Year 9 Focus Weeks are taking place this week, which provides our students with a good opportunity to further develop their sense of self and initiative. Our Australian Church and Mercy House communities have embarked on Outdoor Camps while the Modern Church and Franciscan House Communities are enjoying the City Experience.

We are indeed fortunate to be able to offer our young people these magnificent opportunities and in anticipation, I offer sincere thanks to Mr Mark De Fazio, Mrs Charlene Smith, all the Aspire9 staff for their involvement, especially those teachers who attend the overnight camps and give up precious time with their own families.

I would like to wish the Year 12 students undertaking VCE exams all the very best, along with the VCE VM students who are finishing off their final assessment tasks. I also remind students in the Year 7-9 Campus to please maintain a quiet Campus particularly around Exam Rooms in support of our Year 12 students.

Wishing you all continued blessings.

LFCIA Visit

On Monday 28 October we welcomed Liverpool FC International Academy Manager, Daniel Gavin, to our Mornington Campus to demonstrate the delivery of the Reds’ world-famous Academy coaching program at Padua College.

Mr Gavin will be visiting multiple venues across Victoria to support LFC IA coaches, enhance their skills, and deepen their understanding of the Liverpool FC International Academy’s vision, mission, purpose, and coaching methodology.

The visit underscores Liverpool FC International Academy's commitment to developing young talent by ensuring that its program is delivered ‘The Liverpool Way’ in accordance with the high standards and values of the club.

Remembrance Day Library Display

As we approach Remembrance Day, Padua College is honoured to showcase a special exhibition dedicated to our Defence Force families, staff, and those who have served our country. This display features photos, memorabilia, and stories contributed by both students and staff, creating a heartfelt tribute to the resilience, courage, and commitment of our Defence community. A special mention to the Sovereign Hill Museum Association for generously loaning a World War II Memorial Box, adding depth and historical significance to our exhibition. We invite our Padua community to visit the display and reflect on the service and sacrifices of those who have protected our nation.

Holiday Reading Competition

The library is excited to announce that students can borrow books over the upcoming holiday period!

To make it even more fun, we’re launching a competition, open to students across all campuses. Students simply take a photo of a book they’ve borrowed while on holiday—whether it’s a biography beach read, a murder mystery whilst on a mountain escape, or a sci-fi short story on the sofa —students simply share their happy snap via library@padua.vicedu.au. The most creative photos will win amazing prizes.

As always, students can borrow up to 10 books at a time.

Student Photo Permissions

At times, photographs or videos of our students will be published in newsletters, on the school intranet or website, or in our social media. Copies of our Standard Collection Notice and Privacy Policy are available on the College website in the Enrolments section of our Policies page. Please note that consent to use these images in this way, if provided at enrolment, may be withdrawn at any time by contacting our marketing team via email: marketing@padua.vic.edu.au .