Information for Applicants

As a student and family at St Joseph’s College you will be required to understand that the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a central and fundamental responsibility of our school. We aim to create a child-safe and child-friendly environment where children are free to enjoy life to the full without any concern for their safety. There is particular attention paid to the most vulnerable children, including 

• First Nations children,
• Children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, 
• Children with a disability. 

To support this families and students are required to understand and comply with the SJC Code of Conduct (Parent)  ) and the SJC Code of Conduct (Students)

Non-Catholic applicants are welcome to apply for enrolment at St Joseph's and are catered for in our SJC Enrolment Policy and Guidelines. The number of places available is always determined by the volume of applications from both Catholic and Non-Catholic applicants each year.

St Joseph's College Geelong does not engage any agents within the context of the College's obligations under Section 21A of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000.

Students are expected to participate fully in the Curriculum Program of the College, which also includes:
• Religious Education Program up to and including Year 12
• Retreats and Renewals
• Sporting Days (Swimming/Athletics/Cross Country)
• College Representative Teams (eg Music, Choir, ACC sport, etc)
• School Excursions
• School Camps
• Special Events (e.g. Edmund Rice Day)
• Community Service

Parents/Guardians & Students are to support the College in its application of policies and expectations and must read and understand the College Policies:

• Student Wellbeing and Behaviour Policy

• Correct wearing of the College uniform

• Student Use of Mobile Devices

• Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy

• Child Safeguarding Reporting and Responding Obligations Policy and Procedures

• Child Safeguarding Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Procedures

• SJC Student Code of Conduct (Child Friendly)

• SJC Parent Code of Conduct

All policies referred to are available on the College website

Please contact the Registrar with any enrolment queries, to request an enrolment form or enquire about College Tours.
Mrs Adel Mawson
College Registrar
Contact details: (03) 5226 8177
Email: [email protected]