At Xavier College, we will strive to engender a love of learning that will last long after graduation from the college.
We do this by providing a caring community within which boys from Years 9 to 12 are encouraged to develop personal leadership skills, to become responsible members of the community, to strive for excellence and to become ‘men for others’.
A vital facet of a Xavier College education is our focus on ensuring that boys are connecting with a welcoming and caring community. Xavier boarders appreciate the opportunity to live, work and play with their best mates.
2024 Year 12 Boarder and Captain of Boats Harry Glass summarises this idea perfectly: “Becoming a boarder at Xavier is one of the best decisions I have made in my life thus far. It has exposed me to a variety of opportunities that I would not have found elsewhere. Many of these friendships I have found within our boarding family. Being part of such a tight-knit boarding community made the transition to living in the city very enjoyable and easy. It has given me the chance to build such strong connections with people that I will carry with me beyond my time at the college.
One of the most unique things that sets Xavier apart from all the other schools is when one of our Year 12 students voluntarily makes themselves vulnerable in front of their peers. It is a safe time for them to share general wellbeing difficulties or reflect on how they have navigated through a difficult time of their life. This vulnerability and trust explains some of the incredible bonds and lifelong friendships that are forged during your time here. It recognises the need for young males to share their feelings and demonstrates how we support each other on our journey throughout life.
The Xavier experience has been life-changing for not only me, but also my family and I thoroughly encourage anyone considering boarding to seize the opportunities at Xavier.”
The Boarding House seeks to enhance each boy’s sense of respect for the members of his community. The relatively small size of the house ensures that students know one another well and are therefore in a position to contribute positively to the learning and development of their fellow boarders.
Our key entry point of Year 7 is now accommodated in an exceptional, new state-of-the-art Year 7-8 learning precinct on the Senior Campus, opened at the beginning of the 2024 school year. Preceding this will be a seven-year journey through an amazing, brand-new P-6 Junior School.
Xavier prides itself on delivering a unique Jesuit education, and 2028 will mark 150 years of developing exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences.
Buoyed by strong recent VCE results and APS sporting success, the college now looks ahead with excitement and anticipation.
Contact Xavier College on 9855 4100 or enquiries@xavier.vic.edu.au
For more information go to our website: xavier.vic.edu.au
