Saint Maroun’s College is an independent co-educational school in the Maronite Catholic tradition and is open to all students, including those from overseas, from Kindergarten to Year 12 with added Pre-school facilities on-site. The college was founded in 1970 and moved to the site of the old Carmelite Convent in 1989 at 194 Wardell Road, Dulwich Hill. These peaceful surroundings provide a positive learning environment where students are nurtured to achieve personal excellence in their education and to meet their full potential.
Facilities: The college boasts all the necessary facilities required to provide your child with the best education it can offer. Facilities include Interactive Boards, Music room and Computer room in Primary School and in the Secondary School, a fully equipped gymnasium, two science laboratories, a music room, a woodwork room, a commercial kitchen for Hospitality students, a textiles room, a visual arts room as well as a visual arts studio, and a design and technology and a drama room. A K-12 Learning Centre (Library) with the necessary resources needed for successful teaching and learning is the hub of the school when it comes to technology and book resources. Mass is celebrated in the chapel on a regular basis along with other Sacraments.
Sport: Sports range from swimming to all athletic-type activities, as well as cricket, soccer, basketball, football, tennis, martial arts, volleyball and badminton. Coaching in Representative Sports in the SWISSA tournaments is also offered.
Extra-curricular activities: A variety of activities are offered including public speaking, choir, Lego club, chess club, STEM club and choir. Numeracy and literacy programs are offered for Years 7 to 10 with access to a well-equipped gymnasium for all secondary students.
Special features: The pond, courtyard and chapel create an atmosphere that is peaceful and many parents highlight them as the added features that set Saint Maroun’s apart from others when choosing a school for their children’s education. Links with the local community provide a strong sense of social awareness and participation by the students. There also exists an actively involved parent body with a dedicated Parents Association.
Principal: Dr Margaret Ghosn.