| Kolbe Catholic College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Australia | |
| Coordinates | 37°36′54″S 144°54′34″E / 37.61500°S 144.90944°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent co-educational secondary day school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | Maximilian Kolbe |
| Established | 2008 |
| Principal | Nick Scully |
| Years | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 906 |
Kolbe Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day school, located in the outer Melbourne suburb of Greenvale Lakes, in Victoria, Australia. The patron saint of the college is Maximilian Kolbe, who was murdered in Auschwitz concentration camp on 14 August 1941. Established in 2008, the college's enrolments are expected to reach approximately 1,000 students for Years 7 to 12.
Curriculum
Kolbe's curriculum includes
Year 7
- Journey in Faith (Religion Education)
- English
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Science
- Health & Physical Education
- LOTE (Italian)
- Sport
(Electives)
- Visual Arts*
- Wood Technology*
- Music*
- Drama*
Year 8
- Journey in Faith (Religion Education)
- English
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Science
- Health & Physical Education
- LOTE (Italian)
- Sport
(Electives)
- Drama
- Music
- Food Technology
- Visual Arts
(Learning-enhanced activities)
- Inquiry Minds Program (I.M.P) – S.T.E.M
Year 9
- English
- Science
- Mathematics
- Journey in Faith (Religion Education)
- Health & Physically Education
- Humanities
- Sport
(Electives)
- Game Play & Health Promotion
- Drama
- Dance
- Music
- Food Technology
- LOTE (Italian)
- Visual Arts
- Multimedia
- Visual Communication & Design
- Wood Technology
- Forensic Science
(Learning-enhanced activities)
- Learning Enhancement Activity Day (L.E.A.D) – S.T.E.M
Year 10
- English
- Science
- Mathematics
- Journey in Faith (Religion Education)
- Health & Physically Education (one Semester)
- Humanities (one Semester)
(Electives)
- Drama
- Music
- LOTE (Italian)
- Art
- Media Studies
- Visual Communication & Design
- Wood Technology
- Exercise Sports Science
- Outdoor Education & Environmental Studies
- Literature
- Extension Maths 1 (Semester one only)
- Extension Maths 2 (Semester two only)
- Chemistry
- Systems Technology Robotics
- Food Technology
- Commerce
- Psychology
- Photography
- Australia in the Modern World
- Economics
- Our Changing Environment
- Powerful People
- Lifestyle, Diet & Fitness (Girls Only)
(Learning-enhanced activities)
- Pathways
Year 11 & 12
- VCE Subjects Semester 1 and 2
- VCAL Subjects Semester 1 and 2
Facilities
- Building A (2009)
- Building B (K as of 2018) (2009)
- Building C/Administration (2010)
- Science Building (2011)
- Gymnasium (2011)
- State of the Art Building (2011)
- Senior Building/VCE/VCAL (2013)
- 4 Out Door Basketball Courts (2009)
- Soccer Pitch
- Canteen/Hospitality Building (2017)
- Building B (2019)
Activities
The college runs many annual events such as swimming and athletics carnivals, cross country competitions, an annual presentation night, College feast day, a performing arts evening, and house feast day (different day for each house).
The College is a member of the Sports Association of Catholic Co-educational Secondary Schools (SACCSS). Every year level (7-10) in the college takes part in a sports competition called Premiere league, where the selected year level competes in more than six sport against other secondary schools around Melbourne that are members of the SACCSS association. Sports include:
- Football (Soccer) – Years 7, 8, 9, 10
- Basketball – Years 7, 8, 9, 10
- Volleyball – Years 7, 8, 9, 10
- Netball (Girls) – Years 7, 8, 9, 10
- AFL (Boys) – Years 7 & 9
- Cricket (Boys) – Years 8 & 10