FCJ College Benalla

About

FCJ College is an inclusive Catholic Educational Community of Companions living in faith, nurturing with hope, serving with compassion and fostering the unique giftedness of each person, so that they are able to live. For God Always. Our philosophy is founded on the values of the Gospels, in our Catholic tradition and especially in the charism of Marie Madeleine d’Houet, founder of the FCJ Society. Thus the culture of our faith-based community, FCJ college seeks to be characterised specifically by companionship, gentleness, justice, courage and confidence. We are proud of the personal attention and pastoral care that we are able to offer our students. We have a continuing program of capital improvements to provide quality facilities. At FCJ College we enact the charism of the FCJ Society and our faith in the daily life of the school. We value and respect the uniqueness of each person, encouraging people to act with courage, confidence and compassion. The staff members, students and the entire college community require continuous formation to carry forward the FCJ ethos willingly and proactively. A teacher has a vital part to play, respecting and encouraging each student. Sound pedagogy, including the fostering of life-long learning is essential for laying a foundation for the development of leaders who are committed and competent in advocating for a more equitable and sustainable world. FCJ college aims to demonstrate a visible and tangible expression of compassion and justice. Unfairness within the classroom and in the wider world is addressed through a curriculum that challenges and questions the status quo and develops intellectual and other skills which lead to an ongoing commitment to action. Staff and students, as global citizens, are called to be beacons of hope and agents of positive change, advocating and witnessing to social justice.