St Joseph's College is a Catholic secondary school for boys in Newtown, Geelong. St Joseph's enrols over 1300 students from parishes around Geelong and the Surf Coast. The College is set on a 10 hectare site with state of the art facilities. The College was originally established in 1935 by the Christian Brothers and maintains a strong commitment to the Christian Brothers' core values as outlined in the Edmund Rice Education Australia School Charter. St Joseph's is uniquely positioned as the only all-boys' school in the Geelong district. Our staff are expert in boys' education and our curriculum and pastoral care program are designed to meet the very specific needs of young men, whilst seeking to challenge common stereotypes and prejudices. The College's motto, 'Ad Alta Virtute' translated as 'strive for the highest in a manly way', reminds us that we are born for higher things. Through effective teaching, learning and pastoral care we aim to empower young men to participate and provide leadership in our world and to develop a personal faith and spirituality. We are closely connected to the local community and parents are involved in a wide range of school activities.