Wollemi College
Wollemi College is an independent Roman Catholic secondary day school for boys, located in the western Sydney suburb of Werrington, New South Wales, Australia. Situated on 10 hectares (25 acres), the college was founded in 1999 and provides a Catholic and general education for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Oversight of the college is administered by the Parents for Education Foundation (PARED); and is aligned with the Opus Dei movement in the Catholic Church.
| Wollemi College | |
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 33°45′53″S 150°45′20″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent secondary day school |
| Motto | Latin: Duc in Altum (Cast out into the deep) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 23 February 1999 |
| Founder | The PARED Foundation |
| Status | Open |
| Oversight | Parents for Education Foundation |
| Administrator | Robert Rovanoski |
| Principal | Matthew Aldous |
| Chaplain | Max Polak and Anthony Khoudair |
| Staff | 29 |
| Teaching staff | 24 |
| Years | 7-12 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrolment | 160 (2017[1]) |
| Campus size | 10 hectares (25 acres) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Blue, white and green |
| Athletics conference | Hills Zone Sports Association |
| Feeder schools | Montgrove College |
| Affiliation | Independent Primary School Heads Association of Australia |
| Website | wollemi |
Overview
The school grew out of Orchard Hills Kindergarten School, which was founded in 2000 by a group of parents and teachers, the PARED Foundation. Orchard Hills has developed into Montgrove College for girls with boys in the infant years and Wollemi College which began operating in 2004. Montgrove is the sister school of Wollemi College and the cousin school of Redfield and Tangara. redfield and Tangara and brother ad sister schools. A community has been created throughout pared, and we will hopefully see more Pared schools in the future depending on if they open or not, everyone is hoping they will. We might have more cousin schools.
Wollemi College states that its aim is "to follow the principle that parents are the primary educators of their children and that schools exist to give parents every support".[1] To put it simply Wollemi College states that it aims to provide unity between the home and school. To achieve this aim the school has implemented a number of formal processes into the academic curriculum which include a three way tutorial system between parents, staff and students. There are also a number of activities and programs throughout the school year for parents that are designed to assist parents to be more effective in working with the school to improve their children's academic success and overall character, as they grow, as well as encouraging parents to consider and develop their relationship with their child.[1]
There is also a more informal emphasis by staff on the development of character and virtues in its students, by encouraging staff to provide a good example and by emphasising and encouraging character development amongst the students, as well as encouraging staff and student peers to be fully positive and supportive of parents. Wollemi College aims to focus on character development and nurturing good habits in areas such as "sound judgement, self control, courage and responsibility towards others, students are better able to use their freedom to make the right choices in life".[1]
Wollemi College aims to provide an education which is personal by providing a personal mentor, or tutor, selected from the teaching staff of the school. The aim of that tutor is to provide a constant source of support for the student through his attention, friendship, example and advice. The tutor meets regularly with the student during the term, and meets with his parents at least once each term, reviewing the progress of that student, and helping with goal setting. It is the intention of Wollemi College that the tutor takes a personal interest in the progress of the boys whom he tutors, acting on the parents’ behalf, and co-ordinating the services of the college for the family. The college also aims to reinforce parental values by providing a positive peer environment within the college.[1]
Enrolment
As of 2017, the enrolment is 160 students, Year 7 to Year 12 inclusive.[1]
| Tuition fees | Full Fee Per Term (four terms per year) |
| Primary (Years 2-6) | $475.00 |
| Junior Secondary (Years 7-10) | $805.00 |
| Senior Secondary (Years 11 & 12) | $955.00 |
| Sibling Concessions | |
| Second child | 10% concession |
| Third child | 25% concession |
| Further concessions for additional children enrolled. | |
| Building Levy | $300.00 per family/term |
| Curriculum Materials Levy | $260.00 per term per student - Primary |
| $280.00 per term per student - Secondary |
Religious education
Religious education aims to give students a solid knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic faith as the basis for love of God and service to others. Students are encouraged to practise their faith with freedom and conviction. The chaplain of the school is a priest of Opus Dei.[1]
Computer facilities
Computing studies are incorporated into teaching programs across the disciplines. Student use of computer labs, advanced workstations, and iPads, moves from basic keyboard skills and research through to internet, communications, word processing, data base, and music applications to programming, CAD, and web design.[1]
Extracurricular activities
Co-curricular activities for all students include the Human Virtues Program, fencing,bowling, polo, stream watching, preventative of AIDS debating and public speaking (in the CSSA competitions), study skills workshops, leadership education, class camps, visits by guest speakers and media workshops. Optional activities include father and son camps, chess club and choir.[1]
Sports
Principal sports include rugby, cricket, soccer, football, basketball, swimming and athletics. The school is a member of the HZSA (Hills Zone Sports Association), AICES and IPSHAA (Independent Primary School Heads Association of Australia). Students also play club competition with the Wollemi Soccer Club and the Wollemi Wizards in basketball.[1]
References
- "About us". Wollemi College.