Padua College

Save the Date!
Students and families in Years 9–12 are invited to attend our Careers and Subject Information Evening.
Explore subject pathways, speak with teachers, Heads of Learning Areas, tertiary providers and industry representatives, and gain valuable insights to help plan future study and career options.
📍 Senior Campus Lecture Theatre & Whyte Senior Learning Centre
📅 Wednesday 24 June
🕒 Information Sessions:
• Year 10: 5:30pm–5:45pm
• Year 11: 6:00pm–6:15pm
• Year 12: 6:30pm–6:45pm
We look forward to seeing you there.

One of the electives for our Year 9 students at Padua College is Forensic Science. It’s a predominantly ‘hands on’ subject that blends multiple scientific disciplines including Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and focuses on scientific process and techniques used to identify criminals and solve crimes.
According to Year 9 Sebastian student Abby J, “The Forensic Science elective was fun, hands on, and different from my other subjects. I learnt so many different ways forensic scientists solve cases like analysing evidence. All the practical activities helped me understand how real investigations work, and I liked that we got to solve cases ourselves instead of just learning theory.
My favourite part was definitely our final assessment. When we walked into the classroom, the whole room had been set up into a realistic crime scene. There were blood testing stations, fingerprint analysis tables, witness statements, footprint tracks, and documents we had to examine for clues. It felt like stepping into an actual investigation and I really enjoyed working through each piece of evidence and seeing how all the clues connected.”

Our Year 10 Applied Learning students have recently completed work experience placements across the Mornington Peninsula, gaining valuable insight into a variety of industries and workplaces.

This experience provided students with the opportunity to develop practical skills, build confidence, and explore potential career pathways while gaining a firsthand understanding of the world of work.

We thank all of the local businesses and organisations that supported our students and helped make this a meaningful learning experience.

Last week, Year 9 Padua College students from across all campuses came together for the Aspire (Work Ready) Unit. It was a valuable opportunity for students to hear from alumni, as well as two current Year 12 students, who shared their personal journeys through school. They spoke openly about their experiences, the challenges they faced, and reflected on the advice they would give their younger selves.
Following the presentations, students selected and participated in a workshop that aligned with their interests. These included visits to local TAFEs and hands-on sessions in areas such as art, engineering, food studies, renewable energy and performing arts. The variety of options allowed students to explore potential pathways and connect their interests with future opportunities.

We congratulate Year 8 Geoghegan student Siena F on her selection to represent School Sport Victoria (SSV) at the School Sport Australia Championships in the U/14s Girls AFL Team. We also congratulate Jude F (Year 9, Goold House) who has been selected to represent SSV in the 18 years & under Golf team.
We wish both students the all the best for their upcoming matches later in the year.

Congratulations to our incredible Padua College School Aerobics Teams on their outstanding results at the State Championships!

What an amazing achievement for all of our students, coaches, and supporters — the dedication, teamwork, and countless hours of training truly paid off.
Mornington Powerhouse – Gold Medal Champions; Mornington Firebirds – Silver Medallists; Rosebud Sapphires – Bronze Medallists; Rosebud Rosies – Bronze Medalists.

A special mention also to Mornington Dynamite, who delivered a fantastic performance and represented Padua with enormous pride, spirit, and determination.
We are thrilled to announce that all medal-winning teams have nw qualified for the National Championships on the Sunshine Coast this August!

A huge thank you must go to our exceptionally talented Student Coaches: Aurora, Laura, Emerson and Phoebe and our sincere appreciation to our ever-reliable Staff Coaches for your time, encouragement, and dedication continue to make the Padua aerobics program such a success year after year.

We are so proud of every student involved and cannot wait to cheer you on at Nationals!

Year 12 students received their Class of 2026 hoodies today marking an exciting milestone and a cherished tradition at Padua College.
The hoodies not only celebrate the final year of our students’ journey, but they have arrived just in time for the cold weather.

The Padua College Performing Arts Showcase held on Wednesday night was a wonderful celebration of the talent, creativity and dedication of our students and staff.

Across 22 performances, students from Years 7–12 took to the stage with confidence and professionalism, entertaining a packed St Clare PAC audience and highlighting the strength of Performing Arts within our College community.

Events such as this are only possible through the dedication and hard work of many people behind the scenes. Thank you to our Performing Arts Team, staff, families and friends for their support in creating such a memorable evening.

Most importantly, congratulations to all performers. Their courage, commitment and passion made the evening truly memorable, and we are incredibly proud of them all. The image gallery is now live on the College website.

A reminder from our enrolments team that if you have a student in Grade 5 who would like to attend Padua College in Year 7, please enrol online via the link in bio/below before the end of this month.

🔗https://enrol.padua.vic.edu.au/enrolment/start

Padua College Year 12 Outdoor and Environmental Studies students took to the trails of the world-renowned Warburton Bike Park this week to build on their theoretical knowledge of environmental conflicts.

Experiencing the thrill of exploring the newly constructed mountain bike trails in one of Victoria’s most stunning natural environments provided an ideal opportunity to evaluate the importance of balancing recreational and economic benefits with conservation and environmental values, with firsthand insight into how land managers navigate these competing priorities🌿🚵