Mazenod College, Victoria

Mazenod College
Address
Kernot Avenue Mulgrave, Victoria 3170 Australia
Information
Type	Independent, Single-sex
Motto	Latin: Nihil Linquendum Inausum (Leave Nothing Undared For The Kingdom Of God)
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Established	1967
Principal	Fr Christian Fini OMI
Staff	140
Years	7-12
Enrolment	1,238
Colour(s)	Black, White and Blue
School fees	$6740
Website	www.mazenod.vic.edu.au

Mazenod College is a Catholic school for boys located in Mulgrave, Victoria. It is one of three schools run by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and the only one in Victoria. Mazenod College is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges. The current principal is Father Christian Fini OMI.

Mazenod College was founded in 1967 in St. Joseph's Primary School in nearby Springvale, Victoria to serve the parishes of Springvale, Clayton, Springvale North and Glen Waverley. In 1968 the school moved to its present location in Mulgrave, firstly utilising land on just the north side of Kernot Avenue.

Building progressed with the addition of multiple classrooms, a library, canteen, administration block and chapel, until in 1987 further building began on the south side of Kernot Avenue.

Extensive sporting facilities include a cricket ground with a turf wicket area, a synthetic soccer pitch, a gymnasium, and the Provence Centre, a state of the art facility for volleyball, table tennis, and other sports, which also doubles as a school assembly venue.

Mazenod College is a Catholic College where faith is given great respect and centrality. Mass is celebrated every morning. A full school Mass (called The Inaugural Mass) is celebrated in St Patrick's Cathedral each year and full school masses are held on May 21 for Founder's Day (St Eugene de Mazenod's feast day), August 15 (Assumption of Mary) and an Advent Mass on the last day of school in preparation for Christmas.

The Rector of Mazenod College is appointed by the Provincial of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate who have the responsibility for the administration of the College and the Pastoral care of students. The appointment is confirmed by the Archbishop. The College's Rectors are:

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Mazenod College has over 1,239 students enrolled in the school and over 140 staff members. It also has several bands, including its symphony orchestra, string ensembles, 5 choirs, the Concert Band, The Symphonic Wind Band. In 2006, building works commenced and were completed in 2007. These included a brand new complex, called the Founder's Complex (blessed and opened on March 25, 2007), for the Computer Rooms, servers, Manual and Fine Arts Complex and the music tutorial provided by the college, renovations of the 'old' Manual and Fine Arts Centre (it became the Year 7 area) and a new building catering to the needs of maintenance and grounds staff. The new building also comprises staff amenities and equipment storage.

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