Maybe you havenβt had a great experience of school and think all schools are the same. We get it. Donβt stress. Thereβs another way to do schoolβ!
Your learning program is designed just for you. Learn at your pace, get job-ready skills and access all the support you need to tackle lifeβs challenges. Youβll leave Saints College full of confidence and ready to chase your dreams, whether your next step is more education, training or getting a job.
A free yearly Myki pass to get you from A to B
In-class wellbeing workers to achieve learning goals and address life challenges
Breakfast, morning tea, and lunch are supplied
Excursions, incursions and camps are all free
All books, stationery and resources are supplied
Wear clothes that reflect your individual personality and style
Saints College is so much more than a school. Itβs a safe space to work out who you are and what you want to do in life. There are no rules, only our four guiding principles of respect, safe and legal, participation and honesty. They set a common ground for staff, young people and families to work together.
Year 7 – 10
Senior program
Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major
Year 7 – 10
Year 7-12 online program
Vocational Education and Training
Available to all young people
Michael has undergone several career transitions, all marked by a dedication to formative leadership and the creation of innovative programs tailored for young individuals who thrive in alternative learning settings.
With a decade of experience in Flexible Learning, Michael has cultivated a deep passion for the opportunities their programs offer to the most at-risk youth in communities.Β
Greg is a qualified social worker with a long history working in the child youth and family sector. Greg has been in various management roles with Youth+, Family Safety Victoria and with Baptcare.
Gregβs portfolio includes leadership in areas of child safety, occupational health and safety, quality and accreditation, risk management and compliance engaging in strategic partnerships and implementation and evaluation of programs.
Kym is an authentic leader who brings extensive experience leading People and Culture teams, change and transformation programs, in education, manufacturing and professional services sectors. Kym has a Master of Business in Human Resources and Industrial Relations Management.
Kym is known for being a strategic and logical thinker and brings a calm, considered and consistent approach. Kym has a genuine passion for building a safe and inclusive workplace culture and developing others.
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From the team at Saints College, we wish everyone a safe and restful Easter break. β¨
As Term 1 comes to a close, we wish our young people a wellβearned break and look forward to seeing everyone back for Term 2.
A heartfelt thank you to our young people, parents, guardians, caregivers and educators for another term of collaboration, growth and shared progress.
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World Autism Awareness Day is a reminder that true inclusion goes beyond awareness. π
We believe belonging begins with expecting difference and taking intentional action to create learning environments where every young person can thrive.
Through flexible pathways, choice, and our Inclusive Education Framework, we actively design our school to support diverse ways of thinking, learning, and being.
Inclusion is not passive. It is something we build into our practice every day, so all young people feel seen, supported, and valued.
#AutismAwarenessDay #Flexiblelearning #SaintsCollege #BlendED #InclusiveEducation
Happy Harmony Week! π§‘
This week we celebrate the cultural diversity and multiculturalism that shape who we are at Saints College. We honour the Traditional Owners of the lands across our campuses and recognise the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who enrich our community, alongside young people from cultures all around the world.
Harmony Week reminds us that inclusiveness, respect and belonging grow when we embrace the diverse backgrounds, identities and lived experiences of all our young people.
Everyone belongs. π«Ά
#HarmonyWeek #EveryoneBelongs #SaintsCollege #BlendED #culturaldiversity
A number of women from our Saints College staff cohort were honoured to attend the International Womenβs Day Lunch at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
We loved hearing from Dame Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, whose empathetic and valuesβdriven approach to leadership has inspired people around the world. She was funny, warm and refreshingly honest, sharing stories about everything from walking out of Parliament without a ride home to an Uber Eats order that never arrived because the driver thought her name was a hoax.
Jacinda spoke about humility, the confidence gap, and why empathy, kindness, curiosity and bravery are not βsoft skillsβ, but the qualities that create meaningful, lasting change. As a school built on relational practice and connection, her message resonated deeply with our team.
At Saints College, we work alongside young people who have faced significant barriers to education, helping them access safe, inclusive and transformative learning pathways. Jacindaβs reminder that βoptimism is true moral courageβ felt especially powerful in this context.
She left us with a thought we wonβt forget:
βYou never know what youβre capable of until youβre doing itβ¦ You can do extraordinary things if you just get out of your own way.β
#IWD #JacindaArdern #EmpatheticLeadership #SaintsCollege #BlendED #InclusiveEducation
Meet Banjo, our calm, cuddly and incredibly intuitive Therapy Dog. At 8 years old, he has an important role at Saints, supporting our young peopleβs wellbeing through calm connection and emotional presence. π₯Ήβ¨
A working day for Banjo involves him and Robin (his human owner) combing through the campus and providing support where necessary. With guidance from Robin, Banjo sits among our young people, offering unconditional acceptance. This means there is no judgment from Banjo, a principle we live by here at Saints as we reinforce unconditional positive regard.
Robin says, βItβs a great gig for Banjo β he gets love, pats and all the attention.β Our young people love to pat Banjo; he`s our local celebrity. π€©
We appreciate Banjo and Robin for their dedicated commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our young people, so they can achieve success within the learning environment. ππ
#SaintsCollege #Flexiblelearning #goldenretriever #therapydogs
Food is fuel, especially for learning. π
Our menus are designed by our kitchen crew in collaboration with our young people. By offering visible menus and a variety of choices, while maintaining a level of consistency, our young people have access to quality meals that help them stay focused and ready to participate actively in school life.
During our Student Support Group Meetings (SSG), we not only identify our young peopleβs barriers to learning but also consider barriers that may include foods, textures and smells. In this way, young people have agency and voice in their whole school experience, which food is a big part of.
Every young person at our seven physical campuses is welcomed to a daily meal prepared by our kitchen teams. Sharing food together strengthens relationships, supports wellbeing and reflects our commitment to equity, ensuring all young people have the nourishment they need to engage fully in their learning.
Our menu includes vegetarian and glutenβfree options each day, as well as the option for young people to bring food from home if they prefer. π±β¨
#SaintsCollege #Flexiblelearning #StudentWellbeing #SchoolMeals #SharedTable #EquityInEducation
We are incredibly proud to see Dakota and her family featured in the Herald Sun as part of a national conversation about supporting young peopleβs mental health.
The article highlights a critical issue: millions of young Australians are expected to face anxiety and depression by age 20, and experts are calling for major investment in school based programs focused on bullying, racism, resilience and social and emotional wellbeing. These priorities strongly align with the work we do with young people every day, across our 8 campuses, to give them the wraparound support to reconnect with education.
Australian teenagers are increasingly experiencing depression and anxiety, a reality Dakotaβs mum knows all too well. She shared that Dakotaβs struggles began at just nine years old and intensified through bullying, school refusal and multiple moves between mainstream schools. By the time she found Saints College, Dakota was, in her words, βa mess,β but she says the wraparound mental, social and emotional support at Saints, along with individualised learning and genuine engagement, changed everything. βSchools need to be better equipped. We need to start from the ground up and if we can save even one child, itβs worth it,β she said, adding that without action βwe are going to have a lot of sick adults.β Today, she describes Dakota as being in a much better place, reconnecting with creativity and confidence, and says simply, βThey [Saints] are amazing. I wish there were more schools like them.β
We are deeply grateful for Dakota, her family, and our incredible staff who make this work possible every day.
Read Dakotaβs story here: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/education/schools-hub/value-for-money-mental-health-experts-have-a-plan-to-save-teens-from-anxiety-and-depression-but-itll-cost-1bn-a-year/news-story/dd1974f789bd6f339cc7370d517d242d
In celebration of National Youth Week, weβre taking a moment to look back and honour the voices, achievements and growth of our young people.
This throwback features last yearβs inaugural Awards Presentation, where we recognised the resilience, progress and accomplishments of young people across our 8 campuses.
Every day, we empower young people to have agency in their learning journey. That might look like choosing how and where they learn best, starting a club, or exploring an industry taster or academy partnership opportunity.
However that looks for each young person, we see and celebrate the growth of every unique individual.
#NationalYouthWeek #SaintsCollege #BlendED #inclusiveeducation
Welcome back to all our young people for 2026! π
Across our seven campuses and our online campus, BlendED, we know that returning to school can bring a mix of emotions. Excitement, nerves, anticipation, the joy of reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. Every feeling is welcome today, and so is every young person.
Classes are starting the day with Circle Time and a Working Agreement to set shared expectations for the day ahead. These daily routines establish rhythm, routine and trust, and set the wheels in motion for a successful year.
To all our parents and carers, thank you for trusting us with your young person. We look forward to welcoming them all today and wish them a wonderful start to 2026. π
#SaintsCollege #BlendED #InclusiveEducation #BackToSchool2026 #CircleTime #WorkingAgreement
πβ¨ Weβre getting ready to open our doors to young people tomorrow! β¨π
As part of our startβofβyear preparation across all eight Saints College campuses, weβre holding Student Support Group (SSG) meetings β an important part of how we build strong relationships from day one.
SSG meetings bring young people, parents and carers onto campus to meet with their teaching partnership β their teacher and education support staff β to:
β¨ Put a face to the name and build early trust
β¨ Set expectations and meaningful goals for the term
β¨ Share interests, strengths and hopes for the year
β¨ Identify challenges and discuss strategies to navigate them
β¨ Explore the curriculum and set the pace for learning
β¨ Build common ground through a shared understanding of what success can look like
Every young person arrives with their own unique story. SSGs help us understand how to best support each individual so we can offer learning that is flexible, engaging and responsive to their needs.
Starting the term this way means young people walk into Day 1 feeling more prepared, connected and confident, knowing exactly whoβs in their corner for 2026.
We canβt wait to welcome our young people back into our learning communities for 2026. π
#saintscollege #BlendED #flexiblelearning #backtoschool #2026
Wishing a joyful and blessed Christmas to our incredible young people and their families. In the spirit of Edmund Rice, we celebrate hope, compassion, and community. Whatever your faith or background, may this season bring peace and joy to your hearts.
Your health and wellbeing remain our priority. Over the holiday break, we encourage you to rest, recharge, and take extra care on the roads.
To our families, thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of supporting safe and meaningful educational journeys. We look forward to continuing this mission in 2026. πβ¨
#SaintsCollege #BlendED #EREA
One of the most meaningful traditions in our community is Christmas Day at Saints College`s North Melbourne Campus.
Christmas Day at Saints is truly special. Each year, our community comes together to share a delicious roast meal, connect, and create cherished memories.
Every guest receives a gift, and we rely on donations to make this happen. Even a small gift donation can bring immense joy. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make Christmas truly magical for our young people and their families.
Gift donations are welcome and can be delivered to:
π Saints College North Melbourne, 385 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne 3051
π Phone Nat on 0419 780 834
Or by Direct Debit:
Acc Name: St Joseph`s FLC N/Melb
BSB: 064-786
Account #: 100 022 873
Reference: SNM Xmas
Thank you for helping us make Christmas special for our young people and their families.
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