At John Paul College we believe in the full flourishing of each student in line with our College Mission and Values: “With Him is the fullness of life” (Jn 10:10).
The College's Strategic Plan guides our work to improve student outcomes through targeted improvement strategies and is intended to be enacted over a four-year period, 2022-2025.The Strategic Plan was formulated as a response to the data and insights gained through the consultative processes of the College Review in 2021. The College Review provided an opportunity for the College, under the guidance of external reviewers and in line with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) processes, to seek feedback from students, parents/guardians and staff in the areas of Religious Dimension, Learning and Teaching, Student Wellbeing, Leadership and Management and School Community.
We will embed consistent, purposeful strategies that engage our staff and students in high quality teaching and learning, holistic education and authentic student agency.
STUDENT AGENCY & VOICE
To increase student reflection on their progress and participation in school decision-making.
QUALITY TEACHING
To build the capacity of teachers in teaching practice, curriculum documentation and use of data.
CLARITY OF PURPOSE
To have a shared understanding about the link between individual roles and responsibilities and the College mission, goals and vision.
In 2024 and early 2025, the College transformed two outdoor spaces to enhance student recreation and sport.
The refurbished Tennis Courts now offer a versatile, multi-purpose play area with upgraded surfaces, improving the playing experience for Tennis, Hockey, and Netball. With enhanced traction, durability, and comfort, students can perform at their best.
The brand-new undercover Basketball Courts feature state-of-the-art surfaces, scoreboards, and an all-weather canopy, making them perfect for year-round use.
These upgrades further enhance the College’s facilities, providing students with even more opportunities to stay active and enjoy outdoor sports.
The College has developed a Masterplan for improvement and expansion of facilities over the next 10 years, ensuring our 14 hectare grounds and buildings meet the demands of an advancing curriculum. Stage 1 of the College Masterplan commenced mid-2021. Designed by leading Melbourne Architects, ClarkeHopkinsClarke and built by leading builders Melbcon Pty Ltd the works include the development of a new double storey Learning and Teaching Building, the Chaminade Centre and the refurbishment to the exsisting Food Technology Building.
Our new senior learning building was completed in early 2023, providing a tertiary-style learning environment for our Year 10-12 students. The modern double storey building includes 11 classrooms, break out spaces, study nooks, a large presentation space, meeting rooms, common area, staff offices, accessible bathrooms, and lift, complemented by covered outdoor spaces for learning and relaxing. The light-filled, open plan design, features glass walls, state-of-the-art technology, and modern furniture and lighting.
This new building is setting a high standard for what contemporary education should look like
The refurbished Food Technology Building opened for culinary exploration in Term 3 of 2023. The state-of-the-art facility boasts three separate theory classrooms, two large kitchens equipped with cutting-edge appliances, a spacious food preparation and storage room and a productive garden to allow our students to grow their own ingredients and develop a deeper understanding of farm-to-table practices.
“These new works will provide students now and into the future with more collaborative and specialised learning spaces within a modern environment.”