Salesian College (Chadstone)
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| Address | |
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10 Bosco Street Chadstone, Victoria 3148 Australia |
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| Coordinates | 37°52′56″S 145°6′1″E / 37.88222°S 145.10028°ECoordinates: 37°52′56″S 145°6′1″E / 37.88222°S 145.10028°E |
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| Type | Independent |
| Motto |
Latin: Omnia Omnibus (To Be All Things To All) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic (Saleians) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Chairman | Fr Timothy Costelloe |
| Rector | Fr John Pappworth |
| Principal | Mr Robert Brennan |
| Years | 7-12 |
| Enrolment | 1128 |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue, Red, Grey |
| Slogan | Inspire, Educate, Become Great Men |
| School fees | $5,850-$6,630 |
| Website | www.salesian.vic.edu.au |
Salesian College is a Roman Catholic Independent school for boys located in the Melbourne suburb of Chadstone. Founded on the philosophies of Saint John Bosco, the college aims to offer a Salesian ideal of education. Salesian comprises two campuses - Bosco (Years 7-8 & Years 10-12) being the school's main campus and Mannix (Year 9) catering solely for one year level. The reason for this is because of all the camps and student experiences the in Mannix campus (Year 9).
Salesian is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges.
Throughout years 7 to 11, weekly sporting activities are conducted and compulsory to students in those year levels. The college also offers a number of other sporting clubs, teams, trips and activities.
This sporting ethos is heavily embedded in the school life and has allowed the school to compete with many of the larger schools in the ACC.
Salesian has also gone back to the housing system of competitive sport in the school at the beginning of 2007. The four houses compete with each other in many sports, most notably swimming and athletics.
Salesian Old Boys Cricket Club is a cricket club situated at the college. It currently hosts a Juniors Academy and several junior and senior teams. The club currently plays under the Southern Districts and Churches Cricket League.
The Mannix Campus is a special campus, a state-of-the-art facility, dedicated to the education of students in year 9. This campus has a special staff to cater for the boys academic needs. The campus has two ovals, a science lab (only for the year 9s to use), a multipurpose room and a reception of its own.
The four houses since their re-introduction at the start of 2008 are Annecy, Collinson, Moroney and Savio.
Annecy = Yellow
Collinson = Green
Moroney = Maroon
Savio = Blue
The House Cup is awarded each year after the accumulation of all the House Points awarded throughout the year in several Competitions such as debating, athletics, swimming, fundraising and cross-country running.
Music is an important aspect of Salesian College life. A host of various styles of bands are offered to the students to suit their needs. These bands will play often throughout the year in many of the college's assemblies, masses, plays and other music activities. The college bands have also been involved in many other major events including: Olympic Torch Relay, The ACC "ACCent on Music" inaugural concert, State Ministerial performances, the College's Annual Dinner Dance, Band Festivals and Eisteddfods. An annual band camp is also held during the year for the students involved. To encourage new students to begin an instrument, a free semester of music tuitions is given as part of the year 7 students curriculum. Once completed, students may elect to continue or change their preferences.
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