Principal's Domain

Dear Members of the Marcellin Community and Visitors,

The Open Day on Saturday, October 17th is a wonderful opportunity for parents to come and learn a little about the Marcellin community. Marcellin College is a secondary boys’ school conducted since 1950 by the Marist Brothers. The College was founded upon the principles of St Marcellin Champagnat to provide an education grounded in Gospel values with emphasis upon each student striving to reach his potential. Indeed the College motto: “Virtute ad Altissima” means “Through virtue and courage to strive for the highest”. We encourage our students to be young men of character, committed to the ideal of personal excellence so that they may contribute in a meaningful way to the community in which they live.

The College cherishes a strong sense of community amongst the students, parents and staff. This does much to foster a safe and caring environment where the students are able to grow in their education and in their understanding of themselves and the world around them. The College philosophy promotes an ‘open entry’ in terms of academic ability, encouraging students of all abilities to undertake their studies here. This is continued into the VCE and VCAL where the large majority of students are encouraged to complete their Year 12. The mainstream curriculum is augmented by extension programmes for the gifted and additional support for those with learning difficulties.

The College enjoys excellent facilities in terms of specialist classrooms, learning technologies, performance and sporting venues. The beautiful 15 ha property includes the playing fields used in the Associated Grammar Schools’ of Victoria competition and by the various Old Collegians Sporting Clubs.

Over the years there has been very strong interest by parents in securing a position for their sons here at Marcellin. It is therefore important for parents to consult the Marcellin College Enrolment Policy which guides us in our decisions regarding enrolments.

I wish parents all the very best in their important deliberations in choosing a school for their sons. Their decisions ought to be based upon many factors including school philosophy, pastoral care, academic programme, breadth of the curriculum, co-curricular offerings and facilities. At Marcellin we are committed to providing the boys with the best possible education in each of these areas.

Mark Murphy
Principal