St John Bosco College is a Catholic Secondary School belonging
to the Sydney Archdiocesan System of Schools. It is located in the southern
suburb of Engadine and predominantly caters for students from the Parish
of St John Bosco Engadine and the neighbouring parish from the Wollongong
diocese, Holy Cross Parish, Helensburgh.
The college is a school in the Salesian tradition and is administered
by the Salesians of Don Bosco. The College commenced in 1978 as a Year
7 to 10 school and in 1998 extended its enrolment to also provide Years
11 & 12. Don Bosco’s charism, educational philosophy and spirituality
are foundational in our approach to educating the young.
The College motto “Gaudium et Spes” meaning “Joy
and Hope” is fundamental to the life of the school as it provides
an image of God, a model of Church and a sense of meaning and purpose
that animates all that happens in the school. The slogan “Educational
Excellence in a Caring Environment” emphasises the College’s
commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence and to the provision
of a quality pastoral care.
St John Bosco College is a dynamic school, where ongoing change and
development are integral to the very nature of the life of the school
as we attempt to address the needs of the young people entrusted to
our care
Fr Bernie Graham SDB
Principal