Xavier College

Xavier College is a Catholic co-educational college north of Adelaide, South Australia, consisting of three campuses: Evanston catering for Reception - Year 6 students, Gawler Belt for Years 7 - 12 and Two Wells which will eventually cater for Reception - Year 12 students. The College was founded in 1995 and operates according to the traditions of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The school enrols approximately 2,000 students across all campuses. Its patron is the priest Saint John Bosco. College values Xavier College's core values are based on the Hebrew word for spirit, rûaħ. The word rûaħ is often used to describe the "Spirit of God". The word rûah is used as an acronym for respect, understanding, affection and humour. Educational activities The College offers education in technology, as well as, extra-curricular activities including music, sports, swimming carnival, athletics carnival, and Xavier Day. Student life Xavier College, operated in the Salesian tradition based on the life and example of Francis de Sales, has a pastoral care, homeroom system called an "Oratory". It is named after the small community of boys who were raised as Catholics by Saint John Bosco (known affectionately as "Don" or "father"). Bosco provided a safe haven for boys of all backgrounds, especially the abused and neglected of Turin, Italy in the 1800s. He ensured they were treated with equal love and devotion while they learnt practical skills such as carpentry and printing.