Holy Spirit College was established in l983 with the amalgamation of St Paul’s College, Bellambi (previously conducted by the Marist Fathers) and Holy Cross College, Bellambi (previously conducted by the Sisters of St Joseph). The college aims to provide opportunities for all students to achieve their greatest potential in every aspect of life.
Facilities: New multi-purpose Casey-Ryder Hall, six sports fields, four basketball courts, two netball courts, technology rooms including computer labs, art rooms, darkrooms, science labs, music rooms including keyboard lab, library resource centre, hall, drama studio.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Commerce, Geography, History, Studies in Society, Visual Arts, Music, Sport, Science, Drama, Food Technology, Graphics Technology, Information and Software Technology, Industrial and Textiles Technology, Physical Activity and Sport Studies, Italian, Life Skills in all Key Learning Areas, Spanish.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Studies in Religion, Catholic Studies, Economics, Biology, Community and Family Studies Modern History, Ancient History, Biology, Senior Science, Chemistry, Computing Studies, Geography, Society and Culture, Business Services, Retail Operations, Information Technology, Information Processes and Technology Graphic Technology, PD/Health/PE, Sport Lifestyle and Recreation, Photography, Business Studies, Visual Arts, Community and Family Studies, Hospitality, Physics, Legal Studies, Music, Ancient History, Italian and Stage 6 Life Skills programs.
Sport: Competition teams in athletics, swimming, rugby league, rugby union, soccer, basketball, netball, touch, hockey, cricket, volleyball and tennis.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, public speaking, choir, band, Amnesty International, readers’ club, Mock Trial, host for South Coast Public Speaking Competition, work placement program, Tournament of Minds, school music and drama concerts, outdoor education, retreats.
Welfare and personal development: Holy Spirit College aims to be a true community that, through common effort, will provide the opportunity for a complete education and help to enable its members to lead a truly Christian life.
In undertaking this responsibility, the college aims to complement and supplement the work of parents who remain primarily and principally responsible for the education of their children.
Special features: The college caters for students with special needs and is well serviced by rail and bus links.