At Whitefriars we offer a secondary education which is built on the foundation of the Carmelite tradition, of being aware of the Presence of God in everyday things, or walking in the Presence of God.
The boys share in the charism of the Carmelite values – of love, respect, tolerance, compassion, community and service. Represented in the College motto ‘Almae In Fide Parentis’ (In the care of a loving Mother), the school’s Carmelite tradition, together with the Whitefriars Mission Statement – Belong, Believe and Become provide a nurturing environment for the boys to learn and do their best, achieving their full potential. These values and tradition set us apart – Whitefriars is the only Carmelite College in Australia. We are proud of our heritage and also of the gentle men who leave us at the end of their secondary schooling. We adopt a holistic approach to their education, endeavoring to develop the students in all areas of their lives producing responsible, generous and capable men. The spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional grounding that students receive during their Whitefriars years, results in students who are happy in themselves, healthy in their relationships, confident in their abilities and ready to pursue success in all aspects of their lives.
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
