Four Pillars (Extracurricular Opportunities)

Our College offers a wide range of quality educational opportunities that foster the Spiritual, Academic, Cultural and Sporting development of students. These are known as the Four Pillars. We strongly encourage students to be very busy and very engaged in their College.

 

A highly successful extracurricular program is offered to students. Participation in these activities provides students with the opportunity to earn House points, socialise with a variety of peers, build skills and knowledge, expand interests and more. The College has established an outstanding reputation for excellence based on our outstanding achievements across the Four Pillars, making enrolment a highly sought after option for Catholic families in the community.

 

Involvement in activities at the College earns students points which are put towards a Pillar Award. This prestigious badges are presented at a Whole School Assembly once the student has earned 100 points in a Pillar over their time at the College. 

 

There are a number of opportunities available to students, including the below.

 

 

EXTRACURRICULAR TOURS 

  • A list of the tours offered to enrich students' knowledge in the Four Pillars are available below:

     

    TOUR
    TOUR

    DEPARTMENT/YEAR GROUP/ SIZE

    		 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031

    Vietnam Mission

    Departs late November

    Approx: $3,000**

    Campus Minister

    Year 11

    10 students

    		    X X X X X X X

    Kimberley Mission

    Departs late November

    Approx: $2,500

    Campus Minister

    Year 11

    15 students

    		 X X X X X X X X

    Language Tour (Japan)

    April/December holidays

    Approx: $5,200**

    Languages

    Years 10 & 11

    20 students

    		 X
    (April)    		 X
    (December)    		   X   X   X

    NASA (USA)

    April (Week 10 onwards)

    Approx: $12,000**

     GATE

    Years 10, 11 & 12

    30 students

    		     X   X   X  

    Japan STEM Tour

    September holidays

    Approx: $6,000

    		     X   X   X   X

    The Arts Tour (London)

    July holidays

    Approx: $8,200

    The Arts

    Years 10, 11 & 12

    40 students

    		 X     X     X  

    Music (Sydney/New Zealand)

    July holidays

    Approx: $3,500**

    The Arts

    Years 10, 11 & 12

    40 students

    		     X          

    HAAS Tour (Canberra/Sydney)

    April holidays

    Approx: $3,000**

    HASS

    Years 10, 11 & 12

    20 students

    		   X            

    SHGC Oakleigh Exchange

    Departs for Sacred Heart Day

    Approx:

    Year 12 Captains

    6 students

    		 X X X          
    COMPETITION TRIPS/TOURS DEPARTMENT/YEAR GROUP/SIZE 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028  2029 2030  2031

    Da Vinci Decathlon

    Term 1 holidays

    GATE

    Years 10 and 11

    		 X              

    World Scholar's Cup (Seoul/Bangkok)

    July

    Approx: $3,600

    GATE

    Years 8-10

    		 X              

    RoboCup

    (France in 2023)

    Technologies

    Senior Students

    		                

    Tournament of Minds (East Coast)

    October/November

    GATE

    Years 10-12

    		                
    PRODUCTIONS  YEAR GROUP/S  2024  2025  2026  2027  2028  2029 2030 2031
    Whole School Production All year groups   X   X   X    X
    Minor Productions (Upper School/Lower School)   X  X X   X      
  • * Students are only permitted to take one trip per year.
    ** Please see the Excursions and Tours Policy.