St Francis De Sales Regional College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day and boarding school, located in the Riverina town of Leeton, New South Wales, Australia.[1] Founded in 1956 by the Marist Brothers,[2] the College is one of three secondary schools serving Leeton, most enrolments come from Leeton, with students also drawn from around the region as a result of the school's boarding program. These include Griffith, Narrandera, Deniliquin, Coleambally and Hay. The school is situated on Yanco Avenue on the southern approach to Leeton.
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| Coordinates | 34°34′01″S 146°24′34″E / 34.566885°S 146.409540°E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational secondary day and boarding school |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1956 |
| Founders | Marist Brothers |
| Website | www |
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Administration
editMrs. Brenda King was appointed as the first lay principal in 2004, and served until June 2015.[3] Upon her departure, Mr. Sebastian Spina was appointed as acting principal until 2017 when he became principal, which he served until the end of 2022.[2]
Significant events
editOn an irregular basis the school stages musical productions which are conducted by the music department and its directors and teachers. In 2002, at Leeton's Roxy Theatre, St. Francis staged Oliver! with an extensive cast and crew. In 2005 they premiered the production of Buralga which was written by the school's music teacher and director, Mark Ciavarella. Production was undertaken by former student, Paul Marin, and his production company using several kilometres of cable and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of professional equipment including moving lights, smoke machines, flying rigs and other stage equipment. It was filmed and a limited number of DVDs were produced, most going to the cast and crew. The school also holds an annual performing and visual arts showcase which exhibits the school's music, drama, visual arts, photography and digital media disciplines, as well as the hospitality department, which provides canapés for the intermission break.
Learning areas
editThe school's learning areas include:[4]
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- HSIE (Human Society and It's Environments)
- Creative Arts, including:
- Drama
- Music
- Art
- PDHPE (Physical Development/Health/Physical Education)
- TAS (Technology and Applied Studies), including:
- Food Technology
- Textiles
- Multimedia
- Graphics Technology
- VET (Vocational Education and Training), including:
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Industrial Metals
- Industrial Timber
- Religion
Notable former students
edit- Jacob Townsend – AFL Footballer
- Jacob Hopper – AFL Footballer
- David Trotter – AFL Footballer and player agent
- Matt Flynn – Footballer
- Charlie Hammer – Australian painter and TV personality
See also
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References
edit- ^ King, Brenda (2006). "St Francis De Sales Regional College Leeton: 50 Year Journal". St Francis De Sales Regional College. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
In the Principal's report (on p. 1), Mrs King thanks, 'Miss Patricia Grant, St. Francis Archivist, who is the "creator" of this Jubilee Magazine'
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help). - ^ a b "History of St. Francis". Catholic Schools Office, Wagga Wagga. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^ "St Francis College farewells principal Brenda King". The Irrigator. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^ "Key Learning Areas". Catholic Schools Office, Wagga Wagga. Retrieved 30 May 2018.