St Maroun’s College was founded in 1989 and was once a Carmelite Convent. The college’s aim is to nurture students to achieve personal excellence in their education.
Facilities: Well-resourced classrooms, science labs, music room and three up-to-date computer labs. The college boasts a multi-purpose centre, which is used for gymnastics, indoor sports activities, whole-school mass and assemblies. The college also has a heritage-listed chapel, which is used for Mass services on a regular basis.
Electives Years 7 to 10: As well as the compulsory curriculum under all the Key Learning Areas set down by the NSW Board of Studies, the college offers electives in Music, Computing Studies, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Drama, Commerce, and Food Technology. The college has a compulsory LOTE Program whereby students study either Arabic or French. The college also caters for gifted and talented students as well as students with special learning needs.
Electives Years 11 and 12: The college strives to cater for student needs and interests, so subjects offered include English Standard, English Advanced, English Extension, all Science subjects, Visual Arts, Ancient and Modern History, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Arabic, French, Mathematics, General Mathematics, Extension Mathematics, Information Processes Technology, Studies in Religion, Software Design, PD/Health/PE, as well as TVET courses tailored to student interests and needs.
Sport: Sports range from swimming to all athletic-type activities, as well as cricket, soccer, basketball, football, tennis, martial arts, volleyball, and badminton. Students have the opportunity to represent the college in sports competitions.
Extracurricular activities: Drama performances, choir, numeracy and literacy programs for Years 7 to 10, debating.
Welfare and personal development: Students have access to counsellors and careers information, as well as a pastoral care program.
All Year 7 students participate in the peer support program. The college also provides and encourages student leadership in the form of an SRC and Senior college prefects. Reflection days and camps are organised for students to help with the development of social issues, peer support, study techniques and the realisation of the importance of human values and spiritual growth.
Special features: The college has strong links with the local community, and provides a very active and supportive P&F Association.