St Francis de Sales Regional College
School in Australia
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St Francis De Sales Regional College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day and boarding school, located in the Riverina town of Leeton, New South Wales, Australia.[1] Founded in 1956 by the Marist Brothers,[2] the College is one of three secondary schools serving Leeton, most enrolments come from Leeton, with students also drawn from around the region as a result of the school's boarding program. These include Griffith, Narrandera, Deniliquin, Coleambally and Hay. The school is situated on Yanco Avenue on the southern approach to Leeton.
Coordinates34°34′01″S 146°24′34″E
TypeIndependent co-educational secondary day and boarding school
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1956
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| Coordinates | 34°34′01″S 146°24′34″E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational secondary day and boarding school |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1956 |
| Founders | Marist Brothers |
| Website | www |
Administration
Learning areas
The school's learning areas include:[4]
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- HSIE (Human Society and It's Environments)
- Creative Arts, including:
- Drama
- Music
- Art
- PDHPE (Physical Development/Health/Physical Education)
- TAS (Technology and Applied Studies), including:
- Food Technology
- Textiles
- Multimedia
- Graphics Technology
- VET (Vocational Education and Training), including:
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Industrial Metals
- Industrial Timber
- Religion
Notable former students
- Jacob Townsend – AFL Footballer
- Jacob Hopper – AFL Footballer
- David Trotter – AFL Footballer and player agent
- Matt Flynn – Footballer
- Charlie Hammer – Australian painter and TV personality
