An Education for Life

St Leonard’s College focuses on developing the key academic fundamentals, and we are mindful of the need to develop young people with enquiring minds capable of critical thinking.

Our students enjoy modern facilities and learning resources that cater to a wide range of interests and provide a unique learning environment for academic and personal growth.

Overview

St Leonard’s College has a proud educational tradition stretching back to 1897.

Set amid extensive and historic grounds, the college provides a learning environment focused on student development and success.

We provide settings for different age groups and abilities to allow students to progress seamlessly from Early Learning through to Year 12.

The college has:

McMillan House — Early Learning to Year 4
The Middle School — Years 5 to 9
The Upper School — Years 10 to 12
Camp Ibis — Outdoor education centre

Teaching and learning

A broad academic curriculum is offered. At the senior level, students can complete the VCE or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Subjects available include mathematics; science; languages (French, Japanese, Indonesian, German and Spanish); English; music; information and communications technology; and a wide range of humanities, social science and commerce subjects. The college is also accredited to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.

Our first-class facilities include wellresourced libraries, music and art centres, multi-purpose halls and sporting facilities such as the Hawkes Sports Centre, with a pool, aerobics room and weights room.

The Upper School building incorporates leading technologies and resources to help students achieve in their senior years. A dedicated outdoor environmental centre, Camp Ibis, is located on the Gippsland Lakes.

Outside the classroom

Traditional sports and outdoor activities are available at St Leonard’s College along with skiing, snowboarding, surfing, cheer sports, aerobics, equestrian, sailing, golf and surf lifesaving. The college takes part in mid-week inter-school sports competitions through the Association of Coeducational Schools.

St Leonard’s College offers a diverse range of co-curricular activities, including debating, drama, choir, orchestra, photography, video production and bushwalking. Visual and performing arts activities are always highlights of the college calendar.

The Hart Theatre Company was launched in 2012 to further enhance our performing arts.

Wellbeing programs

Our strong pastoral care program assists students to become successful lifelong learners. A vibrant peer support program also operates at the college.

We invite you to book a tour of St Leonard’s College by visiting our website.

Academic Scholarship

Applicants for all scholarship categories are required to submit an application and undertake a written test in the year prior to entry. Selection is based on application and test results and where required, audition and/or interview with the Principal or Head of Section. For further information visit www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/Admissions

General Excellence Scholarship

Applicants for all scholarship categories are required to submit an application and undertake a written test in the year prior to entry. Selection is based on application and test results and where required, audition and/or interview with the Principal or Head of Section. For further information visit www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/Admissions

Indigenous Scholarship

Applicants for all scholarship categories are required to submit an application and undertake a written test in the year prior to entry. Selection is based on application and test results and where required, audition and/or interview with the Principal or Head of Section. For further information visit www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/Admissions

Performing Arts Drama Scholarship

Applicants for all scholarship categories are required to submit an application and undertake a written test in the year prior to entry. Selection is based on application and test results and where required, audition and/or interview with the Principal or Head of Section. For further information visit www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/Admissions

Performing Arts Music Scholarship

Applicants for all scholarship categories are required to submit an application and undertake a written test in the year prior to entry. Selection is based on application and test results and where required, audition and/or interview with the Principal or Head of Section. For further information visit www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/Admissions