Clonard grows

CLONARD College has its roots buried deeply in the Brigidine traditions of strength and kindliness – a joyous celebration of learning and collegiality.
The college holds dear the belief that all students are blessed with gifts and that it’s the responsibility of education to enable and promote their giftedness.
From an initial cohort of 40 in 1956, the college has undergone significant change in its size, infrastructure and curriculum.
However, what remains static is the sense of peace and oneness that pervades the college, palpable to all who visit our school.
Now accommodating 835 students, Clonard boasts a broad range of learning pathways to enable all students to enjoy success during their secondary years.
Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, particularly through the middle and senior years to enable them to segue easily into tertiary education or work placement.
Clonards offers a comprehensive range of VCE subjects and alternate year 12 studies including VCAL and VET.
The school has undergone a physical transformation through the purchase of the site at Minerva Road and the construction of the year eight and nine centre.
While Clonard has doubled its size the student body has increased only minimally so the pastoral atmosphere of the school is maintained and students can enjoy the reflective, sporting and social spaces around the school.
These new learning spaces represent our investment in student physical well-being as well as spiritual and academic development.