Emmanuel College: St. Paul's Campus
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The Emmanuel College
: St. Paul's Campus (formerly St. Paul's College) is a Roman Catholic Independent
school for boys located in the Melbourne
suburb of Altona North
. It a branch of one of Emmanuel College's education facilities.
. The order had been invited to establish this Catholic Secondary Boys' College by the then Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr. Daniel Mannix
. The college's colours were then Red, White and Blue and its motto was Ecce Mater Tua (Latin
:"Behold Thy Mother").
The Jubilee Building was extensively renovated in 1998. In 2004, with the assistance of a Commonwealth Government grant, work commenced on enlarging the library complex and the building of two new computer labs. These developments were completed in 2005 and the College has not undergone any significant renovations since.
and the future of the school initiated. 2008 saw the full transition from 'St. Paul's College' to 'Emmanuel College' with the acquisition of a second co-educational campus. The school eventually incorporated a new emblem and changed its motto to Life To The Full, which comes from the Gospel according to John
: "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full" (John
10:10).
These houses are named after the Marianists that initially helped serve and found the school. Each house has 8 homerooms each with about 25 students ranged from years 7-12 per homeroom.
program at the St. Paul's Campus since its implementation in 1990.
Emmanuel College, Melbourne
The Emmanuel College: St. Paul's Campus is a Roman Catholic, secondary day school for boys, located in Altona North, a south-western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It a branch of one of Emmanuel College's education facilities.- History :- Establishment :St. Paul's Campus was originally...
: St. Paul's Campus (formerly St. Paul's College) is a Roman Catholic Independent
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
school for boys located in the Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
suburb of Altona North
Altona North, Victoria
Altona North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hobsons Bay...
. It a branch of one of Emmanuel College's education facilities.
History
Establishment
St. Paul's Campus was originally established as 'St. Paul's College' in 1965, under the auspices of the American Order of the Society of MarianistsSociety of Mary (Marianists)
The Society of Mary, a Roman Catholic Marian Society, is a congregation of brothers and priests called The Marianists or Marianist Brothers and Priests. The Society was founded by Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, a priest who survived the anti-clerical persecution during the French Revolution. ...
. The order had been invited to establish this Catholic Secondary Boys' College by the then Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr. Daniel Mannix
Daniel Mannix
Daniel Mannix was an Irish-born Australian Catholic bishop. Mannix was the Archbishop of Melbourne for 46 years and one of the most influential public figures in 20th century Australia....
. The college's colours were then Red, White and Blue and its motto was Ecce Mater Tua (Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
:"Behold Thy Mother").
Building Construction
In the early 1960s, the local parish priests purchased a large, 8 hectare, undeveloped block in Altona North. Through the labour of the parents of the school's initial students, the austere block was transformed into an attractive property. The College's primary edifice, the three-storey building called the "Jubilee Building", was completed in 1969. Following to be completed were:- The Chaminade Library in 1971.
- The generous Art/Craft/Science Lab and the senior classrooms known as the "Winters Building" in 1979.
- The administrative complex and gymnasium in 1982.
The Jubilee Building was extensively renovated in 1998. In 2004, with the assistance of a Commonwealth Government grant, work commenced on enlarging the library complex and the building of two new computer labs. These developments were completed in 2005 and the College has not undergone any significant renovations since.
Transition To Emmanuel College
In 2006, the plans for Emmanuel CollegeEmmanuel College, Melbourne
The Emmanuel College: St. Paul's Campus is a Roman Catholic, secondary day school for boys, located in Altona North, a south-western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It a branch of one of Emmanuel College's education facilities.- History :- Establishment :St. Paul's Campus was originally...
and the future of the school initiated. 2008 saw the full transition from 'St. Paul's College' to 'Emmanuel College' with the acquisition of a second co-educational campus. The school eventually incorporated a new emblem and changed its motto to Life To The Full, which comes from the Gospel according to John
Gospel of John
The Gospel According to John , commonly referred to as the Gospel of John or simply John, and often referred to in New Testament scholarship as the Fourth Gospel, is an account of the public ministry of Jesus...
: "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full" (John
Gospel of John
The Gospel According to John , commonly referred to as the Gospel of John or simply John, and often referred to in New Testament scholarship as the Fourth Gospel, is an account of the public ministry of Jesus...
10:10).
Head Master and Current Staff
Since 1997, the incumbent principal has been Mr. Christopher Stock (BSc DipEd MEd B.Theol) at the St. Paul's Campus. In 2008 when the transition to Emmanuel College was complete, he became the principal of Emmanuel College, and thus being the principal of two schools; the St. Paul's Campus and the Notre Dame Campus.House/Homeroom System
Emmanuel College House System consists of 5 houses:- McCoy (Navy)
- Cassidy (Red)
- McCluskey (Gold)
- Winters (Green)
- Chaminade (Sky Blue)
These houses are named after the Marianists that initially helped serve and found the school. Each house has 8 homerooms each with about 25 students ranged from years 7-12 per homeroom.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Emmanuel College has offered the VCEVictorian Certificate of Education
The Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
program at the St. Paul's Campus since its implementation in 1990.
Notable alumni
- Daniel GiansiracusaDaniel GiansiracusaDaniel Giansiracusa is an Australian rules football player for the Western Bulldogs who plays in various positions such as the midfield, half back flanks and half forward flanks....
(AFLAustralian Football LeagueThe Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
player) - Rohan SmithRohan SmithRohan H. Smith is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.Debuting in 1992 after being recruited around 1990, Smith has long been one of the Bulldogs' favourite sons, with his reputation rising during the mid-1990s when he became one of the best half-backs in the league...
(Former AFL player) - Gary Blackwood (Member of the Legislative Assembly, Victoria, Member for Narracan)
- Jesse Venables (2007 BBJ National 93 kg Gold Medalist (Melbourne. Australia))
- Jason DuffJason DuffJason Paul Duff is a former field hockey defender from Australia, who was a member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.- Early life :Duff attended St...
(HockeyHockeyHockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
player) - Auskar Surbakti (Journalist for SBS; CNN correspondent)
- Mick Martyn (Former AFL player)
- Angelo Capuano (Law academic and Scholar to Oxford University)
- James PodsiadlyJames PodsiadlyJames Podsiadly is an Australian rules footballer for Geelong in the Australian Football League . He was drafted as a mature-aged rookie in the 2010 Rookie Draft.-Early life:...
(AFL player) - Trent McKenzieTrent McKenzieTrent McKenzie is an Australian rules footballer for the Gold Coast Football Club. He was recruited as one of twelve 17 years olds made available to Gold Coast under the AFL's draft concessions.-Junior career:...
(AFL player)
See also
- Emmanuel College, MelbourneEmmanuel College, MelbourneThe Emmanuel College: St. Paul's Campus is a Roman Catholic, secondary day school for boys, located in Altona North, a south-western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It a branch of one of Emmanuel College's education facilities.- History :- Establishment :St. Paul's Campus was originally...
- Emmanuel College: Notre Dame CampusEmmanuel College: Notre Dame CampusThe Emmanuel College: Notre Dame Campus is a Roman Catholic, secondary day school, located in Point Cook, a south-western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It a school of one of Emmanuel College's education campuses.- Establishment & Construction :...
- Mount St. Joseph Girls' College
- List of schools in Victoria