Catholic College Wodonga

Catholic College Wodonga is a co-educational Catholic school in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia, catering for students from Years 7 through to 12. Founded by the Wodonga Parish in 1979, Catholic College's aim is to “bring life in Jesus’ name” or later changed to "Life in Jesus" and to continue the work of the Sisters of Mercy in educating young people for a range of pathways in life.[1]Catholic College Wodonga is part of Catholic Education Wodonga (CEW). Because of this association students are often streamed from the three catholic primary schools which make up the rest of CEW. These feeder schools are St. Monicas Primary (Wodonga), St. Augustines Primary (Wodonga) and Frayne College (Baranduda). The latter is a prep to 8 school.

The main office as your enter the facilities through the front entrance.

History

In 1876 a co-educational primary and secondary school was built on the corner of High Street and Osburn Street. In 1892, four teachers from the Sisters of Mercy from Albury began a foundation of a new education institution in Wodonga, Australia which was completed in 1899 as the St Augustines Primary school.[2] The school continued until 1982 under the name St Augustines.[2]

In the meantime, a boarding school was established giving convent to girls in outlying areas.[2]

In 1970s, Wodonga had been declared the National Growth Centre and by 1979 an increased number of students lead to the 'St Augustine’s Girls Secondary College' being relocated to the Wodonga West location under the new name of the "Catholic College Wodonga"[2]

School Theme

Each year the college is given a theme to have the students aim to follow and be alike.

Given Year Schools Theme
2018 "Serve god by serving others"
2017 "Be Courageous! God is with You"[3]
2016 "Walk with the Lord: forgive, show mercy, give joyfully, extend hospitality, do not judge and show compassion."
2015 "The Time is Now, Make God's Kingdom Real"
2014 "You are the light of the world; Let your light shine."
2013 “Be the seed that nourishes our world”
2012 "We are gods work of art. Called to share our gifts."

Teaching

Catholic College is divided into six Learning Communities or Houses; Hollows (yellow), Malone (green), da Vinci (blue), Chisholm (red), Gandhi (orange) and MacKillop (purple). Each with their own given LCL (Learning Community Leader).[4]

Beginning the day, students start the day in their home bases or better known as Learning Mentor Groups (LM's). LM's contain students from a single house and across a variety of years of approximately 14 or so people. The objective of LM's is to encourage friendships across year levels, and announce relevant school news. Each LM is co-ordinated by two teachers who is the primary contact for students in their group regarding school or administrative issues. They also provide the students with academical references.[4]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ Catholic College Wodonga
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Who we are". ccw.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  3. ↑ "School Report 2017" (PDF). Catholic College. May 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Learning Communities". ccw.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 2018-09-12.

Coordinates: 36°07′44″S 146°51′43″E / 36.129°S 146.862°E / -36.129; 146.862

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