From the Principal

Welcome back to the 2025 school year. This year, we celebrate the Kildare Ministries value of ‘Hospitality, welcoming all’. At Clonard, we have chosen to explore this value through the theme of ‘Open Encounter Transform.’ Our theme points to the transformative process that occurs when […]

From the Principal

This past fortnight has marked a time of celebration and thresholds. Beginning with our Year 12 students concluding exams and celebrating with families on November 22 through to our Year 10/11 students completing exams, our Celebration of Achievement Night on Tuesday and then final classes […]

Leadership News

Four of our senior student leadership team for 2025, were fortunate enough to attend the Kildare Ministries seminar over the course of 3 days. Throughout the camp, the students participated in various workshops that focused on developing their leaderships qualities and learning to be “awkward, […]

From the Principal

One of the joys of this time of year is seeing the culmination of the learning endeavours of students from across the year. Our Year 12 students are almost through their exams and most have been very affirming in their sense of preparedness and ability […]

From the Principal

Today is All Saints Day, the first of a two-day celebration of the saints and all who have died. Some saints are well known to us like St Brigid, St Patrick or St Francis. Many of us may have chosen saints names for our Confirmation. […]

From the Principal

Today was the last day full day of classes for our Year 12 students. It is hard to believe we are already at that time of the year. There are a lot of mixed emotions at this time, with a sense of nostalgia, excitement, relief, […]

The MACS eSafety summit

The Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools eSafety summit was held on September 6 at Marvel Stadium in Docklands. Dr Mary Oski launched documents for use in school with students about safety online including the updated e-safe behaviour student use agreement.  Identifying potential red flags to […]

From the Principal

This week, our VCE VM students led our activities joining the nation in celebrating R U OK? Day. This special day is dedicated to encouraging everyone to check in with friends, family and colleagues to ask, “Are you OK?” The focus of this event is […]

From the Principal

2024 commemorates 1500 years since St Brigid passed away. St Brigid, also known as Brigid of Kildare, is one of Ireland’s most revered saints. Brigid was known for her deep faith, generosity, and care for the poor, the sick, and animals. She founded several monasteries, […]

From the Principal

If you have driven down Minerva Road this week you may have noticed the façade of our Oak Centre being installed. This is certainly adding form and beauty to what is already an impressive architectural addition to our College grounds.   I write today with […]