Here at All Saints Catholic Senior College the journey culminates. It marks the final step in a student’s K-12 education. All Saints Catholic Senior College stands as an independent Roman Catholic co-educational day school. It is located in the south-western Sydney suburb of Casula.
All Saints Catholic Senior College was founded in 1987. The college caters to students in Years 11 and 12. It provides the final two years of education. This is for students from All Saints Catholic College and All Saints Catholic Primary School. Both are located in Liverpool. The college has a maximum enrolment of about 601 students.
Prior to 1987, students from the Parish of All Saints, Liverpool had options. They could attend Patrician Brothers Boys High Liverpool or Saint Mary’s Girls High Liverpool. They would receive the NSW School Certificate.
In 1984, parents formed an action group. Ray McMahon chaired this group. They aimed to establish a Catholic senior secondary school in Liverpool. Father Roth Delaney, Liverpool Parish priest, also supported this. Together they lobbied government and Catholic education officials. They raised community support and funding. The original plan was for Ashcroft. Land negotiations led to the final site in Leacocks Lane, Casula.
All Saints Catholic Senior High School started in temporary classrooms on 2 February 1987. These were on the sites of St Mary’s High and Patrician Brothers High, Liverpool. After a quick ten-week construction, the Leacocks Lane campus opened in 1988. It had 380 students and 29 teaching staff. Archbishop Edward Clancy officially blessed All Saints Catholic Senior College on Sunday 27 March 1988. Permanent building construction then began.
The feeder schools changed their names. Patrician Brothers Boys High Liverpool became All Saints Catholic Boys College. Saint Mary’s Girls High Liverpool became All Saints Catholic Girls College. The senior school adopted the title All Saints Catholic Senior College. The junior campuses merged into a coeducational campus.
The All Saints K-12 education system in Liverpool includes: All Saints Catholic Primary School for K-6, All Saints Catholic College for Years 7-10 and All Saints Catholic Senior College for Years 11-12.
The patron saints of All Saints Catholic Senior College are Óscar Romero and Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
All Saints Catholic Senior College promotes spiritual, academic, social and physical development. Students can access specialized programs. The college provides a safe, nurturing environment. Gospel values underpin everything here at All Saints Catholic Senior College. A dynamic curriculum challenges students to become independent thinkers. All Saints Catholic Senior College encourages lifelong learning.
In 2014, a refurbishment program improved facilities. These included learning areas, TAS facilities and a gym. The library, the synthetic surfaced area, the performing arts centre and the maths activity centre were renovated. Future plans include a new administration block, staff study and cafeteria.
Anthony Minichiello and Mitchell Duke are notable alumni of All Saints Catholic Senior College.
All Saints Catholic Senior College offers a university feel. Its tranquil bush setting allows students to relax. They are receptive to learning. This is especially important during the pressured HSC years. The All Saints Catholic Senior College motto is “Striving for Excellence.” It reflects the college’s commitment to its students.