Servite College
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Servite College is a co-educational Roman Catholic high school in the Perth
suburb of Tuart Hill, Western Australia
. The school is operated by the Servite Order
.
In spite of severe limitations on space, there are abundant opportunities for sports both within the confines of the campus as well as at a large nearby public oval. Servite College’s participation in inter-school sports competitions has been very rewarding. In 2009, the school underwent a minor scale structure change; year seven students (typically ages 11 and 12) were introduced to the school as the Saint Alexis technology wing was demolished to build a newer building, all students do exams half-yearly (per semester), and year ten students now are able to choose from a variety of Western Australian Certificate of Education
(previously Tertiary Entrance Exam
) subjects in the preparation for their upper school levels (years 11 and 12).
): Annuziata (yellow), Our Lady of Sorrows (purple), San Clemente (green), Senario (black), Saint Anthony's (red) and Saint Mary's (light blue). Each played a role in the history of the Servite Order
that was founded in Italy around 1200AD by the seven holy founders. They are further split into contact groups of about 25 students; each containing years 7-12.
In 2008 Servite demolished the 50 year old southern wing of the school (excluding a small part of the library, which presently (Nov 2010) is being torn down) in order to build a modern, three story high building that was to be named after Fr Chris Ross who began his journey many years ago in a Chicago Servite school; however, he felt inclined to pass the naming of the building to celebrated Servite saint Saint Alexis.
He has done a lot of work towards the school and is currently the School's council president.
in Perth.
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
suburb of Tuart Hill, Western Australia
Tuart Hill, Western Australia
Tuart Hill is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia.Tuart Hill is named after the Tuart tree that once grew extensively throughout the area, especially around Dog Swamp...
. The school is operated by the Servite Order
Servite Order
The Servite Order is one of the five original Catholic mendicant orders. Its objects are the sanctification of its members, preaching the Gospel, and the propagation of devotion to the Mother of God, with special reference to her sorrows. The members of the Order use O.S.M. as their post-nominal...
.
History
Members of the Servite Order came to Australia in late 1951 and by 1958 had established St. Philip’s Regional High School for Boys in Tuart Hill. In 1968 the name was changed to Servite College, and in 1973 it became the first co-educational Catholic secondary school in Western Australia.Facilities
Information Technology is prominent; the Seven Holy Founders Centre gym and auditorium are the pride of the school. A state-of-the-art science block, completed in 2003, is the most recent addition.In spite of severe limitations on space, there are abundant opportunities for sports both within the confines of the campus as well as at a large nearby public oval. Servite College’s participation in inter-school sports competitions has been very rewarding. In 2009, the school underwent a minor scale structure change; year seven students (typically ages 11 and 12) were introduced to the school as the Saint Alexis technology wing was demolished to build a newer building, all students do exams half-yearly (per semester), and year ten students now are able to choose from a variety of Western Australian Certificate of Education
Western Australian Certificate of Education
The Western Australian Certificate of Education is the credential given to students who have completed Year 11 and Year 12 of their secondary schooling in the state of Western Australia, Australia, and is intended to become the Western Australian certificate within the Australian Certificate of...
(previously Tertiary Entrance Exam
Tertiary Entrance Exam
For the new examination and curriculum system that has replaced the Tertiary Entrance Exam , see WACE ....
) subjects in the preparation for their upper school levels (years 11 and 12).
School structure
The students are put into six priories (or factionsHouse system
The house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
): Annuziata (yellow), Our Lady of Sorrows (purple), San Clemente (green), Senario (black), Saint Anthony's (red) and Saint Mary's (light blue). Each played a role in the history of the Servite Order
Servite Order
The Servite Order is one of the five original Catholic mendicant orders. Its objects are the sanctification of its members, preaching the Gospel, and the propagation of devotion to the Mother of God, with special reference to her sorrows. The members of the Order use O.S.M. as their post-nominal...
that was founded in Italy around 1200AD by the seven holy founders. They are further split into contact groups of about 25 students; each containing years 7-12.
Campus
Besides the large number of General Learning Areas (commonly known as classrooms) expected in any school, Servite College boasts an extensive Technology Centre, a state-of-the-art science block, a large auditorium/lecture theatre seating over 200 persons as well as an international standard gymnasium. These areas do not have airconditioning. The central area of the campus is pleasantly landscaped and offers ample opportunity for students to gather, converse and socialise. A large practical and creative arts centre is located in a separate building; here are found facilities for woodwork, cooking as well as drama and dance. Music theory and practice is catered for in several adjacent locations. All in all we have in Servite an institution well equipped to educate and care for the more than 900 students who frequent it. Servite however does not have an oval or swimming pool, which often restricts a number of sporting achievements and does not allow the students ample opportunity.In 2008 Servite demolished the 50 year old southern wing of the school (excluding a small part of the library, which presently (Nov 2010) is being torn down) in order to build a modern, three story high building that was to be named after Fr Chris Ross who began his journey many years ago in a Chicago Servite school; however, he felt inclined to pass the naming of the building to celebrated Servite saint Saint Alexis.
He has done a lot of work towards the school and is currently the School's council president.
Athletics
Servite College competes in the Northern Associated Schools (NAS) league and the Associated Catholic Colleges' annual swimming and athletic carnivals. Its NAS competitors include Sacred Heart College, Chisholm College, Newman College and John XXIII CollegeJohn XXIII College, Perth
John XXIII College is a Catholic co-educational school in Perth, Western Australia. The school provides education from kindergarten to year twelve students....
in Perth.