St Kevin's College Toorak
Welcome to St Kevin’s
At St Kevin’s College we strive for the development of the whole person integrating spiritual development, academic success, cultural awareness and sporting participation in the context of the Catholic tradition.
St Kevin’s has developed a strong academic tradition where each boy is encouraged to take responsibility for his own learning in an environment that values knowledge and scholarship.
Our Academic Landscape
Education at St Kevin’s – from Prep through to Year 12 – seeks to inspire students, to create a sense of wonder about the world in which they live, and to empower them to participate in that world as productive global citizens.
Curriculum Overview
The College offers a comprehensive curriculum at both primary and secondary levels. Educational programs and activities, supported by dedicated, highly qualified teaching staff, are designed to stimulate and challenge our students. We encourage self-discipline and self-motivation, and we place great importance on providing for different needs and talents.
Student Wellbeing
St Kevin’s College is built on a foundation that promotes student wellbeing and a safe and secure learning environment that challenges, encourages and supports all students. Our staff provide a caring and supportive community that enables students to acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Co-Curricular
Sport:
Self-confidence, a balanced life-style and a healthy body are goals for St Kevin's College extensive sporting program. As a member of the Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS), the College teams take part in a competition providing a wide range of sports at different levels of achievement. Hence, all boys have a splendid opportunity to represent their school and develop team spirit.
Music:
St Kevin’s College offers individual lessons in a wide range of instruments to students throughout the College and offers a wide range of bands, orchestras, choirs and small ensembles for all students. The ensemble program includes camps, tours, regular school performances and concerts in venues such as Hamer Hall.
Drama & Musicals:
We strive to engender an appreciation for the Arts that will enrich our student’s lives for years beyond the classroom.
Active participation within the Arts is strongly encouraged and supported at the College.
Each student’s creative ability is stimulated and nurtured by activities that can include acting, direction, dramaturgy, stage management, set design, costume, lighting, properties, make-up and sound.
Debating & Public Speaking:
St Kevin’s College has a rich and proud history of debating and public speaking and is recognised for its commitment and passion for the spoken word. A large and dedicated team assist with the programs, with expertise in helping the students achieve their very best. The College participates in a wide range of external public speaking competitions.
Outdoor Education
The Outdoor Education Program is an important component of life at St Kevin’s. The College takes pride in curating rich and purposeful outdoor learning experiences that facilitate our holistic approach to education.
Throughout the academic year, students between Year 3 – 11 engage in immersive experiences in a range of natural settings. These sequenced programs aim to cultivate connections between their peers and the natural world, whilst also providing opportunities for reflection on their journey towards environmental stewardship.
Our programs take place in a range of locations across Australia and beyond. These include locally-based residential camps in the Yarra Ranges, through to remote wilderness areas in Victoria’s National Parks. In the senior years, students will have an opportunity to elect certain programs based on their interests.
The jewel-in-the-crown experience at the College is the Year 9 RICE program, which sees our students venture interstate for a 9-day expedition to one of 11 locations. Some of these programs include sea kayaking the Whitsundays, trekking the Larapinta Trail along the West MacDonnell Ranges as well as sailing a two-masted wooden brigantine in Tasmania.