Catholic Regional College Melton

About

A 7-12 Catholic Secondary College for the Melton and Bacchus Marsh region.

Story

Catholic Regional College, Melton is a 7 – 12 Catholic, Co-educational, Secondary College, situated in Bulmans Road, Melton. It provides education for the Parishes of St Bernard’s Bacchus Marsh, St Dominic’s Melton and St Anthony’s Melton South. The College is part of the Catholic Regional College Federation, which includes campuses at Caroline Springs, North Keilor, St Albans and Sydenham. The College is administered by the Catholic Regional College Council, with Father John O’Reilly as Chairperson, and Mr Mark Sheehan as the Principals’ Representative.

The College was officially opened in 1980 with Sister Helen Reed as Principal. Sister Reed was from the order of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. This order of sisters was founded by Mary MacKillop who was a passionate believer in education for all. Reflecting the Order's habit, our College uniform was initially chocolate brown. In 1990 the new uniform of maroon, gold and navy was gradually phased in.

In March 1980, the College relocated from its temporary location at St Dominic’s Parish Hall to its permanent site in Bulmans Road, Melton. In 1982 another junior campus at North Keilor was opened as was the campus at Sydenham. At the end of 1984, Sister Helen Reed completed her term as Principal. In 1985, Mr Frank Fitzgerald began his term as Principal until 1995. In 1996, Mr Paul Daffey commenced in what eventuated as a 13 year period of service. In 2009 Mr Mark Sheehan began his term as Principal.

Mission

Vision:

Catholic Regional College, Melton, is a Catholic school serving the Parishes of Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Melton South.

The mission of the College is to nurture the personal, spiritual and academic growth of each individual in this community in an atmosphere of FAITH, CARE, SUPPORT and ENCOURAGEMENT.

We aim to foster the growth of personal worth and to develop the gifts of each individual through the pursuit of prayer, knowledge, communication and service to each other.

While respecting individual differences, we challenge each other to use our talents in the best way possible.

We encourage personal excellence, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility, which is displayed in our respect and concern for the wellbeing of all.

Through this community of purpose, Catholic Regional College - the students, parents and staff - will be a sign of God's presence in the local community.

Our goals are:
Catholic values
Community Responsibility
Lifelong Education
Critical Thinking
Learning through Experience
Relevance of Programs
Building Self Esteem