Ave Maria College Aberfeldie in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Religious school

Ave Maria College Aberfeldie

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9331 9300

Address: 14-22 Vida St, Aberfeldie 3040 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.avemaria.vic.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 Today's Gospel (Matt 14:13-21) shows us that when we come together in Christ anything is possible. #SundayReflection

25.01.2022 Welcome back message from your College Captains. #SheWhoContributes #StaySafe #Term3

25.01.2022 Calling Ave students! It's that time of year for students interested in participating in the Annual Ave Day Talent show to get your audition videos organised and entered. Visit Daily Messages for more information.

24.01.2022 Due to the current Covid restrictions, the College regrets to inform this years Back to Ave Day is cancelled. The Classes of 2015, 2010, 2000, 1990, 1980, 1970 will be invited to celebrate their reunions at the College in 2021. Please make sure to register your details via our website to ensure you receive an invitation closer to the event.

24.01.2022 College staff including Peter and Frank our fabulous maintenance crew delivered practice exam packs to all of our Year 12 students' homes yesterday. One more way we can support them in preparing for the end of year VCAA examinations. We are with you girls to support you all the way to November! #SheWhoPersists

24.01.2022 Congratulations Claudia

24.01.2022 During online learning Year 8 student Amelie wrote an original song, ‘Glass Walls’ as part of her Ukulele assignment and with the assistance of Mrs Houghton, entered the song into the Australian Children's Music Foundation - ACMF National Songwriting Competition. Amelie’s song made it through to the final judging round, an extraordinary achievement that placed her in the top 11% of entries Australia-wide. Well done Amelie. #SheWhoThrives #LifeatAve

24.01.2022 The latest edition of Women of Ave is out now. We hear from Maddy Perini (Class of 2015) who is a paramedic in London and PR guru Alex Eastmure (Class of 2014). Full edition available on the College website. #SheWhoCelebrates https://avemaria.vic.edu.au/publications-2/

23.01.2022 An outstanding effort by Ave Maria College at this year’s Fireworks Exhibition where 12 of 38 exhibited students were from Ave. Honourable mentions in the $200 Mayoral Award for Excellence in Art for Alyssa Liberman (Yr 12) and Mia Sciberras (Yr 11), and in the $500 Fireworks Art Award to Rachel Nguyen (Yr 11). Congratulations to the overall exhibition winner Claudia Vendramini (Yr 12) for her art- Family Women: The Series. Claudia was recipient of the $500 Fireworks Art Award. We are proud of all our exhibiting students and of the amazing job of our teaching staff. Incinerator Gallery #SheWhoCreates #SheWhoThrives

23.01.2022 Year 8 STEM have been busy applying their learnings by making clips for face masks. Using software to design the clip a 3D printer is then able to create the students product. The clips save the mask from rubbing on your ears. #SheWhoCreates #LearningfromHome #Year8STEM

22.01.2022 Class of 2019: due to current CoVID-19 restrictions the College regrets to inform that this years One Year On event will not be held. We hope you are all well during these turbulent times. Please stay in touch

22.01.2022 In 2020 style this year’s annual Arts and Technology Festival was a virtual event. Here are some highlights of the night. #Thursdaythrowback #SheWhoCreates #LifeatAve #Art #Technology #Year12folios

22.01.2022 On the Feast of All Saints, the Gospel (Matthew 5:1-12) sets out a life-giving and challenging pattern of behaviour. The unnamed saints students, teachers, and the FMM sisters whom have built and fostered the Ave community. #SundayReflection Image: Staff and students of Ave Maria College 1963

22.01.2022 This Sundays Gospel (Matt 18:15-20) focuses on Jesus presence in the community that prays together in his name. As we celebrate Ave Maria Day on Friday, 11 September let us remember that we are together in faith. #SundayReflection

21.01.2022 Francis Piazza was filled with music and laughter today as our Year 9 students performed for our Year 10 and Year 11 student’s final lunchtime. We wish our Year 10 and Year 11 students a safe and happy break and look forward to seeing them in the new year. #SheWhoShines #LifeatAve #Year10 #Year11

21.01.2022 This Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 25:1-13) focuses on the need to be prepared for the coming of Christ. It is the Franciscan way to honour and value God’s gift of each person. #SundayReflection

21.01.2022 Hey Ave! It's your 2020 Senior Leadership Team here! We wanted to congratulate you on making it halfway through remote learning - what an achievement! Please remember to check up on your friends and reach out for help if you need it. Your health and wellbeing are more important now than ever. We are thinking of you. ... #SheWhoBelongs #LifeatAve

19.01.2022 Back to Ave Day 2020: EVENT CHANGE OF DATE Due to the current Covid restrictions, we are rescheduling this year's Back to Ave Day. The new date is Saturday 17, October 2020. This year we will be inviting the following classes: 2015, 2010, 2000, 1990, 1980, 1970 to celebrate their reunions here at the College. Register your details via our website to ensure you receive an invitation closer to the event.

19.01.2022 With flags at half-mast, today the College commemorated Remembrance Day #armisticeday #lestweforget #AveRemembers

19.01.2022 On Friday our Year 11 cohort participated in their annual Wellbeing day. Student "Wellbeing Days" focus on the wellbeing needs of the year level by addressing the challenges, decisions and responsibilities that our students face on a daily basis and aim to help empower our students to make the right choices. #SheWhoReflects #LifeatAve #StudentWellbeing #Connecting

18.01.2022 Before returning to online learning our Year 11 Psychology classes had fun dissecting sheeps brains to identify the various structures and characteristics of the organ. #SheWhoLearns #Yr11Psychology

17.01.2022 The Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent (Mark 13:33-37) reminds us to be watchful for the Lord’s arrival. Am I preparing for Christmas by what I can give to others?

17.01.2022 Today the College came together virtually for the last assembly of Term 3. Our 2021 College Co-Captains were announced- Emily McMahon, Mya Mollica and Lilianna Morgan. Well done girls! We also congratulated Francis House on winning this years title of House Champions. After 27 years of service we said farewell to our Canteen Manager of 26 years Mary Calthorpe. Mary has become part of the fabric at Ave and will be dearly missed (as will her chicken schnitzel sandwiches). We t...hank Mary for her outstanding contribution and wish her all the very best. Finally we wish all students and staff a well deserved break and look forward to seeing you for the final term of 2020. #AveLife #SheWhoBelongs

17.01.2022 Today we said a sad farewell to our Year 12s. The Class of 2020 should be congratulated and acknowledged for their resilience and positivity throughout the year. We wish them all the very best over the coming weeks. #SheWhoThrives #Classof2020 #WomenofAve

16.01.2022 Today we remind ourselves that every day is the day to ask a friend or loved one Are you OK?. Here are our Middle School Student Leaders with a special message on how you can do this. #SheWhoCares #ruokday2020

13.01.2022 This Sundays Gospel (Matt 16:13-20) focuses on Peter as the basis for the Church. While Francis never looked for power, it was important to him that Pope Innocent III ratified the life of poverty and service that he and his brothers wanted to live. #SundayReflection

13.01.2022 Ruby in Year 10 has been creative using old school uniforms to make face masks. #SheWhoCreates #StaySafe

13.01.2022 Women of Ave Winter 2020 now available!

13.01.2022 The parable of the mustard seed in Sundays Gospel (Matt 13:24-43) speaks of the large impact of something small. In the same way, the diminutive Helene de Chappotin and her fellow sisters who found themselves rejected and isolated in India around 1870 went onto form the basis of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary who now span six continents and over 5000 sisters worldwide. #SundayReflection #FMMs

13.01.2022 A friendly community reminder to wash your hands, social distance and wear a mask. #SheWhoContributes #StaySafe #weareinthistogether

13.01.2022 This Sundays Gospel (Matt 14:22-33) demonstrates that our faith in Jesus guides us through turbulent times. In the midst of the Fifth Crusade, St Francis followed Jesus' path of peace to build a faith dialogue with Sultan al-Kamil in 1219. #SundayReflection #SheWhoHasFaith

12.01.2022 College Captains Danielle Reed and Claudia Fox have featured in this week's Domain. #SheWhoLeads #LifeatAve Read the full article here: https://www.domain.com.au//captains-call-danielle-reed-cl/

11.01.2022 The Gospel for the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (John 6:51-58) sees Jesus point to himself as the sign of Gods presence. Like our brother Francis and sister Clare may we love each person in our lives and reverence them as a sign of Gods presence with us, helping our community become the body of Christ. #lifeatave #catholiceducation #aberfeldie

11.01.2022 The Gospel for Sunday 28 June (Matt 10:37-42) indicates that the life of a disciple requires self-sacrifice but there are rewards. Francis and Clare were both born into wealthy families. They chose and lived in poverty which made them free to embrace others for who they were not what they could get out of them. Are you free?

11.01.2022 Today the College came together to celebrate the final days of school for the class of 2020 with a virtual liturgy and assembly. We heard a final address from our current College Captains, Claudia and Danielle, and we welcomed our 2021 Student Leadership Team. We thank the 2020 Senior Student Leaders for a superb effort leading their classmates through this unprecedented year. #SheWhoLeads #TruePowerIsLove

10.01.2022 This Sundays Gospel (Matt 20:1-16) concludes with the last will be first and the first will be last. We try to live out that Gospel and our Franciscan charism through the social justice focus at each year level such as St Vincent de Paul Society and ACRATH. Photo inserted: Year 12 students volunteering for Soup Van on February 26, 2020.

10.01.2022 Class of 1980 in celebration of your 40-year reunion here are some memories from Ave Maria College. At this stage, our Back to Ave reunion event is scheduled for Saturday, 17 October 2020.

10.01.2022 Ave Franciscan Captains Mia and Danielle explored our House Patrons as part of a Franciscan identity initiative. We are proud to share with you- Helene. See Daily Messages to read Mia and Danielles full transcript. Helene de Chappotin is also commonly known as Mary of the Passion. Mary, as she is a mother to all and commits herself wholeheartedly to caring for others. Helene is admired for her unwavering leadership and unshakable faith, later becoming the foundress of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. With a commitment to community, the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary seek to spread a universal message of "truth and charity".

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Claudia Vendramini, winner of the Fireworks Art Award for Family Women - The Series. Claudia’s paintings depict inspiring relatives using a v...ivid colour palette and style reminiscent of the 1960’s to bring a richness to her artworks. Kudos also go to Claudia's teachers at Ave Maria College for doing such a great job of supporting students during 2020. Fireworks is on now until Sunday, 17 January in-gallery and online: incineratorgallery.com.au/fireworks-exhibition/ Image credit: Claudia Vendramini, Family Women - The Series, acrylic paint on canvas, 3 paintings, 40 x 30 cm each.

09.01.2022 Parents of the College are invited to attend an online wellbeing education session this Thursday, 3 September 2020 at 7pm. Details of the webinar can be found via Daily Messages.

08.01.2022 The Feast of the Assumption (15th August) is also the College feast day. The Gospel for the feast (Luke 1:39-56) is Marys great hymn of praise to God, the Magnificat. Like Mary, may we each be aware of the great things God has done for us and work to help those less fortunate. #SundayReflection

08.01.2022 On behalf of the Ave Maria community we would like to congratulate James Vella, Director of Studies who has been selected to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert for 2020 and 2021. As part of this program James will be a member of an exclusive global community where he will be able to share ideas, try new approaches and collaborate with other educators from around the world. James has been selected to be part of this program due to his educational passion, collaborative spirit and ability to inspire our students with outside the box thinking related to the use of technology in education. Well done James!

07.01.2022 Class of 1990 here are some memories from your final year at Ave Maria College. We look forward to inviting you back to the College to celebrate your 30 year reunion on Saturday, 17 October 2020. Details to follow. Make sure to register via our College website alumnae page.

07.01.2022 The College was very pleased to welcome back our Year 7 to 10 students this morning. Despite the mercury hovering around 0 degrees, there was a buzz in the air and spirits were high. It was lovely to see smiling faces as friends were reunited and locker codes were being recalled. We commenced our day with a virtual Liturgy lead by our Franciscan College Captains. We were reminded that upon returning to school it is important to pause, reflect, say thank you and to be grateful for all that we have as a community. #LifeatAve #WelcomeBack #SheWhoBelongs

06.01.2022 This week we welcomed back our Year 8s, Year 9s and Year 10s. Great to have you all back on site. #SheWhoBelongs #AveArmy

05.01.2022 How did you spend Father's Day during lockdown?#weareinthistogether #SheWhoCares

05.01.2022 Ave Maria College congratulates all students on a year well done. We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2021. Our offices are now closed and will re-open Monday 18 January 2021.

05.01.2022 Is your daughter currently in Year 5? Applications for Year 7 are due by Friday, 9 October 2020. Click here for more: https://avemaria.vic.edu.au/enrolment/enrolment-process/

05.01.2022 This Sundays Gospel (Matt 16:21-27) urges us to follow Jesus including embracing the difficulties that come with discipleship. As the mother of Jesus and first disciple, Mary knew what it was like to endure difficulties. Imagine watching your son die on a cross? Her faith is a remarkable example for us all. #SundayReflection

04.01.2022 Congratulations to all involved in making Friday's 2020 Ave Maria Day such a huge success. Who knew an online celebration of our patron Marys feast could be so fun and engaging. From our morning liturgy to the pre-recorded Talent Show to the afternoons Spec Spec event. All participants are commended for their time, energy and contribution. The day was a great example of the Ave spirit coming to life virtually. #AveLife #SheWhoShines.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Health and Physical Education (HPE) teacher Adam Hipwell for his 2019 Honour Award from the Australian Council of Health, Physical Education and Recreation ACHPER Victoria. Adams award recognises his dedication, passion and service to the advancement of HPE in Victoria. Well done Adam! #HPE #teacherrecognition #teachersmatter

04.01.2022 This Sundays Gospel (Matt 13:44-57) shows that we must set our hearts on the kingdom of heaven where the good is valued. Franciscans can follow the example of St Clare who set her heart upon following Jesus from the age of 17 in 1212 until her death in 1253. #SundayReflection #SheWhoisValued (Photo of painting in Chiesa Nuova in Assisi of St Clare with the Pope and cardinals)

03.01.2022 This Sundays Gospel (Matt 18:21-35) concludes we must forgive from the heart. This sentiment is borne out by St Francis in his Canticle of the Creatures Praised be You, my Lord, through those who give pardon for Your love, and bear infirmity and tribulation. #ReflectionSunday

02.01.2022 This Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 25:31-46) explains that through the Incarnation, God is present in each person. Do my actions and behaviour reflect my faith? #SundayReflection

02.01.2022 Catholic Education Melbourne has extended the enrolment dates for Year 7 2022 due to the impact of COVID-19. Applications for 2022 Enrolment now close on Friday, 9 October 2020. If your daughter is currently in Grade 5 please visit our website to book a tour or download an application form.

01.01.2022 Sunday 15, November is the feast day of Helene de Chappotin, faithful disciple of Jesus and founder of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. May we follow her example and ‘walk as a living Gospel’. #SundayReflection