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MARCELLIN
C O L L E G E

A View of Boys’ Education
My office at Marcellin
College (A Catholic College
for boys in the Eastern
Suburbs of Melbourne)
looks directly out onto our
school’s main courtyard.
It provides me with a
quintessential view of all that
is good and positive in boys’
education.
At first glance our
courtyard is a place full
of movement and energy.
On closer inspection there is great order and purpose in
this maelstrom of young men. There are boys engaged in
a variety of games where they are not only matching their
physical skills but more significantly they are learning skills of
negotiation, mediation, justice and empathy. I see other boys
sitting in groups chatting intently as they eat their lunch. I see
boys crowding around teachers on supervision duty engaging
in conversation and building relationships. I see a lunchtime
music concert on the stage in the middle of the quadrangle
and some boys selling raffle tickets to raise money for those
in need in a developing part of the world. What I see most of
all is boys who are comfortable to be who they are without
fear of judgement or of failure.
St. Marcellin Champagnat tells us that the key to educating
young people is to love them and love them all equally. In
making this brief yet powerful statement St. Marcellin was
directing those of us who choose to work in Marist Schools
to a particular way of walking with and supporting young
people as they grow to become what St. Marcellin would
describe as Good Christians and Good Citizens. A way that
is embedded in culture, curriculum, policy and program
as much as it is ingrained in our daily interactions with the
young men of Marcellin College.
In a boys’ school environment boys are able to find their
niche. At Marcellin College we promote the concept of
multiple masculinities. That is there are many pathways
to manhood. In this environment boys involve themselves
in activities and pursuits motivated purely by their own
interests and aptitudes rather than by stereotypes and
external pressures to conform.
Teachers who are employed in boys’ schools are there
because they have made a conscious decision to work
with boys. There is no doubt that the way to a successful
education for boys is through the development of positive
relationships where mutual and unconditional respect and
a focus on the dignity of the person are at the very heart of
all interactions. The boys themselves have made it clear that
what connects, engages and motivates them at school is not
facilities or curriculum as important as these things may be,
but the positive relationships they build with their teachers.
They tell us that they need teachers who respect them,
who are knowledgeable in their subjects, who are friendly,
approachable and willing to listen and who encourage and
help them to succeed.
Boys also learn in different ways than girls. They often
require sign posts which will guide them towards their
learning destination. They need to be engaged in a learning
environment that is real and purposeful, that embraces
21st century learning pedagogies and digital technologies.
They need to witness good male and female modeling.
Good boys’ education is democratic, offers many ways
to gain recognition and often involves fathers and father
figures. It contains policies and practices based on a positive
approach to male identity. It also uses teaching, learning and
assessment styles that draw on boys’ strengths.
St. Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist
Brothers, and for whom our school is named was a man
who truly understood the educational and spiritual needs of
young people. He said that to educate boys we must know
them and support them all in a just and equitable way. If boys
know that they are respected, understood and valued they
are well on the way to success at school.
The Marcellin College vision statement speaks clearly of our
strong desire to build partnerships with families as together
we nurture our students as they grow from boys to fine
young men. It is in this spirit of collaboration that I warmly
invite you to consider Marcellin College as you discern the
next stage in your son’s educational journey.
Mark Murphy
Dip T, BA, BTheol, Postgrad Dip (Student Welfare), MSL
Principal’s Welcome
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Vision Statement
Marcellin College is a Catholic Marist boys’ school that is the
centre of a community of learning, life and faith. In partnership
with families, we nurture our students as they grow from boys
to fine young men.
We bring the Marist charism to all members of our community
through the teachings of St. Marcellin Champagnat and the
Gospel. We are a community where Jesus is known and loved,
where each boy belongs and the dignity of all is respected.
We empower the boys in our care to embrace all opportunities
spiritually, academically, physically, culturally and socially with a
determination to strive for the highest with virtue and courage.

Individual Needs
Catering for the Individual
Marcellin College is committed to catering for individual learning differences and needs. The Individual Needs staff help to
develop differentiated learning programs to cater for the needs of all individuals in the learning environment.
The Individual Needs department specifically aims to support students across a broad spectrum of ability – from those
requiring academic challenge to those requiring academic support.
The Individual Needs team’s goal is to work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents and specialist staff to provide a learning
setting that acknowledges and supports individual needs through focused and targeted teaching.
Students who are gifted and talented, LNSLN 1 funded students and non LNSLN funded students who have difficulty accessing
mainstream curriculum, are all supported.
Virtute ad Altissima
Strive for the highest with virtue and courage.
Marcellin College promotes personal excellence for each individual across academic, cultural, ministry and co-curricular pursuits.
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Student achievement is recognised by:
• Altissima Awards
Received in recognition of excellence and endeavour in an individual subject in Years 7 to 12.
• Academic Colours
Received in recognition of excellence and endeavour across a range of subjects in Years 7 to 11.
• Achievement Colours
Received in recognition of excellence in the co-curricular areas of Debating, Performing Arts and Sport offered at the College.
• Participation Colours
Received in recognition of participation, regular attendance and a commitment to an activity or members of a group.
• Marist Awards
Received in recognition of excellence, participation and service in activities to support others.
1. LNSLN is the schools funding for Literacy, Numeracy and Special Needs Commonwealth Program, formerly known as Strategic
Assistance for Improving Student Outcomes. (SAISO)

Enrolment
Marcellin College is a Catholic College founded by the Marist Brothers in 1950 to meet the educational needs of Catholic
boys.
Parents are advised to apply for enrolment when their son is in Grade 5.
Provided an application is received by the advertised closing date, the College enrolment policy for Year 7 caters for boys in
the following order of priority:
1. Brothers of current or former students of Marcellin College.
2. Sons of past students.
3. Boys transferring from other Marist schools.
4. Catholic boys who reside in one of the following priority parishes:
Enrolment Policy
• Alphington St. Anthony’s • Heidelberg West St. Pius X
• Balwyn North St. Bede’s • Ivanhoe Mary Immaculate
• Box Hill St. Francis Xavier Mother of God
St. Clare’s
St. Bernadette’s
• Bulleen St. Clement of Rome • Kew East St. Anne’s
• Deepdene/Balwyn Our Lady of Good Counsel • Macleod St. Martin of Tours
All Hallows
• Doncaster St. Gregory the Great • Montmorency St. Francis Xavier
Holy Trinity
• Donvale Our Lady of the Pines • Park Orchards St. Anne’s
St. Gerard
• Eltham Our Lady Help of Christians • Surrey Hills Our Holy Redeemer
• Greythorn
St. Bridget’s
• Heidelberg St. John’s • Templestowe St. Kevin’s
St. Charles Borromeo
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5. Catholic boys residing in the above parishes but not attending a Catholic Primary School.
6. Catholic boys from outside Marcellin’s priority parish areas.
7. Non-Catholic boys from Catholic schools if places are available.
8. Non-Catholic boys in other schools if places are available.
Late applications will be processed, where possible, with consideration given to the above classifications and the
date of receipt.
Interviews of applicants may also be conducted prior to a formal offer being made.
The offer of enrolment is at the discretion of the Principal who will consider each case on its merits and
take account of special circumstances.

Years 7 to 10
Years 7 to 10
Year 7
Religious Education
Explore
• Religious Education
• Humanities
English
Numeracy
Science
Music
Art
Physical Education
Drama (1 semester)
Technology (1 semester)
Elective Program
Chinese (Mandarin)
Italian
Indonesian
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Outdoor Education
Reflection Day
Year 8
Religious Education
Discover
• Religious Education
• Humanities
English
Mathematics
Science
Music
Art
Physical Education
Drama (1 semester)
Technology (1 semester)
Elective Program
Chinese (Mandarin)
Italian
Indonesian
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Outdoor Education
Reflection Day
Year 9
Religious Education
English
History - The Making of
the Modern World
Humanities
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science
Elective Program
Mathematics Extension
Chinese (Mandarin)
Italian
Indonesian
Passport to Italy
Passport to Asia
Product Design &
Technology
Systems Engineering
ICT – eCommunications
ICT – Animation & Web
Page Development
ICT – Game Making
Year 10
Religious Education
• Religious Education (semester 1 & 2)
• VCE Units 1 & 2 Texts and Traditions
English
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science – one or two of:
• Life Science
• Physical Science
Elective Program
Chinese (Mandarin)
Italian
Indonesian
Commerce – Government & Law
Commerce – Prices, Markets &
Enterprise
Geography – The Booming World
Geography – The Struggling World
History – The Modern World and
Australia
Product Design & Technology
Systems Technology
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The Fitness Challenge
Art
Drama
• Acting Smart
• The Play’s the Thing
Media Studies
Music A & B
Visual Communication
Design
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Outdoor Education
Reflection Day
ICT Today
Game Making & Programming
Art
Drama
Media Studies
Music A & B
Theatre Studies: Behind the Scenes
Visual Communication & Design
VET Studies
• Engineering
• Sport & Recreation
• Business
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By Application:
• VCE Accelerated Learning Program
Outdoor Education and the Reflection
Day are a compulsory part of the
College curriculum for all Year 7-9
students.
Note: Electives and options vary
from year to year

VCE Studies
Arts & Humanities
Units to be offered
Accounting___________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Art__________________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Australian & Global Politics_______________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Business Management___________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Chinese (Mandarin)_____________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Drama_______________________________________________________________________________ To be offered 2015
Economics____________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
English or ESL_________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
English Language_______________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Geography____________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Health & Human Development___________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
History: 20th Century___________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
History: Revolutions____________________________________________________________________ 3 4
Indonesian____________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Italian________________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Legal Studies__________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Literature____________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Media________________________________________________________________________________ 1
Music Performance_____________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Physical Education______________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Religion & Society______________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Studio Arts____________________________________________________________________________ 2 3 4
Texts & Traditions______________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Theatre Studies________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Visual Communication Design____________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
VCE/VCAL/VET Studies
Mathematics, Science & Technology
Biology_______________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Chemistry____________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Foundation Mathematics_________________________________________________________________ 1 2
Further Mathematics____________________________________________________________________ 3 4
General Mathematics A _________________________________________________________________ 1 2
General Mathematics B__________________________________________________________________ 1 2
General Mathematics C _________________________________________________________________ 1 2
Information Technology_________________________________________________________________ 1 2
Information Technology (IT Applications)____________________________________________________ 3 4
Information Technology (Software Development)______________________________________________ 3 4
Mathematical Methods__________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Physics ______________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Product Design & Technology_____________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Psychology____________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
Specialist Mathematics__________________________________________________________________ 3 4
Systems Engineering____________________________________________________________________ 1 2 3 4
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VCE students must undertake Religious Education.
Year 11 students can select Units 1 & 2 Religion and Society, Units 3 & 4 Religion and Society or Units 3 & 4 Texts and
Traditions. In Year 12, students then have the option of undertaking Unit 3 & 4 Texts and Traditions. All Year 12 students must
complete the Year 12 Seminar and Retreat programs.
VCAL Programs – Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Students can enrol in this innovative applied learning post-compulsory pathway. It is a blend of VCE and VET studies with
Industry Specific TAFE programs and Structured Work Place Learning. Students complete the program by receiving an
industry-recognised certificate awarded by the VCAA at the Intermediate or Senior level.
VET Studies – Vocational Educational Training
Students can apply to take a VET subject.
• Certificate II Engineering Studies
• Certificate II Business Administration
• Certificate II Sport & Recreation
• Other VET options may be accessed via Inner Melbourne VET Cluster

Enrichment Opportunies
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Enrichment Opportunities
Marcellin provides opportunities to participate in a range of co-curricular programs designed to complement academic
pathways. Many of these activities allow young boys to extend themselves and positively contribute to the College community.
It is within this context that Marcellin offers the following activities and opportunities:
Spiritual development
• Champagnat Day
• Cambodian International Immersion
• Remar – a Marist group focusing on faith development
and social justice
• Year 11 & 12 Retreat program
• Year 7 – 10 Reflection Day
• Induction & Commissioning Mass
• Seminar Day program
• Community Service
• House masses
• Thursday Mass
• St. Patrick’s Day Mass
• Solidarity Week
Student Leadership
• Student Representative Council
• SRC Leadership Day
• SRC Social Justice issues
• College Captains
• Junior School Captains
• House Captains
• Liturgy Captains
• LOTE Captains
• Performing Arts Captains
• Visual Arts Captains
• Sport Captains
• Debating Captains
• Consultation with Archbishop
• ANZAC Day ceremony
• House Assemblies
• Guest speakers
• Valedictory Ceremony
Academic
• Accelerated VCE programs available to Year 10 & 11
students
• Year 7 Night at the Museum
• Year 8 Pay it Forward Film Festival
• Year 7 & 9 Maths extension groups
• Public Speaking lessons
• Debating
• Tournament of the Minds
• Siemens Summer School (Science)
• Australian Maths Competition
• Dante Alighieri Poetry Competition
• Science Talent Search
• Writing and Poetry Competitions
• National Sharemarket Game
• Australian Schools English Competition
• Australian Economics Examination
• Business Studies Competition
• National History Competition
• Australasian Computer Competition
• Australian Science Competition (University of NSW) for
selected Year 7/8 students
• Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians
• Science Competition – Victoria University and Engineers
Australia Science and Engineering Challenge
• Exchange opportunities to Italy, China & Indonesia
• Computer Club
• Multicultural Week activities
Sport
• Member of the Australian Grammar Schools Victoria (AGSV)
• Member of Victorian Schools Rugby Union (VSRU)
• Participation in Marist inter-school carnivals
• Opportunities to be chosen for AGSV State
representation
• Inter-House Swimming & Athletics carnivals
• Cross Country Championship
• Lunchtime sport activities
• International Soccer Tours
The Arts
• Instrumental Music Program
• Choral program
• Extensive band and orchestral ensembles
• Annual College Music Concert
• Annual Senior Musical with Our Lady of Mercy College
• Annual Junior Production with Our Lady of Mercy
College
• VCE Drama and Theatre Studies productions
• Life drawing
• Folio preparation seminars
• Annual Arts Exhibition
• Top Arts, Design & Screens excursions
Transition
• Student Wellbeing Program
• Year 7 Transition and Orientation Program
• Year 7 Orientation Outdoor Education Camp
• Positive Partnership Seminars
• Time and Space Program
• Buddy program
• College Open Day
• VET opportunities on campus and with local TAFE
providers
• Australian Business Week at Deakin University
• Subject selection, pathways and careers advice
• Work experience opportunities
• Primary Links Athletic Carnival
• Primary Links Year 5 and 6 School Performance Matinee

Community Contacts
OFFICE HOURS
• Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm
During the school holidays office hours are:
• Monday to Friday 8.30am – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm
ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES
Office of the Registrar
Phone: +61 3 9851 1589
Facsimile: +61 3 9851 1555
Email: registrar@marcellin.vic.edu.au
MARCELLIN COLLEGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The MCCA comprises of a group of parent volunteers who work on behalf of the Marcellin Community, in raising
money and providing activities for the greater community to experience, events such as the Mother’s day and
Father’s day breakfasts, the annual dinner dance, School raffle, Champagnat day, as well as coordinating the sale of
second hand books and uniforms, plus organising tuckshop rosters and numerous other events and services. The
monies raised are given back to the school which helps significantly with the purchase of equipment and funding of
capital works that would otherwise require higher school fees. Families are encouraged to support the MCCA with
their offerings both from a support basis and also contributing to the many fundraising efforts held throughout the
year. New committee members are most welcomed.
President: David Howe
Email: president@mcca.org.au
UNIFORM
Uniform prices are available on request from our approved uniform suppliers.
Bob Stewart
201-211 High Street, Kew. VIC 3101
Phone: +61 3 9853 8429
Dobsons
667 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. VIC 3122
Phone: +61 3 9819 1122
Stan Burley Menswear
158 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg. VIC 3081
Phone: +61 3 9459 0431
BUS SERVICES
The Public Transport Victoria website provides an online timetable and maps for Public Transport Services.
www.victrip.com.au Phone: 131 638
There are numerous buses that transport our students from surrounding suburbs in the morning and nine buses
that transport our students to Heidelberg station and other destinations each afternoon.
Marcellin College Bus Services can be downloaded from our website www.marcellin.vic.edu.au
For more information contact the Marcellin College reception
Phone: +61 3 9851 1589

Marcellin College
160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen Vic 3105 Australia
T +61 3 9851 1589
F +61 3 9851 1555
Enrolment Form
Please attach
a photo of
your son here
Application for Enrolment into
Year Level
Year
Student details
Surname
Middle Name
Street Address
Given Name
Date of Birth
(DD/MM/YY)
Suburb State Postcode
Telephone (H)
Current School
Current Year Level
Parish Residence
Religion
Dates Catholic Sacraments received Baptism Communion
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Please attach a copy of baptism and birth certificate
Main language spoken at home
Country of Birth
Date of Arrival (if not born in Australia)
(DD/MM/YY)
Date commenced at an Australian School
(DD/MM/YY)
Year level at commencement
Is the student an Australian citizen? (Please tick) Yes q No q
If no, what is the Visa status of the Student? Type of Visa Subclass No.
Please attach a copy of the student’s passport including Visa status
Indigenous Status - is the student of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? Yes q No q
If yes, please tick one Aboriginal q Torres Strait Islander q Both q
Languages studied outside of school Language School
Name of Old Collegian Father
Name of Old Collegian Brother(s)
Year left/House
Year left/House
Name(s) of Brother(s) currently at Marcellin
1. Year Level/House
2. Year Level/House
3. Year Level/House
Government Student Number (if known)
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Family Details - Father / Guardian
Correspondence to this address (please tick)
Reports q Mail q Fee Invoices q “Eagle” weekly newsletter to listed email address q
Title
Given Name
Religion
Nationality
Surname
Middle Name
Country of Birth
Language Spoken at Home
Street Address
Suburb State Postcode
Postal Address (if different to above)
Telephone Home Business Mobile
Preferred Email
Marital Status
Occupation
Industry
Family Details - Mother / Guardian
Correspondence to this address (please tick)
Report q Mail q Fee Invoices q “Eagle” weekly newsletter to listed email address q
Title
Given Name
Religion
Nationality
Surname
Middle Name
Country of Birth
Language Spoken at Home
Street Address
Suburb State Postcode
Postal Address (if different to above)
Telephone Home Business Mobile
Preferred Email
Marital Status
Occupation
Industry
Confidential information provided on this form will, in no way, influence your son’s potential enrolment in our inclusive, open entry school.
Additional confidential information
With whom does the student principally reside?
Full Name
Relationship to student
Are there any Court Orders or other Legal Agreements in place that the College should be aware of?
If your application is successful, the College will require copies of all Court Orders or other Legal Agreements.
Yes q No q
If so, please specify
Who is the student’s Legal Guardian/s?
Full Name/s
Relationship to student
Pastoral Care
Please record any other information that will assist us in supporting your son.
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Students with individual needs
Does your son have any Individual Needs the College should be aware of to help support him?
Please indicate below and provide supporting documentation if applicable :
ESL/New Arrival Yes q No q Gifted/Extension Education Yes q No q
Health/Educational Needs Yes q No q Literacy/Numeracy Support Yes q No q
LNSLN Funding under the following categories :
Social Emotional, Severe Language, Chronic Health, Hearing/Vision Impairment Yes q No q
Medical/Physical Condition Yes q No q
If yes, please provide details
The above information is required for confidential discussion at the student’s interview
Confidential medical information
The following confidential information will assist the College in case of any medical emergencies.
Medical Alert q Yes q No
Please tick appropriate boxes q Anaphylaxis q Epipen
q Asthma
q Diabetes
q Physical Condition
q Epilepsy
q Heart Condition
q Other
Please provide further details of management plan
MEDICAL DETAILS
Name of Family Doctor
Telephone
Medicare Line No Expiry Date
Ambulance Member Yes q No q Member No
Private Health Fund Yes q No q Fund Name
Fund Member No
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - YEARS 8 – 12 APPLICATIONS ONLY
Current School
Telephone No
Current Year Level
Current School Contact Person and Title
Previous VCE Years
VCAA No.
Reason for Leaving
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ORDER OF PREFERENCE FOR OTHER SCHOOLS
Please number your preference (1,2,3) for other Catholic schools that you have or intend to apply
Marcellin College Whitefriars College Parade College
Aquinas College De La Salle College Emmaus College
Loyola College St Kevin’s College Xavier College
Optional – Supporting reason for first and/or second preferences (if space insufficient, a letter may be attached)
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Marcellin College is collecting this information to facilitate the enrolment and transition of your son. The information is used for general educational purposes and development
initiatives within the College community, during and subsequent to the period of enrolment. The information will only be used for the purposes for which it has
been provided. The College’s Privacy Policy may be viewed in full on our website.
q Please tick to indicate you have read the College’s Privacy Policy.
SIGNATURES OF PARENTS / GUARDIANS
Please note all parties listed on this form must sign below
Father/Guardian
Full Name (please print)
Signature
Date
(DD/MM/YY)
Mother/Guardian
Full Name (please print)
Signature
Date
(DD/MM/YY)
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received
ID No
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Through Virtue and Courage
Strive for the Highest
160 Bulleen Road
Bulleen VIC 3105 Aust
T +61 3 9851 1589
F +61 3 9851 1555
ABN 77 413 001 496
marcellin.vic.edu.au
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