Mazenod College, Victoria
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| Motto: | Nihil Linquendum Inausum ("Leave Nothing Undared For The Kingdom of God") |
| Established: | 1967 |
| Type: | Roman Catholic Secondary College under the direction of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate |
| Rector: | Fr. Pat Moroney O.M.I B.a., M.A.(psy), M.Div., M.A.Ps.S, M.A.C.E., M.A.C.E.L. |
| Staff: | 140 |
| Students: | 1,180 (Male Only) |
| Location: | Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia |
| Colours: | Blue, White, and Black |
| Affiliations: | ACC |
| Website: | www.mazenodcollege.org/ |
Mazenod College, in Mulgrave, Victoria, is a boys' Catholic Secondary College. It is one of three schools run by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and the only one in Victoria. Mazenod College is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges - Victoria (ACC). Its sister school is Avila College, located in Mount Waverley. The current rector is Fr. Pat Moroney OMI (2002 - present).
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[edit] History
[edit] College Name
The College is named after St Eugene de Mazenod, founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate
[edit] College Motto
The College motto is to Leave Nothing Undared for the Kingdom of God. This translates into taking every opportunity to share the Gospel messages. It requires radical daring and necessary and appropriate risks to share Christ with the world.
[edit] College Crest
In honour of France, the country of Bishop de Mazenod, there is a band of five fleur-de- lys along the top, one for the Oblate Fathers and one each for the four foundation parishes. The centre features the Cross, the Christian symbol, worn by the Oblates who direct the College, and on it is mounted the emblem of the State of Victoria, the Southern Cross on a blue background, the colour of Mary Immaculate. The letters O.M.I. appear around the foot of the Cross indicating the Oblate service of Christianity. The motto, " Nihil linquendum inausum---Leave nothing undared", is taken from the writings of Bishop de Mazenod. The College colours--black, white and blue--appear in the badge.
[edit] History
Mazenod College was founded in 1967 in St. Joseph's Primary School in nearby Springvale, Victoria to serve the parishes of Springvale, Clayton, Springvale North and Glen Waverley. Due to no government funding, the school was in a tight financial position which lasted for six years. In the first year, there was 79 students and two teachers. Mazenod stayed at St Joseph's until Tuesday, 22 April 1968 when it moved into the first stage of its present building - two classrooms just beyond the office section.
In 1969 the two science rooms beyond the second stairs were added and in 1971 further (much needed) classrooms. Further extensions were the library / canteen in 1974, the penthouse block in 1975, the administration block in 1978 and the chapel in 1983.
The college expanded to the other side of Kernot Avenue in 1984 when the Manual and Fine Arts Complex was opened. The present school library was built in 1987 when, with the addition of a lecture theatre and Year 12 complex, the O'Rourke Wing opened. Finally, a new staff and conference room was added in 1992 to cater for the needs of an expanding staff and use of school facilities.
Building continues to this day with the new Founders' Complex completed in 2007 dedicated to those people who founded the College; the Families, the Students, the Staff and Oblates. It houses state of the art computer, music and drama facilities.
[edit] Catholic Identity
Mazenod College is a Catholic College where the faith is given great respect and centrality. Mass is celebrated every morning at 8:10am and each year level is responsible for a morning. A full school Mass is celebrated in St Patrick's Cathedral each year and full school masses are held on May 21 for Founder's Day (St Eugene de Mazenod's feast day), August 15 (Assumption of Mary) and an Advent Mass on the last day of school in preparation for Christmas.
Liturgy Prefects Liturgy Prefects are present in each of the classes and help with the planning, leading, celebration and cleaning up of each liturgy of the College. They are responsible for the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday and also the planning of the Class Masses each morning.
[edit] Academic Achievements
Mazenod has maintained a fine record in academic success with some outstanding results in recent years. With numerous Premier's Awards, Mazenod has consistently had between 30-40% of its students achieve a study score of 90+. Mazenod also had just over 99% of its students receive their first round University Offer making it the top ranked Boys' College in the State in this category, second only to McRobertson's Girls College.
[edit] Sporting Success
Sport has played a significant role in the life of the College. Mazenod is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) and competes in 14 sports. Mazenod has experienced Pennants in all of the 14 sports becoming the only school to do so. Greatest success has come in Volleyball where the College has won the Senior Premiership for 10 years straight and 70 of the 90 Premierships on offer since starting in 1999. National Success has come in recent years with Australian Titles in School's Cup Volleyball with titles in Under 16's, 17's and Opens. Chess is also very popular with Mazenod becoming National Champions in 2007.
[edit] Multicultural Mazenod
Mazenod College is truly multicultural with 82 nationalities and cultures represented in the College Community. This diversity covers every continent and provides richness to the College Life.
[edit] Rector history
The Rector of Mazenod College is appointed by the Provincial of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate who have the responsibility for the administration of the College and the Pastoral care of students. The appointment is confirmed by the Archbishop.
- 1967 - 1972 Fr. J. FitzPatrick O.M.I
- 1973 - 1977 Fr. K. Davine O.M.I
- 1978 - 1983 Fr. I. Mackintosh O.M.I
- 1984 - 1988 Fr. P. Moroney O.M.I
- 1989 - 1995 Fr. K. Davine O.M.I
- 1996 - 2001 Fr. J. Sherman O.M.I
- 2002 - present Fr. P. Moroney O.M.I
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[edit] Former Students
VFL/AFL Players
- Sylvio Foschini (Sydney and St Kilda)
- Matt Johnson (Footscray)
- Carl Steinfort (Collingwood and Geelong)
- Matthew Boyd (Western Bulldogs)
- Heath Black (Fremantle and St Kilda)
- Scott Thornton (Fremantle)
- Ashley Hansen (West Coast Eagles)
- Andrew Carazzo (Carlton)
Tennis Peter Luczak (Australian Davis Cup Representative)
Athletics
- Peter Robertson (World Champion Triathlete)
- Jeffrey Risely (Australian Rep in 800m at World Championships)
- Dale Grant (Paralympic Swimmer)
Hospitality George Colambaris - Young Chef of the Year, Chef of the Year
Kick Boxing Daniel Amerika (World Champion)
[edit] Today
Mazenod College has over 1,180 students enrolled in the school and over 140 staff members. It also has several bands, including its symphony orchestra, string ensembles and 5 choirs. In 2006, building works commenced and were completed in 2007. These included a brand new complex, called the Founder's Complex (blessed and opened on March 25, 2007), for the Computer Rooms, servers, Manual and Fine Arts Complex and the music tutorial provided by the college, renovations of the 'old' Manual and Fine Arts Centre (it became the Year 7 block) and a new building catering to the needs of maintenance and grounds staff. The new building also comprises staff amenities and equipment storage.
[edit] International Oblate Youth Encounter - July 2008
July 9-13, 2008 will see Mazenod College host the International Oblate Youth Encounter for over 800 pilgrims from around the world. This gathering will be the Oblate Preparation for the World Youth Day to be hld in Sydney. Over 150 current and former students will taked part in the Encounter and World Youth Day.
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