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Mazenod College is a Catholic Boys’ College served by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate working in partnership with the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS). It was established in 1967 temporarily at St Joseph’s Primary School, Springvale and in 1968 moved to its present site in Mulgrave. The College was established in response to the need for a Catholic Boys’ Secondary College by the Parish Priests of Springvale, Springvale North, Clayton, Glen Waverley and later, Mulgrave. Through their vision, Oblate Service, commitment, and the support of local Parishioners, Mazenod College was born.

College History On Tuesday, 7th February 1967, following a Mass of the Holy Spirit the previous night, Mazenod College started. Due to a very tight financial position, (a situation which would remain for almost 6 years - until government funding became available) the school had very humble beginnings. It commenced with two classrooms in St Joseph’s Primary School, Springvale. In its first year there was a total enrolment of 79 students (two classes of Year 7’s) and a total staff of two; Fr. James FitzPatrick OMI and Mr Pollard. One of the symbols of the growth of the school can be seen in its buildings and the increasing number of pupils. Mazenod stayed at St Joseph’s until Tuesday 22nd April 1968, when it moved into the first stage of its present building - two classrooms just beyond the front office section. In 1969, the two science rooms beyond the second stairs were added and in 1971, additional (much needed) classrooms. Further extensions were the Library/Canteen in 1974, the Penthouse Block in 1975, the Administration Block in 1978 and the Chapel in 1983. The College expanded to the other side of Kernot Avenue in 1984 when the Manual and Fine Arts Complex was opened. The present school Library was built in 1987 when, with the addition of a Lecture Theatre and Year 12 Complex, the O’Rourke Building opened. A new Staff and Conference Room was added in 1992 to cater for the needs of an expanding staff and use of school facilities.

and other learning areas. Further development and maintenance continued in 2014 with the new Counsellor and Meeting Rooms (Tempier House) and the Language Rooms, where the old Table Tennis Rooms once were. The Oval was also redeveloped in preparation for the Asian Cup, with irrigation, drainage and levelling to a high standard. The Australian Provincial remains committed to our Education Ministry under the guidance of a Lay Principal and an Oblate Priest as Rector, ensuring the Oblates can maintain a meaningful and sustainable presence of service in the College. The Oblates will continue to have an active presence in the Leadership and Pastoral aspects of the College into the future. Mazenod College operates with a College School Advisory Council consisting of both clerical and lay representatives from the five constituent Parishes. The Council also comprises delegates from the College’s parent organisations, the College Finance Manager, Staff Representatives, and Oblates. Mazenod College is proud of its fine multicultural heritage, where members come from a wide variety of different cultural backgrounds. This heritage is valued and treasured at the College.

Computer Room facilities were added in 1995 and the Gymnasium was fully re-furbished in 2001. In 2007, the Founders’ Complex for music, drama and information technology was completed and in 2010, a new synthetic football pitch was installed. Construction was well underway in 2012 for the new multi-sports and activity centre, called The Provence Centre and the Library was also fully refurbished. In 2013, The Provence Centre was completed. The Provence Centre houses the indoor sports of volleyball, basketball, badminton, chess, table tennis and indoor soccer, as well as outdoor basketball. The building also doubles as the gathering centre for Masses, Assemblies, Classrooms and Board meetings. 2013 also saw the opening of the College’s new Outdoor Learning Diversity Centre which contains a wetlands and Animal Breeding Programme which encompasses geography, science Mazenod College

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Charles Eugene de Mazenod was born into the tumultuous world of Revolutionary France, the son of an aristocrat. Forced to flee France at the tender age of 8, he grew to young adulthood amidst the dissipating pleasures of the aristocratic idleness of the various courts of Italy. However, his life was changed dramatically by a deeply spiritual experience at a Good Friday ceremony in 1807. He would go on to become Priest, Missionary, Bishop, and founder of a worldwide religious community called the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI). One of his contemporary Bishops once said: “Go to Marseilles. There is a Bishop there whose congregation is still small, but the man himself has a heart as big as St.Paul’s, as big as the world.” These are words that truly convey the enthusiasm felt by those who knew him in life and by those who have come to know him through the works he established and the writings he left behind. A heart as big as the world! Even when he still had only ten companions in his society, the Rule Eugene wrote for the group in 1818 already stated emphatically, “Their ambition will be to encompass in their holy desires the immense breadth of the entire world.” That ambitious dream began to take form in 1841 when Bishop de Mazenod sent his first disciples to Canada. It was the beginning of a heroic epic that would see the Oblates of Mary Immaculate spread from the pole to the tropics: in Canada, Sri Lanka, South Africa and today in over sixty countries - wherever the apostolate demands a radical renouncing of self on the part of those whom Pius IX once called “specialists in the most difficult missions”. Thousands of Oblates have lived in the radiance of the Founder’s “big heart”. The Oblates of Mary Immaculate arrived in Fremantle in 1894, Victoria in 1926, and at Mazenod College in 1967. Inspired by St Eugene de Mazenod OMI, the Oblates serve the Mazenod College Community in a variety of pastoral ways through service, leadership and pastoral ministry. The Oblates work closely with the staff and families to help ensure that each student discovers their God-given dignity; sees the world through the eyes of Christ, and ultimately, “Leave(s) Nothing Undared for the Kingdom of God” (College motto). Mazenod College

Mazenod College 2022 College Leaders

College Contacts Rector Principal Deputy Principal (Students) Deputy Principal (Operations) Deputy Principal (Curriculum) Deputy Principal (Teaching & Learning) Dean of Senior School Dean of Junior School Counsellors Learning Diversity Coordinator

Fr Harry Dyer OMI Dr Paul Shannon Mr Tim Ford Mr Tony Rolfe Mr Noel Jenkinson Mr Matthew Fyfield Ms Pier Bourne Mr Jamie Davin Mr David Munro, Mr Andrew Steer Ms Anne Johnson

Year Level Coordinators Year 7 Mr Nick Redfern Year 8 Mr Chris Lee Year 9 Mr David May Year 10 Ms Dayna Hale Year 11 Ms Anastasia Skourides Year 12 Mr Robert Mann

5 Kernot Avenue, Mulgrave 3170 P: 9560 0911 W: www.mazenod.vic.edu.au E: frontdesk@mazenod.vic.edu.au Office hours: 8.00am - 4.30pm Mazenod College

MISSION & VISION STATEMENT

Mission & Vision Statement Leave Nothing Undared For the Kingdom of God

Vision Mazenod College is a Catholic boys’ secondary school striving to live the charism of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Centred on the person of Jesus Christ, our community is built on faith, nourished by the Eucharist and seeks to live and share Gospel values in word and deed. Mission Mazenod College is committed to the pursuit of excellence in the intellectual, social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of each student according to his unique capacity. Each person at Mazenod is encouraged to contribute to a welcoming and caring community in collaboration with our local Parishes. Guiding Principles 1. Let us be united in the love of Jesus Christ We seek to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the Saviour, and to see people and the world through His eyes. By regularly turning our hearts and minds to Him, and by opening ourselves to the gift of the Holy Spirit, we seek, like Mary Immaculate, to receive God’s holiness and bring it to reality in our daily lives. 2. Be a burning flame not a smouldering wick We serve to light the fire inside our students, fostering a burning desire to achieve academic excellence and to cultivate their abilities to the fullest. We see education as a lifelong process of formation in the truth, not just a moment in time, encouraging our students to be the flame, continuously burning brightly and sharing their talents. 3. We have but one heart, one soul We strive to nurture a friendly and caring school, enabling students to develop a sense of loyalty, solidarity and service. We provide pastoral care and encourage participation in all aspects of college life. Nourished by the Eucharist, and led by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, we believe that once a student enters the college, he and his family become part of our community for life. 4. Learn who you are in the eyes of God We aspire to instil in all people the knowledge that God’s unconditional love is real and everlasting. Through the creation of an inclusive community and an environment that is conducive to students discerning their unique worth in the eyes of God, all members of the Mazenod family are free to flourish and grow. 5. Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve We endeavour to emulate St Eugene de Mazenod’s model of standing with the poor in our community and beyond. Acts of service are a key component of an education at Mazenod. On their journey, our students recognise their call to bring the transforming presence of Christ to the world.

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Prayers & Sacramental Life Mazenod seeks to foster in each student a personal relationship with God through an active and sincere prayer life. While personal prayer is encouraged, the emphasis is given to moments of community prayer at the beginning of each class each day, as well as in the various Sacramental Celebrations held regularly at the college. More important than the College Buildings is the atmosphere. This is closely linked to its aims not merely as a school, but as a Catholic College entrusted with the education of Catholic and non-catholic boys. The College seeks to develop the intellectual, moral, creative and physical potential of each student in a disciplined, fair and challenging environment provided by committed and qualified staff. It also seeks to instil in its students a sense of their worth and to promote initiative, selfreliance, integrity and leadership. There is also the broader objective of instilling in students, genuine respect for others of different cultural and social backgrounds. Such a Christian education aims to produce well balanced, committed and articulate young men; equipped to take their place in society, receptive to the needs of others and ready to answer our Lord’s call to serve.

A Catholic School is a place where a student is given faith, values, practices and a place where he experiences a living faith. A strong emphasis is placed on both formal and informal religious education. The religious education course follows the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Melbourne with a sound, traditional foundation of sacred scripture, the teachings of the church, catholic social teaching and encourages strong parish involvement. Knowledge is reinforced by example and experience, and great emphasis is placed on building a distinctively christian spirit in the college where gospel values are lived. Two VCE units in religious studies are undertaken. The presence of Priests and a beautiful Chapel with daily Eucharist are great blessings. Mass is offered at 8.10am Monday to Friday during school terms in the College Chapel, and the whole school celebrates the Eucharist together at important times in the year. The Priests are always available pastorally for students. Reconciliation is formally made available to all students during Lent and before Christmas. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Friday during school terms. The College aims to foster the faith of its students and to build upon the positive practice of faith and the example set by their families.

Pastoral Care Pastoral Care is offered at Mazenod College in a wide and allencompassing way. The welfare and care for those within our community and beyond is of primary importance. The Archdiocese of Melbourne calls us to the following: A fundamental belief for Catholic Schools is that in Jesus is seen God’s image and likeness in its human expression and that Jesus’ values and teachings show all people ‘the way, the truth and the life’ (John 14:6). Following this belief, values to be promoted within a Catholic school’s understanding and practice of pastoral care include love, respect, compassion, tolerance, forgiveness, repentance, reconciliation and justice. This rationale is expressed through relationships and structures that promote the education of the whole person in mind, body and soul. Through Counsellors, Nurses, Homeroom Teachers, Year Level Coordinators, Oblate Priest Chaplaincy, Deputy Principals and Principal, each layer of care is prepared to work collaboratively for the welfare of our students and their families. Archbishop Mark Coleridge DD from Brisbane expressed this beautifully when he said: “I used to think when I was young that the easiest thing in the world was to be a human being with a heart of flesh and not a heart of stone. Now that I am old and wise, a product of Catholic Education myself, I can infact see that the art of being a real human being is subtle, difficult and the most important part of all. By that I mean the art of being a real human being in the full sense of that term. Now our schools exist to do many things; they impart vast amounts of knowledge, any number of skills and so on. Yet at the heart of everything that we do in our schools, is teach the art of being human. Fully human and fully alive.” Mazenod Vision for Visible Well Being Strategic Plan Visible Wellbeing is an approach to teaching that makes the very act of teaching itself a factor that builds student wellbeing. This approach has been developed by Professor Lea Waters from the University of Melbourne who is a world leading researcher and practitioner in the field of positive psychology. Mazenod will partner with Professor Lea Waters to help embed Visible Wellbeing throughout the College Community. Mazenod College

Visible Wellbeing is an approach to teaching that makes the very act of teaching itself a factor that builds student wellbeing. This approach has been developed by Professor Lea Waters from the University of Melbourne who is a world leading researcher and practitioner in the field of positive psychology. Mazenod will partner with Professor Lea Waters to help embed Visible Wellbeing throughout the College Community. Visible Wellbeing combines the science of wellbeing with the science of learning to achieve the three key goals of: - helping students and staff to more clearly see their own and others’ wellbeing using Visible Wellbeing practices; - helping students and staff more systematically build wellbeing using the SEARCH framework; -Facilitating learning through the Visible Wellbeing classroom process. Visible Wellbeing is not a set curriculum, it is a flexible approach which can be applied across any subject matter, and in all contexts – primary, secondary, in the Staff Room and with the affiliated Mazenod Community Groups. With the Visible Wellbeing approach, academic learning and wellbeing are truly integrated. Visible Wellbeing complements our existing student wellbeing programs which are delivered at Mazenod in a variety formats including extended Homerooms, seminars, personal and social learning timetabled classes, retreats, camps and dedicated personal development days. All wellbeing programs are designed to address age and stage well being issues. Visible Wellbeing will be our approach to creating resilient, happy and successful young men. The goal of a Visible Wellbeing approach is to make wellbeing visible so that we can proactively intervene and make changes in our students’ lives and our own. We do this through acknowledging the negative, but specifically working to amplify the positives and increase overall wellbeing with students and staff consciously thinking about what they SEE, HEAR and FEEL in all situations. Visible Wellbeing is how we will support every student at Mazenod to strive to reach their potential by being intentionally aware of his own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

Junior School The Junior School comprises of Years 7 to 9 and is directed by the Dean of Junior School who is responsible for the day to day running of the Junior School, maintaining academic standards and student discipline and overseeing the welfare and pastoral care of each student in the sub school. Each year level is led by a Year Level Coordinator and an Assistant Year Level Coordinator who report to the Dean of Junior School, along with a dedicated team of Homeroom Teachers. The Homeroom Teacher is the primary person responsible for the Pastoral Care of the students in their class.

youngest members of the community to settle in and bond with the other students new to the College. The Years 8 and 9 classrooms are located in the Heritage Building along with the Year 10 classrooms. Year 8 classrooms are located in a dedicated area of the Heritage Building. Regular Year Level and Junior School assemblies are held where the faith component of the College is affirmed, student achievement is acknowledged and academic and behavioural expectations reinforced. In all, the Junior School provides a stable framework with graduated expectations to enable students to successfully journey through and become members of the Senior School.

The Year 7 classrooms sit in an area of the school dedicated to the Year 7 students. This smaller area within the larger school enables the

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Senior School The Senior School comprises of Years 10, 11 and 12, with Year Level Coordinators, Assistants Year Level Coordinators and Homeroom teachers supervising the day to day running of the sub school. The Dean of Senior School oversees the welfare, academic standards and pastoral care of each student in conjunction with all members of staff. Students of Year 11 and 12 reside in the newly refurbished O’Rourke Building, which is equipped with state of the art classrooms and break out spaces for students to conduct private study and peer mentoring. Year 10 Students are located on the third and second floor of the Heritage building. All three year levels work in unison to create an environment of ensuring that every student is cared for in matters relating to his welfare, personal, spiritual and academic development.

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Year 11 and 12 Students are given the option of remaining at school after hours to complete homework and private study, in order to manage their academic workload, in the Study Hall. This is located in the College Library and provides a contemporary environment that is conducive to the academic rigour that is expected of the Senior Students. Study Hall is supervised and the concept is modelled along the lines of university practices. It encourages students to develop independent learning habits in preparation for further study outside of secondary education.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Curriculum Overview - Years 7 & 8 Year 7 is seen as an important transition year and the academic demands are well balanced by pastoral concern for the individual students. Social interaction and development of new friendships both within and across the year level is an important focus for each student. Our aim at Mazenod College is that all students have access to, and success in, educational experiences that are challenging, purposeful and comprehensive, resulting in achievements of value to themselves and others. The curriculum at this level consists of a solid core of Religious Education and Personal Social Learning (PSL); English and Mathematics (with a Literacy Support Program); Science, History, Language Studies (Italian, Japanese or Mandarin), Visual Art, Music, Digital Technologies, Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Sport. In Year 7, students remain mostly in their Homeroom groups, with one teacher for a number of subjects such as English and History or Maths and Science. All teachers are specialists in their field including practical subjects. As far as possible, the Year 7s remain with their Homeroom as this proves successful in aiding students with a smooth transition to secondary school. The philosophy of Mazenod College is to offer a holistic education to all our students. In doing so we provide a wide range of student activities.

Being conscious of preparing students for the future, we provide a curriculum that equips students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and capabilities to lead a rich and meaningful life. Students with special needs are catered for in several ways, e.g. modifying work required, possible withdrawal from class on a long or short-term basis, and assistance in the classroom. We also have a dedicated Learning Diversity Centre with staff that supports students through its Literacy and Numeracy Programs. Students who are experiencing difficulty with their work can seek assistance from the Learning Diversity Centre staff. Students whose abilities and/or skills have developed beyond their year level have the opportunity to be further challenged by being selected into groups and classroom activities and promoting their involvement in co-curricular activities designed for their enjoyment and challenge. We have a dedicated Enhancement Centre with a large number of specialist programs available starting in Year 7. The Junior Curriculum is based on the Victorian Curriculum and has been written and designed for Years 7 and 8 to ensure continuity in the consolidation of a student’s learning.

These are years of consolidation in the skills required for ongoing education. The core subjects are: • • • • • •

Religious Education English Mathematics (supplemented by a Numeracy Support Program and Enhancement Program) Science History (and Geography in Year 8) Language Studies: Students can choose one of the following: Italian, Japanese or Chinese (Mandarin)

Students are also introduced to a range of skill-based subjects including: • • • • • • •

Personal Social Learning Program Visual Arts: Art, Visual Communication and Design Performing Arts: Classroom Music, Instrumental Music, Drama Design and Technology, Digital Technologies, Design Materials and Food Technology Physical Education Inter-School and Intra-School Sport Outdoor Education

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Years 9 & 10 These are important years, linking the general curriculum for Years 7 to 8 with the subject specific VCE Curriculum of the Senior years. Courses in Year 10 are designed to enrich student awareness of these subjects and to help prepare them for VCE. There is a core and elective approach at these levels. The core subjects being: • Religious Education • English (including Enhancement) • Mathematics (General, Mainstream and Enhancement) • Science (including an introduction to Physics, Chemistry and Biology) • History The electives include: • Science: Forensic, STEM Robotics, Enhancement Biology • Humanities: Geography, Politics, Literature • Commerce: Financial Literacy, Business Management, Legal Studies, Economics, Accounting • Language Studies: Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin) • Digital Technologies: Software Development (Programming) • Visual Arts: Art, Digital Art, Visual Communication and Design • Performing Arts: Classroom Music, Instrumental Music, Drama • Physical Education: Racquet & Handball Sports, Football Codes, Health & Fitness, Sports Science • Design Technologies: Digital Technologies, Creative and Digital Media, Metal and Timber Technology with Computer Aided Design (CAD), Food Technology • Vocational Education (VET): Furnishing and Engineering, Vocational Preparation • Inter-School and Intra-School Sport, Outdoor Education Community Service, Careers Counselling and a one week Work Experience block are also available to all students in Year 10. The College accesses TAFE short courses for some Year 10 students where this is appropriate.

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Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) VCE is offered in Years 11 and 12. Assessment is a combination of school-based and externally set Examinations. At Mazenod College, Religious Education and an English study are compulsory. These combine with other subject choices to form the basis of a 24 Unit Program spread over two years. The College provides a range of choices for students to enable their differing educational needs to be satisfied. These courses of study are offered to enable students who are suited to either an academic or a more vocational program are accommodated. In addition to the compulsory subjects of Religion & Society and an English Study, students choose five of the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Religious Education: Religion and Society, VET Christian Ministry, Retreat Program, Seminar Days English Study: English, English Language, Literature, English EAL Mathematics: Mathematical Methods, General Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Specialist Mathematics, Science: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Psychology Humanities: Modern History, History of Revolutions, Global Politics, Geography Commerce: Legal Studies, Business Management, Accounting, Economics Performing Arts: Drama, Music Performance, Music Investigations Language Studies: Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin) Visual Arts: Studio Art, Visual Communication and Design Physical Education: Health & Human Development, Information Technologies: Applications, Software Development Vocational Education and Training (VET): Sport and Recreation, Hospitality, Information, Digital Media and Technology, CDM Digital Media, Furnishing and Engineering VCE Extended Investigation

Students continue their VCE studies with more emphasis on a range of externally set assessments. An English study (English, Literature or English Language) is still compulsory and generally, students continue with four of the subjects studied in Year 11. These will prepare students for tertiary entrance into a university or a TAFE college or future employment. The college has a long, excellent record of academic results. “Organisation and facilities for Year 12 are excellent in providing a more adult atmosphere required for VCE.” (Cyclic Review - Registered Schools Board). The Religious Education Days held regularly throughout the year and the retreat held is popular with the students and provides them with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of their faith and to develop their spirituality.

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Years 11 & 12 - VCE Vocational Mazenod College has established an important link with Box Hill Institute of TAFE and Holmesglen TAFE and is able to act as an accredited agent on its behalf. This means TAFE subjects can be taught at Mazenod to our Year 11 students in conjunction with VCE. Students study subjects such as Religious Education, Literacy & Numeracy, Personal Development Skills, Work Related Skills, Sport & Recreation, Hospitality, Furnishing and Engineering, Information, Digital Media Technolgy, Creative Digital Media and Small Business. These subjects can provide students with a better preparation for entry into the workforce or for further Tertiary study at TAFE colleges or at university. TAFE Colleges offer both academic qualifications and vocational training. Courses have been developed in consultation with business and industry and many require the development of workrelated skills and include work placement. They offer an important alternative Tertiary education to that offered by universities. They are not suited to all students but they provide an important source of tertiary qualifications for some.

Careers Centre All Mazenod College students are encouraged to develop career goals, which will help them focus on success at school. This aim is fostered in several ways depending upon the age of the student.

In Year 11, students use the Careers Centre to refine their selections or to select new subjects and career directions in which they may have developed an interest.

In Year 10, students are encouraged to focus on their abilities, interests, needs and values and to put them into a work perspective. This is in preparation for a Work Experience placement of two weeks where they can try out and test their career aspirations.

The final year at Mazenod is often taken up by researching individual courses or occupations in greater detail. Students are encouraged to visit Universities, Institutes of TAFE and employers to get the latest information on their chosen careers.

After Work Experience, students return to school with renewed enthusiasm for study. It is now time to focus more directly on choosing subjects for the Senior Secondary School Certificates namely, VCE or VCAL. The students use the various information sources on a computer, in the Careers Centre and in the College Library/resource centre to gain a sound knowledge of the required subjects for their particular field and level of interest.

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Music Mazenod offers a comprehensive and exciting Instrumental Music Program. All students participate in classroom music in the Junior levels and are given the opportunity to study Instrumental Music through to VCE. Offering expert tuition in brass, woodwind, percussion and string instruments, students also have the opportunity to study voice. All instruments in the orchestral program can be hired from the college, thus avoiding the need to purchase them in the initial stages. A well-established Ensemble Program is offered, featuring three large concert bands, five stage bands, a symphony orchestra, several string ensembles, a percussion ensemble and a variety of smaller chamber groups featuring brass and woodwind. The concert bands and string ensembles perform annually at the Victorian Schools Music Festival, the Generations in Jazz Competition (held in Mt Gambier), regional eisteddfods and many other College and community events. Mazenod also has a vibrant Choral Program, consisting of Junior and Senior Vocal Ensembles. These ensembles foster the talents of students, who annually perform a diverse range of liturgical and popular musical works, both on and off-campus. All students studying a musical instrument are encouraged to develop their performance skills, with several music recital evenings held regularly throughout the year. Students also have the opportunity to present a full-scale musical production, where they are introduced to performance conventions specific to musical theatre. Each year a musical production is presented in conjunction with students from Avila College at the Alexander Theatre at Monash. This provides a large number of students with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities for what is a large scale production, not only involving musical talent (singing and playing) but also dramatic talent, set design, construction, props, sound, lighting and costuming.

Music Tours The Music Department implemented a touring plan to enhance the music experience. Each year the music students will be offered either an interstate or an overseas trip. In 2012 our musicians travelled to New Zealand to take part in the Rhapsody Rotorua International Music Festival. In 2013, the musicians travelled to Queensland for a combined concert with Iona College, in Brisbane. Mazenod College travelled to Singapore in the 2014 mid-year holidays to be part of a Musical Tour called Singaposium. And since 2017 students travel to Mt Gambier.

Drama & Debating Drama as a subject is offered to students from Years 8 to 12. The focus of this subject, particularly at Junior levels, is the growth of personal development, confidence and leadership skills. There are also a number of co-curricular drama activities available, such as ACC Drama Workshops, House Performing Arts Festival, Juggling, Hip Hop Dance Workshops and, of course, the annual College Musical. Mazenod College

Sport Mazenod College runs a two-tiered sports program that incorporates both our inter-college sporting competition and our own college-based sporting program. Sport is conducted every week and is a formalised part of every students' timetable. All students are expected to be part of the sports program and expected to represent Mazenod in the ACC (Associated Catholic Colleges) competition if they are skilled in a particular sport. For Year 7 & 8 Sport is every Thursdays period 5 & 6. For Year 9 & 10, Sport is held every Tuesday and for Year 11 & 12, every Wednesday afternoon. When you accept your position at Mazenod College, you acknowledge on the Enrolment Form that priority will be given to Mazenod Sport. This means that your son is expected to represent the college in an ACC Sport if chosen. If your son plays soccer for example at community, state and even national level then he is expected to play soccer for Mazenod. The ACC runs all their sporting competition mid-week and this - unlike other school systems - still allows your son to represent both Mazenod and his local community teams. As part of this competition, your son will play against the other 10 Catholic Colleges across Melbourne. These games begin at 1.30 pm and finish times varies with depending on location and sport. When playing away students can be expected to travel for an hour and all travel times and venues are listed in the college newsletter or on the ACC website www.accmelb.com.au. Over the year your son can choose to be part of teams and College Squads. All students will have the opportunity to try out for these Squads at sessions conducted during sports time and at sessions conducted after school. Like all team sports training, is an essential part of the sporting season and students are expected to train once a week after school. Students will be provided with a jumper or top for the season. We ask parents to buy the shorts and socks which can be purchased from the uniform shop and any protective clothing such as mouthguards or shin pads which are compulsory for our contact sports. Students not selected in ACC Teams will be involved in our house run competitions and programs that may enhance future ACC options or provide variation which may foster recreational or social interest in physical activity for life. Most of our programs are run in our exceptional facilities at the College and occasionally some sports students will be transported to external venues. Students are expected to wear the College tracksuit on their nominated sports day. This requires the wearing of their white polo to and from the College. During sports time, all students are expected to wear their coloured house top. Our Uniform Policy is enforced and students must be prepared and organised in their correct sporting uniform and in the correct location for the start of sport. Sport is seen as an integral part of your son's education. It is hoped that sport will challenge your son physically but also to teach him the values of commitment, honesty, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Contact Details Director of Sport Operations Director of ACC Sport Director of Intra School Sport Mazenod College

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Learning Diversity Centre The Learning Diversity Centre is comprised of Special Education Teachers and Learning Support Staff who work with mainstream teachers to assist students. The Learning Diversity Centre also supports students through its Literacy and Numeracy Programs. Students who are experiencing difficulty with their work requirements can seek assistance from the Learning Diversity Centre Staff. A particular focus is the funded integration of students and those with learning difficulties. These students receive support both in the classroom and through literacy support groups. The Learning Diversity Centre supports classroom practice by providing assessments to determine the specific learning needs of students, support for staff in the modification of work and in assisting with the implementing of strategies to improve student outcomes. The Centre is also open to the wider student body at lunchtime for assistance, to catch up with work or to study. A Homework Program operates Wednesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon (during school term) where students have the opportunity to develop study skills and to receive assistance from Teachers. Year Level Coordinators can refer students to the Learning Diversity Centre.

Outdoor Education A program of Outdoor Education Activities has been incorporated into the curriculum. The program involves camps at Years 7, 9 and 10 with an emphasis on building independence, selfesteem, teamwork and community spirit. A range of activities is involved including canoeing, rafting, bushwalking, mountain bike riding, surfing and rock climbing. The program also involves activity days for Years 8 and 10. Activities include snorkelling, bushwalking, surf kayaking, bike riding, driver education, rock climbing and surfing. In Year 9 the students also have the option of participating in a tour of Canberra, a valuable element in promoting strong citizenship. These programs at each year level form an important part of the curriculum. At Year 7, students attend a three-day camp currently held at Rawson Village, located between Erica and Walhalla in Gippsland. This area is rich in history and known for its prominence during the gold mining boom. Since then, the area has kept its tradition, but also offers opportunities for students to engage in a range of enjoyable, safe and possibly challenging activities in one of our great natural environments. The primary aim of the camp is based around orientation and transition into the secondary schooling years. A clear emphasis is placed on the development of new friendships primarily within their Homeroom group, but extending to other groups through designated time in the program to simply chat and via activities that foster the interaction between students, staff and other leaders on the camp. Up to date medical details are essential to ensure the College can provide the level of care necessary for the wellbeing of every student. For some students, this may be their first school camp or even the first time away from home from their family. The camp is designed to cater to a diversity of needs. This experience is vital to allow students to grow and gain the trusting relationships that endure for their Secondary School life and beyond.

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Library After watching the building process, Mazenod College students and staff were excited to have access to the brand new, purposedesigned Library in May 2018. It is an attractive, flexible learning space designed to cater to the changing nature of learning and teaching. Furnishings are bright and comfortable creating an atmosphere conducive to study, chess, reading or simply chatting with friends. Students will be found in enjoying the seclusion of the quiet reading area or taking advantage of one of the breakout seminar rooms for small groups. Other students like to sit at one of the many of the available tables located in other key areas throughout the Library. Students begin arriving at 8.00 am daily and use the before school time to complete homework, use printing facilities or simply prepare for class. Chess is popular at any time of day and if a student cannot play but would like to learn, he’ll soon be welcomed to join a game. The Library closes at 4.30 pm daily when it converts to Study Hall for Senior Students until 7.30 pm Monday-Thursday. Supervised by a qualified teacher, Senior Students appreciate the Study Hall as an opportunity to study in a supportive environment. Year 7 students can look forward to this support in their Senior years. The Library is staffed by a well-qualified team comprising of two teacher librarians and two qualified library technicians. Head of Library also holds the position of Digital Learning Coordinator. The teaching program includes information fluency, computer literacy skills and timetabled reading classes. Library resources are both physical and digital. The book collection is current and selected to support the interests of adolescent boys. It integrates with an extensive digital collection through the College Learning Management System - MazCom and is accessible from school and home. The adjoining Lecture Theatre accommodates large groups for meetings, guest speakers, debating etc. The Library Team are proud to be playing a vital role in the life and learning of Mazenod students and all members of the College community.

Chess The Mazenod Chess Club meets every week where some 60 players receive lessons from experienced mentors. Here, players develop strategies and tactics enabling them to compete with the finest schoolaged chess players in Australia.

Chess enables the students to utilise and enhance their problemsolving skills. Through the sport of chess, students will focus on problem solving, strategy, consequence for actions, organisation, formal play and fun.

The Years 7 and 8 interested students participate in chess during sport time with practice matches under timed conditions. The College competes very successfully each year with representative teams in the ACC, the Chesskids State and National Secondary Championships and also the Chess Victoria Open State Championships. All students in Year 7 are introduced to chess during sport time. Those who wish to join the chess club, then receive weekly coaching. Mazenod College

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Daily Bell Schedue MONDAY BELL SCHEDULE Bell Rings Homeroom Period 1 Period 2 Recess Period 3 Period 4 Lunch Period 5 Period 6

8.35 am 8.40 am - 8.50 am 8.50 am - 9.35 am 9.35 am - 10.20 am 10.20 am - 10.40 am 10.40 am - 11.30 am 11.30 am - 12.15 pm 12.15 pm - 12.55 pm 12.55 pm – 1.45 pm 1.45 pm – 2.30 pm

NORMAL BELL SCHEDULE Bell Rings Homeroom Period 1 Period 2 Recess Period 3 Period 4 Lunch Period 5 Period 6

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HOMEROOM MEETING BELL SCHEDULE Bell Rings Homeroom Period 1 Period 2 Recess Period 3 Period 4 Lunch Period 5 Period 6

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8.35 am 8.40 am - 9.20 am 9.20 am - 10.05 am 10.05 am - 10.50 am 10.50 am - 11.10 am 11.10 am - 12.00 pm 12.00 pm - 12.45 pm 12.45 pm - 1.35 pm 1.35 pm - 2.25 pm 2.25 pm - 3.10 pm

8.35 am 8.40 am - 8.50 am 8.50 am - 9.40 am 9.40 am - 10.30 am 10.30 am - 10.50 am 10.55 am - 11.45 am 11.45 am - 12.35 pm 12.35 pm - 1.25 pm 1.25 pm - 2.20 pm 2.20 pm - 3.10 pm

Bell Rings Period 1 Period 2 Recess Period 3 Period 4 Assembly Lunch Period 5 Period 6

8.35 am 8.35 am - 9.20 am 9.20 am - 10.00 am 10.00 am - 10.20 am 10.20 am - 11.05 am 11.05 am - 11.45 am 11.45 am - 12.55 pm 12.55 pm - 1.45 pm 1.45 pm - 2.30 pm 2.30 pm – 3.10 pm

Information Parent Portal Mazenod College uses an online system called MazCom which is also our LMS (Learning Management System) and Intranet/Portal for parents and students, not only to facilitate education delivery but to also be a source of information to the Mazenod Community. This can be accessed on any internet-connected device via a browser. On MazCom you will find:

to send notification beforehand. Requests to leave class during school hours must be made in writing and should not be made without good reason. Likewise (apart from normal sports activities), written parental authority will be requested for any move or activity (e.g. excursion, visits, late arrivals or early dismissals) where students will be outside school premises during normal school hours. Students are NOT PERMITTED to leave the school grounds without permission.

- Your child’s information, timetable, calendar, reports & documents - The Mazenod School Calendar (which can also be subscribed to on your device) - Forms and letters - The School newsletter - Links to services like PTO for Parent Teacher Interviews, Uniform shop, Canteen and other 3rd party services - Information about School events, music and sports - Co-Curricular Information - Parent Associations - Information and News on each area of the Junior and Senior Schools

Note: Parents are asked to cooperate fully in this matter. Interviews with the Rector or the Dean of Junior School or Teachers should, at all times, be by appointment only. Strict adherence to this will ensure that time is saved for all and disappointment avoided.

MazCom App The app will also be used to send you notifications on your smartphone or tablet which can help keep you informed on current news and alerts related to the college and your child. You will also have access to features like: - Notifications - Alerts (important instant messages from the college) - Calendar (list of events on for the college and your child) - News Feed - Newsletter - Timetable (the timetable of your child at Mazenod) - Absentee (lodge an absentee form for your child) - Mazenod Business Directory - Contacts - Links - Social Media Links Constent2Go You will receive an email from the College asking you to enter your child’s medical information. This email will be sent from “Mazenod College” consent2go@mazenod.vic.edu.au. You may need to check your SPAM or JUNK folders, or even whitelist this email address if you do not get this email. The email will look like this: The data entered here is secure and it is important to ensure that it is entered accurately. Your child may be refused to go on excursions if their medical information is not received by the College. You will also receive other emails going forward, requesting consent for different excursions your child may be a part of. Important Note: We require you to update your medical information ASAP, even if you have given this information to the school in the past. For a record of what medical information you have provided to us in the past, please visit MazCom (https://mazcom.mazenod.vic.edu.au/), and click on “Reports & Documents” under your student’s information to find a PDF called “Student Medical Information”. Absences, Notes, Appointments All communications with the College concerning absences, late arrivals, early departures should be in writing. These should be rare. When a student is absent from class, sport, or a school function, notification should be given, if possible, in advance and in writing. If this is not possible, there should be a notification by phone on 9560 0911 between 8.00 am and 9.00am on that day. In all such matters, verbal messages from students will not be accepted. The school day begins at 8.35am with Homeroom and punctuality is insisted upon. If the absence can be foreseen, parents are requested Mazenod College

Late Arrival at the College Students who arrive late or miss Homeroom must report to the Student Counter for a Late Pass before going to class. Students who repeatedly arrive late for school will be given detention unless notification has been given by a parent. SMS Notification SMS messages are used to inform parents that their son has not been registered as present in Homeroom on a particular day. To avoid unnecessary anxiety students must collect a Late Pass from the Student Counter if they miss Homeroom. This system is an automated service therefore please contact the College to confirm your sons' absence. Early Departures Students are NOT PERMITTED to leave the school grounds without permission. In the event a student must leave early, communication with the College is required. The student is required to inform his Homeroom Teacher or Year Level Coordinator at the start of the day with a letter from home. Students must sign out at the Student Counter before leaving the College. Health Centre Registered Nurses, experienced in emergency care and adolescent health, are available in the Health Centre between 8.30am and 4.00pm each day. Student medical details updates must be completed via the parent portal (Consent2Go) to ensure best care can be provided. Facilities in the Health Centre are limited to two beds, so if your son is too sick to return to class, you will be contacted to arrange transport home. Medications, including Epi-pen, which your son needs to take during school hours, can be held in the Health Centre. Nurses will dispense “over-the-counter” medications (e.g. Dexsal, Mylanta, Paracetamol) as they deem appropriate unless parents request otherwise. Please keep the Nurses informed regarding medication, serious illnesses and change of medical needs. Students who are ill at school must report to the Nurses. Under no circumstances is a student to contact their parents/guardian to collect them from school. They must report to the Health Centre. If required, the Nurse will make contact and make suitable arrangements. Lost Property All lost property should be reported to the Year Level Coordinator. Anything found should be handed in to the lost property room which is located at the Health Centre. The College accepts no responsibility for the safe-keeping of students’ books, calculators, mobile phones, clothing, bicycles or other property. Each student is provided with a locker and is strongly advised to keep property and valuables locked in his locker. Communication The College Newsletter is emailed to all families every Friday to ensure parents are aware of all activities and important information. The newsletter can also be viewed on the College Website: www.mazenod.vic.edu.au 20

Extended Leave The College strongly discourages parents from taking their child out of school for family holidays during the school term. Students who miss a week or more on a family holiday will be disadvantaged. Term and holiday dates are published well in advance to enable families to plan. If a student is going to be absent for more than three days for a reason other than illness, an application for extended leave must be submitted to the Dean of Junior School at least four weeks before departure. Staff will not be required to organise work for students who take an extended leave from the college. Messages Parents are asked to keep requests for messages to be passed on to their sons to urgent matters only. If your son has forgotten his lunch or items, it is his responsibility to check the Student Counter to see if delivery has been made. Classes cannot be interrupted to pass on messages. Students need to take responsibility for their organisation. College Office Students should only go to the Student Counter at recess, lunchtime or after school. Communication via the Diary The Student Diary provides a space every week for messages between home and school. Parents should check the diary every week for any such messages and use the space themselves for anything they need to communicate to the College. Whom to See Serious Concerns – Dean of Junior/Senior School Year Level Matters - Year Level Coordinator General Information - Homeroom Teacher Lost Property – speak to your Homeroom Teacher immediately. Lost property is stored in the Health Centre Fees – take these promptly to the Student Counter Bullying – talk to any teacher, especially the Homeroom Teacher or one of our Prefects Worried/Problems – discuss any problems with one of the Priests, your Homeroom teacher, Year Level Coordinator, our Counsellors or the Nurse Do not go to the Staff Room. All other enquires can be made to the Student Counter. Reports & Assessments College Reports for all subjects are produced at the end of each Semester. Parents can access their sons' report as soon as it is finalized and released at the end of each Semester via MazCom. Parents have immediate access to results during the Semester online via the Learning Management System (LMS). In this way, parents have an ongoing knowledge of their son’s progress as staff provide both students and parents with real-time assessment results and some associated comments. All results and reports are delivered in this way via the LMS and viewable by parents through the parent portal. Parent-Teacher Interviews Parent/teacher evenings and Information Nights are formally organised during the year. There are Parent-Teacher Interviews in the middle of each semester. Firstly at the end of Term 1, and secondly mid-way through Term 3. Parents are encouraged to contact the school should they wish to discuss any matter at any time. The ordinary line of authority to follow regarding matters of concern is the particular teacher involved, then the Homeroom Teacher, the Year Level Coordinator, Dean of Junior School, the Deputy Principal (Students). Unless the matter is particularly confidential or urgent, the Rector should not be notified before you have exhausted this procedure. Laptop Program Each student, commencing Year 7, will be assigned a laptop that provides wireless access to the Internet and College network resources along with software, ongoing training, laptop support and maintenance. The laptop given to each student is the property of Mazenod College Mazenod College

and is for the student’s use during the school year at school and home. The 1:1 Laptop Computer Program at Mazenod affords students equitable access to hardware, software and network resources. The laptop is a technology tool for learning and developing communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills necessary for participation and leadership in a global community. All teaching areas are projector and sound system equipped, enabling all classes to make use of rich media and instructional resources. Students and their families will pay an Annual Technology Levy. The levy includes one laptop to one student for the entire school year 24 hours a day; standard software image which includes the operating system, GoogleApps, web browser, internet monitoring software, antivirus software, multimedia software, specialized curricula related software; access to network applications and services; warranty; at school technical support and repair services; loaner laptops for extended repairs. The annual levy will include insurance, students will be responsible for any damages to the laptop in their care, and families will pay insurance excess fees or replacement of the unit if the laptop has been maliciously damaged. Diary The Student Diary will be issued within the first week of Term. This has the calendar of events for the year and spaces are provided to enter homework assignments and for parental signature. Home study and assignments are given regularly and parents are asked to see that this is satisfactorily completed at home. The College Student Diary can be used as an effective communication tool between parents and staff. Student ID Cards All students are issued with a Student ID Card at the beginning of each year. It is a requirement that ID Cards are carried by Students at all times. They are used to identify students within the Libary, when attending Music Lessons and for signing in and out of the College. The Student Representative Council The Mazenod Student Representative Council (SRC) is a body of students representing each Year Level. It aims to encourage student participation in all areas of school activity and decision making. Further, it aims to facilitate a process by which students can have an input on matters affecting Mazenod, promote commitment and responsibility from all students, and work to help bring Mazenod together as a community. Each Homeroom elects one representative who, together with others in their Year Level, form the Year Level SRC. Each Year Level SRC will then elect two students who will represent that year level on the SRC Executive, together with one House Captain per house, the College Leadership Coordinator, School Captain and the Principal. Year levels will hold meetings with their Year Level Coordinator regularly, and the SRC Executive will also meet once per month to discuss studentrelated issues and initiatives. Students elected to this executive take on the extra time commitment and responsibility that the office requires. Executive members report back to their Year Level SRC, who in turn will report to their Homeroom. Canteen Canteen facilities are available to the students daily – hours are from 8.15am to 1.35pm. Boxes in each Year Level are available for lunch orders to be left before school each day. Volunteers are called upon to operate the canteen and this service can only be provided if parents make the sacrifice of their time to assist. Uniform The College Uniform is attractive and distinctive. It consists of College grey trousers with a College grey or black belt, a white shirt with the College emblem, official College tie, black College jumper, black shoes, grey or black socks and a black college blazer with the Mazenod crest on the pocket. In Year 11 and 12 (VCE) students wear a black tie which distinguishes them as the Senior Class. The College bag is also a compulsory item of College Uniform. 21

All items of Uniform are to be kept clean and worn correctly and are to be clearly marked with the student's name in permanent ink. The Sports Uniform consists of a regulation College tracksuit, which may be worn all day on sports days. The white Mazenod polo shirt is to be worn with the tracksuit. Students are required on sports days to bring to school their coloured house shirt and the appropriate shorts. All students are required to have a pair of College black shorts for Physical Education. Special sports may require representatives in school teams to have the College singlet. There will be no exceptions allowed regarding the correct College Uniform, and no variation to colour or design. Parents have strict responsibility in this matter. Hair is to be tidy and above the collar and off the ears. Undercuts, dyed hair/tips and shaved heads are unacceptable. The No. 2 cut is the shortest permissible. Students who do not comply with these requirements may be suspended from classes or the College until the situation is remedied. Judgment on the acceptability of passing fashions will be made by the Principal. Students are to be cleanly shaven. Jewellery including neck chains, bracelets, rings and earrings are not to be worn. The College takes no responsibility for these items. In wet weather, students may wear the optional College rain (spray) jacket over their blazer. The spray jacket is part of the Sports Uniform and may not be worn with the formal uniform. Cyclists may wear either a safety coloured jacket or the College rain jacket to and from school. They must change to the blazer once they have parked their bicycles. Students are required to purchase the College cap or hat and are encouraged to wear them when any activity takes them outdoors.

Ventura Bus Lines – Tel: 9771 4302 A ‘special’ bus collects students from the corner of Heatherton Road and Springvale Roads and Springvale Station and drives into Mazenod car park. Other buses travel along major routes and drop off students at Clunies Ross Crescent & Springvale Road and Wellington Road & Wanda Street. Three buses come into the College for the return journey. Public buses also come from Glen Waverley Station and drop off on Springvale Road. For more details contact Ventura. Australiner Bus Service – Tel: 9543 1222 Students travelling from Narre Warren, Berwick and the outer South Eastern should contact Australiner Bus Service. Further enquiries concerning bus timetables etc. should be made directly to the bus companies. Bicycles Students who ride bicycles to school must use the bike racks provided. There is a bicycle compound which is locked during the day and students are asked to place their bicycles in the appropriate areas secured with a lock and chain. They should not be left there overnight. Although every precaution is taken, the College can be in no way responsible for the loss or theft of bicycles. As required by law, all bike riders must wear an approved safety helmet. Students who ride to school must obey this law and the Victorian road rules. Concession Cards Secondary school students aged 5 to 18 can travel on a Child myki. Students aged 17 and 18 must carry a proof of age ID. The Mazenod College ID Card - supplied to each student - is an approved PTV School Student ID.

The official supplier of the Mazenod College uniform is: Klad Sport Pty Ltd Janssen House 1 Kernot Avenue Open:- during School Terms Tuesdays and Thursdays 12.30pm to 4:00pm Second Hand Uniform Shop The College runs an excellent second-hand uniform shop, where freshly dry-cleaned items of uniform may be purchased at a reasonable cost. For hours of opening, see the College Newsletter or contact reception on 9560 0911. Transport to School Parents are not permitted to enter Kernot Ave or the lower end of Murdoch Ave between 8 am and 4 pm. This is a bus only zone except for staff cars. Please obey traffic regulations when dropping off and collecting your son in Monash Drive and neighbouring streets. The local council appear randomly to issue fines. Buses Students are expected to behave responsibly at all times whilst travelling to and from the College. Appropriate College Uniform is to be worn. The travelling public and fellow students are to be treated with respect. Failure to live up to any of these expectations may result in loss of the privileges of travelling on the bus and/or other appropriate disciplinary action.

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Parent Involvement and Supportive Organisations The School Advisory Council members are made up of the priority Parish Priests and a parent from each feeder Parish, Oblate and staff representatives. The Council works with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate who are entrusted by the Archbishop of Melbourne with the administration of Mazenod College, to maintain the high standards of education for which the college has become known.

Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association The Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association (MOCA) was established to provide opportunities for former Mazenod College students (Old Boys) to maintain contact with each other and with the College as they make their way through life as well as become mentors for the current college students.

Parent support is vital. Parents are invited to become active members of the Parents' and Friends' Association. These associations have been in operation since the inception of the College and over the years they have made significant contributions to College resources and the welfare of our students. These organisations offer parents social contacts as well as involvement in an important aspect of College life. Throughout the year, several social and fundraising functions are organised including a major raffle, bbqs and get togethers. All parents are encouraged to support these efforts.

MOCA has instituted many different activities where Old Boys are invited back to showcase their skills and expertise in the roles in which they now hold. Some Old Boys include AFL stars, television personalities, musicians and past students who have gone on to make a significant difference in the wider community. Regular newsletters are sent out which provide updates on the lives and current activities of the Old Boys.

Also the Mothers' and Fathers’ Associations run various social functions to help raise funds for College facilities and to build a sense of community and support amongst the College parents. Each family should be represented in these associations, according to time and talent available. They provide parents with a practical and valuable role in the education of their sons and the advancement of Mazenod College. Their activities in these associations will be a measure of Parents’ interest in the formation of their boys, for whom Mazenod College is established. The Mothers' and Fathers' Association meet monthly and dates are published in the weekly College Newsletter.

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MOCA is also very active in the sporting community. They have football, cricket, soccer and volleyball teams.

College RULES

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College Rules These rules are set out as guidelines for the conduct of the boys at the College, and for the close attention of their parents. They are made from experience, and their aim is to help the life and work of the College to advance happily and efficiently.

The Classroom Outside of the class periods, no-one may enter the classroom without express permission. Eating and drinking are forbidden in the classrooms and corridors.

True to the full motto of the College: ‘NIHIL LINQUENDUM INAUSUM UT PROFERETUR IMPERIUM CHRISTI” (Leave Nothing Undared that the Kingdom of Christ may be Advanced), each boy will strive to live his life at home, at School, at all times, as a young Catholic gentleman – an obedient son to his parents, a pride to his College, and an apostolic man in his Religion.

Discipline Discipline needs to be considered in the wider context of the Pastoral Care. Both concepts are inseparable and are related to the aims and ethos of Mazenod College.

Religious Life Parents’ constancy and example are essential here, a major example being faithfulness to Sunday Mass and the Sacraments. Ample opportunities will be available at School for Mass, Reconciliation, and Religious Guidance. Students are encouraged to visit the College Chapel to honour Christ’s presence in the Eucharist. Morning Mass There is Mass at 8.10 am Monday to Friday during School Terms. Each day is set aside for one particular Year Level, and the Staff and Students are strongly urged to attend Morning Mass on that day as an expression of their Faith in Christ’s presence amongst us. All are welcome to attend on any morning. Year 7’s celebrate on Monday, Year 8’s on Tuesday, Year 9’s on Wednesday, Year 10’s on Thursday and Years 11 and 12 on Fridays. Academic Information All students are to apply themselves diligently and with constancy to their studies. Homework and special assignments are to be carried out faithfully. Parents should take an active interest in their son’s progress, and are to do their best to provide suitable conditions for quiet study and work at home. Homework, assignments and detention work are to be signed by Parents. (They may discuss their son’s school work with Teachers, Year Level Coordinators or the Principal by appointment). Mobile Phones An internet connected mobile phone is a powerful piece of technology that many boys do not have the social maturity or moral development to always make good and safe choices. Students are required to have their phone turned off and placed in their locker between 8.35am and 3.10pm. Students who are found using their phone during the school day will have it confiscated. In the event of a phone’s confiscation parents are expected to support the decision of the school. The use of photographic and recording facilities on the phone are strictly prohibited due to legal and social reasons, except for educational circumstances where permission is given by the teacher in charge.

The College has definite expectations of all students: • • •

To at all times be considerate and helpful to other students To be helpful, courteous and respectful to all College Staff and visitors to the College To conduct themselves, when representing the College on excursions or Sporting functions, in a manner which reflects the values of the College

The College come from our belief that at Mazenod all students: • • •

Should be safe and happy – e.g. free from any form of bullying Are treated as individuals Respect themselves and the rights of all other members of the Mazenod Community

Sanctions Should a student fail to comply with the College expectations he may be set a disciplinary task, or set a Detention after school. Students who regularly offend or are involved in a serious breach of College regulations may be given a Saturday Morning Detention or suspended from class or from the College. Once set, the Saturday Morning Detention is not negotiable. In Years 7-10 parents will be notified when a student is set a detention. Should a student persist in behaviour which demonstrates an unwillingness to comply with the spirit and ethos of the College, it may be in the student’s best interests that parents are asked to arrange a transfer to another school. Should a student’s behaviour be such that he incurs three (3) Suspensions from the College, any further serious misbehaviour, in the judgment of the Rector, may result in his parents being asked to transfer him to another school. Should an offence be judged to be very serious by the Princpal, even if it be a first offence, parents may be asked to transfer their son to another school.

Unauthorised use of a mobile phone will result in its confiscation. The phone will be held in the College safe for a period of time up to one week, before it is returned to the student or a parent/guardian is requested to collect it. The College reserves the right to check a student’s phone at any time for inappropriate material.

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Drugs and Alcohol It is recognised that drug use is a complex issue and that there may be a variety of contributing factors to student drug use. It is intended, therefore, that the College’s student welfare and discipline measures be as comprehensive and flexible as possible, at all times aiming to provide care for individual students and protection for all involved in the College Community. It is also recognised that, despite opinions to the contrary, drug use may involve legal consequences, particularly regarding trafficking in and/or possession of certain drugs. Members of the College Community are subject to these laws. Consequences for Students using Drugs/Alcohol Students who are found drinking or in possession of or under the influence of alcohol, or misusing or in possession of or under the influence of solvents, or using, or in possession of, or under the influence of drugs not prescribed for them, will be suspended from the college pending further discussion with parents. Students who are found using, or in possession of, or under the influence of illegal drugs will be suspended from the college pending further discussion with parents, and the College will inform the police. Students who are found distributing/dealing in illegal drugs will be suspended from the college pending further discussion with parents and the college will inform the police.

Outdoor Education Outdoor Education is where students acquire new skills by experiencing them first hand. The most important aspect of the program is the need for safety and students will be expected to abide by these three basic safety rules on all camps and activities: - No cigarettes, matches, alcohol or weapons are permitted - No student is to leave a camp or activity boundary without permission - No student by his actions is to place any other student or group of students in a dangerous situation Failure to observe these three basic rules will result in the student being removed from the camp/activity and returned to parental supervision at the earliest possible time. Fund Raising The College endeavours to keep its fees and levies to the very minimum, and therefore, relies on the goodwill and generosity of all students and parents to support other fundraising activities. In Term 1, the major fundraising activity is geared towards the Oblate Missions. They only survive in their Missionary work from the support that they receive from their Oblate bases in Australia. Every family is asked to contribute at least $50. Some form of Community Service is undertaken at all levels throughout the College.

Students will face a range of consequences depending on the circumstances and whether or not it is a repeated offence. Consequences may include: - Referral to a College Counsellor - Suspension from classes - Referral to an outside agency - Suspension from the college -Withdrawal from the college

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College Houses The Mazenod Community is organised into Eight Houses. These Houses are named after outstanding Catholics who have been “Heroes” in the practice of their Faith. Six are Oblates and two are women who worked in the Australian Church. Father Charles Albini OMI (1790-1839) Born in Italy on 26th November 1790, he is known as the apostle of Corsica where he spent his life educating men to the Priesthood and preaching missions. Brother Anthony Kowalczyk OMI (1866-1947) Born in Poland but spent most of his religious life working near Edmonton, Canada. He was a man of great faith and was prepared to work at whatever he was requested to do by his Superiors. He was known for his devotion to the Blessed Mother of God Father Jozef Cebula OMI (1902-1941) Born in Poland, 23rd March 1902. During World War II, the Fascists prohibited him from administering the Sacraments. By day he was forced into hard labour, but at night he celebrated Mass and ministered the Sacraments. He was executed by Nazi soldiers in a concentration camp at Mauthausen on 28th April 1941. Caroline Chisholm (1808-1877) Born 30th May 1808, Caroline migrated to Australia and was known for her work with young migrant women seeking employment. She is an example of a Catholic lay person responding in a heroic manner to the call to help people in need. Blessed Joseph Gerard (1831-1914) The Saint of Southern Africa - As a young Oblate he arrived in South Africa in 1853. After experiencing failure in his mission among the Zulu people, he was successful in establishing the Church in Lesotho.

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Bishop Ovide Charlebois (1862-1933) Ovide Charlebois was born in Oka, Canada on 17th February 1862 and at the age of 20 entered the novitiate of the Missionaries of Mary Immaculate. In 1887 he was ordained a Priest and sent to the Missions of the west. For 16 years he lived alone at Cumberland working amongst the Indians. Named Vicar Apostolic of Keewatin in 1910, he laboured at the difficult task of organising his vast vicariate with humble yet indomitable patience and courage until he died a Holy death on 20th November 1933. He believed that one needed daring to be a Saint. For his Episcopal motto he chose: “To Jesus through Mary”. Bishop Vital Grandin (1829-1902) Born in France in 1829. In 1854 he was sent to work in Canada and at the age of 28 was made Bishop of St. Albert (now the Archdiocese of Edmonton). His career of priestly and humble charity was wholly devoted to the Indians. The Indians said of him “If God is as kind as the Bishop, He must be a very kind God”. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop (1842-1909) Born in Melbourne, 15th January 1842 and died 8th August 1909. Mary was the apostle of Catholic Education especially for children in the outback and those who were poor. She founded the Sisters of St. Joseph.

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