Whitefriars College

The College has eight houses, each one named after a Carmelite of note. The houses are:

As there is a vertical pastoral care (more commonly known as homeroom) system at the College, each house is made up of seven pastoral care groups and each group contains approximately 24 students. This change was made in 2005. Each house is governed by a Head of House. Unlike other schools, students at Whitefriars College are more so responsible to their respective Head of House combined with Pastoral Care teacher, than that of their Year level co-ordinator.

The College celebrated its 50th year in operation from 2010 to 2011. The school received a New Chapel, Quadrangle and Classrooms to commemorate the occasion. In addition to this, some existing classrooms were also renovated, providing a somewhat more modern ambience. Students were also presented with a 50-year badge to be worn on their blazer lapel.

The Schools Uniform provider is Bob Stewarts of Kew. The current academic uniform consists of:

• The traditional brown blazer with the College Crest (Carmelite Coat of Arms), printed on the pocket
• Dark Grey Trousers or Light Grey Shorts, which are worn with the appropriate grey socks
• Either the grey Junior/Middle Years jumper or the brown Senior Years jumper
• A tie with gold, silver and brown stripes, with the College Crest on the bottom right
• The Summer shirt with a fine stripe, which can only be worn in Terms 1 and 4 or the Winter shirt which is worn with the tie.

The current sport uniform consists of:

• A blue soft shell jacket
• A white polo shirt with the sword of elijah stamped on the front, left-hand side of the shirt
• Blue shorts, some with the sword of elijah stamped on the left-hand side of the shorts
• Blue microfibre tracksuit pants, with 'Whitefriars' imprinted on the right-hand side pant
• An optional fleece vest, with the sword of elijah imprinted on the front left-hand side of vest
• White socks, with a blue and gold stripe at the ankle

Students are also required to have a Sports Bag, which is used for both ACC sport and Physical Education. There are also other pieces of sport uniform available for students involved in Cross-Country, Swimming, Cricket and all ACC sports.

Whitefriars college is situated upon 19 hectares (47 acres) of land, making it one of the largest sites of any Catholic Secondary College in Melbourne.

It has a range of facilities, most being specific to the faculty which resides within the building.

Faculty of Sport

• Guggenheimer Gymnasium. A soft-court facility used for Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Badminton, Volleyball and some Gymnastic Apparatus.
• McPhee Gymnasium. A hardwood facility, used for Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball and Indoor Hockey.
• Two football ovals, both with Cricket Pitches
• One Soccer Pitch
• Three Cricket Nets
• Fitness and Weights Facility/Gym

Faculty of Science and IST

• Seven science laboratories
• One Computer Technology room

Faculty of English (Butler Building or, B-Block, First Floor)

• Four classrooms, predominately for the use of VCE English classes

Faculty of Visual Arts (Butler Building or, B-Block; Second Floor)

• A fully specialised wood, metal and acrylic/plastic works facility
• Specialised media room, complete with a media studio
• Specialised VCD and Studio Arts room
• Junior and Middle School art rooms

Faculty of Performing Arts (Butler Building or, B-Block; Third Floor)

• Healy-Wilson Theatre. Received a light renovation in 2013.
• Specialised recording studios
• Keyboard lab
• Two interconnecting Function Rooms
• Drama Mezzanine that connects to the second floor
• Music and Drama rooms

Faculty of Mathematics (Undercroft or, U-Block)

• Four classrooms, predominately for the use of VCE Mathematics

Some facilities are not faculty specific, and include:

The Duncan Centre (D-Block)

Named after Bernadette Duncan, this eight-classroom block was completed in 2007, specifically for the use of Year 7s. Each classroom is specific to a year 7 house class. It also has a foyer that acts as a Pastoral Care room.

F-Block

An eight-classroom block, consisting of three newer classrooms completed alongside the duncan centre in 2007, and five portable classrooms. It is primarily used by year 8s and 9s.

C-Block (Formally known as, 'Southern Wing')

A five classroom block mainly used by middle school and LOTE classes. It also has one science lab, used mainly for Junior School Science. In 2017, this classroom block was demolished to create a more open space in the college between the Quadrangle and the Chapel. It will also allow easier connection between the new Science and Technology centre to the rest of the college.

Science and Technology Centre

A need for new science and technology facilities was identified in the 2015 College masterplan. Construction on a new facility located on a previous staff-parking site, next to the Duncan Centre, commenced in 2017. This new three-level facility will feature Science labs, Material Technology spaces and will also introduce Food technology to the college for the first time. A 200 seat lecture theatre and function spaces will also be included in this new facility.

Shortis Library

Named after the founding principal of Whitefriars, Frank Shortis, the library is widely used before school, during recess, lunch and afterschool by students of all year levels. It provides a wide array of information services that extend far beyond that of average school libraries, as well as acting as a light and relaxed social gathering space for students. It is one of the most used facilities within the college, also offering Year 10 study hall after school on specified days.

Cameron Centre

Named after the Colleges Services Coordinator, Marie Cameron, this centre is equipped with a large canteen and spacious decking for students to enjoy. It is also home to the Whitefriars Health Centre, Uniform Store, Second-Hand Uniform store and the Notebook Service Centre.

In May 2014, it was announced that the Cameron Centre would undergo renovations, creating a relaxing and warm environment for students to socialise.

Undercroft and Study Hall

The Undercroft is located underneath the college library, and consists of four classrooms, mainly used for VCE Mathematics. It also houses the Year 12 study hall.

In 2013 it was announced that the Study Hall would undergo a light renovation, creating a comfortable environment for year 12 students to study collectively in. It was completed in time for the commencement of the school year in 2014.

The school has two student-run community service organisations, the Key Club, sponsored by the Doncaster-Templestowe Kiwanis, and Young St. Vinnie's. Both groups work in the school community as well as in the wider community on a number of projects. The Key Club runs a recycling drive and St Vinnie's runs a weekly blood donation drive, in which VCE students are encouraged to give blood.

• John Blakey – North Melbourne Football Club Premiership player
• Pat Cash – 1987 Wimbledon Champion
• Nick Coffield - St Kilda Football Club Footballer and No. 8 2017 NAB AFL Draft
• Stephen Gilham – Port Adelaide Football Club, Hawthorn Football Club Player and 2008 premiership player, Greater Western Sydney
• Brad Gotch – (1979) VFL footballer (Fitzroy, St Kilda), AFL assistant coach (Collingwood 2000–2007, Western Bulldogs 2008–2009) Coach South Adelaide Football Club
• Ben Griffiths – Richmond Tigers Football Club – No. 19 2009 NAB AFL Draft
• Damian Keogh – (1979) – Basketballer for Australia and Sydney Kings
• Patrick Lipinski – Western Bulldogs Football Club Footballer and No. 28 2016 NAB AFL Draft
• Lawrence Mooney – comedian
• Luke Mason – Collingwood Football Club staffer – 2008
• David Morris – 2010 Olympic Aerial Skier and Australian record holder; 2014 Winter Olympic silver medalist.
• Marc Murphy (2005) – Carlton Footballer and No. 1 AFL Draft Pick. Current Captain of Carlton Football Club
• Andy Otten (2007) – Adelaide Football Club and No. 27 draft pick 2007
• Christian Petracca – Melbourne Football Club Footballer and No. 2 2014 NAB AFL Draft
• Paul van der Haar – Essendon Football Club Footballer – 1984 / 1985 Premiership Winners – Essendon Team of the Century
• Sam Weideman – Melbourne Football Club Footballer and No. 9 2015 NAB AFL Draft

In 2019 Whitefriars reached a confidential settlement with a student relating to accusations that the school failed to take adequate action after an older student groomed and sexually abused at least two younger boys[2].

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