Testimonials

“Boys, our school is like no other. It’s not just a high school, it’s a home, filled with people from every corner of the earth. We learn not only Maths and Science, we learn compassion, empathy, and friendship more than anything.”

Deeshan Ambawatta (2016 Dux)

“From the first time we visited Salesian when Adam was in Year 5, we were impressed with the many opportunities for boys to grow on both an educational and personal level; being able to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, leadership, social justice and volunteering opportunities made Salesian the right choice for us.

One of the stand-out features of Salesian College is that it fosters a sense of community amongst quite a diverse group of people and that brings everyone together.  As parents we get the opportunity to participate in activities and events, so that sense of belonging to the Salesian community is evident in all areas of the school.

We can see the College always working to improve it’s offering by embracing technology and ensuring the boys have facilities and spaces on both campuses that make learning enjoyable. These are the things that keep Adam engaged in school.

The excellent range of electives and the Year 9 journey at Mannix Campus has been a highlight for Adam so far.  Watching him embrace these opportunities and his desire to reach his goals has been the highlight for us!”

Tracy Stone (Current parent and 2017 President of the Parents’ Association)

“While we are now grandfathers with our loss of hair, hearing and memory, we still share a common bond – we are Salesian boys forever.”

Tony Pilkington, Class of 1957
Radio Broadcaster

“I remember Fr Bill Edwards with great affection… I particularly recall his gentle warnings on the dangers of alcohol. In later years, I thought of him when I was asked, as a non-alcoholic, to use some of my skills in assisting Alcoholics Anonymous. I also thought that he might be pleased that I was for a time National Chairman of that wonderful organisation.”

Commodore Alan Thompson, Class of 1964
Former Head of the Defence Force Centre, Sydney
2017 Hall of Fame Inductee

“Teachers were able to extract from me the very best, by encouraging my self-belief, my steely determination to achieve, succeed, and extend myself beyond what I thought was wildly possible. I wonder where I’d be if I hadn’t met those people.”

Professor Mark Dawson, Class of 1992
Professor and Leading Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre clinician-researcher
2016 Hall of Fame Inductee

“As humans, I think we all want to belong and be part of something, and Salesian College definitely fosters a sense of belonging and brotherhood that I will always be grateful for.”

Bao Hoang, Class of 2000
Founder and Managing Director of Vietnamese hawker style food franchises, ‘Rolld’ and ‘Mama’s Buoi’
2017 Hall of Fame Inductee

“I still see many of my mates from Salesian and, in fact, I’m very happy to say that one of them has recently joined the team at Liven.”

David Ballerini, Class of 2005
Director Liven, rewards-based payment App platform for dining and lifestyle experiences

“The Salesian College education has a genuine commitment to opportunity for all. The students embraced it and the College lives the mantra. Taking every opportunity to commit, to lead, to be competitive and to improve have held me in good stead in my career. The College offered so much to assist us to become well rounded good men.”

Damian Menz, Class of 2005
Legal Counsel, Melbourne Racing Club
2017 Young Achiever Award

“I am very fortunate to attend such a supportive school; all my teachers have helped me throughout the year and made it possible for me to finish my VCE and graduate with my mates.”

Jack Robertson, Class of 2017
Musician, signed with EMI Music Australia