St Bernard's College is an

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for boys, located in the

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suburb of Essendon West,

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. The

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is named after its patron saint,

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, and is a member of the

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. It is also part of Edmund Rice Education Australia, a series of schools that focus on teaching the pupils in the tradition of

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. The current

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as of 2025 is Dr Michael Davies, and the current

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is Ms Therese Wilson.

History

St Bernard's College traces its origins to the establishment of St Monica's at

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in 1917, by Brothers C. O'Keefe and T. Quinn. Students at this school were taken from Grade III to Intermediate (Year 10). In 1940, during the war period, not only were the students sent away to help in Ireland, the school was also extended to take the Leaving Certificate (Year 11), and this necessitated the building of the first St Bernard's on the Strand Moonee Ponds, with Brother Cregan as the first Headmaster.St. Bernard's College- Christian Brothers
(accessed:26-06-2007) In the mid-1950s, Brother Brendan Murphy organised the purchase of the West Essendon property. While initially used as sporting grounds, building work began at this site in the mid-1960s. Since then, the site has developed with all classes being located at West Essendon by 1995, at which time the Moonee Ponds site was sold. In 2001, the college set up its Santa Monica campus on the

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near Lorne. This campus is most notably used by Year 9 students where they live, study, and undertake outdoor education for four-week periods as part of the standard curriculum. Since 2023, the college has had its Year 9 students at a dedicated campus in

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, known as Resurrection House. Resurrection House has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1952, run by the Sisters of the Resurrection, as a Catholic

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until they closed and sold the property for campus use to St Bernards.

Curriculum

St Bernard's College offers its senior students the

Victorian Certificate of Education The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is the credential available to secondary school students who successfully complete year 10, 11 and 12 in the Australian state of Victoria (state), Victoria as well as in some international schools i ...

(VCE).

Term dates

For the 2025 Victorian

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, the current term dates are as below. * Term 1 - Monday, 3 February (Years 7, 9, 11 & 12)/Tuesday 4 February (Years 8 & 10) - Friday, 4 April * Term 2 - Tuesday, 22 April - Friday, 4 July * Term 3 - Tuesday, 22 July - Friday, 19 September * Term 4 - Monday, 6 October - Friday, 5 December

Activities

Sports

St Bernard's is a member of the

and competes against twelve other schools in sporting fixtures and carnivals. Students play week-end sport with the Old Collegians. St Bernards is particularly successful in Australian Rules Football, winning the Herald Sun Shield in 2017 and 2018. A number of boys from these sides have been drafted into the AFL like

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, Xavier O'Halloran to

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, (in the first round of the AFL draft) and Lachlan Sholl to

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. St Bernards had a record twelve straight Athletic championship wins from 2003 to 2014, under the coaching of Gerard Brown, a teacher with years of experience in the role as head coach of the Athletics squad and Cross Country team.St. Bernard's College- Facilities
(accessed:26-06-2007)

ACC premierships

St Bernard's has won the following ACC premierships. * Athletics (18) – 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 * Basketball (2) – 1991, 2016 * Cricket (5) – 1979, 1997, 2005, 2018, 2021, 2024 * Cross Country (10) – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 * Australian Rules Football (15) – 1961, 1965, 1970, 1972, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2021 * Golf (3) – 2014, 2015, 2016 * Handball – 1956 * Hockey (7) – 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2018 *Lawn Bowls – 2021, 2024 * Football (6) – 1995, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2008, 2021, 2024 * Swimming (3) – 1995, 1998, 2012 * Table Tennis (4) – 2001, 2002, 2010, 2013 * Tennis (12) – 1952, 1954, 1991, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2024 * Triathlon – 2018 * Volleyball (4) – 1995, 1996, 1997, 2013

Performing arts

The college has musical productions and music programs. It has combined with St Columba's College, to stage shows annually.

Recognition by Music Theatre Guild of Victoria

The college has a reputation for its musical productions and music programs. It has combined with St Columba's College, to stage shows annually, which have included

Pirates of Penzance ''The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty'' is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, W. S. Gilbert. Its official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 3 ...

(2000),

Fiddler on the Roof ''Fiddler on the Roof'' is a musical theatre, musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and musical theatre#Book musicals, book by Joseph Stein, set in the Pale of Settlement of Russian Empire, Imperial Russia in or around 19 ...

(2001),

Anything Goes ''Anything Goes'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, revised considerably by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madc ...

(2002),

West Side Story ''West Side Story'' is a Musical theatre, musical conceived by Jerome Robbins with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a Book (musical theatre), book by Arthur Laurents. Inspired by William Shakespeare's play ''Romeo an ...

(2003),

Guys and Dolls ''Guys and Dolls'' is a musical theater, musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. It is based on "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" (1933) and "Blood Pressure", which are two short stories by Damon Run ...

(2004),

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(2005),

Cabaret Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music song, dance, recitation, or drama. The performance venue might be a pub, casino, hotel, restaurant, or nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dining or drinking, ...

(2006),

Bye Bye Birdie ''Bye Bye Birdie'' is a stage musical with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams, based upon a book by Michael Stewart. Originally titled ''Let's Go Steady'', ''Bye Bye Birdie'' is set in 1958. The play's book was influenced by El ...

(2007),

Jesus Christ Superstar ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' is a sung-through rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Loosely based on the Life of Jesus in the New Testament, Gospels' accounts of Passion of Jesus, the Passion, the work interprets ...

(2008),

The Sound of Music ''The Sound of Music'' is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp, '' The Story of the Trapp Family Singers''. ...

(2009),

The Wiz ''The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz"'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls (and others) and book by William F. Brown. It is a retelling of L. Frank Baum's children's novel '' The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' ...

(2010),

High School Musical ''High School Musical'' is a 2006 American Musical film, musical television film produced by and aired on Disney Channel as part of the network's List of Disney Channel original films, slate of original television films. The first installmen ...

(2011),

Jekyll and Hyde ''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'' is an 1886 Gothic horror novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It follows Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner who investigates a series of strange occurrences between ...

(2012),

Once Upon a Mattress ''Once Upon a Mattress'' is a musical theater, musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. It opened off-Broadway in May 1959, and then moved to Broadway theat ...

(2013),

Shout! The Legend of The Wild One ''Shout! The Legend of the Wild One'' is an Australian musical based on the life of Johnny O'Keefe. It premiered in Melbourne at the State Theatre in December 2000, followed by seasons in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane throughout 2001. As a jukeb ...

(2014),

The Pajama Game ''The Pajama Game'' is a musical based on the 1953 novel '' 7½ Cents'' by Richard Bissell. The book is by George Abbott and Richard Bissell; the music and lyrics are by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Dances were staged by Bob Fosse in his chor ...

(2015),

The Boy from Oz ''The Boy from Oz'' is an Australian jukebox musical based on the life of singer and songwriter Peter Allen, featuring songs written by him. The book commissioned for the musical is by Nick Enright, based on Stephen MacLean's 1996 biography o ...

(2016),

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'' is a sung-through musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, based on the character of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. This was the first Lloyd Webber and Rice ...

(2017),

The Addams Family The Addams Family is a fictional family created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. They originally appeared in a series of 150 standalone single-panel comics, about half of which were originally published in ''The New Yorker'' between 193 ...

(2018),

The Wedding Singer ''The Wedding Singer'' is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Coraci, written by Tim Herlihy, and produced by Robert Simonds and Jack Giarraputo. The film stars Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, and Christine Taylor, and tells th ...

(2019), Grease (2020),

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins may refer to: * Mary Poppins (character), a nanny with magical powers * Mary Poppins (franchise), based on the fictional nanny ** Mary Poppins (book series), ''Mary Poppins'' (book series), the original 1934–1988 children's fanta ...

(2021),

Strictly Ballroom ''Strictly Ballroom'' is a 1992 Australian romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Baz Luhrmann in his feature directorial debut. The film is the first in his '' Red Curtain Trilogy'' of theatre-motif-related films; it was followed by 1 ...

(2022) and have recently finished performing

Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors may refer to: * '' The Little Shop of Horrors'', a 1960 American film * ''Little Shop of Horrors'' (musical), a 1982 musical based on the 1960 film * ''Little Shop of Horrors'' (1986 film), a 1986 American film based on th ...

(2023) and

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(2024). The productions of Grease and Mary Poppins were both impacted by the

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pandemic during the rehearsal process, leading to both being cancelled. The college has many avenues for its students to explore the arts, including the College & ACC Art and Technology Exhibition, Battle of the Bands, Choir, Music Ensembles and Theatre Productions in collaboration with St Columba’s College. The college also has an annual 'Kick Arts' along with St Columba's College and

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which comprises dramatic, musical and dance acts by each school. St Bernard's College productions in conjunction with St Columba's College have been recognised by the prestigious Music Theatre Guild of Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation for the ongoing support, encouragement and development of non-professional music theatre in the state of Victoria. 2024 – "Chicago" *Commendation for Junior Production of the Year *Linda Henderson, Nominee for Direction of a Junior Performance *Linda Henderson, Kira Neilson & Monique Zammit, Nominees for Choreography *Ed Chan, commended for Musical Direction of a Junior Production *Cooper Marin, Recipient of Best Lead Performer in a Male Presenting Role as ''Billy Flynn'' *Sienna Alexander, commended for Minor/Cameo Role as ''Emcee'' 2023 – "Little Shop of Horrors" *Commendation for Junior Production of the Year *Brittany Crane, Commendation for Direction of a Junior Production *Chris Smith & Ed Chan, Commendation for Musical Direction of a Junior Production *Lucas Bonnici, Nominee for Best Lead Performer in a Male Presenting Role as ''Seymour Krelborn'' *Cooper Marin, Recipient of Best Supporting Performer in a Male Presenting Role as ''Audrey II'' 2016 – "The Boy From Oz" *Nomination for Junior Production of the Year *Brooke Sullivan & Brendan Tollitn Nominees for Best Direction of a Junior Production *Ben Kelly, Nominee for Best Musical Direction of a Junior Production *Katherine McWaters & Jess Barlow, Nominees for Best Choreography *Liam McWhinney, Recipient of Best Lead Performer in a Male Presenting Role as ''Peter Allen'' *Nesceda Blake, Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Female Presenting Role as ''Judy Garland'' *Brigid Hanley-Leonard, Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Female Presenting Role as ''Marion Woolnough'' 2013 – "Once Upon A Mattress" *Nomination for Junior Production of the Year *Catherine Ohlsen, Recipient of Best Direction of a Junior Production *Laura Danby, Nominee for Best Musical Direction of a Junior Production *Ben Hargreaves, Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Male Presenting Role as ''King Sextimus the Silent'' *Jeremy Deutscher, Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Male Presenting Role as ''Jester'' *Jasmine Romanin, Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Female Presenting Role as ''Queen Aggravain'' 2012 – "Jekyll and Hyde" *Award for Excellence 2010 – "The Wiz" *Award For Excellence

Student leadership

The students are involved in electing their student leaders every year. A nomination from a student or from their peers is verified by the staff and senior leadership team. Staff will then endorse students from Year 11, and for specific leadership roles for Year 12 students. The senior leadership team will then review the potential candidates based on student and staff endorsement and select the Year 11 and Year 12 members of the Student Council. The Year 12 portion of the Student Council is composed of eight council members, five House Captains, five Portfolio Captains (Arts, Sports, Ministry, Wellbeing and Academic) and the College Captain. Year 12 Student Council members who wish to undertake House, Portfolio, or the College Captain role must undertake an interview with the Senior Leadership Team, who will decide the student for the position. The Student Council helps facilitates many important events throughout the college such as the college's Feast Day and various whole school assemblies throughout the year.

Notable alumni

– Australian rules footballer for Richmond Tigers *

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– Australian rules footballer for Sydney Swans * Joseph Camilleri – Professor of International Relations,

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(accessed:26-06-2007) * Michael Carmody – Australian Federal Commissioner of Taxation *

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– Labor Politician * Jordan Schroder – Australian rules footballer for Geelong Cats *

Joe Daniher Joe Daniher (born 4 March 1994) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club and the Brisbane Lions. Daniher won a Crichton Medal and All-Australian selection in 2017, as well as the 2017 AFL M ...

– Australian rules footballer for Essendon Bombers & Brisbane Lions; son of

Anthony Daniher Anthony Joseph Daniher (born 21 January 1963) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the South Melbourne/Sydney and Essendon football clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Daniher's brothers, Terry, Neale and Chris, ...

* Garry Foulds – former Australian rules footballer for Essendon Bombers * Andrew Johnston – Australian rules footballer for Fitzroy * Brad Lloyd – former Australian rules footballer for Hawthorn Hawks *

Matthew Lloyd Matthew James Lloyd (born 16 April 1978) is a former professional Australian rules footballer, who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A highly decorated full-forward, Lloyd's AFL's honours include ...

– Australian rules footballer for Essendon Bombers *

Francis Leach Francis Leach (born 1968) is an Australian radio announcer, sports editor and journalist. Early life Leach grew up in Public housing, commission housing in the Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows, Victoria, Broadmeadows. He attended secondary school ...

– Australian radio personality & sports commentator. Host of the drive show on

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with fellow St Bernard's alumnus David Schwarz *

Hayden Kennedy Hayden Kennedy (born 16 October 1965) is a former Australian rules football field umpire in the Australian Football League (AFL) and is also a teacher at St. Bernard's College, Melbourne. After five AFL Grand Finals and a then-record 495 game ...

– Senior Australian Rules Football Umpire *

Patrick Kisnorbo Patrick Fabio Maxime Kisnorbo (born 24 March 1981) is an Australian professional football manager and former player who was last serving as the head coach of J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos. As a player, Kisnorbo was a primarily a centre-ba ...

– Australian professional

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manager and former

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player who is currently the manager of

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club

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* Justin Madden – former Australian rules footballer for Carlton Blue and Essendon Bombers; former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Essendon in the Victorian Parliament *

Simon Madden Simon Madden (born 30 December 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played his entire 19-season career with the Essendon Football Club from 1974 until 1992. Madden is one of the most decorated players in the club's history and wi ...

– former Australian rules footballer for Essendon Bombers * Michael Malouf – former chief executive officer of

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Council; Former Chief Executive Officer of the

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* Liam McBean – Australian rules footballer for Richmond Tigers *

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– Director and Chair of

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– former

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tennis player *

Brian Mannix Brian Mannix (born 7 October 1961 in Melbourne) is an Australian rock music singer and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of 1980s band Uncanny X-Men. He was a regular on television quiz show '' Spicks and Specks''. Career 1981–1987: ...

– Singer, musician, actor, director, author *

Luke Mitchell Luke Mitchell (born 17 April 1985) is an Australian actor. He attended the Film and Television Studio International, and won the role of Chris Knight in ''Neighbours'' in 2008. Mitchell appeared as Will in the third season of '' H2O: Just Add ...

– Australian rules footballer * Steven Morris – Australian rules footballer for Richmond Tigers * Christopher Mullins – Gold medal-winning Paralympic athlete * Xavier O'Halloran – Australian rules footballer for GWS Giants *

James Polkinghorne James Polkinghorne (1788 – 15 September 1851)''Deaths'', Royal Cornwall Gazette - Friday 19 September 1851, p5. was a champion Cornish wrestler of the 19th century. He was born in 1788 at St Keverne, Cornwall, United Kingdom but spent much ...

- AFL footballer for Brisbane Lions and Essendon * Jake Riccardi – Australian rules footballer for GWS Giants * Ben Ronke – Australian rules footballer * Lachlan Sholl – Australian rules footballer for Adelaide Crows *

Dane Swan Dane Swan (born 25 February 1984) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

– Australian rules footballer for Collingwood Magpies *

Ziggy Switkowski Zygmunt Edward "Ziggy" Switkowski (born 1948) is a Polish Australian business executive and nuclear physicist. His most public role was as the chief executive officer of Australia's largest telecommunications company Telstra from 1999 to 2005. D ...

– former CEO of

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* Rohan Welsh – former Australian rules footballer for Carlton Blues

Notable staff

Eleni Glouftsis Eleni Andriana Tee () is an Australian rules football field umpire in the Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Women's (AFLW). Tee is the first female field umpire to officiate a match sanctioned by the AFL, which occurred in the 2016 NA ...

, the first female

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References

External links

St Bernard's College Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Bernard's College Melbourne Catholic secondary schools in Melbourne Congregation of Christian Brothers secondary schools in Australia Associated Catholic Colleges Boys' schools in Victoria (state) Essendon, Victoria Buildings and structures in the City of Moonee Valley 1940 establishments in Australia Educational institutions established in 1940