Diocese of Melbourne

ST. MARY COPTIC ORTHODOX COLLEGE

LOCATION  

19-35 Thorpdale Ave, COOLAROO, VIC 3048

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www.copticvic.orgt 

(03) 9302-2788

Fax: (03) 9302-2610

Video Conferencing: (03) 9351-1058

Email: stmarys@copticvic.org

DIRECTOR

Fr Tadros Sharobeam - Mobile: 0414-251-251

Email:- frtadros@copticvic.org

VISION STATEMENT

As a Coptic Orthodox College we recognize that we exist to foster and develop, within an orthodox environment, an awareness of Christ and His teachings.  We seek to do this by providing and maintaining the general spiritual atmosphere where children are nurtured and developed in faith.

We aim to create a positive and happy atmosphere in which children and young people can grow and learn, developing a high level of personal integrity and a sincere respect of others with their varying cultural, academic and socio-economic differences.

At St. Mary’s we respect and appreciate the value of each person as an individual.  We encourage children and young people to be aware of the demands of living in a multi-cultural society.  It is our aim to develop self-respect, self-determination, personal initiative and a sense of community to prepare them to be respected and honorable Coptic Orthodox citizens in the Australian community.

Our school will continue to strive to provide the best education we can; one which is relevant to the changing society in which we live whilst always keeping within the confines of our Coptic Orthodox belief and traditions.

ENROLEMENT

St. Mary’s College currently has 300 Secondary students and 347 Primary school students.

EMPLOYMENT

The school employs about 50 teachers, 6 Administration staff, 22 bus drivers, 8 Domestic workers and 6 Teacher Assistants.

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Recently the school has finished constructing its new Gymnasium, which also includes a chapel, theatre, Industrial Kitchen and gymnastic area. A new building compromising new 4 classrooms is under construction.  It should be finished by December 2008.

The school is gradually introducing Interactive teaching facilities for classrooms and 6 of these have been installed.

New water tanks (capacity of 150,000 Litres) have been installed to collect rain water (cost of $40,000).  The school is also preparing for installing and utilizing Solar Power as part of the school initiative for saving the environment.