Chisholm Catholic College, Perth
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| Chisolm Catholic College | |
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| Grow in Christ | |
| Established | 1989 |
| School Type | Private, Co-educational |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Key People | Ms. Patricia Rodrigues |
| Location | Bedford, W.A, Australia  Australia |
| Enrolment | ~1360 |
| Colours | Teal, red and white |
| Homepage | www.chisholm.wa.edu.au |
Chisholm Catholic College is an independent catholic high school situated approximately 6 km North-East of the Central Business District of Perth, W.A., Australia. The College provides secondary education for over 1300 students.
Chisholm Catholic College was established in 1989 as a result of the amalgamation of St Mark's College, Bedford, conducted by the Christian Brothers, and St Thomas Aquinas College, Inglewood, conducted by the Dominican Sisters. From 1989 to 2002, the College had two campuses. The senior students were taught at the original St Thomas Aquinas College site in Wood Street and the junior students were taught at the St Mark’s College site in Beaufort Street. In 2003 the College merged onto one site at Beaufort Street
The College is owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth in the person of the Archbishop of Perth. With the other Western Australian Bishops, he has authorised the Catholic Education Commission to determine major policy and to appoint a College Board responsible for the financial administration. The Principal, also appointed by the Archbishop, is accountable to the Director of Catholic Education for the educational administration of the College.
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[edit] Background
Catholic secondary education in the Bedford Park region of Perth began in 1936 when the Irish Christian Brothers opened a school for boys in Highgate. In 1941, the Dominican Sisters opened a school for girls in Bedford. In 1959, the Christian Brothers opened another school for boys in Bedford. The three schools flourished for many years, until the declining numbers of Brothers and Sisters and economic pressures moved the two Religious Orders and the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia to establish a single co-educational school.
Chisholm Catholic College opened in February, 1989, with the motto, "Grow in Christ", and 1287 secondary students. The Christian Brothers' Highgate site was sold, the Dominican Sisters' Bedford site became the Years 11, 12 campus and the Christian Brothers' Bedford site became the Years 8-10 campus. In the years that have elapsed, the College facilities have been upgraded and extended. At the same time, the College has graduated over 2,500 students who are now working in all walks of life.
In 2003 after an extensive building programme; the two campuses merged onto the Beaufort Street site. During this time the College had developed and is now established as a fine institution for secondary education for young adolescents. Students graduating from the College continue their education in tertiary institutions or within the workforce domestically, nationally and internationally.
[edit] Caroline Chisholm
The college is named after a humanitarian Caroline Chisholm who was a Roman Catholic. She is known for her charity work with the homeless women on the streets of Perth. She founded homes for over 11,000 people and built a shelter for young homeless girls.
In the spirit of CC. Like her, they have also been encouraged to be positive change agents, helping to create an Australian community where "peace and justice reign".
[edit] Chaplaincy
The college is served by a Priest belonging to the Salvatorian Order, (Society of The Divine Saviour). The founder of the Salvatorian Order was Father Francis Jordan (1848-1918) who resolved to found an order whose aim was to spread the knowledge and love of Jesus as the true Saviour of the World. His labour led to the founding of “The Society of the Divine Saviour” and “The Sisters of the Divine Saviour.
[edit] International students
International students are welcomed in the college, however, enrolments are only available in years 10, 11 and 12, as English is the medium of instruction. Competence in English is given high priority, as a certain standard must be met to satisfy the curriculum Council of W.A. and for Tertiary Entrance requirements.
