the primary level, Haileybury developed the innovative Explicit Teaching Model, which it shares with over 100 schools nationally through the Haileybury Institute. The School also pioneered the Parallel Education Model, which allows boys and girls to learn together in younger years, and then separately in most classes through middle and senior years. This innovative program offers the best of both worlds. ELC to Year 4 students attend co-educational classes, while Years 5 to 12 students attend mostly single gender classes. Parents and students embrace this approach, which sees students of all genders mix in some non-core classes, some cocurricular activities and in the School grounds. Combined with small class sizes and the best programs, facilities and teachers, this brings brilliant academic results.

Promoting Social Justice Haileybury’s Social Justice Program focuses on the things that matter: generosity, reconciliation, protection of the weak, forgiveness, expressions of gratitude, inclusion, sharing of resources and service. The School supports more than 30 charities.

Parallel Education

Boarding

ELC-12

3930

Brighton Campus Haileybury’s oldest campus boasts modern facilities in a historic setting.

They include an indoor pool, gym, two ovals, five basketball and tennis courts, a Pre-Senior Centre, performance and assembly centre, computer laboratories and a library and resource centre.

Berwick Campus The Berwick campus has modern facilities and beautiful, spacious surroundings. It features an assembly and concert hall, indoor pool, library and resource centre, multiple computer laboratories, four playing fields, six tennis and basketball courts, and a fully equipped sports hall.

Global Reach Haileybury’s bold Vision is ‘to be recognised as a great world School’. Our ambitious agenda in Asia includes two campuses in China and programs in the Philippines and Timor-Leste. These programs are helping to educate students internationally and enable Haileybury staff and students in Melbourne, Darwin and China to interact with and learn from each other.

Highly Ranked Haileybury’s innovation, outstanding programs and international vision have been acknowledged with multiple Australian Education Awards. In 2018, it was named Australian School of the Year and Primary School of the Year – Non-government. In 2019, CEO|Principal Mr Derek Scott was Australian School Principal of the Year, and Mr Jason Fischer Department Head of the Year. The School won Best Professional Learning Program. Mr Scott was also named School Principal of the Year – Non-government.

Making Music Music is a big part of Haileybury’s Performing Arts Program. Each campus has an orchestra, concert band, choirs and smaller ensembles. Individual and group tuition is offered in all orchestral elements, including piano, pipe organ, voice, guitar and bagpipes.

A Sporting Chance A unique Sport Program has been central to Haileybury since day one.

Each Saturday, 2,500 teams compete in the APS and AGSV sporting competitions. Students can choose from 30 sports and are personally mentored by experienced coaches. Health and Physical Education are also part of the curriculum from the ELC to Year 12. Students participate in intra-School House Sport and interschool Sport with training and coaching provided.

About Haileybury A: 855 Springvale Road, Keysborough VIC 3173 T: +61 3 9904 6000

Keysborough Campus All Haileybury campuses offer the latest facilities and programs while working closely as ‘One School’. Keysborough campus encompasses Newlands campus and Senior School. Its many features include an aquatic centre, café, lecture theatre, art gallery, chapel, VET hospitality facility and Aikman Hall, home to Haileybury’s famous pipe organ.

A: 120 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187 T: +61 3 9904 6004 A: 138 High Street, Berwick VIC 3806 T: +61 3 9904 6006 E: admissions@haileybury.vic.edu.au W: www.haileybury.com.au

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Experience first-hand why we are the school of choice for girls in Bayside. Meet our expert teachers, view our state-of-the-art facilities and see our school in action.

Book a School Tour www.mentonegirls.vic.edu.au

Empowering Girls

Melbourne South & Bayside

Mentone Girls’ Grammar

1899

Girls

Boarding

ELC-12

760+

Mentone Girls’ Grammar is one of the finest Schools for girls in Melbourne.

As an open-entry School based on Anglican traditions, we accept girls of all talents and abilities, faiths and cultures. With a beautiful, single campus, we offer the advantages of a seamless education from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Our unique location by the beach has inspired our WAVES priorities – key principles that guide the way we meet the particular learning needs of girls by contributing to their Wellbeing, Achievement, Values, Enterprise and Success.

As specialists in girls’ education since 1899, we understand how girls think, learn and interact. There is considerable research evidence to show that girls benefit from a quality, all-girls’ environment, from academic success and personal interactions, to building self-confidence and active participation across the curriculum. Stereotyping of subjects and careers is limited so girls can feel confident there are no impediments to their choices, no matter which path they choose at School and beyond. All activities are open to girls: they participate, influence and lead for genuine achievement.

We are proud to offer quality teaching and learning, purpose-built facilities and an inspired curriculum, all of which have led to our long history of outstanding achievement. Our students thrive with the individual care and attention that we provide to each girl. A wide range of subject choices and co-curricular opportunities allow students to extend themselves and find their unique path through their education. Our distinctive style of education provides an environment that explicitly aims to develop an enterprising mindset, support their wellbeing and provide critical 21st Century skills and attributes. Today, all young people need to be digitally-literate, financiallysavvy, innovative, creative and flexible if they are to navigate the complex careers of the future and thrive in every aspect of their lives.

We are an Australian School with a true global outlook. As an IB World School (primary) and the first School in the world to achieve the prestigious

International Certificate from the Council of International Schools (CIS), we are benchmarked against some of the best Schools in the world. We have active international opportunities and language programs in Chinese, French, German and Japanese. Our aim is to develop compassionate, connected, articulate young women who have fun in learning and the confidence to succeed no matter where their journey takes them.

Our School is filled with staff and students who have passion, dedication and perseverance. We have high expectations and take great pride and joy in exceeding them. This is why Mentone Girls become Remarkable Women.

About Mentone Girls’ Grammar A: 11 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194 T: +61 3 9581 1200 E: info@mentonegirls.vic.edu.au W: www.mentonegirls.vic.edu.au

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The Bayside School of Choice Visit St Leonard’s College

St Leonard’s College is one of Australia’s premier independent co-educational schools, educating students from ELC3 to Year 12.

Join us for a College tour to explore our outstanding facilities and to learn more about how St Leonard’s College can provide your child with an ‘education for life.’

Please visit our website to book a tour.

163 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187

stleonards.vic.edu.au |

Melbourne South & Bayside

St Leonard’s College An education for life St Leonard’s College is Bayside’s school of choice and one of Melbourne’s premier independent co-educational schools, educating children from ELC3 to Year 12. Established in 1914, we have been providing young people with exceptional experiences for over 100 years. Generations of Leonardians have enjoyed and thrived on the wonderfully diverse opportunities on offer at our College. Our young people are educated in an unrivalled atmosphere of love and commitment to developing the whole child. A St Leonard’s education develops their entire being – head, heart and soul – and Leonardians are highly sought-after, consistently achieving top-level scholarship entry into the most respected universities throughout Australia and internationally. Our teachers are carefully selected for their academic prowess, in addition to their ability to nurture the development of self-confidence, integrity, resilience and creativity. Our students are encouraged to become selfless citizens, who understand that their education is not about what it can bring to their life, but through them what it can bring to the life of others.

Leaders in education St Leonard’s College is renowned for pedagogical innovation and leadership with a recognised history of pioneering progress.

• In 1972 St Leonard’s College became the first single-sex independent school in the state to introduce co-education.

• In 1982 St Leonard’s College was the first Victorian school to introduce the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

• St Leonard’s College has established professional learning partnerships with leading world universities including Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero and University College London.

• St Leonard’s College has been repeatedly awarded for innovation in technology and pedagogy, recognised as a leader both nationally and internationally in the education sector.

• St Leonard’s College is the only Australian school invited to engage in the OECD 2030 project – The Future of Education.

1914

Co-ed

Boarding

ELC-12

1600

Co-curricular A rich and diverse cocurricular program offers over 100 options ensuring all students are catered for.

This dynamic offering includes clubs, competitions, domestic and international study tours, leadership councils and committees, bands, orchestras, choirs, musicals, plays, camps, and over 35 sports.

Social action and global citizenship During the course of their education at St Leonard’s, students develop a deep awareness that with great privilege comes great responsibility. They develop this strong sense of social responsibility through a variety of local, national and international fundraising, community service and social action programs and initiatives. A St Leonard’s education prepares young people to take their place in the world and make meaningful contributions to society.

Outstanding facilities • Picturesque grounds featuring modern well-resourced libraries, music centres, multi-purpose halls and theatres.

• Excellent sporting facilities including an indoor aquatic centre, aerobic area and gym.

• 2020 sees the opening of a new world-class performing arts centre, purpose-built Year 12 centre and senior school cafeteria, along with a systems engineering centre including two new STEM laboratories.

Enrolment and scholarship applications • St Leonard’s College welcomes enrolment waitlist applications for places in ELC, Prep and Years 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 11.

• Limited places are also available in other year levels as they arise.

For information on our scholarship program, please visit our website.

Quality pastoral care St Leonard’s is unwavering in our commitment to the highest standards of pastoral care. Ensuring each child feels safe, valued and develops a sense of belonging is central to our educational philosophy. Our graduates enter the world beyond the College gates with the self-assurance and resilience to take advantage of life’s opportunities and overcome its challenges.

Globally renowned curriculum • Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Learning • International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) • International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) • Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) • Vocational Education and Training (VET) Academic extension programs • Tournament of Minds • Future Problem Solving • Maths and Science Olympiad • da Vinci Decathlon • Public Speaking and Debating – In 2019 St Leonard’s College proudly claimed the title of Top School Overall at the Australian Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship (AIDPSC).

About St Leonard’s College A: 163 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187 T: +61 3 9909 9300 W: www.stleonards.vic.edu.au E: enrolment@stleonards.vic.edu.au Enrolments: 1600 Fees: $19,577 - $33,351

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Victorian School Profiles

St Margaret’s School and Berwick Grammar School Established in 1926, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar is an independent non-denominational school with campuses located in Berwick (ELC, Junior School and Senior Girls) and Officer (Senior Boys).

Our proud tradition of educational excellence and our unique model of learning provides a co-educational Early Learning Centre and Junior School to Year 6, with single gender Senior School environments for girls and boys.

As a high performing school, we endeavour to provide exceptional programs across all year levels. In 2019, our Early Learning Centre (ELC) was rated as ‘Exceeding the National Quality Standards’ in every category, this follows on from the recent exemplary IB PYP review of the Junior School.

Our Senior Schools continue to excel with outstanding VCE results, placing us as the top independent school in the Casey/Cardinia

1926

Co-ed ELC-6

region of Melbourne’s south east. Evidence of our success is not only excellent NAPLAN, Year 12 and other academic results but also strong, purposeful relationships with the International Baccalaureate, Duke of Edinburgh Awards and the Queen Margaret of Scotland Association. We are recognised for our participation and success in STEM programs including space, engineering and technology related innovation.

Boys 7-12

Girls 7-12

ELC-12

900

• Respect to live wisely and compassionately with others and the planet.

We invite you to visit our school. Personalised tours can be arranged by contacting our Admissions Department at enrol@stmargaret.vic. edu.au or by calling +61 3 9703 8111.

The School has also established the Certificate for Global Responsibility to reflect the world in which our students will live. We also pride ourselves on the strong relationships formed within our local and wider communities and embrace the cultural diversity within our school.

We strive for students to be their best selves, now and in the future, for the betterment of all humanity and the planet through demonstrating: • Courage to do the right thing;

St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School

• Curiosity to know and learn; • Character to be one’s best self; and

T: +61 3 9703 8111 F: +61 3 9703 8121

A: Gloucester Avenue, Berwick VIC 3806 A: Tivendale Road, Officer VIC 3809

W: www.stmargarets.vic.edu.au

Strive to be the best self, now and in the future, for the betterment of all humanity and the planet.

ELC to YEAR 6 - Coeducational Y E A R 7 to 12 - Senior Girls Y E A R 7 to 12 - Senior Boys

(Berwick Campus) (Berwick Campus) (Officer Campus)

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Melbourne Montessori School

1976

Co-ed

Boarding

18 mths -Yr11

Established 45 years ago, Melbourne Montessori School is co-educational, non-denominational, catering for children from 18-months-of-age (walking) to 18-years-old.

Our Pre-School program encompasses a Parent & Toddler Playgroup from 18 months, Long Day Care from 0-6 years at Alma Road, St Kilda East, Early Learners’ Program for 2-3-year-olds and Cycle 1 for 3 to 6-year-olds (Kindergarten and Prep). Junior School at our Caulfield Campus offers Cycle 2 for 6 to 9-year-olds (Years 1 to 3) and Cycle 3 for 9 to 12-year-olds (Years 4 to 6). Senior School, an Innovative Schools 2019 winner, offers Cycle 4 for 12 to 15-year-olds (Years 7 to 9), Cycle 5 (Years 10, 11 and 12), International Baccalaureate and the Montessori Careers Program.

All classrooms are prepared with indoor and outdoor purpose-built environments, plus Montessori materials for students relevant to their developmental level. This allows them to cover all the Australian Curriculum but also pursue their passions and begin to take responsibility for their own education.

Montessori education can offer your child: • Learning at their own pace in a non-competitive environment.

• Holistic and immersive experiences based on physical, educational, hands-on interactions.

• The opportunity to follow their natural curiosity and to learn, both independently and collaboratively.

• Education in the real world for the real world.

As a result, our students grow into compassionate and self-motivated individuals, who are internationally-minded and globally responsible citizens.

A: 6 Roselea Street, Caulfield South 3162 T: +61 3 9131 5200 E: admin@mms.vic.edu.au W: www.melbournemontessori.vic.edu.au

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Melbourne East Schools 1

Alphington Grammar School

2.

Camberwell Grammar School

3.

Carey Baptist Grammar School

4.

Caulfield Grammar School

5.

De La Salle College

12

Ruyton Girls’ School

8.

Scotch College

9.

Siena College

10.

St Joseph’s College

11.

The Currajong School

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12. Xavier College Yarra Valley Grammar

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19XX

70

Co-Education

2

5

7.

Year School Founded

3 6

8

6. Preshil

13.

7

Boys Only

Girls Only

Boarding

No Boarding

Year Levels

XXX

Student Numbers

13

9

10

Preparing boys for life.

Experience the College in a number of ways OPEN DAYS

An opportunity to hear our Principal speak about the College then take a guided tour with our Student Ambassadors.

PRINCIPAL’S TOURS

These are personal tours of the College with our Principal.

GRADE 4, 5, 6 DAYS

Students from Grade 4, 5 and 6 can experience ‘A Day in the Life of a Secondary School Student’.

Visit the website for more information or to book.

www.stjosephs.com.au | 03 9758 2000 5 Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully

Melbourne East

1965

St Joseph’s College is recognised as an expert in boys’ education. Our expertise in the education of young men is founded on over 50 years of association with boys, our constant innovation in curriculum and wellbeing and our educational methodology based on the teachings of St John Bosco. We understand that boys are complex people and this drives all that we do. The intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of boys are accommodated at the College. St Joseph’s boys are provided with a diverse range of experiences richly contributing to their development into good, decent, successful young men.

During his time at St Joseph’s College, a boy is involved in a relevant and engaging academic program. It challenges his intellect and allows him to gain knowledge and develop skills essential for academic success and life beyond School. He is exposed to a number of contemporary and proven pedagogies and learning spaces aimed at allowing him to achieve to the best of his potential.

The St Joseph’s classroom is a place of learning, where students are encouraged to work independently and collaboratively, where they learn that it is safe to experiment with their learning and where they can take risks with their learning.

The Physical Education, Sport and Outdoor Education programs provide all students with an opportunity to undertake physical activity; a vital component in the healthy development of young men. Also vital is the cultural aspect. The College provides a program which allows boys to express themselves through the creative and performing arts, echoing St John Bosco’s assertion that a School without music is a School without a soul. Linked to the cultural aspect of boys is the focus on other cultures through the Language program which allows boys to study either Italian or Japanese. Additionally, exchange and overseas trips to Italy, Japan and Kiribati, as well as the exposure to other cultures through the international students program add to the richness of the St Joseph’s experience.

Boys’ interest in technology is catered for through the ICT program, and through opportunities to undertake technology-focussed studies and vocational courses.

Boys

Boarding

7-12

1000

General aims and values: Our mission is expressed through our commitment for all students to share in the light of Christ so they can develop into mature, faith filled young men, able to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are fortunate enough to be founded in and supported by the charism and heritage of the Salesians of Don Bosco. In keeping with the Spirit of St John Bosco whereby education is a matter of the heart and leads young people to ‘know that they are loved’, the Salesian School community of today is challenged to be: • A Home that welcomes • A Parish that evangelises • A School that prepares for life • A Playground where friends meet and enjoy themselves Retreat/Reflection Days To fully develop the spirituality and faith commitment of students, opportunities need to be created outside of the normal classroom environment. All students therefore attend retreat/reflection days at each level of secondary schooling, designed to complement the work done in the religious education classroom and other activities at the College that promote faith development of students.

The different themes are linked to the foundational philosophy of Salesian Youth Spirituality and the educational philosophy of St John Bosco: Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness.

Social Justice and Community Service One of the cornerstones of the philosophy of the Salesians of Don Bosco is a strong sense of social justice. As a way of developing this important quality, students are encouraged to offer practical support to those in need in our local community and throughout the world. This practical support includes raising awareness and funds for our Salesian Missions. Senior students are also encouraged to reach out to those in need closer to home by assisting Sacred Heart Mission in St Kilda.

Boys are unique and diverse, and a good boys’ educator acknowledges and responds to this fact. Multiple pathways are offered at the College, not simply the option of VCE or VCAL, but a range of programs beneath those umbrellas that cater for the individual interests of each boy.

Relationships are central to boys’ emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Authentic relationships are the linchpin of interactions between the boys and their teachers and in the interactions they have with each other. Students know they are cared for and that there are people and processes at the College which are there to nurture, guide and look out for them. The classroom is a place where relationships are formed, with opportunities for collaborative learning. In the playground, those relationships are strengthened.

Finally, boys are men in progress. In the teenage years, they seek clarification of who they are, what matters to them and what it is to be a good man. St Joseph’s College provides an atmosphere where they are exposed to and develop strong values and a sense of community, where strong personal and professional relationships are modelled in every interaction they have.

The tradition of St John Bosco, the expertise of a group of professional and dedicated teachers and an environment where learning is accessible yet challenging and achievements are celebrated assist boys in developing into the finest young men they can be.

About St Joseph’s College A: 5 Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 T: +61 3 9758 2000 F: +61 3 9758 5467 W: www.stjosephs.com.au

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Essential skills for an ever-changing future The new STEM Centre at Alphington Grammar School opened in late 2019, showcasing a commitment to provide innovative educational learning spaces with state-of-the-art facilities and access to educators from around the world.

Our vision is underpinned by new areas of learning, enhanced curriculum offerings and facilities that continue to deliver quality education to generations to come. Our goal is to provide more students with the skills to excel in mathematics and scientific literacy while developing strong, independent, critical and creative thinking skills. With increasing demand in a knowledge-based economy and a rapidly changing world, we are committed to ensuring students acquire and develop the skills to succeed in the world they are helping to shape.

As an ELC-12 school, we believe the development of STEM skills at all stages of life will inspire curiosity, creativity and entrepreneurship. We have highly able students in accelerated programs working on projects of their own or partnering with university academics to solve community, humanitarian and global issues.

Preparing our students to be the best they can be: ASPIRE ASPIRE stands for Authentic, Student lead, Problem solving, Individualised, Real world Education. Designed for highly abled primary students in Years 3 to 6, who follow their curiosity and think creatively to solve real life problems; it uses an enquiry model of learning and draws on the principals of project based learning.

Preparing young people for complex career futures: ALPHA Initiative The ALPHA Initiative (also known as Accelerated Learning Programs for High Achievers) is offered to highly capable Year 7 and 8 students. Its central aim is to provide an exceptional educational experience, specifically targeted towards students with outstanding academic abilities. Its main objective is to develop students who are highly skilled independent learners who think creatively and possess extensive research capabilities. Students work seamlessly in a collaborative environment with educators in and out of the school environment.

The program allows selected students the opportunity to extend and enhance their learning, based on their individual interest in STEM. The curriculum and projects are based around developing higher order thinking skills, the promotion of creativity and entrepreneurship development of research skills, but most importantly providing students opportunities to enhance and accelerate learning.

STEM at Alphington We are excited about our new STEM facilities which include modern, state-ofthe-art science laboratories, interactive whiteboards and collaborative work spaces; giving all students and staff the opportunity to explore their passion while satisfying curiosity in the scientific, technological and mathematical domains. We encourage students to explore and step beyond their comfort zones. Year 7 student and Alphington Grammar School STEM Ambassador Rudra Sekhri, is currently studying Year 9 Science and Year 10 Mathematics and has been involved in numerous projects. He is extremely passionate about STEM. His favourite domains are astronomy, climate change and mathematics.

Imagination is more important than knowledge For Rudra it all started with questions, “How do batteries work? Was there time before the beginning of the universe? What is life? Try this yourself. Ask your parents a question. When they answer, reply with ‘why?’ Keep asking ‘why’ until they can respond no more, This is what scientists do every day,” he says.

“STEM is about answering questions and implementing those answers in the world around us. But why should we care about STEM? STEM is the field

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that will drive us forward as a species, allow us to land on Mars, stop climate change and make the next big leap for humanity. STEM jobs are already making a difference in the work space, with the number of STEM jobs outnumbering non-STEM related jobs, and this is only expected to increase in the future. The conclusion here – STEM can change your life.”

STEM has made a big change to Rudra’s life, allowing him to push ahead and think outside the box, to discover new ways of reducing organic and plastic waste and to understand complex astronomical phenomena and so much more. His obsession with astronomy emerged from a simple question and led to understanding such concepts as star formation, black holes and Einstein’s Theories on Gravity. These concepts are complex, but Rudra wanted more answers. That’s when he began sharing ideas, finding likeminded individuals and collaborating with academics and professors in universities, to not only understand these phenomena, but to solve problems in the wider community.

Robot Walking School Bus STEM can help solve many worldwide problems, but the one Rudra is most passionate about is reducing waste. He formed a team with likeminded youngsters with the aim of reducing organic waste and carbon emissions emitted by cars. The Robot Walking School Bus is a robot that follows painted lines on the path to school. On the way, it passes many student’s homes, picks up organic waste and encourages students to walk with it to school. Food scraps are then composted and street litter is recycled. There will be a vegetable garden at school, with the Robot Walking School Bus to send fresh produce back to the student’s homes. Not only are we encouraging care of our environment, we are also using coding to build a robot that can follow designated routes.

With the aim of creating diverse curriculum offerings that engages learners of all ages, we believe students at Alphington Grammar will be work ready and able to contribute actively beyond their time at school.

About Alphington Grammar School A: 18 Old Heidelberg Road, Alphington VIC 3078 T: +61 3 9497 4777 / F: +61 3 9497 3479 E: info@ags.vic.edu.au W: alphington.vic.edu.au

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Mind for life.

Caulfield Grammar School nourishes learners to know who they are, what they value and why they are valued.

We cultivate character, compassion, creativity and connection. Our learners come to define themselves and their value, allowing them to anticipate their future directions with confidence, courage and capability.

Our academic outcomes stand as a testament to our teaching philosophy.

Co - e du cat i onal Early learning to Year 12 Boarding from Year 9 to 12 +61 3 9524 6333 caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

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Caulfield Grammar School is highly regarded for offering a thriving learning environment that supports our learners feel empowered, deeply engaged and encouraged to become people of sound character and meaningful contribution.

Caulfield Grammar School is committed to providing authentic learning experiences that optimise our learner’s development as a whole person.

We pride ourselves on our broad and balanced co-curricular programs that inspire and engage all learners to find their pathway through exploring sport, the arts, cultural immersion and global learning experiences.

We have a strong history of academic achievement and are committed to exceptional results for our students. We recognise, however, that this is only part of a person’s learning journey. We believe in developing a mind for life so that learners are equipped with the mental, emotional and academic capabilities they need to follow whatever path they choose.

Our highly qualified and knowledgeable educators draw upon a world of current and emerging expertise. As lifelong learners themselves, they undertake weekly professional development with a focus on evidence-based, quality teaching and learning.

Few schools can match the range of ways in which Caulfield Grammar School provides quality teaching and learning. Our extensive professional development program and specialist teachers’ approach, meaning that our teachers continue to build on their knowledge of how learners best learn and how teachers best teach and learn.

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• Internationalism at Year 9. Experiential learning, Chinese language and cultural immersion at our Newton Hall Campus in Nanjing • Choice and Learning Journeys at Year 9 empowering learners to explore and further develop skills and knowledge that appeals to their interest or passion • Our research-based FOCUSED learning model ensures all educators at Caulfield Grammar School approach teaching in a consistent and contemporary manner • Year 10 students are able to include in their course of study a range of VCE units suited to their interests and abilities. This means the VCE can be spread over three years rather than two, enabling students to tailor their own individual learning pathways for these three critical senior years • Commencing VCE subjects in Year 10 also allows a more comprehensive induction into VCE Units 3 and 4, which contribute to students’ ATAR scores and therefore their pathway to tertiary studies and career choices Established in 1881, Caulfield Grammar School is a pre-eminent independent co-educational school in Melbourne, Australia. We are a five-campus school.

Day-to-day school takes place at a choice of three Melbourne campuses: Caulfield, Wheelers Hill and Malvern. On-site boarding house at Caulfield campus for students in Year 9 to 12. Our campuses in Yarra Junction and Nanjing offer specialised education programs for our students.

Our Wheelers Hill Campus provides educational programmes from 3-year-old Kindergarten to Years 12, with some university subjects available.

Caulfield Grammar School is widely recognised for its innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

An enormous amount of work and resources go into planning our curriculum.

Informed by established education theories and innovative practice, our educators draw upon a world of current and emerging expertise.

Learning programs are designed for each learner’s developmental stage. For example, the Reggio Emilia philosophy is drawn upon at kindergarten and prepreparatory level, where Year 7 learners undertake an extensive orientation program that includes developing study skills and an investigation of each individual’s learning preferences.

The following highlights Caulfield Grammar School’s educational differences.

• Co-education that reflects life focussing on academic and social needs, regardless of gender • We are an authorised school to deliver the International Baccalaureate® Primary Years Programme and a candidate for the Middle Years Programme • Specialist STEM coaches provide support and work with all students on both junior school campuses • Immersion in the natural world through Education Outdoors at our Yarra Junction Campus, incorporating opportunities for students to learn while working within a functional dairy farm • Quality teaching with our Learning Mentor for Years 7 and 8 focusing on academic assistance and each learner’s wellbeing

About Caulfield Grammar School A: Wheelers Hill: 74-82 Jells Road, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150 T: +61 3 8562 5300 E: admissionswh@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au A: Malvern: 5 Willoby Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3146 T: +61 3 9885 5995 E: admissions@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au A: Caulfield: 217 Glen Eira Road, East St Kilda VIC 3183 T: +61 9524 6399 E: admissions@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au W: www.caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au www.schoolcompare.com.au

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WE BELIEVE IN GIRLS grit • curiosity

creativity • leadership

integrity • global citizenship early learning to year 12

Empowering Girls to live lives of impact and purpose Visit us www.ruyton.vic.edu.au

ruyton girls ’ school 12 Selbourne Road Kew VIC 3101 Australia Tel +61 3 9819 2422

@ruytongirlsschool

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Ruyton Girls’ School

As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school, Ruyton is committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. Our vision is to inspire girls to be bold and to educate girls to live lives of impact and purpose.

Ruyton’s Early Learning, Junior and Senior Schools are situated on the one campus, fostering a strong sense of belonging and authentic connection with opportunities for students to interact across year levels and across sub-schools.

Learning Students experience an innovative programme of learning, leadership and engagement throughout their years at Ruyton. Our academic programme is broad, challenging and creative, with an emphasis on personalised learning.

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Academic performance Acknowledged widely as a high performing academic school, we continue to develop programmes and practices, expanding learning experiences to provide our girls with the knowledge and future-ready skills to help them thrive in a rapidly changing world. As a community we recognise that an ATAR score alone does not reflect the richness of the stories of grit, determination and success behind each girl’s journey.

‘We believe in girls’ is our ethos and our practice. We empower our girls to lead lives of impact and purpose with courage, character and compassion; both now and in the future. This is how we define success.

Visit us at an Open Morning or hear from our Principal Ms Linda Douglas at a Principal’s Conversation.

Girls experience signature programmes such as: South House in Year 4, Innovate Ed in Years 7 and 8, and an extensive elective programme in Years 9 and 10. In Years 11 and 12 girls participate in our unique Co-ordinate Programme with Trinity Grammar School.

Wellbeing We are committed to empowering our girls to flourish by embracing emotional, social and physical wellbeing practices. We approach wellbeing in both a proactive and responsive manner. Ruyton offers sequential and age-appropriate programmes that are focused on developing resilient, confident and grounded young women.

Co-curricular The extensive Co-curricular Programme at Ruyton enables our girls to follow their passions and challenge themselves in different ways to discover their true capacity. Essential life skills and characteristics are gained, such as time management, resilience, grit and independence. Ruyton girls develop as women of character and integrity.

Facilities Our learning environments are purposely designed to inspire creativity, engagement and innovative thinking. A blend of heritage and modern buildings fitted with state-of-the-art facilities provide a place where our students gain the skills for tomorrow.

About Ruyton Girls’ School A: 12 Selbourne Road, Kew VIC 3101 T: + 61 3 9819 2422 E: ruyton@ruyton.vic.edu.au W: www.ruyton.vic.edu.au

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Great teachers. Great education. Great opportunities.

Yarra Valley Grammar a great place to develop and excel.

We invite you to come and explore our world in 2020.

OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 14 MARCH AND 15 AUGUST • Early Learning Centre • Junior School • Middle and Senior School

Ringwood, Victoria

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Please register online yvg.vic.edu.au A CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL IN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION – EARLY LEARNING TO YEAR 12 Yarra Valley Grammar Kalinda Road Ringwood Victoria 3134 T 03 9262 7700 E admissions@yvg.vic.edu.au www.yvg.vic.edu.au CRICOS NO. 00356E

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Established in the heart of Melbourne’s east in 1966 and set on a spacious 29 hectare campus, Yarra Valley Grammar overlooks the Yarra Valley and picturesque Dandenong Ranges. The School offers an extensive range of contemporary opportunities and sets high standards of performance, encouraging all students to achieve their personal best from Early Learning to Year 12.

Yarra Valley Grammar is very proud of its teachers. Great teachers are able to vary the way they teach to suit the way each student learns. This takes patience, flexibility and the ability to see things from the students’ perspective. The School’s teachers know their material, love their subjects and love to teach. They have a genuine interest in getting to know their students, so they can teach them effectively, encourage them to achieve their best, identify issues or problems and care for their welfare.

Yarra Valley Grammar’s Early Learning Centre has a rating of Exceeding National Quality Standard and offers an exceptional opportunity for three and four-year-olds to start their schooling. The Early Learning Centre is purpose-built with separate rooms for three and four-year-old groups.

ELC children also have full use of the School’s other facilities including the swimming pools, music programs, sports complex and Junior School library.

Kindergarten programs are available both full and part-time, and before and after school care is also available.

Curriculum Yarra Valley Grammar’s broad curriculum is responsive to individual student needs, with extra opportunities for enrichment and support including the Levavi program offered to academically talented Middle School students.

Key Learning Areas include English, Mathematics, Science, Art, Design and Technology, Business Studies, Health and Physical Education, Humanities, ICT and Languages.

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A student wellbeing program in conjunction with The Resilience Project has been implemented across the School. This program focuses on empathy, mindfulness, gratitude and emotional literacy to encourage healthy mental wellbeing and is incorporated into the curriculum.

Involvement in sport is expected and the School is a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV). In 2020, the AGSV is turning 100. During this centenary year, a number of events will take place to honour this momentous occasion. Visit www.agsvsport.com.au for more information.

Facilities The School boasts spacious grounds on 29 hectares, complete with onsite playing fields, including: • Sports complex with gymnasium and basketball courts • Tennis courts • Netball courts • Hockey pitch • Indoor heated swimming pool and wading pool • Football ovals • Undercover multi-purpose sports area for Junior School The indoor swimming complex features a 25 metre heated swimming pool and stadium seating. In 2019 a new Resource Centre and Chapel was also opened.

Our Science and Mathematics Facility and Food Technology Kitchen offers state-of-the-art facilities for students to learn. There are also superior facilities for Music, Drama and Dance within the George Wood Performing Arts Centre and Music School. Additionally, the School’s internationally acclaimed Hearing Unit has a high-tech learning facility onsite which integrates within the classrooms across the School.

Students study a common curriculum until the mid-secondary years but beyond this, many electives are available, such as Music, Languages (including Chinese as a First Language), Art and Design, Outdoor and Environmental Studies and Digital Technologies. Food Studies is offered to Years 8, 9, 10 and VCE students.

An ESTEAM (Entrepreneurship Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics) program is included in the Year 8 curriculum. It has been designed to challenge students to be creative in the kitchen; learn how to market products; build robots and code pathways for them; and research toys and games suitable for younger students then cost, build, test and promote them.

Special Programs Yarra Valley Grammar students enjoy a diverse range of extra-curricular opportunities including academic, sporting and special-interest clubs.

Students are able to participate in drama productions, orchestra and music ensembles, debating and the Community Links Program which encourages students to fundraise and give back to the community in a practical sense.

About Yarra Valley Grammar A: Kalinda Road, Ringwood VIC 3124 T: +61 3 9262 7700 E: admissions@yvg.vic.edu.au W: www.yvg.vic.edu.au

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Victorian School Profiles

Scotch College 1851

Founded in 1851, Scotch College Melbourne is the oldest continuing secondary school in Victoria.

Situated on 27 hectares beside the Yarra River in Hawthorn, the School seeks to develop boys individually, as members of groups and as part of a community, in all aspects of their personality and talents.

Providing for both primary and secondary aged students, Scotch is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. Whilst welcoming boys of all faiths, Christian teachings underpin Scotch’s philosophy and practices.

We are a school which places great value on academic pursuits and developing young minds to be adaptable to complexity and variety. Extensive curriculum offerings across all levels ensures boys are well catered for across the academic spectrum.

Enrolment at the main entry levels is, however, nonselective and this keeps focus on good teaching and the learning needs of individual boys.

The creative and performing arts play an important part in the life of the college. Boys are offered a

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rich diversity of experiences in music and drama and enjoy opportunities to express themselves and entertain through a variety of media across a range of settings. The Sir Zelman Cowen Centre for Science and the recently completed Design and Technology Cube provide state-of-the-art facilities where boys can further their interest and passion in these important curriculum areas.

A comprehensive sporting program provides regular competition across a wide range of team and individual sports. Boys can also participate in numerous outdoor activities, including including scouts, camping, hiking, skiing and cadets to name but a few. These activities are designed to foster personal qualities such as self-reliance, initiative and leadership.

Emphasis is placed on providing a caring, stimulating environment in which boys can flourish. Every effort is made to develop good citizenship and personal character.

Additional counselling and support is provided through cross-age tutoring, peer activities, house

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groupings and specialist staff and, for Years 7 – 8 boys, a team teaching approach.

Located on the campus are three boarding houses that provide rural, regional, international and local boarders with a high standard of accommodation, in a caring and inclusive environment.

Scotch is proud of the achievements of its former students, many of whom have played a major part in shaping the development of the nation. Our teachers strive to open boys’ minds to the rich diversity of the world in which they live and challenge them to question and explore everything they find, with integrity, humour and compassion.

For school tours, please contact the Admissions Office on +61 9810 4203.

A: 1 Morrison Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 T: +61 3 9810 4203 E: admissions@scotch.vic.edu.au W: www.scotch.vic.edu.au

An Independent School for Boys Prep to Year 12, Boarding Years 7-12 Founded in 1851, Scotch College has been educating boys for over 160 years. Located in the heart of suburban Melbourne, our single campus spans 27 hectares and is flanked by the Yarra River.

Scotch is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of Victoria and Christian teachings underpin all that we do.

For School Tours, contact Stephen Ritchie, Director of Admissions: Phone 1800 622 912 Email admissions@scotch.vic.edu.au

www.scotch.vic.edu.au Scotch College 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Phone 03 9810 4203 / Fax: 03 9810 4333 Email admissions@scotch.vic.edu.au

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Scotch is home to 150 boarders who enjoy high quality accommodation in a caring and supportive environment.

It provides the boys access and the opportunity to participate in an unequalled range of activities.

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Preshil

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Preshil is Australia’s oldest progressive school.

Nestled across two campuses in Kew, Preshil is secular and entirely independent. Focusing on the education of each individual child and the social relationships that support their development as critical and creative thinkers, Preshil remains a deliberately small school.

Kindergarten environment provides a natural world of adventure where the invitation to play, climb and create is irresistible.

challenge and creativity, students are motivated to identify and make connections between traditional subjects and the tangible world.

As a PYP school, Preshil is able to extend its commitment to inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School, our accredited IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) are perfectly aligned with the School’s focus on intellectual challenge, inquiry, and conceptually-driven learning. These Programmes accommodate individual choice and agency, and encourage students to develop the “courage to question”; to find their own voice and to become responsible and active global citizens well beyond the classroom.

Through an inquiry-led curriculum, children explore local and global issues through the lenses of different subjects, imbuing them with the confidence to question and think critically and creatively about the world around them.

The IB Diploma is a globally-recognised alternative to the state-based Year 12 certificates and prepares students to meet tertiary study and their chosen career paths with the maturity and depth of understanding required to flourish.

From the earliest years, children are encouraged to develop higher order thinking through philosophy, play, problem-solving and exercising choice. Kindness, respect and courage are key learnings, underpinning a creative, rich curriculum which nurtures and delights young minds. The

Specialist French, Music, Physical Development and Art are equal partners in a stimulating and challenging curriculum that combines meticulous teacher planning with individual and collaborative projects.

The MYP encourages the development of Year 7-10 students as active, compassionate and lifelong learners.

The Programme facilitates an intellectually vibrant curriculum that respects and supports the individual learner. With an emphasis on authentic

The DP liberates students from a rigid, competitive curriculum; it respects the needs of the whole person, celebrating independent learning and individual choice.

The Preshil approach to schooling does not use competition, the fear of failure or the threat of punishment to motivate children. We do not demand conformity or unthinking obedience to arbitrary rules. The rapport between students and their teachers is relaxed, based on mutual respect, and focused on achieving outstanding learning outcomes, trust and a genuine regard for each individual.

Preshil offers a truly contemporary, globallyminded alternative to conventional schooling.

PRESHIL THE PROGRESSIVE ALTERNATIVE

An International Baccalaureate World School Arlington Kindergarten and Primary Campus The Primary Years Programme at Preshil supports an innovative and engaging core curriculum, supported by Philosophy, Languages, Arts and Electives. The school offers a progressive approach to the PYP, is committed to building strong relationships and is set in beautiful grounds with unique, child-centred learning spaces.

Blackhall Kalimna Secondary Campus The Secondary School thrives on the engaging and productive relationships formed between all staff and students. With the International Baccalaureate providing the framework for the curriculum from Years 7-12, students are challenged and nurtured through both the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes in an environment that celebrates rigour, innovation and creativity.

We encourage any families considering enrolment at Preshil to join us at an upcoming Open Morning, Tour or Information session. preshil.vic.edu.au/register-attendance

Kindergarten & Primary Campus 395 Barkers Road, Kew Secondary Campus 12-26 Sackville Street, Kew Enrolment Enquiries registrar@preshil.vic.edu.au

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Pre-Preparatory (age 4) to Year 12 Camberwell Grammar School has long been one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools for boys. We are proud of the warm spirit that characterises our school family. The school has established a climate in which the potential for boys to achieve to the best of their ability is nurtured. There is a strong tradition of high academic performance with an open entry policy. We are also committed to the traditions of a rounded liberal education. The program encourages all students to develop themselves in a range of areas whether they be academic, the arts or on the sporting field.

Co-curricular A rich co-curricular offering includes over 20 sports while cultural life at the school has a high profile through an extensive music and drama program.

Curriculum The curriculum has been developed as a cohesive program that begins in the Junior School (PrePreparatory to Year 5), continues through the Middle School (Years 6, 7 and 8) and into Senior School (Years 9,10,11 and 12). Students benefit from a commitment to excellence in teaching, fine facilities and resources, and clearly stated expectations and standards.

Facilities On campus, there is the Junior School Norge, William Angliss Middle School, Senior School Wheelton Centre & McDonald Building, Performing Arts Centre, The Mallinson Music School, Keith Anderson Oval and Jack Tobias Oval. There is also

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Student support Students are cared for as individuals with differing abilities, interests and goals. Skilled professionals work to further the self-esteem of each boy.

The pastoral care structure focuses on the year group in the Junior and Middle Schools and the House system in the Senior School. The system is practical, building a bridge of understanding between the boy, his family and the school.

a new Sports Centre with pools, basketball courts, weights and aerobics rooms together with a chapel, function rooms and an underground car park.

A: 55 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury VIC 3126 T: +61 3 9835 1777 W: www.cgs.vic.edu.au

Discover Xavier College Xavier College aspires to be world-class in all that we do. We strive to form exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences and our distinct Jesuit character.

The Xavier model of a Catholic Jesuit education EARLY YEARS

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Co-educational 3-year-olds to Year 4

Boys Years 5 to 8

Boys Years 9 to 12

Senior Campus 135 Barkers Road Kew Kostka Hall Campus 47 South Road Brighton Burke Hall Campus Studley Park Road Kew

(Including Boarding)

To book a tour please visit

xavier.vic.edu.au/tours or

contact Di Odgers, Head of Admissions on (03) 9854 5307

Victorian School Profiles

Carey Baptist Grammar School 1923

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Carey Baptist Grammar School is a Christian independent co-educational school, from Early Learning to Year 12. Carey works in partnership with families to develop wise, independent, motivated young people who are inspired and equipped to create positive change. As one of Australia’s leading schools, Carey maintains an even gender balance, fostering the development of confidence, communication skills and self-esteem in all students. Students participate in community service; study different cultures, religions and beliefs; learn the importance of human rights; and are encouraged to respect and appreciate the world beyond their own experience. Recruiting and developing highly professional teaching and support staff is of great importance to us.

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Carey is known for being innovative, progressive and leading the way in best practice teaching and learning, promoting strong academic results and personal development for each student. Carey’s philosophy of student-centred learning requires students to be active, responsible participants in their own learning, with the teacher working as a mentor, facilitator and guide. Carey students are curious, ambitious and engaged global citizens. We build on their individual qualities to develop young people who flourish and can lead and serve with courage, compassion and intelligence.

A: Donvale Campus: 9 Era Court, Donvale VIC 3111 T: +61 3 8877 8500 E: donvale@carey.com.au A: Kew Campus: 349 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101 T: +61 3 9816 1222 E: reception@carey.com.au W: www.carey.com.au

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A non-zoned Catholic boys’ school, De La Salle College welcomes students from all over the Melbourne metropolitan area. Our College operates without the restrictions of designated priority parishes, therefore we can give priority to all Catholic primary schools.

Proud of our academically non-selective, open enrolment policy, De La Salle provides a contemporary learning community that encourages and expects personal excellence. We operate in a culture of achievement and challenge, whereby each student is known and supported to achieve his full potential.

As a Lasallian College, our students contribute to the local and international community through volunteer and fundraising work. Through these opportunities students develop leadership skills, including innovation, initiative and selflessness, along with a strong sense of compassion.

Established in 1912 in Malvern, De La Salle currently educates over 1100 students across three campuses. Our new Year 9 Campus, Holy Eucharist, Malvern East, opened at the commencement of 2019 and offers a unique curriculum developed for our students in this formative year of study and wellbeing.

Our emphasis remains on developing the existing traditions and strengths of our 106 year Lasallian history. As a College, we encourage and develop young men of character and empathy, dedicated to their College, their studies and each other. Our overarching culture of challenge and achievement, faith and service, develops our students to become capable, well-rounded and respectful young men. www.delasalle.vic.edu.au

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EDUCATION AND JOURNEY

PLACES AVAILABLE: YEARS 5 - 12

enrolment@delasalle.vic.edu.au P: 03 9508 2151

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The Currajong School

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The Currajong School is a small independent co-educational specialist primary school which provides a positive, nurturing and therapeutic school environment for children whose social, emotional and behavioural needs are unable to be met within mainstream education.

We provide an alternative educational option for students who are struggling to successfully participate in mainstream schooling. We work alongside children and their families to create individualised learning and behavioural programs.

Staff work intensively with students to develop learning and coping strategies which enable them to return to mainstream education with a healthy self-respect, established work habits, and appropriate behaviours. As an accredited National Nurturing School, we use the nurture principles to enhance teaching and learning and promote healthy outcomes for students.

The Australian Curriculum is taught by qualified specialist teachers, with an emphasis on Personal and Social Capability. Additional supports include psychology, occupational therapy, a therapy dog, and weekly sessions of art, dance and music.

Our Principal, Susan Coull, warmly invites you to arrange an initial interview.

A: 90 Darling Road, East Malvern VIC 3145 T: +61 3 9571 7869 W: www.currajong.vic.edu.au

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Melbourne North Schools 1.

Alphington Grammar School

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Ave Maria College

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Eltham College

4.

Marymede Catholic College

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Alphington Grammar School has a strong commitment to helping students strive for personal excellence. The health and wellbeing of our students is important to us as is the need to help young people build the knowledge and skills needed to navigate their educational journey and life beyond school.

Success is measured by individual achievements.

We pride ourselves on knowing our students and helping them do their best, every step of the way.

At Alphington Grammar we strive to connect the head and the heart, and to actively engage all students with the learning process. Our mission is to inspire all students to strive for excellence in their academic, creative and sporting pursuits. We aim to educate the whole person, exposing our students to many curricular and co-curricular opportunities throughout their educational journey The Primary Years are integral to building solid foundations in literacy and numeracy, as well as a sense of wonder about learning skills that will help our students become lifelong learners. Students are encouraged to explore and achieve to the best

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of their abilities. Our structured program has an emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills, but we also pride ourselves on providing a stimulating program across all learning areas. Our students participate in Sports, Music, the Arts and, Education Outdoors Programs.

While our students perform very strongly academically choosing university studies post secondary school, our focus in the secondary years goes beyond just preparing students academically.

We want our students to become confident and resilient lifelong learners, able to navigate the complexities of life now and in the world they will help shape.

Our students have a wide range of co-curricular opportunities available to them. These activities bring breadth to their educational experience and assist in their own development as interesting, caring and responsible members of both the school community and beyond.

At Alphington we provide our students with experiences and opportunities that will prepare

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them for the changing nature of life, learning and work. They leave Alphington Grammar School with the skills to thrive and succeed in a world beyond school. As citizens of a truly global environment, we are committed to ensuring our students have a strong sense of themselves along with a deep cross cultural understanding of the world around them.

Our Global Gateways program for all years 9 and 10 students is synonymous with personal growth and maturity. Whether travelling within Australia or internationally, students return home with a strong cultural awareness, a sense of community and a deeper understanding of the contribution they will make in the future.

We invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself our wonderful grounds, strong sense of community and commitment to learning with all the senses.

A: 18 Old Heidelberg Road, Alphington VIC 3078 T: +61 3 9497 4777 / F: +61 3 9497 3479 E: info@ags.vic.edu.au W: alphington.vic.edu.au

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Melbourne North

1974

ELTHAM College believes in empowering young men and women to live their passion, while discovering a love of lifelong learning. From Early Learning through to the secondary years, schooling here involves enjoyment, fun, encouragement and nurturing.

Schools are constantly juggling the needs of a conventional classroom with the demands of an ever changing, connected world. At ELTHAM College we are committed to providing experiences that respond to the intellectual and personal diversity of students, while creating spaces and opportunities for collaborative learning. Our young people are encouraged to see life as a chance for unlimited learning, while teachers have the privilege of helping to grow the hearts and minds of the next generation.

We aim to help students relate to their world, understand their effect on it and use creativity to help shape it in positive ways. We ensure they are nurtured, aim high in life, continue learning, form successful relationships, juggle demands of an ever changing world, achieve independence and greet opportunities with confidence.

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The thinking environment at ELTHAM encourages students to undertake a journey of discovery and transformation. It’s about enhancing individual talents, unearthing hidden skills and realising potential. It’s learning from everything life has to offer and having the desire and resilience to thrive. We see ourselves in the fortunate position to work, learn and grow with truly amazing young people, each with so much to contribute. We are focussed on their needs, for now and in the future. ELTHAM College is built on a culture that champions not only getting the right answers, but also asking the right questions – prizing individual expression, innovative thinking and the development of lifelong learning skills.

Some of our key approaches Science and Mathematics: Science and Mathematics form a pivotal role within ELTHAM; as such our purpose-built senior science laboratories, observatory and research grade equipment encourage innovation and collaboration. Academic skills are further developed within engaging modules, where we aim to offer cutting edge programs within the Technology, Science and Mathematics fields.

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Literacy: Our goal is for every student not only to read, write, speak, listen and view texts but to do so with energy, vibrancy, sophistication and accuracy; and to develop strong critical thinking skills. We aim to inspire a love of language and learning which will sustain students long after they leave school.

Performing Arts: Music and drama form the soul of ELTHAM. Music is offered at Year 12, with both VCE academic music and VET music in performance and sound. Our drama program offers exceptional opportunities that challenge and inspire.

Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous, world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care and respect. At ELTHAM College, we inspire.

A: 1660 Main Road, Research VIC 3095 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 T: +61 3 9437 1421 E: eltham@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au W: elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

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Victorian School Profiles

Ave Maria College 1963

Ave Maria College is distinct in being a Franciscan inspired College for girls. With At the same time we offer a broad and full range of subjects and co-curricular activities.

Courageous, confident and compassionate young women is our speciality.

The girls at Ave Maria College can and do achieve great success, in its many expressions. They are expected to share our belief in their ability and worth: they are expected to strive, to explore, to speak up, to be kind and reach out, and to foster a mastery approach.

Of course, every student is unique. They come to us with differing gifts, unique abilities, and individual needs. Our teaching purpose and passion is to help each girl tap into their inner strength and help them discover all that they are: what they love and hope to develop within themselves.

As a Catholic College in the Franciscan tradition, we believe that we are all called to wholeness and unity – with each other and with God. We are a community which strives for truth and love and see our relationship with our indigenous sisters and brothers as a natural expression of our commitment to unity and to our shared humanity.

Visit us in 2020. Tours are held throughout the year and bookings are essential.

Visit our website to register online or call the Registrar for further information.

A: 14/22 Vida Street, Aberfeldie VIC 3040 T: +61 3 9331 9300 E: avemaria@avemaria.vic.edu.au W: www.avemaria.vic.edu.au

Marymede Catholic College

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an enrolment of 800 we are able to ensure every girl is known and catered for.

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Find out more about the unique opportunities for your daughter at Ave Maria College.

Register online for a College Tour or to request a prospectus at www.avemaria.vic.edu.au

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Marymede Catholic College is a young, vibrant School with outstanding facilities and vast opportunities. As a Prep to Year 12 College, we are in a unique position to provide your son or daughter with a COMPLETE education: an education that reinforces your family values in a dynamic, supportive and caring environment; an education that incorporates the latest technology, delivered by teachers who truly care about student learning; and an education that stimulates and actively encourages excellence.

Our College places a strong, dual emphasis on personal endeavour and pastoral care, which guides our graduates towards responsible, mature adulthood. As a College, we aspire, in the way of Mary, to give students a passion for life, a love of learning and a determination to be of service to others.

Marymede’s most tangible strength is its strong community. Our teaching and support staff are committed to working together with each individual student through all stages of their academic journey as they work to discover new pathways and aspire to achieve excellence.

We believe that we can only seek to get the best from our students by working together in an open and co-operative partnership with parents.

However, undoubtedly the most important feature of Marymede is its students – our young men and women seeking to make a difference in the world and who enter adulthood with confidence, self-esteem and the knowledge to successfully tackle life’s challenges.

At a time when educational choices are becoming increasingly important, we welcome your enquiry and invite you to visit us and experience our College first-hand.

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Discover new ambitions and aspire to achieve excellence at Marymede Catholic College in 2020 and beyond. For more information or to book a School Tour please contact our College Registrar or visit www.marymede.vic.edu.au 60 Williamsons Road, South Morang VIC 3752 | T: +61 3 9407 9000 | www.marymede.vic.edu.au

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Dr Mark Merry, Principal at Yarra Valley Grammar, speaks to WhichSchool? Magazine about how creating a positive culture and learning environment is helping students to pave their own paths to success.

What is the philosophy of Yarra Valley Grammar and how does it guide you and your staff?

Yarra Valley Grammar is primarily an educational institution, so the main focus clearly has to be on the intellectual pursuits of our students, expanding their horizons and giving them as many opportunities as we can so that when they finish school, they have as many pathways available to

them as possible, whether that be university or something else entirely.

Our philosophy is that we co-share the responsibility of educating students with their parents, who are their primary educators. The responsibility of nurturing and growing their children from the age of three to age 18 is more than just academic. It is also

GROWING GO OD MEN

“A carefully considered educational brief was behind the redevelopment,” Mr Evans said. ‘It recognises that learning is flexible. Students may be studying

The first stage of the Middle School redevelopment, The Wells Centre for Years 5 and 6, opened in 2018.

The Wells Centre provides a place for students to meet as a community and work in groups or individually.

Commencing in Year 5 at Wesley College offers each

Yarra Valley Grammar is situated in a beautiful park environment on 29 hectares. There is wildlife living in the forest which is part of our school.

A multi-storey student-centred hub, The Drennen Centre is the centrepiece of the campus redevelopment.

development, supporting them in developing independent study habits, preparing for transition into the Senior School and continuing the sense of independence and responsibility they have

Students are the most important here. We are fortunate to have students who love coming to school to learn and teachers who love coming to school to teach. That’s certainly a great strength of ours.

The Drennen Centre, named after Wesley’s first female Principal Dr Helen Drennen AM, features student facilities that include: • The first on-campus dedicated chapel, featuring a

cultivated through the Year 9 Clunes residential learning program.”

striking façade.

• A spacious whole-campus library with dedicated resource areas for Junior, Middle and Senior School students, break-out areas, reading spaces and study rooms.

Architecture, the development meets the school’s vision for a contemporary learning facility.

• A dedicated Year 9 precinct designed to prepare students for transition into Senior School (Years 10 to 12).

out areas, reading spaces and study rooms and is complemented by The Charlaftis Collaborative Learning Hub. The Hub is a high-tech learning space

• Language classrooms fitted with acoustic and audio-visual equipment and specialist English Language Preparation Program classes.

• The Charlaftis Collaborative Learning Hub, a hightech learning space and mini-theatrette.

and theatrette designed for flexible learning.

The main driver is our culture – the way people treat one another, their interactions, the high expectations they have of everyone else. The culture is based around engagement in their studies and caring for each other. These combined elements make for a very positive culture at Yarra Valley Grammar and that is what make us a successful school.

How do you provide support and leadership to your staff?

With staff, we have a collegial leadership model, which means it is not overtly top down, or about giving people orders. Schools are probably among

Student and staff wellbeing is central to the mission of Yarra Valley Grammar.

the most qualified workplaces – everyone has a graduate or postgraduate degree. There are a lot of conversations happening about where schools are going and where they should be going. At Yarra Valley Grammar, it’s more of a partnership with staff than a hierarchy; and that’s first and foremost how you support your staff.

Of course we have wellbeing programs in place for staff, but generally speaking, providing support and leadership comes down to how you run a school on a collegial basis rather than the traditional hierarchy approach.

How do you encourage wellbeing among staff and students?

At Yarra Valley Grammar, we see the wellbeing of both staff and students as being central to our mission and central to our values. We want high performing people who can handle the pressure of the job and feel supported.

An initiative that we’ve introduced last year for students is called the Resilience Project, which is a partnership with an outside group working with our children to help them develop life and coping skills, and navigate their way through childhood. It has been very well received here.

“We have been thrilled with the calibre of students who have joined us through that scholarship already,” Mr Evans says. “The students have really been prepared to try new things, embrace the diversity of

This permits the school to deliver academic and wellbeing programs in ways and environments that

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“The Year 9 precinct caters to the needs of adolescents at this important stage in their

At the Senior Boys campus, the approach to learning is both innovative and traditional, adopting 21st century pedagogies while also appreciating that enduring values denote men of character

The purpose built and designed facilities for boys enable the freedom for physical expression and an appreciation that self-discipline provides the framework for achieving any goal. A wonderful new High Performance Athletic Centre strongly demonstrates the school’s commitment to the adage of a healthy body and healthy mind, which is integral to a holistic approach to educating each boy for the man he will one day become.

dedicated spaces for service, language learning and for our Year 9 students.

The concept for The Drennen Centre gives greater recognition to the transitions central to the adolescent middle years.

it believes suits single gender academic learning best. The existence of brother and sister schools also permits healthy and appropriate social and emotional development that evolves from girls and boys working together.

embodying generation-courage, respect for self and others, integrity and compassion.

“We recognise our students as social, intellectual, cultural and spiritual human beings,” says Nick Evans, Wesley College Principal. “This redevelopment was our opportunity to create

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Year 9 student Sam engaged in his Design Technology creation.

The Drennen Centre offers a library, chapel, learning hub, Year 9 precinct and language classrooms.

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These senior boys demonstrate House Spirit as they compete in Cross Country.

to lead a fulfilling and honourable life with a strong moral compass.

learning at Wesley and grasp opportunities.”

Applications are open for the Glen Waverley Middle School Expansion scholarship and others via the school website www.wesleycollege.edu.au.

“The best education for boys is one rich in nurturing the mind, but it must also seek to nurture the heart and spirit of each student.”

A dedicated team of ‘boyologists’ (teachers skilled in both teaching and reaching boys through relational learning) are focused on how we best prepare each boy who enters our gates for the successful completion of examinations, but also

Established in 1926, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School is an independent nondenominational school with a proud tradition of educational excellence. Its unique educational model of learning provides a co-educational ELC and Junior School with single gender senior campuses for girls and boys.

adolescent middle years.

My most important part of the day is having a chat to students, so I try and do that each and every day.

It helps to keep me engaged and helps with me knowing them and them knowing me.

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The campus expansion has enabled the school to provide additional places for Year 5 and 7 students through the Glen Waverley Middle School Expansion scholarship.

The concept for The Drennen Centre, and the Middle School redevelopment as a whole, gives greater recognition to the transitions central to the

What role do you play in the day-to-day activities of the students?

This is one of the toughest things about being the principal of a big school. If I’m not careful, a lot of my time can be spent in the office, at meetings and shuffling through papers, so every day I drop into classrooms and locker areas, and it’s the incidental conversations that keep me engaged with the students.

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child a smooth transition from the upper primary years in preparation for Middle and Senior Schools.

Designed by award-winning architects at Cox

A spacious library houses dedicated resources for Junior, Middle and Senior School students, break-

Year 8 students Achila, Jeremy and Dharmesh enjoy learning amongst friends.

At St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School, the goal of its Senior Boys campus is ‘To grow good men’. The school proudly offers a distinctive education for boys that values the pursuit of academic achievement and excellence, while promoting the development of character as a vehicle for success as a man in the 21st century.

in groups or presenting to a whole class, or building roads and race tracks for robots on the floor. Cox Architecture consulted with staff and students, designing a modern and flexible space which very much aligns with contemporary ways of learning and teaching practices.”

How does Yarra Valley Grammar differ from other schools?

We are very fortunate that we have a number of great schools in our area. They are different types of schools but are all great schools.

In terms of resources and facilities, the school is in a really great place, and students love that. If we show value in a particular area of study through investing resources and facilities, the students will follow.

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The new library features dedicated resource areas for Junior, Middle and Senior School students.

The Drennen Centre has opened its doors and provides a new learning and social space at the centre of the Wesley College Glen Waverley Campus.

We are not only a school but also a community of adults whose job it is to help our students navigate through all of the challenges they are faced with throughout their childhood and adolescence.

In what ways has the school evolved since you joined the school as principal 10 years ago?

We’ve had a fairly robust plan to grow the size of the school. Since 2009, we’ve grown from about 1000 students and are now nudging up to 1400 students, which is 40 per cent growth in 10 years. Over that time we have also had a robust building program, so we have constructed eight new buildings.

Dr Mark Merry and the winning Yarra Valley Grammar Billy Cart team at the Maroondah Billy Cart Marathon.

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about nurturing character, wellbeing, engagement with sports and physical activity and much more.

These boyologists not only teach boys, they also have the expertise and experience to connect with boys, meaning that we strive to form the nurturing relationship with each boy to enable him to consider the many roles he will confront beyond our gates as a father, husband, partner, employer, employee, leader and servant in the broader community.

St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School believes that a successful education for each boy is to be known, valued, celebrated and cared for in an environment which promotes challenge, excellence, achievement and personal growth.

A successful education for the world these boys will one day enter as men is one in which they will be required to have skills as much as knowledge.

The House based wellbeing system promotes these skills by providing a smaller community for each boy within the larger school community where he is led, mentored and nurtured by peers as much as teachers.

The best education for boys is one rich in nurturing the mind, but it must also seek to nurture the heart

St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School seeks

and spirit of each student. At St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School, this type of learning for

to provide each boy with necessary skills, through its wellbeing curriculum, to think both creatively

each boy occurs as much in the outdoors, on the sporting field, as a member of a debating team or musical ensemble, as it does in the Mathematics or Geography classroom.

and critically to resolve conflict and solve problems but to also develop the type of interpersonal capacities which will enable them to thrive as articulate, confident and respectful men.

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A group of Year 11 boys get together to study at the library after school.

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Melbourne West Schools 1.

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar

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Marian College

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Marian College 1957

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Marian College seeks to provide young women with the opportunity to be educated within an environment that allows and encourages each person to develop fully as an individual, and as a community member. We educate 800 girls in a safe and secure environment; each girl knowing she will be cared for and supported, through our strong pastoral wellbeing structures.

We believe that learning and development should occur within a framework that values and engenders the principles of inclusiveness, justice, love and forgiveness.

We offer educational programs that are relevant, innovative and challenging.

Curriculum is constantly renewed so that courses of study reflect the needs of our students. A wide range of options is available for students in the senior years, including VCE, VET and VCAL programs. Strong academic results reflect the high expectations the College holds for students in their learning.

We value, encourage and recognise the diversity of many cultures and religions within the school, as both a reflection of the wider community and as a means of understanding the broader world. Entering secondary school is an exciting stage of life and this transition is a period of adjustment for the individual student and their family. At Marian, we have a team of teachers working to ensure that each family experiences a deep sense of belonging.

Marian College – Pursuing excellence and innovation in a supportive Catholic environment to create strong futures and gentle hearts for all students.

OPEN MORNINGS 2020 One Tuesday of every month at 9:00am.

4th Feb, 3rd Mar, 5th May, 2nd Jun, 4th Aug, 1st Sep, 6th Oct, 10th Nov, 1st Dec *Note: dates may be subject to change For more information regarding Open Mornings and to request a Prospectus, visit www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au.

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At Geelong Baptist College our journey with the students is a collaborative one between students, parents and teachers.

We guide our students to develop their skills and talents in order that they may contribute positively to the College community and beyond.

Our College values individual endeavour and academic rigour, balanced with a servant heart and a desire to improve our communities.

We strive to assist our students to unpack their gifts and talents in order to bless others and to strive to make a difference.

A strength of our College is its capacity to provide accessible and meaningful education to a supportive community of learners. We are dedicated to helping our students to develop in confidence, build their skills and establish healthy relationships that equip them to respond appropriately to life’s challenges.

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We aim to empower all of our students to behave in ways that will enable them to integrate meaningfully into our changing and challenging world. Each student is unique and we seek to explore their capabilities and competencies in order to assist them to direct their studies in those areas where their strengths lie. We offer a co-educational education, where we can accommodate students from Foundation through to Year 12, making for a seamless transition from one year to the next.

Geelong Baptist College offers both VCE and VCAL courses which caters for all students, whatever their skills and aspirations might be.

Students are also given the opportunity to complete VET courses as part of their coursework, as well as School Based Apprenticeships for those who would benefit from this pathway.

Our College is proud of the Year 9 Edge program, which is presented at a very critical time in the lives of adolescent students. The program is

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designed to assist students to develop their skills, know their limitations and bring understanding and awareness of their own communities. It also assists in enabling them to integrate meaningfully into society as they mature.

School tours are encouraged and whilst we invite you to our Open Days, our doors are open if prospective families would like a personalised introduction to our college.

We invite you to our College to meet our principals, Judy Sobey and Neil Wetmore. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and introduce you to some of our student leaders who will capably show you around our College.

A: 590 Anakie Road, Lovely Banks VIC 3213 T: +61 3 5260 9999 E: enquiries@gbc.vic.edu.au W: www.gbc.vic.edu.au

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• Caulfield Grammar School 22,48,76,BC

Cnr Yarrowee and Vickers Sts, Sebastopol VIC 3356

349 Bakers Road, Kew VIC 3101

217 Glen Eira Road, St Kilda East VIC 3183

T: +61 3 9412 7100 / F: +61 3 9419 3885

T: +61 3 5337 5900 / F: +61 3 5335 6876

T: +61 3 9816 1242 / F: +61 3 9816 1263

T: +61 3 9524 6300 / F: +61 3 9524 6299

registrar@academy.vic.edu.au

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admissions@carey.com.au

cgs@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

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• Aitken College

• Ballarat Grammar

• Caroline Chisolm Catholic College

www.caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

• Chairo Christian School

1010 Mickleham Road, Greenvale VIC 3059

201 Forest Street, Wendouree VIC 3355

204 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook VIC 3019

T: +61 3 9333 1866 / F: +61 3 9333 4795

T: +61 3 5339 1191 / F: +61 3 5338 0991

T: +61 3 9296 5311 / F: +61 3 9296 5381

Drouin Campus: PO Box 93, 76 Balfour Road, Drouin VIC 3818

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T: +61 3 5625 4600 F: +61 3 5625 4599

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• Alia College

• Bayside Christian College

• Casey Grammar School

405 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

120-128 Robinsons Road, Langwarrin South VIC 3911

3 New Holland Drive, Cranbourne East VIC 3977

T: +61 3 9822 9622 / F: +61 3 9822 6498

T: +61 3 5971 2978 / F: +61 3 5971 3810

T: +61 3 5991 0800 / F: +61 3 5995 2888

info@alia.vic.edu.au

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info@caseygrammar.vic.edu.au

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• Alphington Grammar School 8,38,74,90

• Beaconhills College

• Cathedral College

18 Old Heidelberg Road, Alphington VIC 3078

92 Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806

344 Wangaratta Whitefield Rd,Wangaratta VIC 3677

T: +61 3 9497 4777 / F: +61 3 9497 3479

30-34 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham VIC 3810

T: +61 3 5722 2144 / F: +61 3 57223 344

info@ags.vic.edu.au

T: 1300 002 225 / F: +61 3 5940 1944

office@cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au

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• Al-Taqwa College 201 Sayers Road, Truganina VIC 3029

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• Belgrave Heights Christian School

• Catherine McAuley College 164 Barkly Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

T: +61 3 9269 5000 / F: +61 3 9269 5070

Wattle Valley Road, Belgrave Heights VIC 3160

T: +61 3 5449 3466 / F: +61 3 5449 3560

registrar@wicv.net

T: +61 3 9754 6435 / F: +61 3 9754 6488

principal@ccbbendigo.catholic.edu.au

www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au

registrar@bhcs.vic.edu.au

www.cmc.vic.edu.au

• Andale School Charles Street, Kew VIC 3101 T: +61 3 9853 3911 / F: +61 3 9853 1511 andaleschool@andale.vic.edu.au www.andale.vic.edu.au

• Antonine College 71 Grandview Avenue, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044 T: +61 3 9354 1377 / F: +61 3 9354 1399 principal@antonine.catholic.edu.au www.antonine.catholic.edu.au

• Aquinas College 46 Great Ryrie Street, Ringwood VIC 3134 T: +61 3 9259 3000 / F: +61 3 9259 3092 principal@aquinasringwood.catholic.edu.au www.aquinas.vic.edu.au

• Assumption College Sutherland Street, Kilmore VIC 3764 T: +61 3 5782 1422 / F: +61 3 5782 1902 principal@ackilmore.catholic.edu.au www.assumption.vic.edu.au

• Ave Maria College 43,92 14-22 Vida Street, Aberfeldie VIC 3040 T: +61 3 9331 9300 / F: +61 3 9331 1637 avemaria@avemaria.vic.edu.au www.avemaria.vic.edu.au

• Avila College 35 Charles Street, Mount Waverley VIC 3149 T: +61 3 9831 9600 / F: +61 3 9888 1202 principal@acmountwaverley.catholic.edu.au www.avila.vic.edu.au

• Bacchus Marsh Grammar South Maddingley Road, Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340 T: +61 3 5366 4800 / F: +61 3 5366 4850 registrar@bmg.vic.edu.au www.bmg.vic.edu.au

• Ballarat & Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street, Ballarat VIC 3350 T: +61 3 5330 8200 / F: +61 3 5331 2313 college@bcc.clarendon.vic.edu.au www.clarendon.vic.edu.au

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• Ballarat Christian College

88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

www.bhcs.vic.edu.au

• Benalla Christian School 21 Sydney Road, Benalla VIC 3672 T: +61 3 5762 4476 / F: +61 3 5762 7564 admin@bcs.vic.edu.au www.bcs.vic.edu.au

• Berengarra School 43 Harrison Street, Box Hill North VIC 3128 T: +61 3 9898 9167 / F: +61 3 9898 4504 berengarra@bigpond.com www.berengarra.vic.edu.au

• Bethel Christian College 241 Hogan Street, Tatura VIC 3616 T: +61 3 5824 3003 / F: +61 3 5824 1773 bethel@bethel.vic.edu.au www.bethel.vic.edu.au

• Berwick Grammar School 68 80 Tivendale Road, Officer VIC 3809 T: +61 3 9703 8111 / F: +61 3 9703 8121 (St Margaret’s) info@stmargarets.vic.edu.au www.berwickgrammar.vic.edu.au

• Billanook College School 197-199 Cardigan Road, Mooroolbark VIC 3138 T: +61 3 9725 5388 / F: +61 3 9725 8556 registrar@billanook.vic.edu.au www.billanook.vic.edu.au

• Brighton Grammar School 90 Outer Crescent, Brighton VIC 3186 T: +61 3 8591 2200 / F: +61 3 8591 2299 admin@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au

• Camberwell Girls Grammar School 2 Torrington Street, Canterbury VIC 3126 T: +61 3 9813 1166 / F: +61 3 9882 9248 camgram@camgirls.vic.edu.au www.camberwellgirls.net

• Camberwell Grammar School 84 55 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury VIC 3126 T: +61 3 9835 1777 / F: +61 3 9835 1752 registrar@cgs.vic.edu.au www.cgs.vic.edu.au

• Catholic College 1 Bowman Court, Wodonga VIC 3690 T: +61 2 6043 5500 principal@ccwodonga.catholic.edu.au www.ccw.vic.edu.au

• Catholic College Sale 51-53 Desailly Street, Sale VIC 3850 T: +61 3 5143 9700 / F: +61 3 5144 7060 principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au

• Catholic Ladies College 19 Diamond Street, Eltham VIC 3095 T: +61 3 9439 4077 / F: +61 3 9431 1157 principal@clceltham.catholic.edu.au www.clc.vic.edu.au

• Catholic Regional College 10 College Road, Caroline Springs VIC 3023 T: +61 3 9217 8000 / F: +61 3 9363 8309 principal@crccs.catholic.edu.au www.crccs.catholic.edu.au

• Catholic Regional College Santa Monica Drive, North Keilor VIC 3036 T: +61 3 9361 5900 / F: +61 3 9390 9620 principal@crcnorthkeilor.catholic.edu.au www.crcnorthkeilor.com.au

• Catholic Regional College 109-141 Bulmans Road, Melton West VIC 3337 T: +61 3 9743 6522 / F: +61 3 9743 1190 principal@crcmelton.catholic.edu.au www.crcmelton.com.au

• Catholic Regional College 24 Theodore Street, St Albans VIC 3021 T: +61 3 9366 2544 / F: +61 3 9366 5034 principal@crcstalbans.catholic.edu.au www.crcstalbans.catholic.edu.au

• Catholic Regional College 380 Sydenham Road, Sydenham VIC 3037 T: +61 3 9361 0000 / F: +61 3 9390 2096 principal@crcsydenham.catholic.edu.au www.crcsydenham.net

www.chairo.vic.edu.au Drouin East Campus: 435 Lardners Track, Drouin East VIC 3818 T: +61 3 5625 2013 / F: +61 3 5625 2360 Leongatha Campus: PO Box 283, 101 Horn Street, Leongatha VIC 3953 T: +61 3 5662 4355 / F: +61 3 5662 4500 Traralgon Campus: PO Box 9298, 2-10 Lansdowne Road, Traralgon VIC 3844 T: +61 3 5173 0500 / F: +61 3 5176 1733 Pakenham Campus: PO Box 472, 585 Bald Hill Road, Pakenham VIC 3810 T: +61 3 5942 5632 / F: +61 3 5942 5640

• Christ Church Grammar School 677 Punt Road, South Yarra VIC 3141 T: +61 3 9866 3540 / F: +61 3 9866 1620 registrar@ccgs.vic.edu.au www.ccgs.vic.edu.au

• Christian College Geelong 18 Burdekin Road, Highton VIC 3216 T: +61 3 5241 1899 / F: +61 3 5241 1105 highton@ccg.vic.edu.au www.christiancollege.vic.edu.au

• CBC St Kilda 11 Westbury Street, St Kilda East VIC 3183 T: +61 3 9529 6611 / F: +61 3 9521 3708 admin@cbcstkilda.com www.cbcstkilda.com

• Clonard College 225 Church Street, Geelong West VIC 3218 T: +61 3 5278 2155 / F: +61 3 5278 9909 principal@clonard.catholic.edu.au www.clonard.catholic.edu.au

• Cornish College 65 Riverend Road, Bangholme VIC 3175 T: +61 3 9781 9000 enrolments@cornishcollege.vic.edu.au www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au

• Corpus Christi School 380 Geelong Road, Kingsville VIC 3012 T: +61 3 9314 7303 / F: +61 9315 2996 principal@cckingsville.catholic.edu.au www.cckingsville.catholic.edu.au

• Corpus Christi School 29 Russell Street, Werribee VIC 3030 T: +61 3 9741 8440 / F: +61 3 9741 8038 principal@ccwerribee.catholic.edu.au www.ccwerribee.catholic.edu.au

• Corpus Christi School 13-21 Widford Street, Glenroy VIC 3046 T: +61 3 9306 3062 / F: +61 3 9306 2227 principal@ccglenroy.catholic.edu.au www.ccglenroy.catholic.edu.au

Directory

• Covenant College

• Firbank Grammar

• Haileybury 2,49,56,62

• Kilbreda College

Creamery Road, Bell Post Hill VIC 3221

51 Outer Crescent, Brighton VIC 3186

855-891 Springvale Road, Keysborough VIC 3173

118 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194

T: +61 3 5278 5122 / F: +613 5272 2254

T: +61 3 9591 3188 / F: +61 3 9593 1158

138 High Street, Berwick VIC 3806

T: +61 3 9584 7766 / F: +61 3 9585 0750

administration@covenant.vic.edu.au

enquiries@firbank.vic.edu.au

120 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187

principal@kcmentone.catholic.edu.au

www.covenant.vic.edu.au

www.firbank.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9213 2222 / F: +61 3 9213 2295

• Creek Street Christian College

• Fitzroy Community School

registrar@haileybury.vic.edu.au www.haileybury.vic.edu.au

91 Creek Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

597-599 Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy VIC 3068

T: +61 3 5442 1722 / F: +61 3 5441 7782

T: +61 3 9489 5700 / F: +61 3 9482 3226

info@creekstreet.vic.edu.au

info@fcs.vic.edu.au

1 Chaucer Street, Hamilton VIC 3300

www.creekstreet.vic.edu.au

www.fcs.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 5572 1355 / F: +61 3 5572 4998

• Damascus College

• Flinders Christian College

• Hamilton & Alexandra College (The)

admin@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au www.hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au

1412 Geelong Road, Mt Clear VIC 3350

100 Ballarto Road, Carrum Downs VIC 3201

T: +61 3 5337 2222 F: +61 3 5330 2366

T: +61 3 9785 0000 / F: +61 3 9773 5710

info@damascus.vic.edu.au

enquiry@flinders.vic.edu.au

316-322 Kingston Road, Clarinda VIC 3169

www.damascus.vic.edu.au

www.flinders.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 8551 6650 / F: +61 3 8551 6690

• De La Salle College 86

• Galen Catholic College

• Heatherton Christian College

admin@hcc.vic.edu.au www.hcc.vic.edu.au

1318 High Street, Malvern VIC 3144

PO Box 630, Wangaratta VIC 3676

T: +61 3 9508 2100 / F: +61 3 9508 2165

T: +61 3 5721 6322 / F: +61 3 5721 6466

enrolment@delasalle.vic.edu.au

principal@galen.vic.edu.au

175 Derrimut Road, Werribee VIC 3030

www.delasalle.vic.edu.au

www.galen.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9749 1522 / F: +61 3 9748 6257

• Don Bosco School

• Geelong Baptist College 30,99

• Heathdale Christian College

enquiries@heathdale.vic.edu.au www.heathdale.vic.edu.au

496 Princes Highway, Narre Warren VIC 3805

590 Anakie Road, Lovely Banks VIC 3213

T: +61 3 9704 7255 / F: +61 3 9796 6418

T: +61 3 5276 1674 / F: +61 3 5276 1675

principal@dbnarre.catholic.edu.au

enquiries@gbc.vic.edu.au

333 Centre Road, Narre Warren South VIC 3805

www.dbnarre.catholic.edu.au

www.gbc.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9796 0100 / F: +61 3 9796 0153

• Donvale Christain College

• Geelong College (The)

• Heritage College

admin@heritagecollege.com.au www.heritagecollege.com.au

155 Tindals Road, Donvale VIC 3111

Tabot Street, Newton VIC 3220

T:+61 3 9844 2471 / F:+61 3 9844 1102

T: +61 3 5226 3156 / F: +61 3 5226 3717

registrar@mail.donvale.vic.edu.au

admissions@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

Cowra Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500

www.donvale.vic.edu.au

www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 5024 5192 / F: +61 3 5024 6540

• Eltham College 3,20,91

• Geelong Grammar School

• Henderson College

deputy@henderson-college.com.au

• Hillcrest Christian College

www.kilbreda.vic.edu.au

• Killester College 433 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171 T: +61 3 9547 5000 / F: +61 3 9547 6621 principal@killester.catholic.edu.au www.killester.catholic.edu.au

• Kilmore International School (The) 40 White Street, Kilmore VIC 3764 T: +61 3 5782 2211 / F: +61 3 5782 2525 info@kilmore.vic.edu.au www.kilmore.vic.edu.au

• Kilvington Grammar 2 Leila Road, Ormond VIC 3204 T: +61 3 9578 6231 / F: +61 3 9578 3378 registrar@kilvington.vic.edu.au www.kilvington.vic.edu.au

• King’s College 44 Balmoral Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280 T: +61 3 5562 0147 princ@kingcoll.vic.edu.au www.kingscollege.com.au

• King David School, The 517-517 Orrong Road, Armadale VIC 3143 T: +61 3 9529 5277 / F: +61 3 9525 2247 registrar@kds.vic.edu.au www.kds.vic.edu.au

• Kingswood College

1660 Main Road, Research VIC 3095

50 Biddlecombe Avenue, Corio VIC 3214

T: +61 3 9437 1421 / F: +61 3 9437 0038

T: +61 3 5273 9200 / F: +61 3 5274 1695

500 Soldiers Road, Clyde North VIC 3978

T: + 61 3 9890 0677 / F: +61 3 9899 5696

enrolments@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

14 Douglas Street, Toorak VIC 3142

T: +61 3 9702 2144 / F: +61 3 9702 2155

kwc@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au

www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9829 1444 / F: +61 3 9826 2829

admin@hillcrest.vic.edu.au

admissions@ggs.vic.edu.au

www.hillcrest.vic.edu.au

• Edinburgh College 33-61 Edinburgh Road, Lilydale VIC 3140 T: +61 3 9728 2211 / F: +61 3 9728 6905

www.ggs.vic.edu.au

• Geelong Lutheran College

• Highview College

info@knox.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 5461 1833 / F: +61 3 5461 1815

www.edinburghcollege.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 5264 1038 / F: +61 3 5264 3216

highview@highview.vic.edu.au

admin@glc.vic.edu.au

www.highview.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 8325 5100 / F: +61 3 9314 2475

www.glc.vic.edu.au

• Genazzano FCJ College

principal@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au

301 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101

www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au

T: +61 3 8862 1000 / F: +61 3 8862 1133

• Emmanuel College, St Paul’s Campus 423 Blackshaws Road, Altona North VIC 3025 T: +61 3 8325 5100 / F: +61 3 9314 2475

enquiries@genazzano.vic.edu.au www.genazzano.vic.edu.au

• Gilson College

principal@ec.melb.catholic.edu.au

450 Taylors Road, Taylors Hill VIC 3037

www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9365 9365 / F: +61 3 9365 9366

• Emmanuel College 36 Ardlie Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280 T: +61 3 5560 0888 / F: +61 3 5560 0889

admin@gilsoncollege.com www.gilsoncollege.com

• Gippsland Grammar School

info@emmanuel.vic.edu.au

Princes Highway, Sale VIC 3853

www.emmanuel.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 5143 6388 / F: +61 3 5143 6347

• Emmaus Catholic Primary School 370 Sydenham Road, Sydenham VIC 3037 T: +61 3 9390 4500 / F: +61 3 9390 1700

ggs@gippslandgs.vic.edu.au www.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au

• Girton Grammar School

principal@emsydenham.catholic.edu.au

105 MacKenzie Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

www.emsydenham.catholic.edu.au

T: +61 3 5441 3114 / F: +61 3 5442 3176

• Emmaus College 43 503 Springvale Road, Vermont South VIC 3133 T: +61 3 9845 3211 / F:+61 3 9803 9912

registrar@girton.vic.edu.au www.girton.vic.edu.au

• Good News Lutheran College

principal@emmaus.vic.edu.au

580 Tarneit Road, Tarneit VIC 3029

www.emmaus.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 8742 9000 / F: +61 3 9748 0633

• Erasmus Primary School 40 Lisson Grove, Hawthorn VIC 3122 T: +61 3 9819 1266 / F: +61 3 9818 5958

frontdesk@goodnews.vic.edu.au www.goodnews.vic.edu.au

• Goulburn Valley Grammar School

office@erasmus.vic.edu.au

Verney Road, Shepparton VIC 3632

www.erasmus.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 5821 8155 / F: +61 3 5821 9337

• Fintona Girls’ School 79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn VIC 3103 T: +61 3 9830 1388 / F: +61 3 9888 5682 fgs@fintona.vic.edu.au www.fintona.vic.edu.au

www.gvgs.vic.edu.au

220 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC 3152 T: +61 3 8805 3800 / F: +61 3 9887 1850

2-38 Burvilles Road, Mt Duneed VIC 3216

2-40 Foxwood Drive, Point Cook VIC 3030

www.kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au

• Knox School, The

21 Kars Street, Maryborough VIC 3465

admin@ec.vic.edu.auu

• Emmanuel College, Notre Dame Campus

355 Station Street, Box Hill VIC 3128

• Hume Anglican Grammar 100 Mt Ridley Road, Mickleham VIC 3064 T: +61 3 8339 6977 / F: +61 3 8339 6999 registrar@humegrammar.vic.edu.au www.humegrammar.vic.edu.au

• Huntingtower 77 Waimarie Drive, Mount Waverley VIC 3149 T: +61 3 9807 8888 / F: +61 3 9888 1089 admin@huntingtower.vic.edu.au www.huntingtower.vic.edu.au

• Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School 123 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 T: +61 3 9490 6222 / F: +61 3 9490 6200 registrar@ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au

• Ivanhoe Grammar School Ivanhoe Campus: The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 Plenty Campus: 730 Bridge Inn Rd, Mernda VIC 3754 T: +61 3 9490 1877 enrol@ivanhoe.com.au ivanhoe.com.au

• John Paul College 165 McMahons Road, Frankston VIC 3199 T: +61 3 9784 0200 / F: +61 3 9781 5810 johnpaul@jpc.vic.edu.au www.jpc.vic.edu.au

• Kamaruka Education Centre 52 River Street, South Yarra 3141 T: +61 3 9826 0330 / F: +61 3 9826 4134 alfonso@kamaruka.vic.edu.au www.kamaruka.vic.edu.au

• Kardinia International College 29-31 Kardinia Drive, Bell Post Hill VIC 3215 T: +61 3 5278 9999 / F: +61 3 5278 9529 kardinia@kardinia.vic.edu.au

www.knox.vic.edu.au

• Kolbe Catholic College Lysterfield Drive, Greenvale Lakes VIC 3059 T: +61 3 8339 3060 / F: +61 3 8339 3059 principal@kolbecc.catholic.edu.au www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au

• Korowa Anglican Girls’ School Ranfurlie Crescent, Glen Iris VIC 3146 T: +61 3 9885 0336 / F: +61 3 9885 8387 admissions@korowa.vic.edu.au www.korowa.vic.edu.au

• Lauriston Girls’ School 38 Huntingtower Road, Armadale VIC 3143 T: +61 3 9864 7555 / F: +61 3 9822 7950 admissions@lauriston.vic.edu.au www.lauriston.vic.edu.au

• Lighthouse Christian College 927 Springvale Road, Keysborough VIC 3173 T: +61 3 8796 7373 / F: +61 3 8796 7374 school.office@lighthouse.vic.edu.au www.lighthouse.vic.edu.au

• Loreto College 1600 Sturt Street, Ballarat VIC 3350 T: +61 3 5329 6100 / F: +61 3 5329 6111 info@loreto.vic.edu.au www.loreto.vic.edu.au

• Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak VIC 3142 T: +61 3 9823 8211 / F: +61 3 9823 8120 admissions@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

• Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar 26,96 17 Leslie Road, Essendon VIC 3040 T: +61 3 9325 5000 / F: +61 3 9331 1247 lowther@lowtherhall.vic.edu.au www.lowtherhall.vic.edu.au

www.kardinia.vic.edu.au

www.schoolcompare.com.au

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Victorian School Profiles • Loyola College

• Our Lady of Mercy College

• Plenty Valley International Montessori School

213 Wonga Road, Warranwood VIC 3134

52 Cape Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084

T: +61 3 9434 4466 / F: +61 3 9432 2476

T: +61 3 9876 2633 / F: +61 3 9879 0820

T: +61 3 9459 2511 / F: +61 3 9459 0579

315 Aqueduct Road, St Helena VIC 3088

office@loyola.vic.edu.au

office@mrss.com.au

principal@olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9438 3202 / F: +61 3 9438 3301

www.loyola.vic.edu.au

www.mrss.com.au

www.olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au

pvims@pvims.vic.edu.au

• Lumen Christi School

• Melton Christian College

• Our Lady of Sion College

www.pvims.vic.edu.au

• Presbyterian Ladies’ College

260-278 Point Cook Road, Point Cook VIC 3030

152-156 Brooklyn Road, Melton South VIC 3338

1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128

T: +61 3 9395 2555 / F: +61 3 9395 2055

T: +61 3 9743 8193 / F: +61 3 9747 0909

T: +61 3 9890 9097 / F: +61 3 9899 1456

141 Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125

principal@lcpointcook.catholic.edu.au

office@mcc.vic.edu.au

principal@sion.catholic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9808 5811 / F: +61 3 9808 5998

www.lcpointcook.catholic.edu.au

www.mcc.vic.edu.au

www.sion.catholic.edu.au

registrar@plc.vic.edu.au

• Luther College

• Mentone Girls’ Grammar School 32,64

• Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart College

www.plc.vic.edu.au

• Preshil 31,83

Plymouth Road, Croydon Hills VIC 3136

11 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194

111 Jasper Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204

T: +61 3 9724 2000 / F: +61 3 9724 2007

T: +61 3 9581 1200 / F: +61 3 9581 1299

T: +61 3 8520 9200 / F: +61 3 8520 9299

Secondary Campus:

reception@luther.vic.edu.au

info@mentonegirls.vic.edu.au

office@olsh.vic.edu.au

12-26 Sackville Street, Kew VIC 3101

www.luther.vic.edu.au

www.mentonegirls.vic.edu.au

www.olsh.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9817 6135 / F: +61 3 9816 9466

• Macedon Grammar School

• Mentone Grammar

• Our Lady’s School College

110 Bailey Road, Macedon VIC 3440

63 Venice Street, Mentone VIC 3194

White Street, Wangaratta South VIC 3677

T: +61 3 5426 1751/ F: +61 3 5426 3024

T: +61 3 9584 4211 / F: +61 3 9581 3290

T: +61 3 5721 3783 / F: +61 3 5721 9401

principal@macedongrammarschool.vic.edu.au

enquiry@mentonegrammar.net

principal@olwangaratta.catholic.edu.au

www.macedongrammarschool.vic.edu.au

• MacKillop College

www.mentonegrammar.net

• Mercy College

www.olwangaratta.catholic.edu.au

• Overnewton Anglican Community College

Russell Street, Werribee VIC 3030

760 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC 3058

2-50 Overnewton Road, Keilor VIC 3036

Yr 9 Campus: St Mary’s Werribee South VIC 3030

T: +61 3 9319 9299 / F: +61 3 9354 9232

39-57 Robertsons Road, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038

T: +61 3 8734 5200 / F: +61 3 8734 5261

principal@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9334 0000 / F: +61 3 9336 1835

registrar@mackillop.vic.edu.au

www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au

oacc@overnewton.vic.edu.au

www.mackillop.vic.edu.au

• Maranatha Christian School

• Mercy Regional College Henderson Street, Camperdown VIC 3266

www.overnewton.vic.edu.au

• Oxley Christian College

104-108 Reema Blvd, Endeavour Hills VIC 3802

T: +61 3 5593 2011 / F: +61 3 5593 2638

15-49 Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park VIC 3116

T: +61 3 9709 7217 / F: +61 3 9706 1910

office@mercy.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9727 9900 / F: +61 3 9727 9988

registrar@maranatha.vic.edu.au

www.mercy.vic.edu.au

office@oxley.vic.edu.au

www.maranatha.vic.edu.au

• Marcellin College

• Methodist Ladies’ College 207 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101

www.oxley.vic.edu.au

• Padua College

160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen VIC 3105

T: +61 3 9274 6316 / F: +61 3 9819 5143

Yr 7-10 Junior Campus & Yr 11-12 Senior Campus:

T: +61 3 9851 1589 / F: +61 3 9851 1555

admissions@mlc.vic.edu.au

62 Oakbank Road, Mornington VIC 3931

principal@mcbulleen.catholic.edu.au

www.mlc.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 5976 0100 / F: +61 3 5976 0111

www.marcellin.vic.edu.au

• Marian College 44,97

• Mildura Christian College Cnr Karadoc & Jones Avenue, Irymple VIC 3498

196 Glengala Road, Sunshine West VIC 3020

T: +61 3 5024 5310 / F: +61 3 5024 6095

T: +61 3 9363 1711 / F: +61 3 9363 2386

admin@milduracc.vic.edu.au

principal@mariansw.catholic.edu.au

www:milduracc.vic.edu.au

www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au

• Marist-Sion College

• Minaret College 1 Birch Street, Springvale VIC 3171

165 Burke Street, Warragul VIC 3820

T: +61 3 9574 0567 / F: +61 3 9548 4755

T: +61 3 5623 5944 / F: +61 3 5623 4856

www.minaret.vic.edu.au

marist@mscw.vic.edu.au www.mscw.vic.edu.au

• Marymede Catholic College 44,92

• Monivae College Hamilton VIC 3300 T: +61 3 5551 1200 / F: +61 3 5571 1074

60 Williamsons Road, South Morang VIC 3752

principal@monivae.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9407 9000 / F: +61 3 9407 9010

www.monivae.com

registrar@marymede.vic.edu.au www.marymede.vic.edu.au

• Mater Christi College

• Mount Lilydale Mercy College 120 Anderson Street, Lilydale VIC 3140 T: +61 3 9735 4022 / F: +61 3 9735 0266

28 Bayview Road, Belgrave VIC 3160

registrar@mlmc.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9754 6611 / F: +61 3 9752 5180

www.mlmc.vic.edu.au

mcc@materchristi.edu.au www.materchristi.edu.au

• Mazenod College

• Mount St Joseph Girls’ College 133 Maidstone Street, Altona VIC 3018 T: +61 3 8398 2000

Kernot Avenue, Mulgrave VIC 3170

info@msj.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9560 0911 / F: +61 3 9562 2442

www.msj.vic.edu.au

principal@mazenodmulgrave.catholic.edu.au www.mazenod.vic.edu.au

• Melbourne Girls Grammar

• Nagle College 20 Bairnsdale-Dargo Road, Bairnsdale, 3875 T: +61 3 5152 6122 / F: +61 3 5152 6220

86 Anderson Street, South Yarra VIC 3141

rlawrance@nagle.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9862 9200 / F: +61 3 9866 5768

www.nagle.vic.edu.au

enrolments@mggs.vic.edu.au www.mggs.vic.edu.au

• Melbourne Grammar School

• Nazareth College Manning Drive, Noble Park North VIC 3174 T: +61 3 9795 8100 / F: +61 3 9795 1208

355 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

principal@ncnobleparknth.catholic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9865 7555 / F: +61 3 9865 7577

www.nazareth.vic.edu.au

enrol@mgs.vic.edu.au www.mgs.vic.edu.au

• Melbourne Montessori School 34,35,69

• Oakleigh Grammar 77-81 Willesden Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166 T: +61 3 9569 6128 / F: +61 39568 6558

6 Roselea Street, Caulfield South VIC 3162

moreinfo@oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au

T: +61 3 9528 4478 / F: +61 3 9528 4031

www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au

741 Hawthorn Road, Brighton East VIC 3187 T: +61 3 9528 4478 / F: +61 3 9528 4031 www.mms.vic.edu.au

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• Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School

325 Grimshaw Street, Watsonia VIC 3087

Year 7-10 Junior Campus:

Primary & Early Learning Campus: 395 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101 T: +61 3 9817 6135 / F: +61 3 9816 9466 preshil@preshil.vic.edu.au www.preshil.vic.edu.au

• River City Christian College 29 Rose Street, Echuca VIC 3564 T: +61 3 5482 4594 / F: +61 3 5480 1022 admin@rccc-echuca.com www.rccc.vic.edu.au

• Rossbourne School 131 Power Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122 T: +61 3 9819 4611 / F: +61 3 9819 2187 info@rossbourne.vic.edu.au www.rossbourne.vic.edu.au

• Ruyton Girls’ School 78 12 Selbourne Road, Kew VIC 3101 T: +61 3 9819 2422 / F: +61 3 9818 4790 ruyton@ruyton.vic.edu.au www.ruyton.vic.edu.au

• Sacré Coeur

2 Inglewood Crescent, Rosebud 3939

172 Burke Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146

T: +61 3 5982 9500 / F: +61 3 5982 9555

T: +61 3 9835 2700 / F: +61 3 9885 5936

Year 7-10 Junior Campus:

registrar@sac.vic.edu.au

Frankston Flinders Road, Tyabb T: +61 3 5978 2700 enquiry@padua.catholic.edu.au www.padua.catholic.edu.au

• Parade College 1436 Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083 T: +61 3 9468 3300 / F: +61 3 9467 3937 principal@pcbundoora.catholic.edu.au www.parade.vic.edu.au

• PCW Melbourne 187 Dandenong Road, Windsor VIC 3181 T: +61 3 8517 2777 / F: +61 3 9525 2367 office@pcw.vic.edu.au www.pcw.vic.edu.au

• Peninsula School (The) Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza VIC 3930 T: +61 3 9788 7777 / F: +61 3 9787 7646 enrolments@tps.vic.edu.au www.tps.vic.edu.au

• Penleigh & Essendon Grammar Infinity Centre, Gottliebsen House, McNab House and Administration Cnr Keilor & Rachelle Roads, Keilor East VIC 3033 T: +61 3 9016 2000 / F: +61 3 9016 2200 mail@pegs.vic.edu.au www.pegs.vic.edu.au

• Penola Catholic College 29 Gibson Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3047 T: +61 3 9301 2777 / F: +61 3 9301 2770 principal@penola.vic.edu.au www.penola.vic.edu.au

• Plenty Valley Christian College 840 Yan Yean Road, Doreen VIC 3754 T: +61 3 9717 7400 / F: +61 3 9717 7475 enrolments@pvcc.vic.edu.au www.pvcc.vic.edu.au

www.sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au

• Sacred Heart College Piper Street, Yarrawonga VIC 3730 T: +61 3 5744 3258 / F: +61 3 5744 2681 principal@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au www.shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

• Sacred Heart College 94 High Street, Kyneton VIC 3444 T: +61 3 5421 1200 / F: +61 3 5422 3525 principal@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au

• Sacred Heart College Retreat Road, Newtown VIC 3220 T: +61 3 5221 4211 / F: +61 3 5221 3634 principal@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au

• Sacred Heart Girls’ College 113 Warrigal Road, Hughesdale VIC 3166 T: +61 3 9568 5488 / F: +61 3 9563 3047 info@shcoakleigh.catholic.edu.au www.shcoakleigh.catholic.edu.au

• Sacred Heart College 4 Newcastle Street, Newport VIC 3015 T: +61 3 9391 6262 / F: +61 3 9391 7041 principal@shnewport.catholic.edu.au www.shnewport.catholic.edu.au

• St Aloysius College 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 T: +61 3 9329 0411 / F: +61 3 9328 2801 principal@aloysius.vic.edu.au www.aloysius.vic.edu.au

• St Andrew’s Christian College 130 Tyner Road, Wantirna South VIC 3152 T: +61 3 9800 2922 / F: +61 3 9800 4564 enrolments@standrews.vic.edu.au www.standrews.vic.edu.au

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• St Anthony’s Coptic Orth. College 15 Alpina Street, Frankston North VIC 3200 T: +61 3 9786 3145 / F: +61 3 9786 3988 mail@stanthonys.vic.edu.au www.stanthonys.vic.edu.au

• St Augustine’s College - Kyabram Church Street, Kyabram VIC 3620 T: +61 3 5852 1492 / F: +61 3 5853 2353 principal@sakyabram.catholic.edu.au www.sakyabram.catholic.edu.au

• St Bede’s College 2 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194 T: +61 3 9582 5999 / F: +61 3 9582 5757 stbedes@stbedes.catholic.edu.au www.stbedes.catholic.edu.au

• St Bernard’s College 41 Rosehill Road, Essendon VIC 3040 T: +61 3 9289 1000 / F: +61 3 9337 1741 principal@scbmelb.catholic.edu.au www.sbc.vic.edu.au

• St Brigid’s College PO Box 542, Horsham VIC 3400 T: +61 3 5382 3545 / F: +61 3 5382 0757 principal@sbchorsham.catholic.edu.au www.stbc.vic.edu.au

• St Catherine’s School 17 Heyington Place, Toorak VIC 3142 T: +61 3 9828 3917 admissions@stcatherines.net.au www.stcatherines.net.au

• St Columba’s College 2 Leslie Road, Essendon VIC 3040 T: +61 3 9337 5311 / F: +61 3 9337 5944 principal@sccessendon.catholic.edu.au www.columba.vic.edu.au

• St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield Avenue, Beaconsfield VIC 3807 T: +61 3 9707 3111 / F: +61 3 9707 3601 principal@sfxbfield.catholic.edu.au www.sfxbfield.catholic.edu.au

• St Francis Xavier College Ridgemont Drive, Berwick VIC 3806 T: +61 3 9702 6588 / F: +61 3 9702 6599 principal@sfx.vic.edu.au www.sfx.vic.edu.au

• St Ignatius College 27 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale VIC 3222 T:+61 3 5251 1136 / F:+61 3 5251 3547 info@ignatius.vic.edu.au www.ignatius.vic.edu.au

• St James College 156 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165 T: +61 3 9575 8100 / F: +61 3 9575 8190 registrar@sjcbe.catholic.edu.au www.sjcbe.catholic.edu.au

• St John’s College 21 Railway Place, West Preston VIC 3072 T: +61 3 9480 5300 / F: +61 3 9480 4314 denises@stjohnspreston.vic.edu.au www.stjohnspreston.vic.edu.au

• St John’s Regional College 5-11 Caroline Street, Dandenong VIC 3175 T: +61 3 9791 3366 / F: +61 3 9794 5481 principal@sjcdandenong.catholic.edu.au www.sjcdandenong.catholic.edu.au

• St Joseph’s College 135 Aphrasia Street, Newtown VIC 3220 T: +61 3 5226 8100 / F: +61 3 5221 6983 sjcoffice@sjc.vic.edu.au www.sjc.vic.edu.au

• St Joseph’s College 45,72 5 Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 T: +61 3 9758 2000 / F: +61 3 9758 5467 welcome@stjosephs.com.au www.stjosephs.com.au

• St Joseph’s College 154 Twelfth Street, Mildura VIC 3500 T: +61 3 5018 8000 / F: +61 3 5021 2702 www.sjcmda.vic.edu.au

• St Joseph’s College 21 Dickson Street, Echuca VIC 3564 T: +61 3 5482 2577 / F: +61 3 5480 6427 principal@sje.vic.edu.au www.sje.vic.edu.au

• St Kevin’s College 31 Moonga Road, Toorak VIC 3142 T: +61 3 9822 0911 / F: +61 3 9822 7248 omnia@stkevins.vic.edu.au www.stkevins.vic.edu.au

• St Leonard’s College 7,36,66 163 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187 T: +61 3 9909 9300 / F: +61 3 9592 3439 enrolment@stleonards.vic.edu.au www.stleonards.vic.edu.au

• St Margaret’s School 28,68 27-47 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick VIC 3806 T: +61 3 9703 8111 / F: +61 3 9703 8121 info@stmargarets.vic.edu.au www.stmargarets.vic.edu.au

• St Mary MacKillop College 53 McCrae Street, Swan Hill VIC 3585 T: +61 3 5032 9771 / F: +61 3 5032 1885 office@mackillopsh.vic.edu.au smmc.vic.edu.auu

• St Mary Magdalen’s School 10-20 Bolwarra Street, Chadstone VIC 3148 T: +61 3 9807 0315 / F: +61 3 9888 2824 principal@smmchadstone.catholic.edu.au www.smmchadstone.catholic.edu.au

• St Mary’s College 90 High Street, Seymour VIC 3660 T: +61 3 5792 2611 / F: +61 3 5792 4091 principal@smseymour.catholic.edu.au www.smseymour.catholic.edu.au

• St Michael’s Grammar School 25 Chapel Street, St Kilda VIC 3182 T: +61 3 8530 3200 / F: +61 3 9529 4723 admissions@stmichaels.vic.edu.au www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au

• St Monica’s College 16 Davisson Street, Epping VIC 3076 T: +61 3 9409 8800 / F: +61 3 9408 7531 admin@stmonicas-epping.com www.stmonicas-epping.com

• St Patrick’s College 1431 Sturt Street, Ballarat VIC 3350 T: +61 3 5331 1688 / F: +61 3 5331 8150 info@stpats.vic.edu.au www.stpats.vic.edu.au

• St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School 150 Bowen Street, Warraagul VIC 3820 45 Cross’s Road, Traralgon VIC 3844 T: +61 3 5623 5833 / F: +61 3 5622 3374 stpauls@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

• St Peter’s College Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Cranbourne VIC 3977 T: +61 3 5996 6733 / F: +61 3 5996 8277 principal@stpeters.vic.edu.au www.stpeters.vic.edu.au

• St Thomas Aquinas College 1 Tynong Road, Tynong VIC 3813 T: +61 3 5629 2500 office@stac.vic.edu.au www.stac.vic.edu.au

• Salesian College Chadstone 10 Bosco Street, Chadstone VIC 3148 T: +61 3 9807 2644 / F: +61 3 9888 1289 enrol@salesian.vic.edu.au www.salesian.vic.edu.au

• Salesian College 43 Macedon Street, Sunbury VIC 3429 T: + 61 3 9744 0000 / F: + 61 3 97446182 principal@scrcuncury.catholic.edu.au www.scr.vic.edu.au

• Santa Maria College 50 Separation Street, Northcote VIC 3070 T: +61 3 9489 7644 / F: +61 3 9482 1101 info@santamaria.vic.edu.au www.santamaria.vic.edu.au

• Scotch College 52,82 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122 T: +61 3 9810 4203 / F: +61 3 9810 4333 admissions@scotch.vic.edu.au www.scotch.vic.edu.au

• Shelford Girls’ Grammar 3 Hood Crescent, Caufield VIC 3161 T: +61 3 9524 7333 / F: +61 3 9524 7444 information@shelford.vic.edu.au www.shelford.vic.edu.au

• Shepparton Christian Community School 155 Verney Road, Shepparton VIC 3630 T: +61 3 5831 7790 / F: +61 3 5831 7793

• Siena College 44,87 815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell VIC 3124 T: +61 3 9835 0200 / F: +61 3 9836 3561 office@siena.vic.edu.au www.siena.vic.edu.au

• Simonds Catholic College 273 Victoria Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 T: +61 3 9321 9200 / F: +61 3 9329 9299 enquiries@sccmelb.catholic.edu.au www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au

• Sophia Mundi Rudolf Steiner School 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067 T: +61 3 9416 3011 / F: +61 3 9419 7977 enquiries@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

• Star of the Sea College 80 Martin Street, Brighton VIC 3186 T: +61 3 9596 6099 / F: +61 3 9596 6821 principal@starmelb.catholic.edu.au www.starmelb.catholic.edu.au

• Strathcona Girls Grammar School 34 Scott Street, Canterbury VIC 3126 T: +61 3 8779 7500 / F: +61 3 9888 5440 registrar@strathcona.vic.edu.au www.strathcona.vic.edu.au

• St Peter & Paul’s School 16 Beverley Street, Doncaster East VIC 3109 T: +61 3 9842 2056 / F: +61 3 9842 1125 principal@sppdcstr.catholic.edu.au www.sppdcstr.catholic.edu.au

• Taylors College 399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 1300 762 143 / F: +61 3 9670 3567 info@taylorscollege.edu.au www.taylorscollege.com.au

• The Currajong School 87 90 Darling Road, East Malvern VIC 3145 T: + 61 3 9571 7869 / F: + 61 3 9571 7867 admin@currajong.vic.edu.au www.currajong.vic.edu.au

• Thomas Carr College 35 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit VIC 3029 T: +61 3 8734 2444 / F: +61 3 9748 4388 tcc@thomascarr.vic.edu.au www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au

• Tintern Grammar 90 Alexandra Road, Ringwood East VIC 3135 T: +61 3 9845 7777 / F: +61 3 9845 7712 admissions@tintern.vic.edu.au www.tintern.vic.edu.au

• Toorak College PO Box 150 Old Mornington Road, Mt Eliza VIC 3930 T: +61 3 9788 7200 / F: +61 3 9787 5888 enrolments@toorakc.vic.edu.au www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au

• Trinity College 119 Hart Street, Colac VIC 3250 T: +61 3 5233 9200 / F: +61 3 5232 1447 admin@tcc.vic.edu.au www.tcc.vic.edu.au

• Trinity Lutheran College 920 Fifteenth Street, Mildura VIC 3500 T: +61 3 5023 7013 / F: +61 3 5023 6339 admin@tlc.vic.edu.au www.tlc.vic.edu.au

• Trinity Grammar School 40 Charles Street, Kew VIC 3101 T: +61 3 9854 3600 trinity@trinity.vic.edu.au www.trinity.vic.edu.au

• Victory Christian College 6 Kairn Road, Strathdale VIC 3550 T: +61 3 5445 2600 / F: +61 3 5441 5117 admin@vcc.vic.edu.au www.victorychristiancollege.org.au

• Victory Lutheran College 28 Drages Road, Wodonga VIC 3690 T: +61 2 6057 5859 victorylc@victoryschool.vic.edu.au www.vlc.vic.edu.au

• Village School 9-14 Holloway Road, Croydon North VIC 3134 T: +61 3 97264766 / F: +61 3 97271752 principal@villageschool.vic.edu.au www.villageschool.vic.edu.au

• Waverley Christian College 1248 High Street, Wantirna South VIC 3152 T: +61 3 9871 8600 / F: +61 3 9887 3907 college@wcc.vic.edu.au www.wcc.vic.edu.au

• Wesley College 4,24,50,58 5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick 3185 620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley 3150 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 T: +61 3 8102 6888 admissions@wesleycollege.net www.wesleycollege.net

• Westbourne Grammar School 300 Sayers Road, Truganina VIC 3029 67 The Strand, Newport VIC 3015 T: +61 3 9731 9444 info@westbourne.vic.edu.au www.westbournegrammar.com

• Whitefriars College 156 Park Road, Donvale VIC 3111 T: +61 3 9872 8200 / F: +61 3 9872 4343 info@whitefriars.vic.edu.au www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au

• Woodleigh School Main Office and Woodleigh Campus, Years 7-12: 485 Golf Links Road, Langwarrin South VIC 3911 T: +61 3 5971 6100 / F: +61 3 5971 1010 office@woodleigh.vic.edu.au www.woodleigh.school Minimbah Campus, 3YO Early Childhood-Year 6: 3 Minimbah Court, Frankston South VIC 3199 T: +61 3 9788 6488 minimbah@woodleigh.vic.edu.au www.woodleigh.school Penbank Campus, 3YO Early Childhood-Year 6: 460 Mornington Tyabb Road, Moorooduc VIC 3933 T: +61 3 5978 8425 penbank@woodleigh.vic.edu.au www.woodleigh.school

• Wyndham Christian College 418-438 Ballan Road, Wyndham Vale 3024 T: +61 3 8740 4770 wccoffice@hcc.vic.edu.au www.hcc.vic.edu.au

• Xavier College 45,51,85 Senior Campus: 135 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101 Burke Hall Campus: Studley Park Road, Kew VIC 3101 Kostka Hall Campus: 47 South Road, Brighton, VIC 3186 T: +61 3 9854 5307 admissions@xavier.vic.edu.au www.xavier.vic.edu.au

• Yarra Valley Grammar FC,16,80 Kalinda Road, Ringwood VIC 3134 T: +61 3 9262 7700 / F: +61 3 9876 1077 admissions@yvg.vic.edu.au www.yvg.vic.edu.au

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Mind for life.

Caulfield Grammar School nourishes learners to know who they are, what they value and why they are valued.

We cultivate character, compassion, creativity and connection. Our learners come to define themselves and their value, allowing them to anticipate their future directions with confidence, courage and capability.

Our academic outcomes stand as a testament to our teaching philosophy.

Co - e du cat i ona l Early learning to Year 12 Boarding from Year 9 to 12 +61 3 9524 6333 caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au