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Mater Dei College - Edgewater WA

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Mater Dei College
Our collective aim at Mater Dei College is to assist students in becoming well-rounded individuals that will continue to make valuable contributions to society and endeavour to reach their full potential.
107 Treetop Avenue
Edgewater
WA
6027
Perth North
(08) 9405 4777
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Years 7-12
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Our vision is to prepare students for life in a global community following, with courage, Mary’s example of faith.
As a Catholic College, with Mary as our model, our mission is for our students to:

Grow in their Christian faith
Develop a sense of compassionate service to others
Learn and mature in the College’s safe, inclusive and caring environment
Display high standards of behaviour and courtesy
Strive to achieve their personal best
Be confident, persevering and resilient
Become active citizens and future leaders who make a positive difference in their community and the world.
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AFL Academy

The Mater Dei College Hawks AFL Academy provides a unique opportunity for male and female students to pursue excellence in Australian Rules Football and embark on a journey of personal growth and development.

The specialist program, established in 2018, gives talented Year 7 to 12 students the opportunity to further develop their footballing ability through skill development, gameplay strategies and tactics and theoretical understanding.

The Academy follows the structure of a Specialised Physical Education (SPE) class, made up of practical and theoretical lessons. In addition, students are encouraged to learn about the other supporting roles in the game. Students can partake in umpiring and coaching courses, including gaining Western Australia Football Commission Level 1 Umpiring Accreditation and learning Exercise and Sport Science principles such as strength and conditioning, recovery, nutrition and Sport Psychology.

Future Pathways

  • Western Australia State Academy
  • WAFL/WAFLW Futures selection
  • WAFL/WAFLW Colts selection
  • AFL/AFLW

Coaching Staff and Partnerships

The Academy is committed to providing players with the highest standard of coaching and teaching. We currently have a Director of AFL, an AFLW Specialist and an AFL Specialist in the Academy. All football staff involved in the Academy have accredited AFL coaches with combined experience playing at an elite level.

Selection Criteria 

The Hawks AFL Academy caters for full-time students enrolled at Mater Dei College.

Selection is based on three sets of criteria:

  • Academic performance
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Physical skills and fitness (assessed during trials conducted at the College).

A positive attitude towards all aspects of school life will be an important part of selection into the Academy and reports are required from the student’s current school.

 

Application Process

The College welcomes applications for the Hawks AFL Academy from current and prospective students.

Current Mater Dei College students can apply by lodging an Application for Entry into the Hawks AFL Academy and then participating in a trial.

For prospective students, lodging a Hawks AFL Academy application will only be considered in conjunction with an application for enrolment and subsequent acceptance into Mater Dei College. The College enrolment process is conducted in the year the applying student is in Year 5. In Year 6, students who have successfully enrolled at the College and have lodged an application to play for the Hawks AFL Academy will be contacted and invited to a trial for entry into the Academy.

At the trial, students will have their physical skills and fitness tested. The College will hold a trial for acceptance into the Academy for 2024 in Term 3, 2023.

Following the trial, the College will send correspondence to advise if the student was successful.

Successful applicants will be required to sign an Academy contract committing to the following expectations:

  • Maintain an excellent attendance and behaviour record
  • Display a positive attitude towards the College ethos
  • Maintain a positive attitude towards their academic studies
  • Participate consistently and to the best of their ability throughout their involvement in the program
  • Participate in College sporting activities other than AFL and consistently in College co-curricular activities.

 
 

 

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Basketball Academy

The Mater Dei Basketball Academy is an elite specialist program that provides a unique opportunity for male and female students to pursue excellence in Basketball and embark on a development journey of personal growth and development.

Designed for the current basketball player wanting to take their game to the next level, the Basketball Academy gives talented Year 7 to 11 students the opportunity to further develop their basketball ability through player development, game tactics, strength and conditioning by exploring a basketball pathway.

Structure of the Program

The Academy follows the structure of a Specialised Physical Education (SPE) class, made up of practical and theoretical lessons. This structure reflects the commitment of the College towards the basketball development of all players/students within the MDC Academy.

Throughout the year, students will also have the opportunity to hear from keynote guest speakers who are current or past players and coaches of the game of basketball and their experiences.

In addition to student basketball development, students will be led through umpiring and coaching principles to encourage involvement in other roles of our game and supporting the growth of basketball.

Students are provided with a holistic basketball education; players of the Academy will also have the opportunity to achieve a Community Beginner Level 0 Umpiring and Community Coach Accreditation, recognised by Basketball Western Australia. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about Exercise and Sport Science principles such as Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Goal Setting and player analysis that prepare students for senior school Physical Education Studies.

Students in the program will have the opportunity to play in ACC and SSWA tournaments throughout the year, as well as competing in the weekly CAS season. Mater Dei College has competitions against schools such as Scotch College, Willetton Senior High School and other leading basketball specialised schools.

Students will develop individual skills, knowledge and understanding of the game with a strong focus on teamwork, consistency and hard work.

https://mdc.wa.edu.au/learning/specialist-programs/basketball/

Scholarships and Bursaries

 
Mater Dei College awards a range of academic, music and sporting scholarships to students each year.
 
 

These scholarships are designed to recognise individual strengths and to support the needs of our growing community.

Working in conjunction with Aboriginal people to improve the educational experiences and career opportunities of Aboriginal youth, Mater Dei College offers the Ballaruk Bursary and educational support for Aboriginal students.

Academic Scholarships

Mater Dei College awards two types of Academic Scholarships. A full scholarship covers the student’s tuition fee only for three years, while a half scholarship covers 50% of the student’s tuition fee for three years.

Offered To

Academic Scholarships are offered to students commencing Year 7 in 2024 and students commencing Year 10 in 2024.  Students successful in gaining a scholarship in Year 7 will need to reapply for the Year 10 scholarship.

Process

  1. Application

Complete an Academic Scholarship Application Form for your child and return it to our Enrolments Officer via email enrolments@mdc.wa.edu.au before the closing date.

Year 7, 2024 Academic Scholarship Application Form

Year 10, 2024 Academic Scholarship Application Form

  1. Register for Scholarship Test

Register your child for scholarship tests through ACER.
Please note there is a $110 registration fee payable on the ACER website for Academic Scholarship testing.

  1. Take the Scholarship Test

Your child sits the Academic Scholarship test at the College on the morning of Saturday 27 May 2023. *

* The date has recently changed, it was previously 20 May.

  1. Outcome

Families will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship application typically by the end of Semester 1.

When To Apply

Applications for 2024 are open now and close on Wednesday 17 May 2023.

Music Scholarships

Mater Dei College offers several Music Scholarships to students. Successful applicants receive free instrumental tuition and instrument hire (if applicable) for one year in the student’s nominated instrument.

Offered To

Music Scholarships are offered to students in Years 7 to 11 who are currently receiving instrumental or vocal tuition at Mater Dei College and to students commencing Year 7 in 2024 who are currently receiving instrumental tuition in one of the instruments listed below:

  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Saxophone
  • Guitar
  • Bass Clarinet
  • Bass Guitar
  • Trumpet
  • French Horn
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Vocals (Singing)
  • Drums
  • Piano

Process

  1. Complete Application

Complete a Music Scholarship Application for your child and return it to the College Enrolments Officer via email enrolments@mdc.wa.edu.au before the closing date.

Music Scholarship Application Form 2024

  1. Audition and Interview

Based upon their application, your child will be invited to audition. At their audition, they will be required to perform two contrasting pieces, basic music scales, sight-read a short extract of music and answer a few questions.

Auditions will be held from 22 May to 26 May, 2023.

  1. Outcome

Following their audition and short interview, parents will be notified of the outcome of their child’s scholarship application.

When To Apply

Applications for 2024 are now open and will close on 12 May 2023.

Sporting Scholarships

Sporting scholarships for the AFL Academy and Basketball Academy cover half the tuition fee for Year 7 only and does not include any other specific purpose charges or levies.  For all subsequent years the full tuition fee applies.

Offered To

Scholarships for the AFL Academy and Basketball Academy are offered to students who have gained entry into the Academy and are commencing Year 7 in 2024.

Process

  1. Complete Application

Complete the AFL and/or Basketball Scholarship Application for your child and return it to the College Enrolments Officer via email enrolments@mdc.wa.edu.au before the closing dates.  Please note the closing dates and trial dates are different for AFL and Basketball.  Children are welcome to apply for both Academies.

Basketball Academy & Scholarship Application Form 

AFL Hawks Academy & Scholarship Application Form

  1. Skills & Gameplay Trial

Applicants will be required to attend a skills and game play trial.  The trials will be held after school and all registered applicants will be emailed details.

  1. Outcome

Parents will be notified of the outcome of their child’s scholarship application usually within 4 weeks of the trial date.

When To Apply

Applications for 2024 are now open.  The closing date for Basketball applications is 1 June and for AFL is 21 July, 2023.

Ballaruk Bursary

Mater Dei College holds a commitment to providing an accessible quality education and works in conjunction with Aboriginal people to improve the educational experiences and career opportunities of Aboriginal youth by covering the cost of tuition fees. Mater Dei College offers the Ballaruk Bursary and educational support for Aboriginal students.  The bursary is intended to recognise the student’s commitment to schooling.

Offered To

The Ballaruk Bursary is available to current and prospective students at the College and will cover the cost of tuition fees. Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and have a desire to be educated in the Catholic Education system.  This will be evident through the student’s attendance at school, a commitment to learning and involvement in College activities and community events.  It is expected that applicants have established strong foundations for learning and aspire to complete Year 12.

Ballaruk Bursary Application

Application

Complete the Ballaruk Busary Application Form, attach the required Endorsement letter and return it to the College Enrolments Officer via email enrolments@mdc.wa.edu.au.

When To Apply

Parents and guardians of eligible students are invited to lodge an application as early as possible as the number of bursaries is limited.

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As the Principal, I am delighted to offer you a warm welcome to Mater Dei College. I am thrilled to be leading the College at this exciting time in its history.

Whether your child joins us in Year 7 or at a later stage, our staff are excited to be part of your child’s secondary educational journey, which lasts a lifetime.

I look forward to assisting you in the most important decision you will ever make as a family, the education of your child.

It is an honour and a privilege to be the Principal of this wonderful College and I look forward to sharing our story and the achievements of our community with you.

Mater Dei College offers a rich program in the Marian tradition of Catholic Education based on the pillars of Faith, Community, Service and Learning. These pillars are the foundation of the College as we strive for a culture of personal excellence based upon high expectations.

As Principal, my focus is across four broad areas:

  • Enhancing Community Engagement

The spirit of community and goodwill is strong at Mater Dei College. Positive relationships are key to a successful school and creating an environment where all members of our community feel safe to develop is incredibly important.

  • Driving the Academic Endeavour

Our College environment enables students and staff to always be on a journey of exceptional learning and teaching. My vision is that all students and staff strive to achieve personal excellence, not achieved through academic results alone, but rather through the culture within the school and the community and relationships that support it.

  • Providing Strong Pastoral Care

Mater Dei College prides itself on its pastoral care, specifically nurturing each individual and providing a complete educational experience for all students. Our teachers are committed to your child’s journey and focus on encouraging and affirming them so they can achieve their goals.

  • Diverse Learning and Co-curricular Opportunities

 There is something for everyone at Mater Dei as we offer a broad selection of programs in all areas, such as Academic, Sports, Dance, Drama, Music, Creative and Design Technologies. Our students have a wide selection of clubs in the before and after school Co-curricular program, which enhances their school experience with like-minded peers and staff.

I hope you enjoy visiting our Perth Private Schools page and trust it provides you with a snapshot of the opportunities our College offers and a glimpse of life at Mater Dei. Please get in touch if you would like further information or would like to book a tour of the College.

On behalf of the staff and students at Mater Dei, I welcome you.

God bless.

Mrs Annette Morey

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