Assumption College

“About 25 years ago, the Brothers were looking to update resources for all their schools, to really redefine what it is to be Marist,” explains Miss Fogarty. “We went back to the days of the founder, St Marcellin Champagnat, and those original five characteristics [presence, love of work, simplicity, family spirit and in the way of Mary], to help us define what is distinctive about Marist education.” To this day, it combines a spiritual identity with excellence in teaching and pastoral wellbeing. But what are the specifics that make this school the thriving ground for the next generation of successful millennials? The essence of family Over time, it was the spirit of family that the school really focused on; AT A GLANCE WHO: Assumption College WHAT: A Catholic, year 7 to 12 co- educational, day and boarding school in Kilmore, Victoria WHERE: Sutherland St, (PO Box 111) Kilmore VIC 3764 WEBSITE: assumption.vic.edu.au boarders in 1901. The first female day students arrived in 1971, and the first female boarders in 1995. As Kilmore grew, so did Assumption. In the late ‘70s the school was home to more than 300 boarders. In recent years, due to reduced boarding demand, the college now has 72 boarders and an overall enrolment of more than 1200 students.