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{{Infobox school
| name = Whitefriars College
| name = Whitefriars College
| image = [[File:Whitefriarscollege.jpg|160px|Whitefriars College crest. Source: www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au (Whitefriars College website)]]
| image = [[File:Whitefriarscollege.jpg|160px|Whitefriars College crest. Source: www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au (Whitefriars College website)]]
| motto = {{lang-la|Almae in Fide Parentis}}<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/a-life-welllived-by-the-old-school-motto-20150608-ghjcc6.html "FR NOEL KIERCE Obituary"] ''Sidney Morning Herald''. Retrieved 8 August 2015.</ref>
| motto = {{langx|la|Almae in Fide Parentis}}<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/a-life-welllived-by-the-old-school-motto-20150608-ghjcc6.html "FR NOEL KIERCE Obituary"] ''Sidney Morning Herald''. Retrieved 8 August 2015.</ref>
| motto_translation = In The Care of a Loving Mother
| motto_translation = In The Care of a Loving Mother
| city = [[Donvale, Victoria|Donvale]]
| city = [[Donvale, Victoria|Donvale]]
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| chairman = Peter Duffy
| chairman = Peter Duffy
| principal = Mark Murphy
| principal = Mark Murphy
| chaplain =
| chaplain = Fr Paul Sireh
| grades = 7–12
| grades = 7–12
| colours = Brown, gold & navy blue<br/>{{colour box|#964B00}} {{colour box|#FFD700}} {{colour box|#000080}}
| colours = Brown, gold & navy blue<br/>{{colour box|#964B00}} {{colour box|#FFD700}} {{colour box|#000080}}
| slogan = Belong. Believe. Become.
| slogan = Belong. Believe. Become.
| fees = Domestic: $12,000 - $13,480
| fees = Domestic: $13,418–$14,934{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}
International: $24,770
International: $24,770
| revenue =
| revenue =
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| grades_label = Years
| grades_label = Years
| gender = Boys
| gender = Boys
| enrolment = 1,200
| enrolment = 1,200{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}
| products =
| products =
| homepage = [http://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/ www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au]
| homepage = [http://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/ www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au]
}}
}}


'''Whitefriars College''' is a [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] Independent school for boys located in the [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Donvale, Victoria|Donvale]]. Established in 1961, the College reflects the tradition of the [[Carmelite]]s, and is recognised for its uniform's brown blazer with the College Crest appearing on the breast pocket. The College has been a member of the [[Associated Catholic Colleges]] since 1999. The College was one of the first schools in Victoria to implement a notebook-computer program, which has now transitioned to a notebook-tablet program, in which every student is provided with a notebook-tablet. Its student population makes it the second largest independent school and educator of boys in the Municipality of Manningham.{{cn|date=May 2022}}
'''Whitefriars College''' is a [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] Independent school for boys located in the [[Melbourne]] suburb of [[Donvale, Victoria|Donvale]], Australia. Established in 1961, the college reflects the tradition of the [[Carmelite]]s, and is recognised for its uniform's brown blazer with the college crest appearing on the breast pocket. The college has been a member of the [[Associated Catholic Colleges]] since 1999. The college was one of the first schools in Victoria to implement a notebook-computer program, which has now transitioned to a notebook-tablet program, in which every student is provided with a notebook-tablet.{{cn|date=November 2023}}

The College is the only Carmelite school in Australia.{{cn|date=May 2022}}


== House system ==
== House system ==
The College has eight [[house system|houses]], each one named after a Carmelite of note. The houses are:
The college has eight [[house system|houses]], each one named after a Carmelite of note. The houses are:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! House Name !! Patron !! Colour
! House name !! Patron !! Colour
|-
|-
| Avila || [[Teresa of Avila]] || |{{color box|green|border=silver}}
| Avila || [[Teresa of Avila]] || |{{color box|green|border=silver}}
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|}
|}


As there is a vertical pastoral care (more commonly known as [[homeroom]]) system at the College, each house is made up of seven pastoral care groups and each group contains approximately 24 students. This change was made in 2005. Each house is governed by a Head of House. Unlike other schools, students at Whitefriars College are more so responsible to their respective Head of House combined with Pastoral Care teacher, than that of their Year level co-ordinator.
As there is a vertical pastoral care (more commonly known as [[homeroom]]) system at the college, each house is made up of six pastoral care groups and each group contains approximately 24 students. This change was made in 2005. Each house is governed by a Head of House. Unlike other schools, students at Whitefriars College are more so responsible to their respective Head of House combined with Pastoral Care teacher, than that of their Year level co-ordinator.

== Curriculum ==
Whitefriars College offers its senior students the [[Victorian Certificate of Education]] (VCE).
{| class="wikitable"
|+VCE results 2012-2023<ref>{{Cite web|title=Trend of Whitefriars College by VCE results|url=https://bettereducation.com.au/CompareSchools/year_12/vic/compare_vce_school_ranking.aspx?enc=0krddJMa3z2GawznzHgIpU/72Gr9Zxo/WSCgxANxLF83nLj6jDPhR/feCOL1DC13lY1Mi2p/DYPXMNSFTBpHN3dYQXSrr7BaY2skvP5fcvNBKVqaZ5fYXxGXIbusaWElftst5tLoK4uitjnTMbbwnNOyXs1k+SXWfIOxBQj36VQ=|access-date=2023-12-14|website=bettereducation.com.au}}</ref>
!Year
!Rank
!Median study score
!Scores of 40+ (%)
!Cohort size
|-
|2012
|84
|32
|14.2
|308
|-
|2013
|140
|31
|8.2
|289
|-
|2014
|136
|31
|8.1
|299
|-
|2015
|135
|31
|8.3
|336
|-
|2016
|148
|31
|7.3
|316
|-
|2017
|184
|30
|5.9
|289
|-
|2018
|198
|30
|4.5
|307
|-
|2019
|122
|31
|9.3
|275
|-
|2020
|146
|31
|5.9
|271
|-
|2021
|128
|31
|9.2
|274
|-
|2022
|150
|31
|5.5
|266
|-
|2023
|96
|32
|10
|262
|}


==50 years celebration==
==50 years celebration==
The College celebrated its 50th year in operation from 2010 to 2011. The school received a New Chapel, Quadrangle and Classrooms to commemorate the occasion. In addition to this, some existing classrooms were also renovated. Students were also presented with a 50-year badge to be worn on their blazer lapel.
The college celebrated its 50th year in operation from 2010 to 2011. The school received a New Chapel, Quadrangle and Classrooms to commemorate the occasion. In addition to this, some existing classrooms were also renovated. Students were also presented with a 50-year badge to be worn on their blazer lapel.


==Principals==
==Principals==
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!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
|1961–1972
|1961 - 1972
|11 Years
|11 Years
|Frank Shortis, O.Carm
|Frank Shortis, O.Carm
|
|
|-
|-
|1973–1976
|1973 - 1976
|3 Years
|3 Years
|Bernie McPhee, O.Carm
|Bernie McPhee, O.Carm
|
|
|-
|-
|1977–1978
|1977 - 1978
|1 Year
|1 Year
|Peter Byrth, O.Carm
|Peter Byrth, O.Carm
|
|
|-
|-
|1978–1988
|1978 - 1988
|10 Years
|10 Years
|Noel Kierce, O.Carm
|Noel Kierce, O.Carm
|Served as College Chaplain until 2015
|Served as College Chaplain until 2015
|-
|-
|1989–1995
|1989 - 1995
|6 Years
|6 Years
|Hugh Brown, O.Carm
|Hugh Brown, O.Carm
|
|
|-
|-
|1996–2012
|1996 - 2012
|16 Years
|16 Years
|Paul Cahill, O.Carm
|Paul Cahill, O.Carm
|Longest serving Principal
|Longest serving Principal
|-
|-
|2013–2017
|2013 - 2017
|4 Years
|4 Years
|John Finn
|John Finn
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|-
|-
|2018
|2018
|1 year
|1 Year
|Anthony Kirley
|Anthony Kirley
|
|
|-
|-
|2019
|2019
|1 year
|1 Year
|Gregory Stewart
|Gregory Stewart
|Temporary Appointment
|Temporary Appointment
|-
|-
|2020–2023
|2020 - 2022
|Present
|Present
|Mark Murphy
|Mark Murphy
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Whitefriars has won the following ACC premierships.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Premiers & Champions – Associated Catholic Colleges|url=https://www.accmelb.com.au/premiers-champions/|access-date=2021-02-02|language=en-AU}}</ref>
Whitefriars has won the following ACC premierships.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Premiers & Champions – Associated Catholic Colleges|url=https://www.accmelb.com.au/premiers-champions/|access-date=2021-02-02|language=en-AU}}</ref>


* Basketball (11) - 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019
* Basketball (11) – 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019
* Cricket (5) - 2002, 2003, 2012, 2015, 2020
* Cricket (5) – 2002, 2003, 2012, 2015, 2020
* Football (4) - 2004, 2005, 2013, 2014
* Football (4) – 2004, 2005, 2013, 2014
* Hockey (3) - 2014, 2015, 2017
* Hockey (3) – 2014, 2015, 2017
* Swimming (13) - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
* Swimming (13) – 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
* Tennis (5) - 2011, 2012, 2017, 2020, 2021
* Tennis (6) – 2011, 2012, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023

==Facilities==
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Whitefriars college is situated upon {{Convert|19|ha}} of land, making it one of the largest sites of any Catholic Secondary College in Melbourne.

It has a range of facilities, most being specific to the faculty which resides within the building.

'''Faculty of Sport'''
* Guggenheimer Gymnasium. A soft-court facility used for Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Badminton, Volleyball and some Gymnastic Apparatus.
* McPhee Gymnasium. A hardwood facility, used for Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball and Indoor Hockey.
* Two football ovals, both with Cricket Pitches
* One Soccer Pitch
* Three Cricket Nets
* Fitness and Weights Facility/Gym

'''Faculty of Science and IST'''
* Seven science laboratories
* One Computer Technology room

'''Faculty of English''' (Butler Building or, B-Block, First Floor)
* Four classrooms, predominantly for the use of VCE English classes

'''Faculty of Visual Arts''' (Butler Building or, B-Block; Second Floor)
* A fully specialised wood, metal and acrylic/plastic works facility
* Specialised media room, complete with a media studio
* Specialised VCD and Studio Arts room
* Junior and Middle School art rooms

'''Faculty of Performing Arts''' (Butler Building or, B-Block; Third Floor)
* Healy-Wilson Theatre. Received a light renovation in 2013.
* Specialised recording studios
* Keyboard lab
* Two interconnecting Function Rooms
* Drama Mezzanine that connects to the second floor
* Music and Drama rooms

'''Faculty of Mathematics''' (Undercroft or, U-Block)
* Four classrooms, predominantly for the use of VCE Mathematics

Some facilities are not faculty specific, and include:

'''The Duncan Centre''' (D-Block)

Named after Bernadette Duncan, this eight-classroom block was completed in 2007, specifically for the use of Year 7s. Each classroom is specific to a year 7 house class. It also has a foyer that acts as a Pastoral Care room.

'''F-Block'''

An eight-classroom block, consisting of three newer classrooms completed alongside the Duncan Centre in 2007, and five portable classrooms. It is primarily used by year 8s and 9s.

'''C-Block (Formally known as, 'Southern Wing')'''

A five classroom block mainly used by middle school and LOTE classes. It also has one science lab, used mainly for Junior School Science.
In 2017, this classroom block was demolished to create a more open space in the college between the Quadrangle and the Chapel. It will also allow easier connection between the new Science and Technology centre to the rest of the college.

'''Science and Technology Centre'''

A need for new science and technology facilities was identified in the 2015 College masterplan. Construction on a new facility located on a previous staff-parking site, next to the Duncan Centre, commenced in 2017. This new three-level facility will feature Science labs, Material Technology spaces and will also introduce Food technology to the college for the first time. A 200 seat lecture theatre and function spaces will also be included in this new facility.

'''Shortis Library'''

Named after the founding principal of Whitefriars, Frank Shortis, the library is widely used before school, during recess, lunch and afterschool by students of all year levels. It provides a wide array of information services that extend far beyond that of average school libraries, as well as acting as a light and relaxed social gathering space for students. It is one of the most used facilities within the college, also offering Year 10 study hall after school on specified days.

'''Cameron Centre'''

Named after the Colleges Services Coordinator, Marie Cameron, this centre is equipped with a large canteen and spacious decking for students to enjoy. It is also home to the Whitefriars Health Centre, Uniform Store, Second-Hand Uniform store and the Notebook Service Centre.

In May 2014, it was announced that the Cameron Centre would undergo renovations, creating a relaxing and warm environment for students to socialise.

'''Undercroft and Study Hall'''

The Undercroft is located underneath the college library, and consists of four classrooms, mainly used for VCE Mathematics. It also houses the Year 12 study hall.

In 2013 it was announced that the Study Hall would undergo a light renovation, creating a comfortable environment for year 12 students to study collectively in. It was completed in time for the commencement of the school year in 2014.


== Community service ==
== Community service ==
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== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
*[[John Blakey]] – [[North Melbourne Football Club]] Premiership player<ref name=whitefriars>{{Cite web |title=Whitefriars Sporting Alumni |url=https://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WFC-Sporting-Alumni-2020.pdf}}</ref>
*[[Pat Cash]]-tennis player<ref name=whitefriars />
*[[Sam Collins (Australian footballer)|Sam Collins]] – [[Fremantle Football Club]], [[Gold Coast Football Club]] Footballer and No. 55 2015 NAB AFL Draft
*[[Sam Collins (Australian footballer)|Sam Collins]] – [[Fremantle Football Club]], [[Gold Coast Football Club]] Footballer and No. 55 2015 NAB AFL Draft
*[[Death of Patrick Cronin|Patrick Cronin]] – Manslaughter victim
*[[Stephen Donaghue]] – [[Solicitor-General of Australia]]
*[[David Morris (Australian aerial skier)|David Morris]] – 2010 Olympic Aerial Skier and Australian record holder; 2014 Winter Olympic silver medalist.
*[[David Morris (Australian aerial skier)|David Morris]] – 2010 Olympic Aerial Skier and Australian record holder; 2014 Winter Olympic silver medalist.
*[[Marc Murphy (footballer)|Marc Murphy]] (2005) – [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]] Footballer and No. 1 [[Australian Football League|AFL]] Draft Pick. Former Captain of Carlton Football Club
*[[Marc Murphy (footballer)|Marc Murphy]] (2005) – [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]] Footballer and No. 1 [[Australian Football League|AFL]] Draft Pick. Former Captain of Carlton Football Club
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*[[Andy Otten]] (2007) – [[Adelaide Football Club]] and No. 27 draft pick 2007
*[[Andy Otten]] (2007) – [[Adelaide Football Club]] and No. 27 draft pick 2007
*[[Christian Petracca]] – [[Melbourne Football Club]] Footballer and No. 2 2014 NAB AFL Draft, 2021 Premiership player, 2021 Norm Smith Medalist
*[[Christian Petracca]] – [[Melbourne Football Club]] Footballer and No. 2 2014 NAB AFL Draft, 2021 Premiership player, 2021 Norm Smith Medalist
*[[Victor Perton]] - Long standing member for [[Electoral district of Doncaster|Doncaster]] (1988–2006) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/people-in-parliament/re-member/details/24/316|title = Former Member Profile Victor Perton|website=parliament.vic.gov.au|access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Victor Perton]] – Long standing member for [[Electoral district of Doncaster|Doncaster]] (1988–2006)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/people-in-parliament/re-member/details/24/316|title = Former Member Profile Victor Perton|website=parliament.vic.gov.au|access-date=28 October 2022}}</ref>
*[[Nicholas Reece]] – Lord Mayor of Melbourne and Chair of [[Movember]], former senior advisor to the Prime Minister and Secretary of the [[Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)|Victorian Labor Party]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/vce-australian-politics-excursion-to-melbourne-city-council/|title = Whitefriars VCE Australian Politics Excursion to Melbourne City Council |website=whitefriars.vic.edu.au|date = 14 October 2022 |access-date=11 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 July 2024 |title=Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece |url=https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/lord-mayor-nicholas-reece |access-date=20 September 2024 |website=City of Melbourne}}</ref>
*[[Ben Simmons]] – [[Philadelphia 76ers]] NBA Basketballer and No. 1 2016 NBA Draft
*[[Ben Simmons]] – [[Philadelphia 76ers]] NBA Basketballer and No. 1 2016 NBA Draft
*[[Paul van der Haar]] – [[Essendon Football Club]] Footballer – 1984 / 1985 Premiership Winners – Essendon Team of the Century
*[[Paul van der Haar]] – [[Essendon Football Club]] Footballer – 1984 / 1985 Premiership Winners – Essendon Team of the Century
*[[Karl von Möller]] - Film Director and Cinematographer
*[[Karl von Möller]] – Film Director and Cinematographer
*[[Sam Weideman]] – [[Melbourne Football Club]] Footballer and No. 9 2015 NAB AFL Draft
*[[Sam Weideman]] – [[Melbourne Football Club]] Footballer and No. 9 2015 NAB AFL Draft
*[[Joseph Zema]] – Canadian football player
*[[Patrick Lipinski]] – [[Western Bulldogs Football Club]] and [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]] Footballer and No. 28 2016 NAB AFL Draft
*[[Dylan Williams (Australian footballer)|Dylan Williams]] – AFL Footballer
*[[Nick Coffield]] – AFL Footballer


== Controversy ==
== Controversy ==


In 2019, Whitefriars reached a confidential settlement with a student relating to accusations that the school failed to take adequate action after an older student allegedly groomed and sexually abused at least two younger boys.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-22|title=Year 7 student allegedly raped by Year 12 student at Melbourne Catholic boys school|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-23/whitefriars-catholic-school-agrees-to-settle-after-alleged-rape/11294862|access-date=2021-01-22|website=www.abc.net.au|language=en-AU}}</ref>
In 2019, Whitefriars reached a confidential settlement with a student relating to accusations that the school failed to take adequate action after an older student allegedly groomed and sexually abused at least two younger boys.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-22|title=Year 7 student allegedly raped by Year 12 student at Melbourne Catholic boys school|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-23/whitefriars-catholic-school-agrees-to-settle-after-alleged-rape/11294862|access-date=2021-01-22|publisher=ABC News|location=Australia|language=en-AU}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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*[http://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/ Whitefriars College Website]
*[http://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/ Whitefriars College Website]



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Latest revision as of 18:39, 5 November 2024

Whitefriars College
Whitefriars College crest. Source: www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au (Whitefriars College website)
Address
Map
156 Park Road

Donvale
,
Victoria
3111

Australia
Coordinates37°47′26″S 145°12′1″E / 37.79056°S 145.20028°E / -37.79056; 145.20028
Information
TypeIndependent, single-sex
MottoLatin: Almae in Fide Parentis[1]
(In The Care of a Loving Mother)
DenominationCarmelite
Established1961
ChairmanPeter Duffy
PrincipalMark Murphy
ChaplainFr Paul Sireh
Years7–12
GenderBoys
Enrolment1,200[citation needed]
Colour(s)Brown, gold & navy blue
     
SloganBelong. Believe. Become.
School feesDomestic: $13,418–$14,934[citation needed] International: $24,770
AffiliationAssociated Catholic Colleges
Websitewww.whitefriars.vic.edu.au

Whitefriars College is a Roman Catholic Independent school for boys located in the Melbourne suburb of Donvale, Australia. Established in 1961, the college reflects the tradition of the Carmelites, and is recognised for its uniform's brown blazer with the college crest appearing on the breast pocket. The college has been a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges since 1999. The college was one of the first schools in Victoria to implement a notebook-computer program, which has now transitioned to a notebook-tablet program, in which every student is provided with a notebook-tablet.[citation needed]

House system

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The college has eight houses, each one named after a Carmelite of note. The houses are:

House name Patron Colour
Avila Teresa of Avila  
Brandsma Titus Brandsma  
Corsini Andrew Corsini  
Lisieux Therese of Lisieux  
Stein Edith Stein  
Mantua Baptista Mantuanus  
Soreth John Soreth  
Trinity Elizabeth of the Trinity  

As there is a vertical pastoral care (more commonly known as homeroom) system at the college, each house is made up of six pastoral care groups and each group contains approximately 24 students. This change was made in 2005. Each house is governed by a Head of House. Unlike other schools, students at Whitefriars College are more so responsible to their respective Head of House combined with Pastoral Care teacher, than that of their Year level co-ordinator.

Curriculum

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Whitefriars College offers its senior students the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

VCE results 2012-2023[2]
Year Rank Median study score Scores of 40+ (%) Cohort size
2012 84 32 14.2 308
2013 140 31 8.2 289
2014 136 31 8.1 299
2015 135 31 8.3 336
2016 148 31 7.3 316
2017 184 30 5.9 289
2018 198 30 4.5 307
2019 122 31 9.3 275
2020 146 31 5.9 271
2021 128 31 9.2 274
2022 150 31 5.5 266
2023 96 32 10 262

50 years celebration

[edit]

The college celebrated its 50th year in operation from 2010 to 2011. The school received a New Chapel, Quadrangle and Classrooms to commemorate the occasion. In addition to this, some existing classrooms were also renovated. Students were also presented with a 50-year badge to be worn on their blazer lapel.

Principals

[edit]
Year Tenure Name Notes
1961–1972 11 Years Frank Shortis, O.Carm
1973–1976 3 Years Bernie McPhee, O.Carm
1977–1978 1 Year Peter Byrth, O.Carm
1978–1988 10 Years Noel Kierce, O.Carm Served as College Chaplain until 2015
1989–1995 6 Years Hugh Brown, O.Carm
1996–2012 16 Years Paul Cahill, O.Carm Longest serving Principal
2013–2017 4 Years John Finn First lay Principal
2018 1 Year Anthony Kirley
2019 1 Year Gregory Stewart Temporary Appointment
2020–2023 Present Mark Murphy

Sport

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Whitefriars is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC).

ACC premierships

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Whitefriars has won the following ACC premierships.[3]

  • Basketball (11) – 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019
  • Cricket (5) – 2002, 2003, 2012, 2015, 2020
  • Football (4) – 2004, 2005, 2013, 2014
  • Hockey (3) – 2014, 2015, 2017
  • Swimming (13) – 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Tennis (6) – 2011, 2012, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023

Community service

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The school has two student-run community service organisations, the Key Club, sponsored by the Doncaster-Templestowe Kiwanis, and Young St. Vinnie's. Both groups work in the school community as well as in the wider community on a number of projects. The Key Club runs a recycling drive and St Vinnie's runs a weekly blood donation drive, in which VCE students are encouraged to give blood.

Notable alumni

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Controversy

[edit]

In 2019, Whitefriars reached a confidential settlement with a student relating to accusations that the school failed to take adequate action after an older student allegedly groomed and sexually abused at least two younger boys.[8]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "FR NOEL KIERCE Obituary" Sidney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Trend of Whitefriars College by VCE results". bettereducation.com.au. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Premiers & Champions – Associated Catholic Colleges". Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Whitefriars Sporting Alumni" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Former Member Profile Victor Perton". parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Whitefriars VCE Australian Politics Excursion to Melbourne City Council". whitefriars.vic.edu.au. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece". City of Melbourne. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Year 7 student allegedly raped by Year 12 student at Melbourne Catholic boys school". Australia: ABC News. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
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