Chevalier College11 Charlotte Street Burradoo NSW2576 Tel: 02 4861 1488 Fax: 02 4862 1499 Email: office@chevalier.nsw.edu.au Website: www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au Contact our Enrolments Officer: 02 4861 0524 | enrolments@chevalier.nsw.edu.au Key Details Type: Independent Level: Secondary Gender: Coed Religious Affiliation: CatholicDistance Education: Yes Learning Extension: YesAgricultural School: YesLanguage Immersion/Bi-Lingual: Yes The Heart of Education is the Education of the Heart The caring community of Chevalier College holds the belief that 'the heart of education is the education of the heart. ' Established in 1946 'Chev' has a proud history and a wonderful legacy from more than 12 past students. Charism and Pastoral Care In the heart-centred spirit of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart chevalier College enjoys a full and vibrant spiritual life and strong sense of community. The College is well regarded for the extent and effectiveness of its pastoral care network where the long-term happiness of each student is paramount. Broad Curriculum and Excellent Facilities Chevalier College boasts excellent grounds and teaching facilities providing wide-ranging subject choices to challenge and develop every student. Subjects for Years 7 to 10 number 24 broadening to more than 45 core and elective subjects in Years 11 and 12. Whilst students experience the diversity of curricular offerings of a large school the College has the calm welcoming family feeling of a smaller school. Co-curricular Activities and Opportunities Sporting music performing and visual arts academic agriculture and leadership activities offer myriad experiences for students to express themselves at Chevalier College. Sports include cricket rugby soccer Hockey softball netball basketball and tennis. Other popular programs at Chev include Mountain Biking wilderness Studies dance and Cadets. Through history sports languages and via a number of social justice and cultural experiences students are invited on trips and expeditions to various nations across the globe. The annual musical or drama production and concert series are highlights of the school calendar. Special Features With high-speed wireless internet connection to AARNet (Australian Academic and Research Network) chevalier College has access to authors museums and educational institutions from all over the world without leaving the classroom. Interactive white boards and computers are used throughout the College providing students and staff easy access to information in the vital quest for digital literacy. The College is completing a one-to-one iPad trial in 2013. Our Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses in Hospitality technology construction engineering and Agriculture are delivered in specialist facilities including state-of-the-art commercial and domestic kitchens and a fully equipped and maintained on-site farm. |