Whitefriars College

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Whitefriars College
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Address
Whitefriars College
156 Park Road

Donvale
,
Victoria
3111

Australia
Coordinates 37°47′26″S145°12′1″E / 37.79056°S 145.20028°E / -37.79056; 145.20028
Information
TypeIndependent, single-sex
Motto Latin: Almae in Fide Parentis [1]
(In The Care of a Loving Mother)
Denomination Carmelite
Established1961
ChairmanPeter Duffy
PrincipalMark Murphy
ChaplainFr Paul Sireh
Years7–12
GenderBoys
Enrolment1,200[ citation needed ]
Colour(s)Brown, gold & navy blue
   
SloganBelong. Believe. Become.
School feesDomestic: $13,418–$14,934[ citation needed ] International: $24,770
Affiliation Associated Catholic Colleges
Website www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au

Whitefriars College is a Roman Catholic Independent school for boys located in the Melbourne suburb of Donvale, Australia. Established in 1961, the college reflects the tradition of the Carmelites, and is recognised for its uniform's brown blazer with the college crest appearing on the breast pocket. The college has been a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges since 1999. The college was one of the first schools in Victoria to implement a notebook-computer program, which has now transitioned to a notebook-tablet program, in which every student is provided with a notebook-tablet.[ citation needed ]

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House system

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

House namePatronColour
Avila Teresa of Avila  
Brandsma Titus Brandsma  
Corsini Andrew Corsini  
Lisieux Therese of Lisieux  
Stein Edith Stein  
Mantua Baptista Mantuanus  
Soreth John Soreth  
Trinity Elizabeth of the Trinity  

As there is a vertical pastoral care (more commonly known as homeroom) system at the college, each house is made up of six 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.

Curriculum

Whitefriars College offers its senior students the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

VCE results 2012-2023 [2]
YearRankMedian study scoreScores of 40+ (%)Cohort size
2012843214.2308
2013140318.2289
2014136318.1299
2015135318.3336
2016148317.3316
2017184305.9289
2018198304.5307
2019122319.3275
2020146315.9271
2021128319.2274
2022150315.5266
2023963210262

50 years celebration

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. Students were also presented with a 50-year badge to be worn on their blazer lapel.

Principals

YearTenureNameNotes
1961–197211 YearsFrank Shortis, O.Carm
1973–19763 YearsBernie McPhee, O.Carm
1977–19781 YearPeter Byrth, O.Carm
1978–198810 YearsNoel Kierce, O.CarmServed as College Chaplain until 2015
1989–19956 YearsHugh Brown, O.Carm
1996–201216 YearsPaul Cahill, O.CarmLongest serving Principal
2013–20174 YearsJohn FinnFirst lay Principal
20181 YearAnthony Kirley
20191 YearGregory StewartTemporary Appointment
2020–2023PresentMark Murphy

Sport

Whitefriars is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC).

ACC premierships

Whitefriars has won the following ACC premierships. [3]

Community service

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.

Notable alumni

Controversy

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 allegedly groomed and sexually abused at least two younger boys. [8]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Trend of Whitefriars College by VCE results". bettereducation.com.au. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Premiers & Champions – Associated Catholic Colleges" . Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Whitefriars Sporting Alumni" (PDF).
  5. ↑ "Former Member Profile Victor Perton". parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  6. ↑ "Whitefriars VCE Australian Politics Excursion to Melbourne City Council". whitefriars.vic.edu.au. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece". City of Melbourne. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "Year 7 student allegedly raped by Year 12 student at Melbourne Catholic boys school". Australia: ABC News. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2021.


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