Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart, Sydney

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Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart
Kincoppal Rose Bay crest. Source: www.krb.nsw.edu.au (Kincoppal website)
Cor Unum
"One Heart"
Established 1882 (Convent of the Sacred Heart); 1909 (Kincoppal); 1971 (Kincoppal-Rose Bay)
School Type Private, Single-sex, Day and Boarding
Denomination Roman Catholic
Key People Mrs. Hilary Johnston-Croke (Principal)
Mr. Bryan Curtin (Chairman)
School Fees AU$10,789–18,159 p.a (Day)
AU$31,798–34,338 p.a (Boarding)[1]
Location Rose Bay, New South Wales, Australia Flag of Australia
Coordinates 33°51′45″S 151°16′17″E / -33.8625, 151.27139Coordinates: 33°51′45″S 151°16′17″E / -33.8625, 151.27139
Enrolment ~905 (K–12)[2]
Employees ~90[2]
Colours Navy, Red and White             
Homepage www.krb.nsw.edu.au

Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart (Kincoppal-Rose Bay), is a private, Roman Catholic, day and boarding school predominantly for girls, located in Rose Bay, an eastern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Established in 1971 through the amalgamation of the Convent of the Sacred Heart and Kincoppal, today the school is non-selective, with a co-educational primary school and a girls only high school, catering for approximately 905 students from Kindergarten to Year 12,[2] including 146 boarders.[3]

Kincoppal is a member of an international group of schools conducted by the Society of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic teaching order, established by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat in France in 1800.[4] The school is also affiliated with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[5] the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA),[6] the Australian Boarding Schools' Association (ABSA),[7] and is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools (AHIGS).[8]

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[edit] History

Kincoppal traces its origins to the establishment of two schools. The first, the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, was founded in 1882. The other, named Kincoppal was established at Elizabeth Bay in 1909. In 1971 these two schools were amalgamated on the Convent of the Sacred Heart campus and became known as Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart.[4]

The name 'Kincoppal' literally means 'Horse's Head' in Latin. The school got it's name from John Hughes, the original owner of the 'Kincoppal' property at Elizabeth Bay, who named his residence after a rock in Sydney Harbour, that, when visible from a certain view, looks like a horse's head.[9]

[edit] Principals

Period Details[8]
1975 – 1990 Sr Anne McGrath
1991 – 2005 Mr Christopher Faisandier
2006 – present Mrs Hilary Johnston-Croke

[edit] Campus

Kincoppal-Rose Bay is situated on a single campus in suburban Rose Bay, overlooking Sydney Harbour. The school features a mix of 19th century and modern buildings, gardens and fields.

Convent of the Sacred Heart, c1930s
Convent of the Sacred Heart, c1930s

Current facilities of the school include:

  • Boarding school Accommodating up to 150 students from Years 7 to 12. Provides dormitory-style accommodation with bed/study cubicles for junior boarders and bed-study rooms which accommodate one or several students for senior boarders. Sheldon House, completed in 1998, provides accommodation for Year 12 students.[3]
  • Chapel A central part of the school and regarded as one of the finest works of famous Architect, John Horbury Hunt. Used by students, staff and the School community for Masses, feast days, weddings and special occasions such as the Vale Mass and the Procession of the Lanterns.[10]
  • Harbour Terrace Located above the school library, this flat roof area has uninterrupted views down Sydney Harbour. Used by students during lunch and recess breaks, and is also the venue for the Vale (graduation) Luncheon.[11]
  • Hughes Centre Used for assemblies, school productions, concerts, examinations and special events. Equipped with an auditorium seating approximately 550 in theatre-style, stage, backstage area, audio/visual system, lighting, heating, grand piano and risers.[12]
  • Junior School Learning Centre Incorporating the Junior School Library, an IT Centre and a drop-in independent learning area with access to IT and print resources.[13]
  • Mary Agnes O'Neil Library Opened 1998. Features separate floors for fiction and research, computer and printing facilities and two seminar rooms.[14]
  • McGuinness Centre A Gymnasium with a fully sprung floor.[15]
  • Performing Arts Centre Refurbished in 1998. Used by both Junior and Senior students for orchestral and choral rehearsals and performances.[16]
  • Santas' Field A newly opened sports field for Junior school students.[15]
  • Sheldon Swimming Pool A 25-metre outdoor pool, situated on the harbour side of the School.[15]
  • Sports Field Including 5 tennis courts and a large, flat area for competitive track and field events.[15]

[edit] In popular culture

Kincoppal-Rose Bay has been used as a set for a number of films including Looking for Alibrandi and Our Lips Are Sealed.

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] References

  1. ^ Schedule of Fees 2008 (PDF). Enrolments. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
  2. ^ a b c Annual Report 2006 (PDF). Publications. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
  3. ^ a b The Boarding School. Boarding. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  4. ^ a b History & Philosophy. About Us. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
  5. ^ New South Wales. Schools Directory. Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
  6. ^ JSHAA New South Wales Directory of Members. New South Wales Branch. Junior School Heads' Association of Australia (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
  7. ^ Kincoppal - Rose Bay. Schools. Australian Boarding Schools' Association. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
  8. ^ a b c Heads of New South Wales Independent Girls' Schools. About AHIGS. Association of Heads of Independent Girls Schools. Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
  9. ^ Cunneen, Chris (2005). "Hughes, John (1825 - 1885)". Australian Dictionary of Biography (Online) Supplementary. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. pp. 190-191. Retrieved on 2007-08-07. 
  10. ^ Chapel. Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  11. ^ Harbour Terrace. Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  12. ^ Hughes Centre. Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  13. ^ Junior School Learning Centre. Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  14. ^ Mary Agnes O'Neil Library. Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  15. ^ a b c d Sport Facilities. Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  16. ^ Performing Arts Centre. Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  17. ^ Eyland, Ann (2000). "Magoffin, Ann Margaret (Peg) (1918 - 1971)". Australian Dictionary of Biography (Online) 15. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. p.285. Retrieved on 2007-08-07. 
  18. ^ Traill-Nash, Glynis. "Ayesha dishes out royal treatment to young designers", Life & Style, Sydney: Sydney Morning Herald, 2007-02-04. Retrieved on 2007-08-07. 
  19. ^ Roberts, Alan (1988). "Simpson, Helen de Guerry (1897 - 1940)". Australian Dictionary of Biography (Online) 11. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. pp. 611-612. Retrieved on 2007-08-07. 
  20. ^ "TURNBULL (Lucy) Lucinda Mary Forrest". Who's Who in Australia Live!. (2006-11-17). Ed. Suzannah Pearce. North Melbourne, Vic: Crown Content Pty Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-09-26. 
  21. ^ a b Green, Jonathan. "Famous alumni on Latham's hit list", Politics, Crikey, 2005-03-30. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. 

[edit] Further reading

  • Barlow, L. 1982. Living Stones: Convent of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay 1882-1982. Kincoppal-Rose Bay School, Rose Bay, NSW. ISBN 0-9593096-0-8.
  • Frost, P. 1973. The Kincoppal Story. Sydney.

[edit] See also

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