Established in 1960 by the Marist Sisters, this large Catholic college caters for girls from Years 7 to 12. Cerdon offers an educational program designed to meet the needs of all students. It has both gifted and talented and special education programs, and has a strong pastoral and spiritual emphasis.
Facilities: Tennis courts, netball/basketball courts, swimming pool, large modern library, computer rooms, drama theatre, chapel, assembly hall/gymnasium, music centre, hospitality-grade kitchens and specialist language centre.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Textiles and Design, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Commerce, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Italian, French, Physical Activity and Sport Science.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Religious Education, Studies of Religion, English, Ancient History, Biology, Business Services Administration, Business Studies, Chemistry, Drama, Design and Technology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics, Food Technology, French, Geography, Hospitality, Information Processes and Technology, Information Technology, Italian, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Modern History, Music, PD/Health/PE, Physics, Textiles and Design, Visual Arts, Exploring Childhood, Photography, Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation. VET courses include Entertainment, and there is involvement in school/university courses, such as the STEP Up to teaching program.
Sport: Soccer, netball, cross-country, hockey, touch football, volleyball, tennis, softball, athletics. Recreational sports include aerobics, dance, self-defence and indoor soccer.
Extracurricular activities: Vocal group, debating, Mock Trial, public speaking, oratory, musical, drama, St Vincent de Paul, music, instrumental and choral group and involvement in Tournament of Minds.
Welfare and personal development: The school has an SRC, a peer support program and pastoral care throughout. Careers advice and life skills are offered. There is a uniform policy.
Special features: Cerdon College is a comprehensive school that produces excellent results in external examinations, and aims to produce young Christian women committed to making a difference in the world.