Guilford Young College

Infobox Aust school private
name = Guilford Young College


motto = "Christ our Light"
established = 1995
type = Private, Co-educational, Day school
denomination = Roman Catholic
slogan = "Learning for Life"
key_people = Ms. Bobby Court (Principal)
fees =
city = Glenorchy & Hobart
state = Tasmania
country = Australia
enrolment = ~1000(11-13)
colours = Blue, Gold & Red
homepage = [http://www.gyc.tas.edu.au www.gyc.tas.edu.au]

Guilford Young College is a Catholic senior secondary college, located in Hobart, Tasmania. It has two campuses, one in West Hobart, and one in Glenorchy. The college provides general education, pre-tertiary courses and vocational education.

Guilford Young College was formed in 1995 having been established by the Archdiocese of Hobart, the Christian Brothers, the Dominican Sisters, the Salesians of Don Bosco, the Sisters of Charity and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. It was established after a restructuring of the Catholic education system in southern Tasmania, which saw a number of Catholic high schools drop their senior secondary (years 11 and 12) classes in favour of creating one senior secondary college. Its creation fulfilled the vision, originally articulated by Archbishop of Hobart Sir Guilford Young, to build a Catholic Senior Secondary College in Hobart, which would provide excellence in learning for our young men and women within a community of faith. The College was commissioned to continue the great traditions and the spirit of the founding orders and the Colleges which had contributed to its foundation.

College Crest and Motto

The Crest

The College Crest incorporates:
The Archbishop's Cross
The Book of the Gospels
The Word of God
The Flame representing Christ
The Light of the World

The Motto

"Christ Our Light"
The motto urges members of the College Community to follow Jesus Christ as their leader.

Glenorchy Campus

. The Glenorchy Campus is orientated around the Central Administration Office which houses the administration for both campuses and the subject co-ordinators offices. To the rear of the Central Admin Office is the K Block housing The Locker Room, boys showers and Mathematics. Parallel to the K Block is the A Block which houses the Canteen, Chapel, Staff Room, Library and the Campus Administration. Opposite A Block is the Bosco Centre which houses the Gym and Performing Arts, as well as Music. Adjacent to the Bosco Centre is Houghton House which houses Photography, IT, Catering, Art, Design Technology and Student Services. Behind The Central Admin Office are two Tennis Courts and behind them are two sports ovals.

Hobart Campus

The Hobart Campus is situated on Barrack Street, Hobart, flanked by Brisbane and Patrick streets. Originally the first campus of St Virgil's College this beautiful campus overlooks the Derwent River and the City.The main building is called the Administration Block housing the campus office, Careers room, board room, staff room, subject co-ordinators offices and the chapel. Adjoining the Admin Block is the Joyce Block, named after Br Joyce a Christian Brother at St Virgil's College. It houses the science labs, AV rooms, library and undercroft. To the rear of the Joyce Block is the Hessian Block. it houses computing, English, catering, the art rooms and drama and music in the PAC (Performing Arts Centre). Parallel to the Joyce and Hessian blocks is the Murphy Block, which houses Electronics, Wood & Metal Workshops and automotive. To the rear of the buildings is a soccer oval and staff/student car park. There is also tennis courts between the Admin Block and Patrick Street.

See also

* List of schools in Tasmania
* Education in Tasmania

External links

* [http://www.gyc.tas.edu.au/ Guilford Young College website]