Loyola College, Melbourne

Loyola College is a Roman Catholic secondary school in the Ignatian tradition located on 11 hectares (27 acres) in Watsonia, a suburb of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia. The college was founded in 1980 with an initial enrolment of 134 students. As of 2020, Loyola College has a steady student population of approximately 1360 students from Year 7 to Year 12.[1]

Loyola College
A Catholic co-educational school in the Ignatian tradition
Address
325 Grimshaw St

Watsonia, Melbourne
,
Victoria

Australia
Coordinates37.7041°S 145.0787°E / -37.7041; 145.0787
Information
TypePrivate Roman Catholic Coeducational Secondary education institution
MottoJustice, Mercy, Faith
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1980 (1980)
PrincipalJoseph Favrin
Grades7-12
Enrolment1,360
CampusSuburban 27 acres (10.9 ha)
Colour(s) Blue 
  Maroon 
 Light Blue 
School fees$7,162 - $7,780
Websitewww.loyola.vic.edu.au

Structure

A regional Catholic college, Loyola's associated parishes are St Damian’s, Bundoora; Sacred Heart, Diamond Creek; St Mary’s, Greensborough; Our Lady of the Way, Kingsbury, St Martin of Tours’, Macleod; St Francis of Assisi, Mill Park and St Thomas’, North Greensborough. The College also serves the parishes of St Francis Xavier, Montmorency, including Holy Trinity, Eltham North and Our Lady Help of Christians, Eltham. [2]

Each staff member and student belongs to one of the six houses: Chisholm, named after Caroline Chisholm; Flynn, named after John Flynn; McAuley, named after the Venerable Mother Catherine McAuley; MacKillop, named after Saint Mary MacKillop; Mannix, named after Archbishop Daniel Mannix; and Xavier, named after St. Francis Xavier.[3]

Curriculum

The college offers a range of subjects including arts,[4] Design and Technology, English, Humanities, Language, Mathematics, Music, Physical and Outdoor Education and Science. Loyola College also offers extra curricular activities including Clubs and Societies, Performing Arts, Public speaking and Debating, Service and Spirituality, and Sport. Major events during the school year include St Ignatius Day, the Musical Production and Dramatic Production, House Drama, House Music, Athletics Carnival and Swimming Carnival.[5][6]

Partnerships

The school has a partnership with Jesus Good Shepherd School in the Philippines.

History

The Loyola Seminary built between 1932-34 was located at the corner of Bungay and Grimshaw Streets, Watsonia.[7]

Past principals

John Ormond Kennedy was the founding principal in September 1979.[8] Joseph Favrin has been the principal since 2008.[9]

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. "Home". Loyola College. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. "Our College". Loyola College. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  3. Houses. Accessed 6 June 2016.
  4. Arts award. Accessed 6 June 2016. Archived 3 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Curriculum and programs. Accessed 6 June 2016.
  6. Good Schools. Accessed 6 June 2016.
  7. "Former Loyola College". Victorian Heritage Database. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  8. "Kennedy. Accessed 6 June 2016". Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 22 June 2008.
  9. Favrin quoted. Accessed 6 June 2016.
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