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Denomination
  
Roman Catholic

Principal
  
Mr. Ray Wooby

Colour(s)
  
Red, White and Blue

Founded
  
1985

Staff
  
114

Established
  
1985

Enrolment
  
1250

Phone
  
+61 2 9823 2073

Number of students
  
1,350

Type
  
Catholic Systemic, co-educational, day school

Address
  
Mount St, Bonnyrigg Heights NSW 2177, Australia

Motto
  
"To Proclaim The Good News"

Similar
  
Good Samaritan Catholic, Clancy Catholic College, All Saints Catholic Senior C, Cecil Hills High School, Fairvale High School

Profiles

Freeman Catholic College is a co-education, systemic Roman Catholic secondary school (year 7 to 12) located in Bonnyrigg Heights, a western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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The school was founded in 1985, and named after Cardinal Sir James Freeman, the 6th Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney.

The College has a student population of approximately 1250, with 250 students in the each grade from 7-10 and 200 in each grade from 11-12.

Freeman students are placed into Pastoral Houses, each representing a significant person within the Community they are:

  • Cabrogal - "Cobras", house colour is Orange
  • Chisholm - "Chiefs", house colour is Blue
  • Gilroy - "Gladiators", house colour is Yellow
  • Langtry - "Leprechauns", house colour is Purple
  • Lyons - "Leopards", house colour is Grey
  • Mackillop - "Redbacks", house colour is Red
  • Polding - "Pirates", house colour is Green
  • Turner - "Tigers", house colour is White
  • The Houses compete in numerous activities throughout the year in such competitions as the Swimming Carnival, Athletics Carnival, Cross Country and MISA. The House that accumulates the most points at the end of the year becomes House Champions.

    2013 year 12 act freeman catholic college freeman day


    Girls

  • Freeman white short sleeved blouse
  • Freeman tartan skirt
  • Plain white fold-down ankle socks
  • Shoes - black leather, fully enclosed school shoes
  • College Navy jumper
  • College blazer (only worn during Terms 3-4)
  • Navy blue tights (only worn during Terms 3-4)
  • Navy blue or red scarves (optional)
  • Freeman Back Pack
  • Boys

  • Freeman blue short sleeved shirt
  • Grey regulation long pants
  • Plain buckled belt
  • Plain grey or plain black school socks
  • Black leather school shoes
  • College Navy jumper
  • College blazer (only worn during Terms 3-4)
  • Freeman Tie (only worn during Terms 3-4)
  • Navy blue or red scarves (optional)
  • Freeman Back Pack
  • Years 11-12

    Senior students of the college wear a different blouse/shirt to school. Girls and Boys are expected to wear the Freeman white short sleeved blouse/shirt with the Freeman emblem.

    Basic KLAs

  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • English
  • Religion
  • World History & Geography
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • Technology
  • Other subjects

  • Visual Arts - Year 7
  • LOTE (Languages Other Than English) - either Italian or French - Year 8
  • Music - Year 8
  • Years 9 and 10

    Year 9 students at Freeman are encouraged to select 2 subjects to study during Years 9-10, they can select from the following:

  • Food Technology
  • IndTech Metal
  • IndTech Wood
  • Textiles
  • Commerce
  • LOTE (Italian or French)
  • Music
  • PASS
  • Graphics
  • Visual Arts
  • Drama
  • Dance
  • I.T.
  • Years 11 and 12

  • Ancient History
  • Modern History
  • Business Studies
  • Economics
  • Legal Studies
  • Geography
  • IndTech Multimedia
  • IndTech Wood
  • IPT
  • Design and Technology
  • English Standard
  • English Advanced
  • English Extension I/II Unit
  • PDHPE
  • Mathematics - General
  • Mathematics - Advanced
  • Mathematics Extension I/II Unit
  • Applied Maths
  • Business Services
  • Retail Services
  • Studies of Religion I/II Unit
  • Catholic Studies
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Senior Science
  • Society and Culture
  • Food Technology
  • French
  • Italian
  • Music
  • Visual Arts
  • Photography
  • Hospitality
  • Community and Family Studies
  • Sport Lifestyle and Recreation
  • Student groups

    At Freeman students are encouraged to participate in a variety of groups. These groups look to help students make new friends, develop their social skills and help the surrounding community.

    Some of the groups offered at Freeman are:

  • Social Justice Group
  • Public Speaking
  • Choir
  • Environmental Group
  • Debating
  • Mass Debating
  • Literary Circle
  • Mock Trial
  • Maths Club
  • Minecraft Club
  • Notable people

    In 2010, Guy Zangari, who was the school's Pastoral Care Coordinator, was chosen as the Australian Labor Party candidate for the state electorate of Fairfield for the New South Wales State elections in March 2011 as Joe Tripodi's replacement who had recently resigned.

    In 2012, two Year 12 students, Harry Harrop and Glen Gaspi, competed in Series 6 of Australia's Got Talent with their dance crew, Kookies N Cream. The crew placed 6th place in the grand final.

    In 2013, Famous professional Hula-Hoopist, Tj Destefano competed in the World Hula-Hooping championships and placed 2nd.

    References

    Freeman Catholic College Wikipedia