Marist College Eastwood

Why choose our College?

Marist College Eastwood has a proud history of educating boys to be men who are ‘Good Christians and Good Citizens’. Our contemporary learning approach ensures excellence in student outcomes and the strong Catholic ethos inspired by St Marcellin Champagnat, instils standards and a work ethic that boys carry throughout their lives.

We have a very involved parent community that supports the school in the delivery of truly holistic education where every person counts. From academics, to sport, to creative arts and social advocacy, Marist College Eastwood is an outstanding education choice.

Principal’s Message

Marist College Eastwood is a school that values the importance of honouring individual strengths and talents and nurturing students to work collaboratively, preparing them to take their place in the world beyond the gates of Marist College Eastwood. As Principal, the opportunity to continue driving this strong community forward and driving its vision for the future is an exciting undertaking. Together we will continue to build on the College’s strong Marist tradition, great school spirit and the strength of our wellbeing and values-based approach to education.

With training as a science teacher and further study in the area of educational leadership, I have been fortunate to work in and lead a variety of school communities. These experiences have fostered in me an appreciation for creativity, innovation and courage, both in a student’s approach to their learning and within their own lives.

Our History and Charism

History
Marist College Eastwood has been educating young men in the Marist tradition since 1937. Brother Leopold Smith and three other Marist Brothers – Ervan McDonough, Loyola Sullivan and Kenneth Harris came to Eastwood and opened St Kevin’s Boys School, as the college was originally named. On the first day, they taught 107 students in Eastwood House which was built in 1863 and which housed the original four classrooms. Today, Eastwood House serves as the college’s administration building, the site has significantly expanded and the College has an enrollment of over 900 students.

The Marist Brothers themselves were founded by St Marcellin Champagnat in 1817, a priest who began his ministry in La Valla, France. He had a special love for the poor and underprivileged which encouraged him to establish the Little Brothers of Mary, later to become known as the Institute of the Marist Brothers. Today, Marist College Eastwood continues to share the privilege and responsibility of nurturing “Good Christians and Good Citizens.” Today the charism is expressed in our commitment to the following Marist pillars and ideals:

Presence – By establishing positive relationships with all members of the community, founded on love, openness and hospitality.
Family Spirit – Our family spirit’s foundation is the love that Jesus has for all, this pillar convicts us to stand in solidarity with each other and build a sense of community.
Simplicity – We strive to be people of integrity and humility as we seek out God’s call for our lives and our true self.
Love of Work – We seek to work collaboratively, resiliently and joyfully, to be generous with our gifts and to do good quietly.
In the Way of Mary – Mary is the perfect model of discipleship who is constantly guiding us to her Son Jesus. She offers us an example of faith, strength in gentleness and courage.

Our Mission and Motto

Mission
Our apostolic mission, illuminated by our founder St Marcellin Champagnat, calls us to nurture Good ‘Christians and Good Citizens’. In partnership with parents and the wider community, the college aims to develop, A Daring Faith, a Dynamic Education Developing Strong Minds and Gentle Hearts.

With students at the centre of all we do, Marist College Eastwood seeks to nurture students towards full humanity, embracing individual gifts and talents and points of challenge and growth, supported by their community.

Our Parish

The college seeks to promote and nurture its relationship with our local parishes and broader Catholic community. Marist College enjoys relationships with parishes from across the Archdiocese of Sydney, particularly the Northern Deanery; as well as parishes in the Diocese of Parramatta and Broken Bay.

St Kevin’s Parish Eastwood

Parish Administrator: Fr Pawel Kopczynski CSMA
36 Hillview Road, Eastwood NSW 2122
P (02) 9874 2533
E parish@stkevinseastwood.org.au
www.stkevinseastwood.org.au