Brigidine College, St Ives
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| Brigidine College | |
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| Fortiter Et Suaviter (Latin:"Strength and Gentleness") |
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| Established | 1954 |
| School Type | Private, Single-sex, Day school |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Key People | Mrs. Joanne Atkins (Principal) Mr. Luke Keighery (Chairman) |
| School Fees | AU$8,553 p.a (7–12)[1] |
| Location | St Ives, New South Wales, Australia  |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Enrolment | ~850 (7–12)[2] |
| Employees | ~88[2] |
| Colours | Maroon and White |
| Homepage | www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au |
Brigidine College is a Roman 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 by the Brigidine Sisters, 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 Northern Beaches, North Shore and Forest areas of Sydney.[2]
The school is affiliated with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[3] the Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales (AIS NSW),[4] the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia,[5] and is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools (AHIGS).[6]
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[edit] History
The Brigidine Sisters opened Brigidine College, a secondary college for girls, on its current site in St Ives, on 9 February 1954, with nine 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.[7]
The Brigidine Sisters remained the administrators and teachers of the College until 1995.[2]
[edit] Motto
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]
[edit] Principals
| Period | Details[6] |
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| 1954 – 1959 | Sr Romauld Walz |
| 1960 – 1965 | Sr Lawrence Kinkead |
| 1966 – 1967 | Sr Theresita Bonser |
| 1968 – 1970 | Sr Thomas Keating |
| 1971 – 1975 | Sr Valentine McMahon |
| 1975 | Sr Val McKenna |
| 1975 – 1989 | Sr Anita Murray |
| 1980 | Acting Principal – Sr Helen Connolly |
| 1989 – 1993 | Sr Joan Smith |
| 1994 – 1995 | Sr Angela Ryan |
| 1996 – 2005 | Mr John Bowie |
| 2006 – present | Mrs Joanne Atkins |
[edit] Campus
The current facilities of the college include:
- Henry Lindo Tennis Courts - two full size competition courts and one court also marked as a netball court.
- The Convent - Administration area, including Reception and Student Services for Years 11–12.
- McCammon Wing - Year 11 and 12 classroom and recreation areas, Centre for Excellence, Independent Learning Centre, Senior Study Areas, Student Services (including Counsellors and Youth Minister)
- Gymnasium - Two 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, three classrooms, sculpture courtyard and multi-media area.
- McMahon Wing - Year 10 classrooms and courtyard; Student Services Yrs 7–10; Textile and 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 and Technology workshops; First 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
[edit] Notable alumnae
- Lisa Hensley – T.V and movie actress
- Annette Andre – Star of 1960s cult British series, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)
[edit] References
- ^ Mandatory Fees for 2008. Enrolment. Brigidine College. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ a b c d e Annual Report 2006 (PDF). Forms. Brigidine College (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-19.
- ^ AHISA Schools. New South Wales. Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (January 2008). Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ Metro North North West. NSW Independent Schools by Region. The Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ Butler, Jan (2006). Member Schools. Members. The Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ a b Heads of New South Wales Independent Girls' Schools. About AHIGS. Association of Heads of Independent Girls Schools. Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
- ^ History Of Brigidine College St Ives. About Brigidine. Brigidine College (2006). Retrieved on 2007-08-15.
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