Warrnambool Emmanuel College
School in Warrnambool

A immense education is one of the foundations of life. Our mission is to encourage students to flourish to their full potential and make a certain contribution to their community: locally, nationally and globally. We are a community that is welcoming, where students feel sound and the relationships between staff and students support quality teaching and learning. Emmanuel College has evolved into a vibrant and sure deposit of learning. Our aim is to provide a school environment that encourages a sense of identity, development of faith and enjoyment of College life. With dedicated staff, well maintained facilities and extensive access to digital technologies, learning at Emmanuel is about preparation for life. The Emmanuel College Awards Evening celebrates a year of achievement for Emmanuel College student. Emmanuel College is a dynamic learning community imbued with the Gospel Values in the Catholic tradition of our founders. To value and foster the supportive relationship between students, staff, families and parishes in Catholic Education. To produce a challenging and stimulating learning environment that encourages all to grow to their potential. Although Mother Philomene lacked funds, supplies and equipment, she called on the local community for support. It was only in the previous year of 1871 that girls had been allowed to sit for the Matriculation exam for the beginning time. Yet the Sisters not only taught the pursuits perceived as feminine, they made safe that the girls were given an educated in subject such as Algebra, Latin and Euclid. The Sisters worked solid and were supported by people of the local community, who volunteered many hours of labor in building, gardening and maintaining the school they became so proud of. Much has changed since Mother Philomene and Brother Evan accepted the challenges that were given to them. It was a time to reflect on the history of our community and the generosity of those who have contributed and continue to contribute to making it an innovative, gracious and forward looking learning community. Accepting languages and culture through relationships and exchange. These inter school relationships complement the Language Scrutinize Tour Programs and permit Emmanuel students unique opportunities to: immerse themselves in language and culture, participate in exchange programs and to welcome students from overseas into their own homes, College and community. The Sister school relationship provides Emmanuel students a valuable immersion experience in the language and culture of Japan, attending school at Oberlin Tall and staying with a host family along with some tourist travel as a group. In alternate years Emmanuel families have the opportunity to host a student from Oberlin and earnings from the cultural exchange. Students can excel when they are offered the opportunity to immerse themselves in language and culture. Emmanuel students commit to fund raising and make a contribution to the community by completing project work during their stay. Emmanuel College is a huge deposit to work. As members of the Emmanuel College community, we receive pride in our school, our surroundings and facilities, which are continually updated and maintained.

Mother Philomene had accepted an invitation to set up a sister of Mercy community and a school in the town. Bishop Good was very keen to donate a quality, affordable Catholic education in the area. Although Mother Philomene lacked funds, supplies and equipment, she called on the local community for support. This school (that eventually became obvious as St Ann’s) was extraordinarily innovative. In an era when women were not allowed to own property or vote, the College not only catered for, but also helped to create a growing demand for the education of girls. It was only in the previous year of 1871 that girls had been allowed to sit for the Matriculation exam for the beginning time. Yet the Sisters not only taught the pursuits perceived as feminine, they made sure that the girls were given an educated in subject such as Algebra, Latin and Euclid. St Ann’s girls also received a beginning class education in French and German a worldly education that expanded the horizons of girls living in a small town within a fledgling colony. The Sisters worked difficult and were supported by people of the local community, who volunteered many hours of work in building, gardening and maintaining the school they became so arrogant of. Again the local community responded generously with time and finances and the school soon opened with 104 boys enrolled and for the next 80 years was obvious as CBC. Across Australia single sex schools began to unfold their doors to both genders, or they combined to operate as a single coeducational facility. Amalgamation has ensured ongoing and viable Catholic secondary education in the Warrnambool area. Emmanuel College has been on an amazing journey since its inception. Much has changed since Mother Ph