Loyola College, Melbourne

Loyola College

Justice, Mercy, Faith
Location
Watsonia, Victoria
Australia
Coordinates 37°42′15″S 145°04′43″E / 37.7041°S 145.0787°E / -37.7041; 145.0787Coordinates: 37°42′15″S 145°04′43″E / 37.7041°S 145.0787°E / -37.7041; 145.0787
Information
Type Independent, Co-Educational
Denomination Roman Catholic
Established 1980 (1980)
Enrolment 1,187 (7-12)
Colour(s) Blue, Light Blue, Maroon
              
Slogan A Catholic Independent School in the Ignatian Tradition
School fees $5,678-$6,168
Website www.loyola.vic.edu.au

Loyola College is a Catholic Independent Secondary School in the Ignatian Tradition. Located on 26 acres (110,000 m2) in northern Watsonia, a suburb of the Australian city of Melbourne, Loyola was founded in 1980 with an initial enrolment of just 134. Today, Loyola College has a steady student population of approximately 1300 pupils in years 7 through 12. The College theme for 2015 is, "Magis... Many Gifts, One Spirit." along with the official motto being "Justice, Mercy and Faith".[1]

Structure

A Regional Catholic College, Loyal's parishes are: St Damien's, Bundoora; Sacred Heart, Diamond Creek; St Mary, Greensborough; Our Lady of the Way, Kingsbury; St Martin of Tours, Macleod; St Francis of Assisi, Mill Park and St Thomas, North Greensborough.[2]

Each staff member and student belongs to one of the 6 houses: Chisholm, named after Caroline Chisholm; Flynn, named after The Reverend John Flynn; McAuley, named after The Venerable Mother Catherine McAuley; MacKillop, named after Saint Mary MacKillop; Mannix, named after Archbishop Daniel Mannix; and Xavier, named after St. Francis Xavier.[3]

Curriculum

The school offers a range of subjects including Arts,[4] Design and Technology, English, Humanities, Language, Mathematics, Music, Physical and Outdoor Education and Science. Loyola College also offers extra curricular activities including Clubs and Societies, Performing Arts, Public Speaking and Debating, Service and Spirituality, and Sport. Major events during the school year include St Ignatius Day, the Musical Production and Dramatic Production, House Drama, House Music, Athletics Carnival and Swimming Carnival.[5][6]

Partnerships

The school has a present partnership with Jesus Good Shepherd School in the Philippines.

Past principals

John Kennedy was the Founding Principal in September 1979.[7] Joseph Favrin has been the principal since 2008.[8]

Notable alumni

References

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