Mazenod College
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Mazenod College is a Roman Catholic Independent
school for boys located in the Melbourne
suburb of Mulgrave
. It is one of three schools run by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and the only one in Victoria. Mazenod College is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges
. Its sister school
is Avila College
, located in Mount Waverley
. The current rector is Fr Michael Twigg OMI.
is to "Leave Nothing Undared for the Kingdom of God." This translates into taking every opportunity to share the Gospel
messages. It requires radical daring and necessary and appropriate risks to share Christ with the world. In honour of France, the country of Bishop de Mazenod, there is a band of five fleur-de-lys
along the top, one for the Oblate Fathers and one each for the four foundation parishes. The centre features the Cross, the Christian symbol, worn by the Oblates who direct the college, and on it is mounted the emblem of the State of Victoria, the Southern Cross on a blue background, the colour of Mary Immaculate. The letters O.M.I. appear around the foot of the Cross indicating the Oblate service of Christianity. The motto, "Nihil linquendum inausum – Leave nothing undared", is taken from the writings of Bishop de Mazenod. The College colours – black, white and blue – appear on the badge. Mazenod College was founded in 1967 in St. Joseph's Primary School in nearby Springvale
, Victoria
to serve the parish
es of Springvale, Clayton, Springvale North and Glen Waverley. Due to no government funding, the school was in a tight financial position which lasted for six years. In the first year, there was 79 students and two teachers. Mazenod stayed at St Joseph's until Tuesday, 22 April 1968 when it moved into the first stage of its present building - two classrooms just beyond the office section.
In 1969 the two science rooms beyond the second stairs were added and in 1971 further (much needed) classrooms. Further extensions were the library / canteen in 1974, the penthouse block in 1975, the administration block in 1978 and the chapel in 1983.
The college expanded to the other side of Kernot Avenue in 1984 when the Manual and Fine Arts Complex was opened. The present school library was built in 1987 when, with the addition of a lecture theatre and Year 12 complex, the O'Rourke Wing opened. Finally, a new staff and conference room was added in 1992 to cater for the needs of an expanding staff and use of school facilities.
In 2007, Mazenod opened its new Learning Centre room, much bigger than the previous one, including more computers and more room for students and staff.
Building continues to this day with the new Founders' Complex completed in 2007 dedicated to those people who founded the College; the Families, the Students, the Staff and Oblates. It houses state of the art computer, music and drama facilities.
In 2009, Fr. Moroney O.M.I, built a new Year 12 cafeteria facility, 2009 also saw the quadrangle with a new surface, synthetic grass. In late 2010, Mazenod begun making new developments to its facilities, the old Computer Room 6 is now becoming another science room with the addition of computers, they have also decided creating an elevator from the Year 7 corridor to the Year 11 Corridor. Mazenod have also re-done the pitch of the soccer field with new synthetic grass.
The old Year 9 Corridor has been re-named the "Heritage Corridor" as it has pictures of old collegians, alumni and the most notable people from Mazenod's history. Mazenod also decided to add a plasma LCD to the corridor, to display past pictures, significant events and important people of Mazenod College throughout the day.
In 2011, the new elevator and science room was opened. The lift is for any person with disability to use and to access all levels of the school. From bottom to the top level. The old Computer room transformed itself to a new Biology lab. This lab is used for Science and Biology classes.
Also in 2011, new traffic enforced rules were place into the college. These rules needs to be followed or major accidents will happen throughout the college. The list of rules are listed below.
Grenda’s Buses will park in the bays closest to the Founder’s Complex and the Australiner Buses will park on the Eastern side of the Bus Zone.
The Monash Council have negotiated with Vic Roads to have 40 km/h signs erected in Monash Drive to provide greater protection to pedestrians. Please be mindful of traffic regulations in the area as Council will enforce them.
In 1 years time, a planned multi sports complex will be built. This complex will host all major events and assemblies within the college. An underground car-park is also planned to be built for this.
The College's Rectors are:
Tennis
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Food
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The College completed its full-sized cafeteria and multi-purpose centre in 2009, the biggest development since the Founders Complex. The cafeteria is only accessible to Year 12 Students and the VCAL class.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
school for boys located in the Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
suburb of Mulgrave
Mulgrave, Victoria
Mulgrave is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash. At the 2006 Census, Mulgrave had a population of 16,280....
. It is one of three schools run by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and the only one in Victoria. Mazenod College is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges
Associated Catholic Colleges
The Associated Catholic Colleges is a group of Catholic boys schools in Victoria, Australia. The Association was formed in 1948. The Combined Catholic Schools Association involving a number of schools conducted by the Christian Brothers held its first athletics meet in 1902 [The Argus 31 October...
. Its sister school
Sister school
The term sister school has several meanings:*a definite financial commerce between two colleges or universities*two schools that have a strong historical connection...
is Avila College
Avila College
Avila College is a Roman Catholic Independent school for girls located in the Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley. The school was established in 1965 by the Presentation Sisters who accepted an invitation from the parishes in the Waverley area to establish a Catholic Girls' College.-History:Avila...
, located in Mount Waverley
Mount Waverley, Victoria
Mount Waverley is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash...
. The current rector is Fr Michael Twigg OMI.
Crest, motto, name and history
The college is named after St Eugene de Mazenod, founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the college mottoMotto
A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments...
is to "Leave Nothing Undared for the Kingdom of God." This translates into taking every opportunity to share the Gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
messages. It requires radical daring and necessary and appropriate risks to share Christ with the world. In honour of France, the country of Bishop de Mazenod, there is a band of five fleur-de-lys
Fleur-de-lis
The fleur-de-lis or fleur-de-lys is a stylized lily or iris that is used as a decorative design or symbol. It may be "at one and the same time, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in heraldry...
along the top, one for the Oblate Fathers and one each for the four foundation parishes. The centre features the Cross, the Christian symbol, worn by the Oblates who direct the college, and on it is mounted the emblem of the State of Victoria, the Southern Cross on a blue background, the colour of Mary Immaculate. The letters O.M.I. appear around the foot of the Cross indicating the Oblate service of Christianity. The motto, "Nihil linquendum inausum – Leave nothing undared", is taken from the writings of Bishop de Mazenod. The College colours – black, white and blue – appear on the badge. Mazenod College was founded in 1967 in St. Joseph's Primary School in nearby Springvale
Springvale, Victoria
Springvale is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, approximately 20 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
to serve the parish
Parish
A parish is a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of one parish priest, who might be assisted in his pastoral duties by a curate or curates - also priests but not the parish priest - from a more or less central parish church with its associated organization...
es of Springvale, Clayton, Springvale North and Glen Waverley. Due to no government funding, the school was in a tight financial position which lasted for six years. In the first year, there was 79 students and two teachers. Mazenod stayed at St Joseph's until Tuesday, 22 April 1968 when it moved into the first stage of its present building - two classrooms just beyond the office section.
In 1969 the two science rooms beyond the second stairs were added and in 1971 further (much needed) classrooms. Further extensions were the library / canteen in 1974, the penthouse block in 1975, the administration block in 1978 and the chapel in 1983.
The college expanded to the other side of Kernot Avenue in 1984 when the Manual and Fine Arts Complex was opened. The present school library was built in 1987 when, with the addition of a lecture theatre and Year 12 complex, the O'Rourke Wing opened. Finally, a new staff and conference room was added in 1992 to cater for the needs of an expanding staff and use of school facilities.
In 2007, Mazenod opened its new Learning Centre room, much bigger than the previous one, including more computers and more room for students and staff.
Building continues to this day with the new Founders' Complex completed in 2007 dedicated to those people who founded the College; the Families, the Students, the Staff and Oblates. It houses state of the art computer, music and drama facilities.
In 2009, Fr. Moroney O.M.I, built a new Year 12 cafeteria facility, 2009 also saw the quadrangle with a new surface, synthetic grass. In late 2010, Mazenod begun making new developments to its facilities, the old Computer Room 6 is now becoming another science room with the addition of computers, they have also decided creating an elevator from the Year 7 corridor to the Year 11 Corridor. Mazenod have also re-done the pitch of the soccer field with new synthetic grass.
The old Year 9 Corridor has been re-named the "Heritage Corridor" as it has pictures of old collegians, alumni and the most notable people from Mazenod's history. Mazenod also decided to add a plasma LCD to the corridor, to display past pictures, significant events and important people of Mazenod College throughout the day.
In 2011, the new elevator and science room was opened. The lift is for any person with disability to use and to access all levels of the school. From bottom to the top level. The old Computer room transformed itself to a new Biology lab. This lab is used for Science and Biology classes.
Also in 2011, new traffic enforced rules were place into the college. These rules needs to be followed or major accidents will happen throughout the college. The list of rules are listed below.
- Bus companies have been asked not to collect students from the bus stop on Springvale Road, directly opposite Clunies Ross Avenue. This is due to students crossing six lanes of Springvale Road traffic, without any traffic protection (i.e., lights and crossings). The Council have asked the College to enforce the management of this change and the College will enforce this. There are bus stops located on the corner of Wellington and Springvale Roads, as well as the corner of Monash Drive and Springvale Road, that are serviced by traffic lights.
- The Grenda and Australiner buses will pick-up and drop off students in the Bus Zone of the College (the main car-park in the College grounds). This Bus Zone is only to be used by the Buses, 300 students catching them and staff. This change is to provide greater safety for our pedestrian traffic.
Grenda’s Buses will park in the bays closest to the Founder’s Complex and the Australiner Buses will park on the Eastern side of the Bus Zone.
- From the beginning of Term 2, there will be RESTRICTED ACCESS to Kernot Avenue and Murdoch Avenue between 8:00am and 9:00am as well as 3:00pm to 4:00pm. It has been recommended that NO STANDING signs will exist on both sides of Kernot Avenue. NO STUDENT IS TO BE DROPPED OFF OR COLLECTED FROM KERNOT AVENUE AND MURDOCH AVENUE . Pick-up zones include – Brandon Park Drive, Monash Drive and the Monash Garden’s Car Park off Wellington Road. This is to ensure greater safety for pedestrian use in Kernot Avenue. Currently we have a very dangerous combination of cars and students and this measure is designed to alleviate congestion, dangerous parking and driving practices.
- The Monash Council are currently constructing an extra speed hump in Kernot Avenue to further enhance student safety.
The Monash Council have negotiated with Vic Roads to have 40 km/h signs erected in Monash Drive to provide greater protection to pedestrians. Please be mindful of traffic regulations in the area as Council will enforce them.
In 1 years time, a planned multi sports complex will be built. This complex will host all major events and assemblies within the college. An underground car-park is also planned to be built for this.
Catholic identity
Mazenod College is a Catholic College where the faith is given great respect and centrality. Mass is celebrated every morning at 8:10am and each year level is responsible for a morning. A full school Mass (called The Inaugural Mass) is celebrated in St Patrick's Cathedral each year and full school masses are held on May 21 for Founder's Day (St Eugene de Mazenod's feast day), August 15 (Assumption of Mary) and an Advent Mass on the last day of school in preparation for Christmas. The Advent Mass each year is held at Good Shepherd.Liturgy prefects
Liturgy Prefects are present in each of the classes and help with the planning, leading, celebration and cleaning up of each liturgy of the College. They are responsible for the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday and also the planning of the Class Masses each morning. The prefects are also involved in many of the college's big events (e.g., Founders Day Mass)Rector history
The Rector of Mazenod College is appointed by the Provincial of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate who have the responsibility for the administration of the College and the Pastoral care of students. The appointment is confirmed by the Archbishop.The College's Rectors are:
- 1967 - 1972 Fr. J. FitzPatrick O.M.I
- 1973 - 1977 Fr. K. Davine O.M.I
- 1978 - 1983 Fr. I. Mackintosh O.M.I
- 1984 - 1988 Fr. P. Moroney O.M.I
- 1989 - 1995 Fr. K. Davine O.M.I
- 1996 - 2001 Fr. J. Sherman O.M.I
- 2002 - 2009 Fr. P Moroney O.M.I
- 2010–Present Fr. M. Twigg O.M.I.
College houses
- Charlebois (Light Blue) named after Bishop Ovide Charlebois
- Cebula (Dark Blue) named after Blessed Jozef Cebula OMI
- Albini (Yellow) named after Father Charles Albini OMI
- Grandin (Red) named after Blessed Vidal Grandin
- Anthony (Maroon) named after Brother Anthony Kowalczyk OMI
- Gerard (Green) named after Blessed Joseph Gerard
- Chisholm (Purple) named after Caroline Chisholm
- Mackillop (Grey) named after Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop
Notable alumni
VFL/AFL Players- Matt Johnson (Footscray)
- Silvio FoschiniSilvio FoschiniSilvio Foschini is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Sydney Swans and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League .-Career:...
(Sydney SwansSydney SwansThe Sydney Swans Football Club is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Sydney, New South Wales. The club, founded in 1874, was known as the South Melbourne Football Club until it relocated to Sydney in 1982 to become the Sydney...
, St Kilda) - Carl SteinfortCarl SteinfortCarl Steinfort is an Australian rules footballer who played for both the Geelong and Collingwood football clubs in the Australian Football League .-Geelong career:...
(CollingwoodCollingwood Football ClubThe Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
, GeelongGeelong Football ClubThe Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also...
) - Matthew BoydMatthew BoydMatthew Boyd is an Australian rules football player who has come through the Western Bulldogs' rookie list, debuting in 2003. Prior to that he had played for Dandenong Stingrays in the TAC Cup and Frankston in the VFL...
(Western BulldogsWestern BulldogsThe Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne...
) - Heath BlackHeath BlackHeath Black is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League .The 177 cm wingman is noted for his speed and long left foot kicking. Beginning his career in 1997 he was seen as a bright prospect and several years down the track that has been proven correct...
(FremantleFremantle Football ClubThe Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
, St Kilda) - Scott ThorntonScott Thornton (footballer)Scott Thornton is a former Australian rules footballer who played mainly as a defender for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League between 2002 and 2009....
(FremantleFremantle Football ClubThe Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
) - Ashley HansenAshley HansenAshley Hansen is an Australian rules footballer most known for his stint with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League. Hansen was born in Victoria, Australia and was educated at Mazenod College....
(West Coast EaglesWest Coast EaglesThe West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
)
Tennis
- Peter LuczakPeter LuczakPeter Luczak is a professional tennis player for Australia. His career-high ATP Entry ranking was No. 64 on 12 October 2009.At the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, Luczak won the gold in the doubles....
(Australian Davis Cup Representative)
Athletics
- Peter RobertsonPeter Robertson (triathlete)Peter John Robertson is an Olympic athlete from Australia, who competes in triathlon....
(World Champion Triathlete)
Food
- George CalombarisGeorge CalombarisGeorge Calombaris is an Australian chef and a judge of the Network Ten series MasterChef Australia. Prior to his role on MasterChef, Calombaris regularly appeared on the daytime Ten cooking show Ready Steady Cook. He owns three restaurants in Melbourne and one in Mykonos, Greece...
(Award winning chef and judge on Masterchef AustraliaMasterchef AustraliaMasterChef Australia is a Logie award winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by FremantleMedia Australia and screens on Network Ten. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as...
)
Television
- Gerard WhateleyGerard WhateleyGerard Whateley is a Melbourne based sports commentator, writer for ABC Radio Grandstand and as of July 2010 is now the host of the ABC's television programme, Offsiders.-Print:During Whateley's started his media career at the Herald Sun...
(ABC media commentator) - Tom Steinfort (National Nine News Reporter)
Today
Mazenod College has over 1,180 students enrolled in the school and over 140 staff members. It also has several bands, including its symphony orchestra, string ensembles, 5 choirs, the Concert Band, The Symphonic Wind Band. In 2006, building works commenced and were completed in 2007. These included a brand new complex, called the Founder's Complex (blessed and opened on March 25, 2007), for the Computer Rooms, servers, Manual and Fine Arts Complex and the music tutorial provided by the college, renovations of the 'old' Manual and Fine Arts Centre (it became the Year 7 area) and a new building catering to the needs of maintenance and grounds staff. The new building also comprises staff amenities and equipment storage.The College completed its full-sized cafeteria and multi-purpose centre in 2009, the biggest development since the Founders Complex. The cafeteria is only accessible to Year 12 Students and the VCAL class.