Brigidine College
| Brigidine College | |
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| Image:Brigidineschoolcrest.jpg | |
| Fortiter Et Suaviter (Latin:"Strength and Gentleness") |
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| Established | 1954 |
| School Type | Private, Single-sex, Day |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Key People | Mrs. Joanne Atkins (Principal) Mr. Luke Keighery (Chairman) |
| School Fees | AU$7,995 (7-12)[1] |
| Location | St Ives, New South Wales, Australia |
| Enrolment | 850 (7-12)[2] |
| Employees | 88[2] |
| Colours | Maroon & White |
| Homepage | www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au |
Brigidine College is a private, catholic day school for girls', located in the suburb of St. Ives, on the North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Established in 1954, Brigidine has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 850 students from years 7 to 12. The majority of students are drawn from the Northen Beaches, North Shore and Forest areas of Sydney.[2]
The college is a member of the Alliance of Girls’ Schools (Australasia),[3] the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[4] and the Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools (AHIGS).[5]
History
The Brigidine Sisters opened Brigidine College, a secondary college for girls', on its current site in St Ives, on 9 February, 1954 with 9 foundation pupils. The site on which the college was built had previously been an orchard and dairy and was still surrounded by semi-rural properties. In 1959 the Convent and the Novitiate were built and the Novices moved from Randwick to St Ives.[6]
The Brigidine Sisters remained the administrators and teachers of the College until 1995.
The College Motto, "Fortiter et Suaviter", often interpreted as "Strength and Gentleness", originates from the foundation of the Brigidine Congregation in Ireland by Bishop Daniel Delany in 1807.[2]
Principals
Mrs Joanne Atkins 2006 -
Mr John Bowie 1996 - 2005
Sr Angela Ryan 1994 -1995
Sr Joan Smith 1989-1993
Sr Val McKenna 1975
Sr Valentine McMahon 1971-1975
Sr Helen Connolly 1980 (Acting)
Sr Anita Murray 1975-1989
Sr Thomas Keating 1968-1970
Sr Theresita Bonser 1966-1967
Sr Lawrence Kinkead 1960-1965
Sr Romauld Walz 1954-1959[5]
Campus
The current facilities of the college include:
- Henry Lindo Tennis Courts - 2 full size competition court + 1 court also marked as a netball court.
- The Convent - Administration area, including Reception and Student Services for Years 11-12.
- McCammon Wing - Year 11 & 12 classroom and recreation areas, Centre for Excellence, Independent Learning Centre, Senior Study Areas, Student Services (including Counsellors and Youth Minister)
- Gymnasium - 2 x classrooms; full sized court for netball, basketball, volleyball; change rooms
- Bowie Hall - A 1,000 seat hall for assemblies, functions and performances
- St Brigid’s Chapel and Religious Education Centre - Religious Education classrooms and offices; Chapel seating 160 people.
- Romuald Visual Arts Centre - A dedicated Visual Arts Centre with senior studio, 3 classrooms, sculpture courtyard and multi-media area.
- McMahon Wing - Year 10 classrooms and courtyard; Student Services Yrs 7-10; Textile & Design and Drama areas
- Murray Wing - 5 refurbished Science laboratories and a "Fresh-Express" Canteen.
- Synan Wing - Classrooms for Years 7-9, offices for Year Co-ordinators, Learning Support, Chisholm Centre.
- Connolly Wing - Ground Floor: Design & Technology workshops; 1st Floor: Music Classrooms and Practice Rooms
- Sr Adrian Wing - Computing classrooms
- Kinkead Library - Library resources; wide reading area; information laboratory; video library for staff resources.
- College Green - Recreation area for students
- Quadrangle - Shaded recreation area
Brigidine schools
There are numerous schools in Australia that fall under the same Order as Brigidine College. Below is a list of the Australian Brigidine schools:
- Brigidine College St Ives
- Brigidine College, Randwick, New South Wales (1901)
- Brigidine College, Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland
- Corpus Christi School
- Clonard College, Geelong West, Victoria (1956)
- Kilbreda College, Mentone, Victoria (1904)
- Kildare College, Holden Hill, South Australia (1966)
- Killester College, Springvale, Victoria (1955)
- Marian College, Ararat, Victoria (1889)
- Marian College, Sunshine West, Victoria (1958)
- St. Joseph's College, Echuca, Victoria (1886)
These are just some of the Brigidine schools around the world:
- Brigidine College, Ireland
- Brigidine College, England
Notable alumnae
- Lisa Hensley - T.V and movie actress
- Sarah Stephens - Model
References
- ^ Brigidine College Fees 2007 (accessed:25-06-2007)
- ^ a b c d Brigidine College Annual Report 2006 (accessed:15-08-2007)
- ^ The Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia: Member Schools (accessed:15-08-2007)
- ^ Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (accessed:15-08-2007)
- ^ a b The Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools: About AHIGS (accessed:15-08-2007)
- ^ Brigidine College: History (accessed:15-08-2007)
See also
External links
| Members of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Abbotsleigh •
Ascham • Brigidine • Calrossy • Canberra •
Danebank • Frensham • Kambala • Kincoppal
• Loreto Kirribilli • Loreto Normanhurst • Meriden • MLC • Monte • NEGS OLMC • PLC Armidale • PLC Sydney • Pymble • Queenwood • Ravenswood • Roseville • SCEGGS • St Catherine's • St Clare's • St Vincent's • Santa • Tangara • Tara • Wenona |
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