Principal’s Message

Dear members of the Whitefriars College community,

It is with a great sense of excitement and expectation that I welcome you to Whitefriars for 2024. I look forward to greeting all our students as they return to school, especially our new Year 7 students and other students new to Whitefriars. It is my hope and prayer that each young man who passes through our gates in 2024 continues to grow in knowledge, wisdom and understanding on their journey to becoming fine gentle men.

As we enter this new year, I am particularly excited to announce the launch of the Whitefriars College Strategic Directions. Over the past 12 months this significant aspirational document has been developed by the Whitefriars College Board in conjunction with the College to provide clarity and strategic direction to our school over next five years. This document challenges all in our community to look beyond themselves with a moral compass and social conscience and to approach life with intelligence, inner strength and gentleness guided by the values of Faith, Gentleness, Excellence, Respect and Justice. I look forward to launching this significant document in its entirety to you in the near future.

In our pursuit of improved learning outcomes for all students, and after an extensive process of consultation and evaluation, the College moves to its 5-session day/60 minute session timetable. This change will provide greater stability for students, improving their engagement in learning activities and reducing the cognitive demands that come with more frequent changes of location and expectations.

Through our all-staff Professional Learning Afternoons (PLA) we will enable all staff to contribute to improvement initiatives ensures that Whitefriars continues to offer an education fit for the present and future.

I look forward to working in partnership with you in support of the young men of Whitefriars.

To families contemplating Whitefriars College for their sons, we extend a warm invitation to register for a tour or reach out to our Enrolment team for further details. During these tours, you’ll have the opportunity to inquire about the advantages of a boys’ school, explore our values, and understand how to determine if our school aligns with your family’s needs. We are committed to assisting you in making the most informed decision for your son, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you.

Yours sincerely,
Mark Murphy
Principal

JOIN US ON A TOUR

Open Day 2024

We welcome you to join us for the Open Day which is held between 10am and 2pm. The day provides an avenue for families to learn about the opportunities a Whitefriars education can provide.

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2024 Whitefriars College Open Morning Tours

Tours provide an opportunity to visit the College, while in action, to gather more information about what Whitefriars has to offer. Our Open Morning student-led tours commence at 9am and finish with a light morning tea from 10am.

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2023 VCE ACHIEVEMENTS

From day one, the Class of 2023 has shown discipline and diligence in the pursuit of excellence but this is only part of their story. The true key to their overall success has been the culture of teamwork, community and fraternity that they have nurtured among themselves in association with their dedicated teachers and supportive parents. These values are at the heart of our educational focus, where curriculum and opportunities are specifically designed to cultivate the unique strengths and potential of each student. Congratulations to the Class of 2023 who achieved the highest median ATAR in the history of the College, and to Joel Savy with an exceptional ATAR of 98.55.