Simonds Catholic College
Simonds Catholic College is a Roman Catholic school for boys located in Melbourne. The school consists of two campuses. The St Mary's campus (years 7-9) is in West Melbourne and is within walking distance of the Queen Victoria Market. The St Brigid's campus (years 10-12) is in Fitzroy North. The college is an associate member of the Associated Catholic Colleges.
| Simonds Catholic College | |
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| Location | |
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Australia | |
| Coordinates | 37°48′22″S 144°57′9″E |
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| Type | Independent, single-sex |
| Motto | Known, Supported, Inspired |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1996 |
| Principal | Peter Riordan |
| Years | 7-12 |
| Enrolment | 450 |
| Colour(s) | Blue, maroon, gold |
| Slogan | Where the individual matters |
| Website | www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au |
History
Simonds was formed in 1996 through the amalgamation of Cathedral College, East Melbourne and St Mary's Boys School. In 2010, the former St Brigid's Primary School in North Fitzroy was renovated, and a new senior campus of the college was opened there. The school is named after Justin Simonds, the first Australian born Archbishop who served as Archbishop of Melbourne from 1963–67. He also served as parish priest of St Mary's where the years 7-9 campus is located.
Houses
Students at Simonds are placed into houses at the start of commencement of year 7 and remain in the same house until Graduation. The schools houses are Goold, Knox, Manix, Polding. Each house is named after a previous Archbishop of Melbourne
Throughout the year students are awarded points for their houses through house sports, co-curriculum activities, academic performance and many more ways. The main house competitions are the Swimming Carnival and the Athletics Carnival. Both held in term 1. High performing students in these events are selected to represent the school in the Associated Catholic Colleges Swimming and Athletics Championships