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Established in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity, Bethlehem College Ashfield has a long and proud tradition of excellence in educating young women for the future.
Each graduate of the College is able to look back on her years at Bethlehem and see the many and varied opportunities that she has had to grow in her Catholic faith, to develop as a life-long learner and a confident, creative and critical thinker in order to be a caring and responsible member of our global society. |
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Our College Motto, “Este Fideles’ – Be Faithful – is an ideal for our community, as we strive to be faithful to God, to ourselves and to each other. The Bethlehem Tradition developed over 128 years gives students a sense of belonging, pride and confidence, as they move into the challenges of life after school. Within our Catholic tradition, we help our students develop into confident young women with positive self-images, courageous, independent and enquiring minds, with a genuine concern for others. Bethlehem College is a very safe school environment where gospel values are lived out each day and where the students put their faith into action, through initiatives such as St. Vincent de Paul Night Patrol, Peer Reading, Faith in Action Group and the CARE team who lead the College in environmental stewardship. |
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The teaching and learning experiences at Bethlehem are innovative and responsive to the variety of students’ interests and abilities, whether they are in the classroom or in the rich extra-curricular life of the college. The college has a very broad curriculum, so that all students can experience success by choosing subjects that cater for their needs and interests. Our Gifted and Talented Program includes a selective stream, acceleration in courses, a differentiated program of study and enrichment opportunities. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum as a vital part of learning and developing our students as creative users of technology.
Year after year, Bethlehem students excel in a variety of areas. Some of the more recent achievements include:
• 2009 Burwood Lions Youth of the Year
• 2009 Ashfield Council’s Young Citizen of the Year Award
• People’s Choice and Curator’s Prize, 2009 Ashfield Council Youth Art Exhbition
• Finalists in NSW State Brain BeeChallenge, 2009
• 2009 winners Royal Australian Chemical Institute Titration competion
• 2009 Finalists in the National Silk Cut Aware for Linocut prints art competition
• 2nd Place in NSW Young Scientist Awards – 2008
• NSW Badminton Representative at the Australasian U17 Championships - 2008
• U16 NSW Metropolitan Basketball team – 2008
• Lions Club Youth of the Year Public Speaking Competition, 1st Place 2008
• Regional finals of Rostrum Voice of Youth, 1st Place 2008
• State Finalist at Rostrum Voice of Youth, Parliament House, 2008
• 2008 Australian Vocational student prize. |
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With the building of our new College Hall, Drama Hall and Music Hall, Bethlehem hosts the Archdiocese Performing Arts Program (CaSPA), with our teachers involved in the Dance program. Music, Drama and Dance are offered through to HSC level. Bethlehem students are provided with various opportunities to perform; Annual Awards Night, Musical performances, Film making programs, College Talent Quests and other events developing our students’ self-confidence, speaking and presentation skills. Performing Arts scholarships are available in the areas of Music, Dance and Drama. |
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The promotion of a healthy lifestyle is a significant feature of the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education curriculum at the College. Sporting prowess is encouraged through involvement in a range of school-based and representative sports. The College competes in the CGSSSA sports competition, State and National competitions, as well as the MCC competition held weekly. |
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Respect and concern for the individual and her needs are central to life at Bethlehem. Our Pastoral Care program seeks to nurture the development of each student – spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially.
Opportunities also abound for students to take up leadership positions across a broad spectrum of areas, such as the Student Representative Council, House Captains, Peer Support Program, Student Ambassadors, Transport Monitors and Social Justice Teams. |
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available in the areas of Music, Dance and Drama.
Vacancies
Limited vacancies exist for Year 11, 2010
More information:
For general or enrolment information, contact the College Secretary on 9798 9099
Bethlehem Former Students
With 128 years of history, Bethlehem College has an extensive ex-student network. The Bethlehem Honour Roll incudes:
Justice Deirdre Frances O’Connor
Lawyer and former Judge of the Federal Court of Australia, Past President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Rosina Burns
First female to be awarded a Masters in Education in Australia
Geraldine Brooks
Pulitzer Prize winner, previously political correspondent for the Wall Street Journal in Bosnia, Somalia and the Middle East
Debbie Spillane
Journalist / Presenter ABC News Radio
Monica Attard
Order of Australia for Excellence in Journalism
Hon. Barbara Perry
Minister of the Legislative Assembly, Member for Auburn, Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Assisting the Premier on Citizenship
Angela D’Amore
Member of the Legislative Assembly, Member for Drummoyne
Zita Antonios
Lawyer, Former Race Discrimination Commissioner, Member of the Veterans Review Board
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