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Cathedral College Wangaratta Sports Academy
PROSPECTUS 2021
Program details MISSION STATEMENT To identify and develop aspiring athletes from around the region by providing them with an elite environment and learning opportunities. To promote a 'culture of excellence' with a focus on academic, personal and sporting development and performance through individualised programs. Program background It is widely recognised that Sport, Health and Physical Education play an important part in an individual’s holistic growth and development. Cathedral College Wangaratta’s Sports Academy program will offer students pursuing the opportunity to develop these skills further. Initially, the academy is partnering with the Murray Bushrangers in order to cater for AFL athletes. In the future, the program intends to broaden its offerings and include other sporting pursuits. The program aims to assist talented student athletes to achieve at the highest levels of performance in their various sports, and to help them with their personal education and vocational development. Core Values of the program Personal excellence Pride and passion Holistic development Character and sportsmanship Improved athletic performance The Three Pillars Strength and conditioning Nutrition and well-being Skill development and craft Eligibility Must be currently in the Murray Bushrangers program and/or expected to be in 2021 squads Will be commencing Year Eleven in 2021 Available to male and female students Application and an interview are required with the Head of Senior School as per the regular enrolment processes at Cathedral College Wangaratta How does it work? Students will complete a normal VCE sequence over Years 11 and 12 but will have a specialised timetable that includes conditioning training, skill development, nutritional studies and well-being. They will complete a full VCE course. Students in the program have extra time dedicated to the Sports Academy Program in their weekly timetable.
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Pathways The College offers a wide range of subjects at VCE level including a number subjects that would compliment pathways into a career as an elite athlete or associated fields. These subjects include: VCE/VET Sport and Recreation VCE Health and Human Development VCE Physical Education VCE Biology VCE Food Technology VCE Psychology VCE Outdoor Education
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Cathedral College Wangaratta Add
"Cathedral College Wangaratta is a school that inspires a passion for learning and a commitment to excellence. Our College is a safe and nurturing place where every individual is valued for their god given talents. Our students are inspired to be resilient, compassionate and proactive people who go on to contribute to a just, fair and loving world." Nick Jones - Cathedral College Principal Cathedral College Wangaratta is the only Independent Prep to Year Twelve school in the region and the school of choice for those looking for values-based education that focuses on preparing the whole child for a rapidly changing world. Our Motto: Truth and Service Our Vision To provide a P to 12 independent, coeducational Anglican school for the region which is underpinned by Christian faith and values. Our aim is to develop the whole person and maximise individual potential through the provision of quality education, fostering a sense of belonging and discovery whilst equipping each with the skills of life-long learning and service. Our Core Purpose To provide the resources, facilities, opportunities and a learning environment conducive to whole of person development. To provide a Child Safe environment. To create a sense of life-long belonging. Promote leadership, accountability and academic excellence as core values within a giving, dynamic Christian community where faith is real. Provide a consultative, collaborative environment for our staff where communication is encouraged and excellence rewarded. Partner with our Church, the ASC, our families and our communities to support each other and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Our Values Faith: Living by Gospel values Excellence:Pursuing high standards in all things Justice: Demonstrating fairness, compassion and conviction Respect: Respecting self, others and our planet Integrity: Acting with honesty and openness Diversity: Promoting social inclusion and celebrating difference Proudly Anglican, we work with our school families to ensure our students are exposed to a system of values that they can draw on in their daily lives and into the future. Here, students can expect to discover, belong and achieve as they join our learning community.
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The recent growth of Cathedral College Wangaratta and its state of the art sporting facilities have positioned the school to be able to initiate the program in partnership with the Murray Bushrangers. North East Victoria has enviable sporting facilities and is a strong and proud sporting community.Â
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Program Co-ordinator - Mr Dale Carmody Dale has been a Primary School Principal and currently teaches Year Five at Cathedral College. Dale started his football career in Wangaratta, playing in the thirds with the Wangaratta Magpies Football and Netball Club. Dale went on to become a two time Premiership player (2007, 2008). He retired at the end of the 2008 season. Dale also played for West Preston in the Diamond Valley League in Melbourne. During this time he won four club best & fairests (1995,1996,1997 and 2002). He captained the side in 1999, 2000 and 2001. Dale spent the 1998 season in Perth playing for Peel Thunder in the WAFL. Dales coaching experience includes the Talls/Ruck coach for the Murray Bushrangers (2008-2011) and he coached the the Midfield (2009). When he lived and taught in Singapore, Dale coached from 2012 to 2016. Dale is currently the Talls/Ruck Coach of the Murray Bushrangers.
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For further information, please contact Mr Dale Carmody Sports Academy Co-ordinator
03 57 222 144 dcarmody@cathedralcollege.vic.edu www.cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au