Marymount College, Gold Coast
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| Established | 1968 |
| School type | Catholic |
| Headmaster | Bob Peacock |
| Location | Burleigh Waters, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia |
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| Colours | White, Blue |
| Homepage | http://www.marymount.qld.edu.au |
Marymount College, founded 1968, is a Catholic school located Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
[edit] History
Marymount College is situated on Burleigh Connection Road, Burleigh Waters. Marymount traces its origins back to 1959 when Fr Frank Shine was appointed Parish Priest of Burleigh Heads. The Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception as a parish secondary school opened Marymount College in 1968, with sixteen students and two staff. The principal was Sr Mary Patricia, osf. The complex cost $146,000 and consisted of classrooms, a convent and chapel. Responsibility for the College development was to rely heavily on the Burleigh Parish.
[edit] Headmasters of the School
- Sr Mary Patricia (1968-1971)
- Sr Carmel Beirne (1971-1975)
- Mr Michael Lloyd (1975-1981)
- Dr Brendan McManus (1981-1984)
- Mr Pat Wall (1984-1993)
- Mr Bob Cullen (1994-1994)
- Ms Vicki Ward (1995-1996)
- Mr Bob Peacock (1996-present)
