Print feature page   Add to shortlist   Salesian College     Salesian College 10 Bosco Street Chadstone, VIC 3148 Tel: (03) 9807 2644 Fax: (03) 9888 1289 Email: welcome@salesianchad.vic.edu.au Website: www.salesianchad.vic.edu.au Key Details Type: Catholic Level: Secondary Gender: Boys Religious Affiliation: Catholic Scholarships: Yes Becchi Transition Program - for incoming Yr 7 students At Salesian College we want you and your son to feel welcomed and supported through the transition from primary to secondary school. Our Becchi Transition Program ensures that your son gets every opportunity to meet with their future classmates, become familiar with the College grounds, their teachers and the Salesian ethos. We want you to feel a part of the family right from the start and hold events for both you and your son well before the school year has even begun! House System All staff and students belong to a House. Whilst Years 7 – 9 are organised horizontally by Year Group, there are a wide range of activities and projects conducted at the House level. Years 10 – 12 are vertically structured, with each homeroom consisting of boys from each of Years 10, 11 and 12. Pastoral Care is deliverd primarily through the Homeroom System. Innovation @ Salesian College Our innovative Year 9 Program conducted on our completely separate Mannix Campus encourages growing independence, offers hands-on learning experiences and adopts an enquiry learning approach. Middle Years Program & Student Wellbeing Our Middle Years Program seeks to promote the learning and wellbeing of students. The program focuses upon developing a strong sense of communal identity, encourages increasing choice and seeks to offer all students challenging and relevant learning experiences. Our Whole School Wellbeing Framework seeks to promote, support and restore the wellbeing of students by the provision of a supportive community context, the development of educative programs and the provision of a variety of services. Learning Technology Upgrade Multimedia Classroom Project: every classroom has an interactive electronic whiteboard, computer with network and internet access, DVD player and sound system. Exciting Learning technology subjectsw are available including: game design, 3D animation and 3D modelling. Other Opportunities Students at Salesian College also have access to a vast array of sporting, cultural and community and recreational opportunities including Sport, Music, Drama, Debating & Public Speaking, Chess , Bike Riding, Canoeing and ice skating.   Announcements: OPEN EVENING - all welcome! The aim of the Open Evening is to provide prospective families with the opportunity to find out more about the College and our vision for your son’s education. Join us at this event to find out about the learning curriculum we offer and the student wellbeing initiatives that are unique to a Salesian College education. Monday 1 July 2011 from 7.00pm @ Salesian College Bosco Campus (Melway 26 J4) Wednesday 26 October 2011 from 7.00pm MONDAY MORNING COLLEGE TOURS - see the college for yourself, make an appointment today! Our Monday Morning College Tours run every week during the school term to give you the opportunity to get a feel for our school environment. Come see our teachers, students, and view our classrooms and College facilities. Every Monday morning departing 9.30am from the Salesian College Bosco Campus Front Office (during School term). ALTERNATIVE COLLEGE TOURS - we understand you are a busy parent - call us for alternative arrangements Alternative College Tours aim to provide all parents with the opportunity to tour the College at a time that is mutually convenient. For those that cannot make Monday morning tours an alternative time can be arranged by contacting the College. Contact our friendly Registrar, Mrs Mary Menz today to book an appointment. More Information: For general or enrolment enquiries please use the form below or contact the school directly. Name: * Email: * Phone: Enquiry: Location: