Marcellin College, Bulleen

Introduction

Marcellin College is a Marist Catholic secondary boys school situated in Victoria, Australia.

Marcellin College is a secondary boys’ school conducted since 1950 by the Marist Brothers. Originally established in Camberwell, Marcellin expanded to Bulleen in 1963, with the Camberwell campus catering for years 7 and 8, and Bulleen covering years 9 to 12 (Matriculation, VCE). The Camberwell campus closed in 1993. In the mid 1970s, Marcellin flirted with a co-educational campus, when year 12 students from Our Lady of Mercy College in Heidelberg attended the Marcellin campus for some subjects. This attempt was not deemed successful. Since then, the bond between Marcellin and OLMC has strengthened through "Man of La Macha" a school musical production held in 2006.

The College was founded upon the principles of St Marcellin Champagnat to provide an education grounded in Gospel values with emphasis upon each student striving to reach their potential. Indeed the College motto: “Virtute ad Altissima” means “Through virtue and courage to strive for the highest”. We encourage our students to be young men of character, committed to the ideal of personal excellence so that they may contribute in a meaningful way to the community in which they live.

The College cherishes a strong sense of community amongst the students, parents and staff. This does much to foster a safe and caring environment where the students are able to grow in their education and in their understanding of themselves and the world around them. The College philosophy promotes an ‘open entry’ in terms of academic ability, encouraging students of all abilities to undertake their studies here. This is continued into the VCE where the large majority of students are encouraged to complete their Year 12. The mainstream curriculum is augmented by extension programmes for the gifted and additional support for those with learning difficulties.

The College enjoys excellent facilities in terms of specialist classrooms, learning technologies, performance and sporting venues. The beautiful 15 ha property includes the playing fields used in the Associated Grammar Schools’ of Victoria competition and by the various Old Collegians Sporting Clubs.

Over the years there has been very strong interest by parents in securing a position for their sons at Marcellin. There are 208 positions available in Year 7 for 2007 in eight classes of 26. It is important for parents to consult the Marcellin College Enrolment Policy which guides us in our decisions regarding enrolments.

Marcellin, like its fellow Marist college Assumption College in Kilmore, regional Victoria, has produced a large number of AFL footballers and other successful athletes.

Marcellin College is a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria

Houses

The eight Houses with their associated Co-Ordinators and colours are:

• Augustine, Mr. Mark Aiello (Maroon)
• Champagnat, Mr. Nick Moloney (White)
• Faulkner, Mr. Michael Callanan (Gold)
• Kenny, Mr. Alfio Camarda (Red)
• Lavalla, Ms. Paula Di Maria (Blue)
• Mannes, Mr. Peter Houlihan (Grey)
• Marlhes, Mr. Russell Melenhorst (Green)
• Redden, Mr. Anthony Arthurson (Yellow)

The Houses compete in 2 main carnivals annually:

• Swimming
• Athletics

Occasionaly throughout the year, students of different year levels of each house compete against each other in numerous competitions. These include Theatre Sports, Indoor Soccer and Thunder Hockey, which continue until a winner of that event is decided in a final. Students also compete in the national sharemarket game, hosted by the ASX.

Co-Curricular Activities

Students attending Marcellin college are offered an array of co-curricular activities which provide a balance between study. Some co-curricular activities offered include:

• Music Program
• AGS Sport
• Debating
• Toastmasters
• Outdoor Education
• Drama

Notable alumni

• Stephen Silvagni, AFL full back of the century
• Marco Bresciano, Socceroo, plays also for Parma, Italy, holds the record for highest transfer fee for an Australian player
• Peter McNamara, Former no.7 ATP Tennis player
• Peter Hore, Serial pest

External links

• School website