CLONARD COLLEGE

Established by the Brigidine Sisters in 1956, Clonard has continued to educate its students with distinction. It is committed to offering high-quality programs in a caring environment and developing each girl’s talents to her full potential. Enrolment is made in the year prior to admission and applications close at the end of May.

Facilities: Specialised areas for home economics, creative arts, music and science, along with a well-equipped, fully automated library, a circuit gymnasium and performing arts theatre, all in a beautiful garden setting.

Curriculum: Compulsory subjects in Years 7 to 10 include Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, SOSE, Health Education, Technology, Music, Drama, Creative Arts and Physical Education. A comprehensive Instrumental Music program operates in Year 7. Languages are French and Indonesian.

Sport: A wide range of sports is offered to all students in the compulsory program along with participation in inter-school competitions in Melbourne. These include tennis, netball, athletics, swimming, hockey, softball, cricket, basketball, rowing, rock climbing, equestrian and adventure racing.

Extra-curricular activities: Individual tuition in musical instruments is available and major school productions are presented each year. The school has a special education department that assists students with learning needs as well as developing enhancement programs for students gifted in particular areas. There is an extensive camps program.

Student welfare programs: A special emphasis is placed on developing respect for individual differences in all situations. A student welfare counsellor, chaplain and year-level co-ordinators work as a team to develop and deliver programs that maximise student wellbeing and self-esteem. Class captains and student committees help to plan a wide range of student activities.