St. Joseph's College Melbourne
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St Joseph's College Melbourne opened in 1903 and closed in 2010. As a Roman Catholic secondary college, it was part of the Association of Edmund Rice
schools, founded and run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers
. Between 2000 and 2009 it operated two campuses, one located in Queensberry Street North Melbourne and the other in Brearley Parade Pascoe Vale South.
The school allowed students, from a wide variety of cultural and economic backgrounds, an opportunity to enter a range of careers. Over its long history, many pupils went on to become respected members in their chosen fields which included the financial and business sectors, the medical profession, industry, sporting and religious communities.
While the campuses lacked the open playing fields of its wealthier cousins, students had access to a range of local facilities. The Senior Campus in North Melbourne for example, located on the cities doorstep, was within walking distance of world class universities, libraries, historical and athletic venues as well as theatres.
Hogan (green),
McSweeney (gold),
Kelly (royal blue),
Geoghegan (red).
A large outer shield, based on a simple heraldic design, provides a frame for the many elements of the logo. Within this frame are a Gryphon
and a smaller shield, all of which sit upon a heraldic ribbon.
The Gryphon (Griffin) is a mythological creature whose role is the guardianship of hidden treasures. Long been used in institutes of learning, it represents the treasures of knowledge, wisdom and is a symbol of vigilance.In our logo the Gryphon, half lion half eagle, is in the rampant posture with the claw protectively spread over the inner shield.
A smaller, traditionally shaped inner shield, symbolizing strength and unity, echoes the theme of the College motto "Let your Light Shine" encompassing the entire Community. The Bethlehem star reminds us of our search for truth and light on our Life journey. Bathed in the light of the star is the Southern Cross representing the College Community, the Christian Brothers and the State of Victoria.
The feeder schools for entry into Year 11 included:
In 1913 the North Old Boys Association was formed to assist the school in serving its expanding school population and the increasing need for finances as the period after the First World War was an economically difficult one. In the early years both Primary and Secondary school classes were conducted on the site. However, between 1918 and 1941, students studying for their Leaving Certificate had to do so at St. Kevin's College in East Melbourne. By 1921 the enrollment had grown to 174 and handball had become the leading sport as demonstrated by the construction of a concrete handball court which was considered to be of championship standard.
By 1940 the school had expanded to the point where it was able to offer night classes in Accountancy and hundreds of young men attended there into the 1960s. 1951 saw the first Matriculation class of 23 students graduate from the College which meant that it had attained full secondary school status. During the Golden Jubilee year of 1953, 122 boys were members of the College Cadet unit and provided a martial spectacle as they paraded before visiting dignitaries. Arthur Calwell, a prominent politician and old boy, was a guest speaker on one occasion.
During the 1950's the growing school population, due partly to the post War migration boom, forced the college to purchase land and eventually build a second school in the suburb of Pascoe Vale. In 1956 the Preparatory College, as it was then known, opened under the principalship of Br. Ernest S Crowle, who was himself an old boy of the College. Traditionally students completed their "junior" studies (Grades 7 to 10) at Pascoe Vale and then transferred to the "senior" campus in North Melbourne. During the 1970's, 80's and into the 1990's, the site at Pascoe Vale took on a more independent identity, having a separate administration, Principal, School Board, registration number and logo.
The year 2000 saw the two sites formally amalgamated under a new name and banner to become the one College. It retained the College colours of purple and white and the College motto, Luceat Lux Vestra.
By 2008 the decision had been made by Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) and the Christian Brothers to begin a phased closure of the College. At the end of 2009 the Pascoe Vale campus closed and the remaining students were offered places at other Catholic schools for the continuation of their studies. In 2010 extensive refurbishment work was carried out on the Pascoe Vale site by its new owners and later reopened as Saint Joseph Campus of Antonine College, a college belonging to the Maronite Catholic Order. At the end of the 2010 academic year the North Melbourne campus closed with a final Commemorative Mass and a range of ceremonies attended by current and past students and staff. In 2011 the site was temporarily mothballed prior to decisions being made about its future as a possible alternative education complex.
Edmund Ignatius Rice
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice , was a Roman Catholic missionary and educationalist. Edmund was the founder of two orders of religious brothers: the Congregation of Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers....
schools, founded and run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers
Congregation of Christian Brothers
The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...
. Between 2000 and 2009 it operated two campuses, one located in Queensberry Street North Melbourne and the other in Brearley Parade Pascoe Vale South.
The school allowed students, from a wide variety of cultural and economic backgrounds, an opportunity to enter a range of careers. Over its long history, many pupils went on to become respected members in their chosen fields which included the financial and business sectors, the medical profession, industry, sporting and religious communities.
While the campuses lacked the open playing fields of its wealthier cousins, students had access to a range of local facilities. The Senior Campus in North Melbourne for example, located on the cities doorstep, was within walking distance of world class universities, libraries, historical and athletic venues as well as theatres.
House system
Apart from its involvement in the Associated Catholic Colleges, or ACC, since 1951, St. Joseph's College students also became members of one of the Colleges sporting houses or teams. These houses, named after four early headmasters of the college, are:Hogan (green),
McSweeney (gold),
Kelly (royal blue),
Geoghegan (red).
College Logo
At the time of amalgamation in 2000 a new logo was developed to represent the College. This logo, comprising a variety of visual elements, includes the words, "Luceat Lux Vestra".A large outer shield, based on a simple heraldic design, provides a frame for the many elements of the logo. Within this frame are a Gryphon
Gryphon
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and a smaller shield, all of which sit upon a heraldic ribbon.
The Gryphon (Griffin) is a mythological creature whose role is the guardianship of hidden treasures. Long been used in institutes of learning, it represents the treasures of knowledge, wisdom and is a symbol of vigilance.In our logo the Gryphon, half lion half eagle, is in the rampant posture with the claw protectively spread over the inner shield.
A smaller, traditionally shaped inner shield, symbolizing strength and unity, echoes the theme of the College motto "Let your Light Shine" encompassing the entire Community. The Bethlehem star reminds us of our search for truth and light on our Life journey. Bathed in the light of the star is the Southern Cross representing the College Community, the Christian Brothers and the State of Victoria.
Companion Schools
The local Primary schools included:- St. Oliver's (Pascoe Vale)
- St. Paul's (Coburg)
- St. Fidelis (Moreland)
- St. Mark's (Fawkner)
- St. Matthew's (North Fawkner)
- St. Thomas More's (Hadfield)
- Corpus Christi (Glenroy)
- St. Joseph's (Brunswick)
The feeder schools for entry into Year 11 included:
- Simonds Catholic College
College History
The College opened in 1903 with approximately 40 students and three Christian Brothers as staff. The first Principal was Br. William J Hogan, followed by Br. Francis A Kelly in 1904 and Br. Matthew A Geoghegan in 1908. The first football team, featuring a large white star on its guernsey, was formed around 1906 and began a long tradition of involvement in a variety of sports. This school was to be known as St. Joseph's CBC North Melbourne, or more simply "North", for more than fifty years.In 1913 the North Old Boys Association was formed to assist the school in serving its expanding school population and the increasing need for finances as the period after the First World War was an economically difficult one. In the early years both Primary and Secondary school classes were conducted on the site. However, between 1918 and 1941, students studying for their Leaving Certificate had to do so at St. Kevin's College in East Melbourne. By 1921 the enrollment had grown to 174 and handball had become the leading sport as demonstrated by the construction of a concrete handball court which was considered to be of championship standard.
By 1940 the school had expanded to the point where it was able to offer night classes in Accountancy and hundreds of young men attended there into the 1960s. 1951 saw the first Matriculation class of 23 students graduate from the College which meant that it had attained full secondary school status. During the Golden Jubilee year of 1953, 122 boys were members of the College Cadet unit and provided a martial spectacle as they paraded before visiting dignitaries. Arthur Calwell, a prominent politician and old boy, was a guest speaker on one occasion.
During the 1950's the growing school population, due partly to the post War migration boom, forced the college to purchase land and eventually build a second school in the suburb of Pascoe Vale. In 1956 the Preparatory College, as it was then known, opened under the principalship of Br. Ernest S Crowle, who was himself an old boy of the College. Traditionally students completed their "junior" studies (Grades 7 to 10) at Pascoe Vale and then transferred to the "senior" campus in North Melbourne. During the 1970's, 80's and into the 1990's, the site at Pascoe Vale took on a more independent identity, having a separate administration, Principal, School Board, registration number and logo.
The year 2000 saw the two sites formally amalgamated under a new name and banner to become the one College. It retained the College colours of purple and white and the College motto, Luceat Lux Vestra.
By 2008 the decision had been made by Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) and the Christian Brothers to begin a phased closure of the College. At the end of 2009 the Pascoe Vale campus closed and the remaining students were offered places at other Catholic schools for the continuation of their studies. In 2010 extensive refurbishment work was carried out on the Pascoe Vale site by its new owners and later reopened as Saint Joseph Campus of Antonine College, a college belonging to the Maronite Catholic Order. At the end of the 2010 academic year the North Melbourne campus closed with a final Commemorative Mass and a range of ceremonies attended by current and past students and staff. In 2011 the site was temporarily mothballed prior to decisions being made about its future as a possible alternative education complex.
General
- Matthew Beovic (former Archbishop of Adelaide)
- Paul Coghlan, Judge of the Supreme Court of VictoriaSupreme Court of VictoriaThe Supreme Court of Victoria is the superior court for the State of Victoria, Australia. It was founded in 1852, and is a superior court of common law and equity, with unlimited jurisdiction within the state...
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(Professor, Melbourne University) - Colin Hingston (Rhodes Scholar and RAAF Air Vice-Marshal)
- Patrick Lyons (Bishop)
- Leslie McCarthy (Member of the Past Pupils Association, 1913-1952)
- Aloysius Morgan (Bishop)
- Leonard Ostrowski (Victorian County Court Judge)
- Bernard Stewart (Bishop)
- Ron TandbergRon TandbergBorn in 1943, Ron Tandberg is an Australian illustrator and political cartoonist who has contributed to The Age newspaper since 1972.Ron's credits include ten Walkley awards for the best cartoon.-References:...
(Journalist and Cartoonist) - James WhelanJames WhelanJames O. Whelan, Jr. is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.He was first elected May 21, 1974.-References:...
(Businessman and supporter of the Christian Brothers, AKA 'Whelan the Wrecker') - Franken Berry (Breakfast cereal mascot/spokesmonster)
Political
- Arthur CalwellArthur CalwellArthur Augustus Calwell Australian politician, was a member of the Australian House of Representatives for 32 years from 1940 to 1972, Immigration Minister in the government of Ben Chifley from 1945 to 1949 and Leader of the Australian Labor Party from 1960 to 1967.-Early life:Calwell was born in...
(Former Opposition Party Leader) - Sir James GobboJames GobboSir James Augustine Gobbo, AC, CVO, KStJ, QC was an Australian jurist and was the 25th Governor of Victoria.-Family:...
(Former Governor of Victoria) - Peter KavanaghPeter Kavanagh (Australian politician)Peter Kavanagh , Australian politician, is a former member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the Democratic Labor Party .Kavanagh was born into a family with a long connection with the DLP...
(Member of Victorian Parliament, Leader of DLP (Democratic Labor PartyDemocratic Labor PartyThe Democratic Labor Party is a political party in Australia that espouses social conservatism and opposes neo-liberalism. The first "DLP" Senator in decades, party vice-president John Madigan was elected to the Australian Senate with 2.3 percent of the primary vote in Victoria at the 2010 federal...
)) - Frank McManusFrank McManus (Australian politician)Francis Patrick Vincent McManus , Australian politician, was the last leader of the parliamentary Democratic Labor Party and a prominent figure in Australian politics for 30 years....
(Politician) - Bob Santamaria (Social commentator)
Sport
- Stephen Alessio (Australian Rules Football)
- Anthony Alessio (Australian Rules Football)
- Wayne Carroll (Basketball)
- Frank Casanelia (Horse racing)
- Phil ClearyPhil ClearyPhilip Ronald Cleary is an Australian commentator on politics and sport, particularly Australian rules football, and a former independent politician elected at the 1992 Wills by-election.-Football playing career:...
(Sportsman and Social commentator) - Edward Considine (Australian Rules Football0
- Tony DodemaideTony DodemaideAnthony Ian Christopher Dodemaide is a former Australian Test Cricketer. After a three year stint as Chief Executive of the Western Australian Cricket Association in Perth, he is the current Chief Executive of Cricket Victoria...
(Test Cricket - Australia) - Lawrie Dwyer (VFL/AFL-Footballer North Melbourne, winner Brownlow Medal
- Leo DwyerLeo DwyerLeo Joseph Dwyer was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League .Dwyer, a wingman, was a foundation player for North Melbourne, playing eight games in their debut VFL season in 1925...
(VFL Footballer North Melbourne, father of Lawrie) - Kevin DynonKevin DynonKevin Dynon is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League, . He was appointed captain in 1947 at just 21, the youngest captain of the club until 1972 when David Dench was appointed at just 20. Then again he captained in 1952 and 1953, 5 years after being first...
(Athletics and Australian Rules Football) - Jack Elliot(Leading Racing Journalist Melbourne Herald)
- Michael FerranteMichael FerranteMichael Ferrante is an Australian football player plays for Richmond.-Biography:He attended St. Joseph's College Melbourne from years 1992-1997 being a star week in week out for his school side. He came through the ranks at the Australian Institute of Sport and from there he moved on to the youth...
(A-league Soccer Player) - Shannon GrantShannon GrantShannon Grant is a retired Australian rules footballer who was known as one of the premier midfielders in the AFL. He began his career at the Sydney Swans in 1995 before moving to the Kangaroos in 1998 and being a part of their 1999 premiership side, in which he also won the Norm Smith Medal for...
(Australian Rules Football) - Aaron HamillAaron HamillAaron "Sammy" Hamill is a former professional Australian rules footballer who is best known for his time at the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League when he briefly captained the club....
(Australian Rules Football) - John HarveyJohn Harvey-People:*John Harvey , English stage and film actor*John Harvey , American actor*John Harvey , Retired National Football League running back...
(Australian Rules Football Umpire) - Paul HibbertPaul HibbertPaul Anthony Hibbert was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test in 1977. He was born in Brunswick, Victoria....
(Test Cricket - Australia) - Fred Italiano (Australian Champion Handball Player)
- Leo O'BrienLeo O'BrienFor the former US congressman from New York, see Leo W. O'BrienFor the former Wisconsin politician, see Leo P. O'BrienLeo Patrick Joseph O'Brien was an Australian cricketer who played in 5 Tests from 1932 to 1936.He attended both Xavier College and St Patrick's College, Ballarat....
(Test Cricket - Australia) - Alan LaFontaine (Australian Rules Football)
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(Australian Rules Football adminisration)
See also
- Victorian Certificate of EducationVictorian Certificate of EducationThe Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
- List of schools in Victoria
- Education in AustraliaEducation in AustraliaEducation in Australia is primarily the responsibility of the states and territories. Each state or territory government provides funding and regulates the public and private schools within its governing area. The federal government helps fund the public universities, but is not involved in setting...