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==Curriculum==
==Curriculum==
St Leonard's was the first school in Victoria, and second in Australia, to offer the [[International Baccalaureate]] in addition to the more widely used Victorian Certificate of Education. The school is also authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in the Junior School from ELC to Year 4. The ELC also uses the Reggio Emilia approach to learning.
St Leonard's was the first school in Victoria, and second in Australia, to offer the [[International Baccalaureate]] in addition to the more widely used Victorian Certificate of Education. The school is also authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in the Junior School from ELC to Year 4.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St Leonard's College - IB School - PYP and DP - Victoria, Australia - IB Schools Australasia (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and PNG) |url=https://ibaustralasia.org/schools/st-leonards-college |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927195646/https://ibaustralasia.org/schools/st-leonards-college |archive-date=2022-09-27 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=IB Australasia}}</ref> The ELC also uses the Reggio Emilia approach to learning.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Early Learning Centre * St Leonard's College |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/early-learning-centre-brighton/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027050601/https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/early-learning-centre-brighton/ |archive-date=2022-10-27 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=St Leonard's College}}</ref>


==Location==
==Location==
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==Facilities==
==Facilities==


Facilities include a performing arts centre, systems engineering centre, theatre, Visual Arts Centre, music centre, Junior, Years 5 and 6, Middle and Senior School buildings, Junior School STEM laboratory, two libraries, modern sports centre with heated indoor swimming centre, gymnasium, dance and aerobics studio, basketball and netball courts, playing fields and multipurpose sports courts.
Facilities include a performing arts centre, systems engineering centre, theatre, visual arts centre, music centre, Junior, Years 5 and 6, Middle and Senior School buildings, Junior School STEM laboratory, two libraries, sports centre with indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, dance and aerobics studio, basketball and netball courts, playing fields and multipurpose sports courts.


=== Leonardian Centre ===
=== Leonardian Centre ===
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==Technology==
==Technology==


St Leonard's College has a "bring your own device" ([[BYOD]]) technology program.<ref>{{cite web|last=Karena|first=Cynthia|title=School BYO tablet policy easy to take|url=http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/tablets/school-byo-tablet-policy-easy-to-take-20130410-2hk3c.html|work=The Age|accessdate=6 April 2014}}</ref> Students in the middle years bring their own iPad to school every day while students in the senior years are able to bring any device of their choosing as long as it meets some very general specifications.
St Leonard's College has a "bring your own device" ([[BYOD]]) technology program.<ref>{{cite web|last=Karena|first=Cynthia|title=School BYO tablet policy easy to take|url=http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/tablets/school-byo-tablet-policy-easy-to-take-20130410-2hk3c.html|work=The Age|accessdate=6 April 2014}}</ref> Students in the middle years bring their own iPad to school every day while students in the senior years are able to bring any device of their choosing as long as it meets specifications.


In tandem with the BYOD program, the school runs a comprehensive online content management system, named STL Link, to provide its student, teacher and parent community with a wide range of learning and co-curriculum resources. STL Link includes classroom learning resources, assessment material, cocurriculum resources, subscribable calendars, student timetables, student reports, class blogs and staff contact information.
In tandem with the BYOD program, the school runs a comprehensive online content management system, named STL Link, to provide its student, teacher and parent community with a wide range of learning and co-curriculum resources. STL Link includes classroom learning resources, assessment material, cocurriculum resources, subscribable calendars, student timetables, student reports, class blogs and staff contact information.
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==Hart Theatre Company==
==Hart Theatre Company==


In 2012, St Leonard's College launched the Hart Theatre Company, named after long-time drama teacher Roma Hart. The college hosts five productions a year: a year 5/6 musical, Middle School play, Middle School musical, Senior School play and Senior School musical. Recent productions have included ''Hairspray, Doctor Dolittle, Peter Pan, Romeo & Juliet, Mulan, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Wizard of Oz, Annie,'' ''Oliver!, The Ruling Class, Invisible Friends, Barnum, Amadeus, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Bugsy Malone, Wind in the Willows, Sweet Charity'' and ''Beauty and the Beast''.
In 2012, St Leonard's College launched the Hart Theatre Company, named after long-time drama teacher Roma Hart.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 2020 |title=STL_TheatreBrochure_2020_ONLINE.pdf |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/app/uploads/documents/STL_TheatreBrochure_2020_ONLINE.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=St Leonard's College}}</ref> The college hosts five productions a year: a year 5/6 musical, Middle School play, Middle School musical, Senior School play and Senior School musical. Recent productions have included ''The Wizard of Oz, Dr Dolittle Jr., A Midsummer Night's Dream, Chicago - High School Edition,'' and ''Grease''.


Hart Theatre productions have received critical acclaim, with the company and individual performers and directors receiving nominations and awards from the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria. The 2012 production of ''Barnum'' was awarded Junior Production of the Year and Direction of a Junior Production and was also nominated for Musical Direction of a Junior Production, Junior Male Performer in a Leading Role and Junior Female Performer in a Leading Role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musictheatreguildvic.org/previous-winners-2012/|title=Previous Winners: 2012|website=musictheatreguildvic.org|accessdate=5 May 2014}}</ref>
Hart Theatre productions have received critical acclaim, with the company and individual performers and directors receiving nominations and awards from the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022 |title=2022 - Nominations - Music Theatre Guild of Victoria |url=https://www.musictheatreguildvic.org/project/2022-nominations/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203031816/https://www.musictheatreguildvic.org/project/2022-nominations/ |archive-date=2022-12-03 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=Music Theatre Guild of Victoria}}</ref> The 2012 production of ''Barnum'' was awarded Junior Production of the Year and Direction of a Junior Production and was also nominated for Musical Direction of a Junior Production, Junior Male Performer in a Leading Role and Junior Female Performer in a Leading Role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musictheatreguildvic.org/previous-winners-2012/|title=Previous Winners: 2012|website=musictheatreguildvic.org|accessdate=5 May 2014}}</ref>


In 2013 the Hart Theatre Company made history by winning Junior Production of the Year for a second year straight, this time for its production of ''Sweet Charity''. The production was also awarded Junior Female Performer in a Leading Role and was nominated for Direction of a Junior Production, Musical Direction of a Junior Production, Junior Male Performer in a Leading Role and Junior Female Performer in a Supporting Role. In the same year the Middle School production of ''Beauty and the Beast'' was awarded Junior Male Performer in a Supporting Role and was nominated for Musical Direction of a Junior Production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musictheatreguildvic.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-Nominations-and-Recipients.pdf|title=2013 Nominations and Recipients |website=musictheatreguildvic.org|accessdate=5 May 2014}}</ref>
In 2013 the Hart Theatre Company made history by winning Junior Production of the Year for a second year straight, this time for its production of ''Sweet Charity''. The production was also awarded Junior Female Performer in a Leading Role and was nominated for Direction of a Junior Production, Musical Direction of a Junior Production, Junior Male Performer in a Leading Role and Junior Female Performer in a Supporting Role. In the same year the Middle School production of ''Beauty and the Beast'' was awarded Junior Male Performer in a Supporting Role and was nominated for Musical Direction of a Junior Production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musictheatreguildvic.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-Nominations-and-Recipients.pdf|title=2013 Nominations and Recipients |website=musictheatreguildvic.org|accessdate=5 May 2014}}</ref>
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==Music==
==Music==


The House Music Competition is an annual event for students in years 5 to 12. Held at The Plenary, each house presents two massed choir pieces, a small vocal piece and a small instrumental piece. Specialist judges from other schools are invited to select a winner in each category and overall.
The House Music Competition is an annual event for students in years 5 to 12. Held at The Plenary, each house presents two massed choir pieces, a small vocal piece and a small instrumental piece.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Cocurricular Education at St Leonard's {{!}} See Full Program |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/education/cocurricular-offerings/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302083418/https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/education/cocurricular-offerings/ |archive-date=2023-03-02 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=St Leonard's College}}</ref> Specialist judges from other schools are invited to select a winner in each category and overall.


Students from years 5 to 7 are required to learn an instrument. Private lessons are offered to students wishing to continue with their instrument onwards. Students can join ensembles, including orchestras (St Leonard's Symphony Orchestra and STL Pops), choirs (Middle and Senior School), bands (Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Wind Band, and Concert Band), and other specialist ensembles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Information Handbook for Families 2022 |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/app/uploads/documents/Information-Handbook-2022.pdf |access-date=13 July 2022 |format=PDF}}</ref>
Students from years 5 to 7 are required to learn an instrument. Private lessons are offered to students wishing to continue with their instrument onwards. Students can join ensembles, including orchestras (St Leonard's Symphony Orchestra and STL Pops), choirs (Middle and Senior School), bands (Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Wind Band, and Concert Band), and other specialist ensembles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Music School * St Leonard's College |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/brighton-college/private-school-campus/music-school/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031220303/https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/brighton-college/private-school-campus/music-school/ |archive-date=2022-10-01 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=[[St Leonard's College]]}}</ref>


St Leonard's College offers VCE and IB music subjects. In this students are assessed on music performance and composition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Information Handbook for Families 2022 |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/app/uploads/documents/Information-Handbook-2022.pdf |access-date=13 July 2022 |format=PDF}}</ref>
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Each year, St Leonard's College students perform at Generations in Jazz at Mt Gambier, a competition for school ensembles from around the country. Students also have the opportunity to participate in music tours to Europe, the United States and Japan.


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Each year, St Leonard's College students perform at Generations in Jazz at Mount Gambier, a competition for school ensembles from around the country. Students also have the opportunity to participate in music tours to Europe, the United States and Japan.
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The St Leonard’s College Big Band achieved 1st place in the premier division of the Victorian All-State Jazz Championships in 2021 and 2022. 14 of the band members were awarded a place in the all-star band in 2021.


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The St Leonard’s College Big Band achieved 1st place in the premier division of the Victorian All-State Jazz Championships in 2021 and 2022. 8 of the band members were awarded a place in the all-star band in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2022 |title=Premier-Division-Big-Bands-2022-Results.pdf |url=https://allstatejazz.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Premier-Division-Big-Bands-2022-Results.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=All State Jazz}}</ref>
St Leonard's College offers VCE and IB music subjects. In this students are assessed on music performance and composition <ref>{{Cite web |title=Music School * St Leonard's College |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/brighton-college/private-school-campus/music-school/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031220303/https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/brighton-college/private-school-campus/music-school/ |archive-date=2022-10-01 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=[[St Leonard's College]]}}</ref>.


==Sport==
==Sport==
In years 5 and 6, St Leonard's students participate in the Coeducational Independent Primary Schools Sports Association competition, competing in a range of team sports against other coeducational independent primary schools.
In years 5 and 6, St Leonard's students participate in the Coeducational Independent Primary Schools Sports Association competition, competing in a range of team sports against other coeducational independent primary schools. <ref>{{Cite web |date=January 2021 |title=Year-5_6-handbook-2021-1.pdf |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/app/uploads/documents/Year-5_6-handbook-2021-1.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=St Leonard's College}}</ref>


Although the sport program at St Leonard's is not seen as a priority for the college administration, nor is St Leonard's well known for its sporting prowess, students are mandated to join a sporting team up until year 11. The college is part of the [[Association of Co-educational Schools|Association of Coeducational Schools (ACS)]] sport competition which involves other independent co-educational schools around Melbourne. All students from years 7 to 11 are involved in the ACS and it is optional for Year 12 students. Students participate in a range of team sports, through the summer and winter seasons, as well as the carnival sports of cross country, swimming and athletics.
The college is part of the [[Association of Co-educational Schools|Association of Coeducational Schools (ACS)]] sports competition which involves other independent co-educational schools around Melbourne.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Member Schools - ACS Sport {{!}} Association of Co-educational Schools |url=https://acssport.org.au/member-schools/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627153443/https://acssport.org.au/member-schools/ |archive-date=2022-06-27 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=Association of Co-educational Schools}}</ref> Participation is mandatory in years 7-11, and optional for year 12 students. Students participate in a range of team sports, through the summer and winter seasons, as well as the carnival sports of cross country, swimming and athletics. <ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us {{!}} ACS Sport {{!}} Association of Co-educational Schools |url=https://acssport.org.au/about-us/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=Association of Co-educational Schools}}</ref>


St Leonard's College also has a community sport program, providing a number of opportunities for students, parents, staff and alumni to be involved in sport and fitness activities. Yoga, aerobics, gymnastics, adventure racing, surf ski paddling, cheer sports and triathlon are some of the activities available. There are also community basketball and netball clubs and a touch football group.
St Leonard's College also has a community sport program, providing a number of opportunities for students, parents, staff and alumni to be involved in sport and fitness activities. Yoga, aerobics, gymnastics, adventure racing, surf ski paddling, cheer sports and triathlon are some of the activities available. There are also community basketball and netball clubs and a touch football group. <ref name=":0" />


In 2014 the sailing team won the Victorian Schools Team Sailing Championships for the seventh time,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vic.yachting.org.au/assoc_page.cgi?client=0-10099-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=28910065|title=Results – 2014 William Angliss Institute Victorian School Team Sailing State Championships|website=vic.yachting.org.au|accessdate=28 May 2017}}</ref> and also regularly competes at the National Championships.
In 2014 the sailing team won the Victorian Schools Team Sailing Championships for the seventh time,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vic.yachting.org.au/assoc_page.cgi?client=0-10099-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=28910065|title=Results – 2014 William Angliss Institute Victorian School Team Sailing State Championships|website=vic.yachting.org.au|accessdate=28 May 2017}}</ref> and also regularly competes at the National Championships.


The Hawkes Sport Centre has a large indoor pool, tennis courts, aerobics room, gym, multi-purpose hall and change rooms. The college also has outdoor hard courts and an oval.
The Hawkes Sports Centre has a large indoor pool, tennis courts, aerobics room, gym, multi-purpose hall and change rooms. The college also has outdoor hard courts and an oval. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Hawkes Sports Centre and Indoor Pool * St Leonard's College |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/brighton-college/private-school-campus/hawkes-sports-centre-and-indoor-pool/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031220206/https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/brighton-college/private-school-campus/hawkes-sports-centre-and-indoor-pool/ |archive-date=2022-10-31 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=St Leonard's College}}</ref>


=== ACS carnivals ===
=== ACS carnivals ===


* Athletics (9) – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2014, 2018, 2019, (2020 and 2021 Cancelled due to COVID-19)2022<ref>url=https://acssport.org.au/athletics/</ref>
* Athletics (9) – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2022<ref>url=https://acssport.org.au/athletics/</ref>
* Cross-Country (11) – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2014, 2015, 2016<ref>url=https://acssport.org.au/cross-country/</ref>
* Cross-Country (11) – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2014, 2015, 2016<ref>url=https://acssport.org.au/cross-country/</ref>
* Swimming (11) – 2000, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022<ref>url=https://acssport.org.au/swimming//</ref>
* Swimming (11) – 2000, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022<ref>url=https://acssport.org.au/swimming//</ref>


=== ACS premierships ===
=== ACS premierships ===
St Leonard's has won the following ACS premierships.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Premiers Lists|url=http://ac.broserver.com.au/premiers-lists/|access-date=2021-03-09|website=ACS Sport {{!}} Association of Co-educational Schools|language=en-AU}}</ref>
St Leonard's has won the following ACS premierships:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Premiers Lists|url=http://ac.broserver.com.au/premiers-lists/|access-date=2021-03-09|website=ACS Sport {{!}} Association of Co-educational Schools|language=en-AU}}</ref>


'''Combined:'''
'''Combined:'''
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Since 1992, St Leonard's College has been involved in Bangladesh, funding and building three schools. Each year, senior students organise a Bangladesh Dinner to raise funds for the ongoing operational expenses of these schools. The college also supports schools in Timor Leste and Nepal.
Since 1992, St Leonard's College has been involved in Bangladesh, funding and building three schools. Each year, senior students organise a Bangladesh Dinner to raise funds for the ongoing operational expenses of these schools. The college also supports schools in Timor Leste and Nepal.


All year 9 students complete local service activities as part their experiential learning program – CUE (Community, Urban, Environment). The CUE program culminates in Big Experience trips, in which year 9 students take part in an international journey to a country in South East Asia, with the exception of 2022, when all trips were too Australia or New Zealand due to COVID-19. During 2020 and 2021, these trips did not occur. These trips have a strong emphasis on global sustainability and community service.
All year 9 students complete local service activities as part their experiential learning program – CUE (Community, Urban, Environment). The CUE program culminates in Big Experience trips, in which year 9 students take part in an international journey to a country in South East Asia, with the exception of 2022, when all trips were too Australia or New Zealand due to COVID-19. During 2020 and 2021, these trips did not occur. These trips have a strong emphasis on global sustainability and community service. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Learning Futures * St Leonard's College |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/brighton-college/private-school-campus/learning-futures/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031220258/https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/brighton-college/private-school-campus/learning-futures/ |archive-date=2022-10-01 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=St Leonard's College}}</ref>


St Leonard's students are also involved in fundraising for a range of charities and awareness programs, for example Shave for a Cure, Relay for Life, Amnesty International and Uniting Church social justice programs and camps.
St Leonard's students are also involved in fundraising for a range of charities and awareness programs, for example Shave for a Cure, Relay for Life, Amnesty International and Uniting Church social justice programs and camps.
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==Outdoor education==
==Outdoor education==


Outdoor education is compulsory for students in years 3 to 10. Students attend year level camps at the college's dedicated campsite, Camp Ibis, located on the Gippsland Lakes where they take part in a range of adventure activities including sailing, mountain biking and canoeing.
Outdoor education is compulsory for students in years 3 to 10. Students attend year level camps at the college's dedicated campsite, Camp Ibis, located on the Gippsland Lakes where they take part in a range of adventure activities including sailing, mountain biking and canoeing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cocurricular Education at St Leonard's {{!}} See Full Program |url=https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/education/cocurricular-offerings/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302083418/https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/education/cocurricular-offerings/ |archive-date=2023-03-02 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=St Leonard's College}}</ref>


There is also a voluntary Outdoor Education Extension Program. Students can elect to take part in adventure camps, white water rafting, adventure racing, snowsports (primary to year 12) and hikes (years 10 – 12). In 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016 the St Leonard's College adventure racing team won the national Hillary Challenge,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.snowgumhillarychallenge.org.au/55/2013-national-final/|website=snowgumhillarychallenge.org.au|title=2013 National Final |accessdate=5 May 2014}}</ref> an interschool competition which tests basic outdoor skills and competencies.
There is also a voluntary Outdoor Education Extension Program. Students can elect to take part in adventure camps, white water rafting, adventure racing, snowsports (primary to year 12) and hikes (years 10 – 12). In 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016 the St Leonard's College adventure racing team won the national Hillary Challenge,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.snowgumhillarychallenge.org.au/55/2013-national-final/|website=snowgumhillarychallenge.org.au|title=2013 National Final |accessdate=5 May 2014}}</ref> an interschool competition which tests basic outdoor skills and competencies.

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St Leonard's College
Address
Map
163 South Road

Brighton East
,
Victoria
3187

Australia
Information
TypeIndependent, co-educational
MottoNulla Dies Sine Linea
Never a day without a line
Denominationin association with the Uniting Church[1]
Established1914
PrincipalPeter Clague
GradesK–12
GenderCo-educational
EnrolmentCirca 1620
Colour(s)Green and blue   
School fees$20,300 - $35,812
AffiliationAssociation of Coeducational Schools
Websitestleonards.vic.edu.au

St Leonard's College is an independent co-educational school in Melbourne, Australia. Located in Brighton East, the school caters for students in all year levels from ELC for three-year-olds to Year 12.

Curriculum

St Leonard's was the first school in Victoria, and second in Australia, to offer the International Baccalaureate in addition to the more widely used Victorian Certificate of Education. The school is also authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in the Junior School from ELC to Year 4.[2] The ELC also uses the Reggio Emilia approach to learning.[3]

Location

St Leonard's College is located in Brighton East, Melbourne, Australia. The school is in close proximity to Port Phillip Bay and 11 kilometres south east of the Central Business District.

Facilities

Facilities include a performing arts centre, systems engineering centre, theatre, visual arts centre, music centre, Junior, Years 5 and 6, Middle and Senior School buildings, Junior School STEM laboratory, two libraries, sports centre with indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, dance and aerobics studio, basketball and netball courts, playing fields and multipurpose sports courts.

Leonardian Centre

The Leonardian Centre is a giant beehive-shaped theatre located in the centre of the school grounds. Opened in January 2021, the theatre features an auditorium (seating up to 600) with a half fly tower housing a curtain rigging system and lights, and an orchestra pit. Behind the theatre is located an agora with a large screen and an outdoor stage approximately 30 metres in diameter.[4]

The theatre was designed with inspiration from the Globe Theatre, as its gabled roof resembled that of nearby Harefield House. The building was completed by ARM Architecture and, in 2021, received a commendation for educational architecture from the AIA 2021 Victorian Architecture Awards.[5]

Previous events hosted at the Leonardian Centre include:[6]

  • March 2021: Grease
  • April 2021: David Hobson - Live in Bayside
  • May 2021: Victorian All-State Jazz Championships
  • March-April 2022: Chicago - High School Edition
  • August 2022: A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • October 2022: Doctor Dolittle Jr.
  • December 2022: The Wizard of Oz

Technology

St Leonard's College has a "bring your own device" (BYOD) technology program.[7] Students in the middle years bring their own iPad to school every day while students in the senior years are able to bring any device of their choosing as long as it meets specifications.

In tandem with the BYOD program, the school runs a comprehensive online content management system, named STL Link, to provide its student, teacher and parent community with a wide range of learning and co-curriculum resources. STL Link includes classroom learning resources, assessment material, cocurriculum resources, subscribable calendars, student timetables, student reports, class blogs and staff contact information.

Students in the middle years also use interactive electronic textbooks and an electronic diary system which enables teachers to push homework into their students diaries. They also maintain their own online electronic work portfolios.

While the BYOD program enables most students to complete all of their digital learning, the school also have computers where required. Students studying Information Technology, Media and Visual Design do so using the school owned computers and software.

St Leonard's College is widely recognised in educational circles as a centre of excellence in eLearning and is regularly visited by other schools to learn from their success.[8]

Hart Theatre Company

In 2012, St Leonard's College launched the Hart Theatre Company, named after long-time drama teacher Roma Hart.[9] The college hosts five productions a year: a year 5/6 musical, Middle School play, Middle School musical, Senior School play and Senior School musical. Recent productions have included The Wizard of Oz, Dr Dolittle Jr., A Midsummer Night's Dream, Chicago - High School Edition, and Grease.

Hart Theatre productions have received critical acclaim, with the company and individual performers and directors receiving nominations and awards from the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria. [10] The 2012 production of Barnum was awarded Junior Production of the Year and Direction of a Junior Production and was also nominated for Musical Direction of a Junior Production, Junior Male Performer in a Leading Role and Junior Female Performer in a Leading Role.[11]

In 2013 the Hart Theatre Company made history by winning Junior Production of the Year for a second year straight, this time for its production of Sweet Charity. The production was also awarded Junior Female Performer in a Leading Role and was nominated for Direction of a Junior Production, Musical Direction of a Junior Production, Junior Male Performer in a Leading Role and Junior Female Performer in a Supporting Role. In the same year the Middle School production of Beauty and the Beast was awarded Junior Male Performer in a Supporting Role and was nominated for Musical Direction of a Junior Production.[12]

Music

The House Music Competition is an annual event for students in years 5 to 12. Held at The Plenary, each house presents two massed choir pieces, a small vocal piece and a small instrumental piece.[13] Specialist judges from other schools are invited to select a winner in each category and overall.

Students from years 5 to 7 are required to learn an instrument. Private lessons are offered to students wishing to continue with their instrument onwards. Students can join ensembles, including orchestras (St Leonard's Symphony Orchestra and STL Pops), choirs (Middle and Senior School), bands (Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Wind Band, and Concert Band), and other specialist ensembles.[14]

St Leonard's College offers VCE and IB music subjects. In this students are assessed on music performance and composition.[15]

Each year, St Leonard's College students perform at Generations in Jazz at Mount Gambier, a competition for school ensembles from around the country. Students also have the opportunity to participate in music tours to Europe, the United States and Japan.

The St Leonard’s College Big Band achieved 1st place in the premier division of the Victorian All-State Jazz Championships in 2021 and 2022. 8 of the band members were awarded a place in the all-star band in 2022.[16]

Sport

In years 5 and 6, St Leonard's students participate in the Coeducational Independent Primary Schools Sports Association competition, competing in a range of team sports against other coeducational independent primary schools. [17]

The college is part of the Association of Coeducational Schools (ACS) sports competition which involves other independent co-educational schools around Melbourne.[18] Participation is mandatory in years 7-11, and optional for year 12 students. Students participate in a range of team sports, through the summer and winter seasons, as well as the carnival sports of cross country, swimming and athletics. [19]

St Leonard's College also has a community sport program, providing a number of opportunities for students, parents, staff and alumni to be involved in sport and fitness activities. Yoga, aerobics, gymnastics, adventure racing, surf ski paddling, cheer sports and triathlon are some of the activities available. There are also community basketball and netball clubs and a touch football group. [13]

In 2014 the sailing team won the Victorian Schools Team Sailing Championships for the seventh time,[20] and also regularly competes at the National Championships.

The Hawkes Sports Centre has a large indoor pool, tennis courts, aerobics room, gym, multi-purpose hall and change rooms. The college also has outdoor hard courts and an oval. [21]

ACS carnivals

  • Athletics (9) – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2022[22]
  • Cross-Country (11) – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2014, 2015, 2016[23]
  • Swimming (11) – 2000, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022[24]

ACS premierships

St Leonard's has won the following ACS premierships:[25]

Combined:

  • Beach Volleyball (4) - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019
  • Touch Football (6) - 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021

Boys:

  • Basketball (7) - 2001, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2021
  • Cricket (3) - 2012, 2014, 2016
  • Football - 2016
  • Hockey (3) - 1998, 2020, 2021
  • Soccer (3) - 2003, 2009, 2014
  • Softball - 2020
  • Tennis (2) - 2006, 2019
  • Table Tennis - 2022

Girls:

  • Basketball (3) - 2004, 2011, 2012
  • Football - 2019
  • Netball (11) - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Soccer (4) - 2004, 2013, 2019, 2020
  • Softball (5) - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2019
  • Tennis - 2015
  • Volleyball (7) - 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2020, 2021

Social responsibility

The St Leonard's College community is also involved in a range of social justice activities. The College aims to support children and education in local, national and international settings.

Since 1992, St Leonard's College has been involved in Bangladesh, funding and building three schools. Each year, senior students organise a Bangladesh Dinner to raise funds for the ongoing operational expenses of these schools. The college also supports schools in Timor Leste and Nepal.

All year 9 students complete local service activities as part their experiential learning program – CUE (Community, Urban, Environment). The CUE program culminates in Big Experience trips, in which year 9 students take part in an international journey to a country in South East Asia, with the exception of 2022, when all trips were too Australia or New Zealand due to COVID-19. During 2020 and 2021, these trips did not occur. These trips have a strong emphasis on global sustainability and community service. [26]

St Leonard's students are also involved in fundraising for a range of charities and awareness programs, for example Shave for a Cure, Relay for Life, Amnesty International and Uniting Church social justice programs and camps.

Outdoor education

Outdoor education is compulsory for students in years 3 to 10. Students attend year level camps at the college's dedicated campsite, Camp Ibis, located on the Gippsland Lakes where they take part in a range of adventure activities including sailing, mountain biking and canoeing.[27]

There is also a voluntary Outdoor Education Extension Program. Students can elect to take part in adventure camps, white water rafting, adventure racing, snowsports (primary to year 12) and hikes (years 10 – 12). In 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016 the St Leonard's College adventure racing team won the national Hillary Challenge,[28] an interschool competition which tests basic outdoor skills and competencies.

Talent development

St Leonard's College has a dedicated Talent Development Coordinator who runs an extensive program allowing highly able students to participate in activities including Future Problem Solving, da Vinci Decathlon, Tournament of Minds and Spellmasters. Selected Middle School students also participate in the Metta Program which provides academic challenge and extension in English, maths and science, and allows like-minded students to meet in order to exchange ideas, investigate and problem solve.

Notable alumni

See also

References

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  4. ^ "VENUE – LEONARDIAN CENTRE". Retrieved 12 July 2022.
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  12. ^ "2013 Nominations and Recipients" (PDF). musictheatreguildvic.org. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
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  21. ^ "Hawkes Sports Centre and Indoor Pool * St Leonard's College". St Leonard's College. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
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  23. ^ url=https://acssport.org.au/cross-country/
  24. ^ url=https://acssport.org.au/swimming//
  25. ^ "Premiers Lists". ACS Sport | Association of Co-educational Schools. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  26. ^ "Learning Futures * St Leonard's College". St Leonard's College. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 31 October 2022 suggested (help)
  27. ^ "Cocurricular Education at St Leonard's | See Full Program". St Leonard's College. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  28. ^ "2013 National Final". snowgumhillarychallenge.org.au. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  29. ^ Crikey.com.au: Famous alumni on Latham's hit list Archived 26 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine (accessed:23-05-2007)
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