NORTH-WEST schools are opening their doors to Mowbray students.
The principal of Catholic Regional College in Sydenham, Brendan Watson, said his school was willing to take on additional students, especially those in VCE. “We are looking at appointing more staff for next semester to accommodate incoming students,” he said.
On Friday, CRC had enrolled 25 former Mowbray students.
Mr Watson said staff at CRC campuses in Keilor, Caroline Springs and Melton were doing all they could to accommodate Mowbray’s students and staff.
“Any teachers uncertain about their future should contact CRC for employment opportunities. We feel for the families at this time and if we can provide them with some certainty … we are trying.”
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St Aloysius College in North Melbourne has also offered support for parents and students who have been unable to secure enrolments at nearby schools.
“We are providing immediate enrolments for year 7-12 students, with the focus on the VCE students who don’t need any additional stress at this point of their studies,” marketing manager Jodie McLeod said.
Before Friday’s announcement Mr Downey, who handled ICA College in Caroline Springs after its collapse in late 2010, said two parties – one of them international – had expressed interest in buying Mowbray’s facilities.
After a community campaign, the former ICA college was reopened as Southern Cross Grammar last July.
Mr Downey said he hoped for a similar outcome for Mowbray.
