St Bede's College (Bentleigh East)

St Bede's College Bentleigh East Campus (formerly St James College) is tailored to students in Years 7 to 9. It is located in Bentleigh East, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The campus has around 250 students, and is administered by the De La Salle Brothers, a teaching order of Christian Brothers. As of the start of 2024, the Campus Director is Trent Collins. At the beginning of 2021, St James College was amalgamated into St Bede's College in Mentone, operating as a dedicated middle years campus.

St Bede's College, Bentleigh East
Address
156 Bignell Road

Bentleigh East
,
Victoria

Australia
Coordinates37°55′36″S 145°4′16″E
Information
Former nameSt James College
TypeCatholic boys secondary education
MottoPer Vias Rectas
(By Right Paths)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1970
Campus DirectorTrent Collins
Years7–9
Enrolmentapprox. 260 students
 • Grade 7approx. 80 students
 • Grade 8approx. 90 students
 • Grade 980-90 students
Average class size25 students
LanguageEnglish, Indonesian and Italian are taught as LOTE
Schedule10 weekday timetable cycle
ClassroomsOver 30
CampusSt Bede's College Bentleigh East Campus
HousesMcCristal

Solomon Benilde

LaSalle
Colour(s)Blue, red, gold      
Annual tuition$9380 as at 2024
AffiliationsRoman Catholic, De La Salle Brothers
Websitewww.stbedes.catholic.edu.au

St Bede's College is an inclusive community, driven by its Lasallian and Catholic ethos. It is welcoming of students from diverse backgrounds and beliefs, which enriches the student experience.

History

The College opened in 1970 in association with the De La Salle Brothers as St James Regional College, in order to serve six Catholic parishes in a fast-growing area of suburban Melbourne, and moved from temporary accommodations to the first buildings on its present campus in 1971. By 1984, it was serving four Catholic additional parishes.[1] In early 2021, it became a campus of St Bede's College, Mentone, adopting its name and uniform.[2][3]

Some of the College's alumni have gone on to play in Australian sports such as Australian Rules Football.[4][5] St Peter's Church Bentleigh East used to host masses for the students at the College, but they are now held at the College's campus in Mentone.[6]

College Principals
PrincipalYears & duration
Br. Sean Paul Lockhart1970–1974; 5 years
Br. Kevin Moloney1975–1976; 2 years
Br. John Corkeron1977–1984; 8 years
Br. Joseph Gabel1985–1986; 2 years
Br. Michael McCabe1987–1988; 2 years
Br. Raymond Khan1989–1990; 2 years
Br. James Taylor1991–1996; 6 years


  • Photo of the school when it was known as St James College.
  • St Peter's Church Bentleigh East, near St Bede's where the students formerly attended mass

Alumni

See also
  • [[[St Bede's College (Mentone)|St Bede's College, Mentone]]]

References
  1. "History", St Bede's College (Bentleigh East). Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  2. Stephen Pooley, "Principal's Welcome", St Bede's College (Bentleigh East), 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  3. "Amalgamation of St James College and St Bede's College", St Bede's College (Bentleigh East) Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  4. Corey Lyons, "Corey Lyons' VCE and AFL draft success", Catholic Education Melbourne, 19 December 2016
  5. "Old Boy Achievements", St James College Old Collegian Association 2, 29 June 2017, p. 8
  6. https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/x5BbLV5/issue-12/page/2
  7. About Nick. nickstaikos.com.au. Retrieved 27 August 2015
  8. "Cr Steve Staikos elected Kingston Mayor". City of Kingston. 16 November 2017.
  9. "AFL star and St James' College alumni Liam Sumner", De La Salle 16 June 2016
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