Chevalier College
Encyclopedia
Chevalier College is a Catholic
co-educational school in Bowral, New South Wales
conducted by the priests and brothers of the international religious order, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
(M.S.C.). It is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA).
In 2010, the house Burford, with the colour purple, was added. Father Burford, of whom the house was named after, was the rector of the school from 1952 until 1956. He died on February 16, 1983.
In 2011, the house Clancy, with the colour orange, was added. This house is named after Br Ken Clancy msc.
MSC Superior
Community Leader
College Chaplain
Politics and the law
Sport
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
co-educational school in Bowral, New South Wales
Bowral, New South Wales
-Attractions:Bowral is perhaps the best known of the towns and villages of the Southern Highlands, and in recent years has become the commercial centre of the Wingecarribee Shire. Bowral is known for its boutiques, antique stores, gourmet restaurants, and rich coffee culture.Bowral is home to the...
conducted by the priests and brothers of the international religious order, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart is a missionary congregation in the Latin Church,one of the 23 sui iuris churches which make up the Catholic Church led by the Bishop of Rome...
(M.S.C.). It is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA).
Houses
In Chevalier College there are four houses with four different colours: Osbourne, with the colour yellow; Riversdale, with the colour red; Giles, with the colour blue; and Reid with the colour green.In 2010, the house Burford, with the colour purple, was added. Father Burford, of whom the house was named after, was the rector of the school from 1952 until 1956. He died on February 16, 1983.
In 2011, the house Clancy, with the colour orange, was added. This house is named after Br Ken Clancy msc.
Staff Directory
Leadership Team- Chris McDermott, Principal
- Steve Murchie, Deputy Principal
- Bruce Woods, Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching
- Alison McKenzie, Assistant Principal - Faith Formation, Mission & Religious Education
- Jim Dulhunty, Business Manager
MSC Superior
Community Leader
- Fr. John Franzmann
College Chaplain
- Fr Terry Herbert
Notable alumni
Arts- Ian IrvineIan IrvineIan Irvine is an Australian fantasy and eco-thriller author and marine scientist. To date Irvine has written 27 novels, including fantasy, eco-thrillers and books for children. He has had books published in at least 12 countries and continues to write full-time.- Career :Irvine was born in...
- Novelist and marine scientist - Michael MacConnellMichael MacConnellMichael MacConnell is an Australian author born in New South Wales, Australia. His first fiction novel, Maelstrom, was released in October 2007 by . The first sequel novel Splinter, was released in July 2008. Both novels have been published in the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and New Zealand....
- Novelist
Politics and the law
- John FaheyJohn Fahey (politician)John Joseph Fahey, AC is a former Premier of New South Wales and Federal Minister for Finance in Australia. John Fahey is currently the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1984 to 1996 and the federal House of Representatives...
- Former premier of NSW and federal Finance Minister
Sport
- Allan McMahonAllan McMahonAllan McMahon was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and coach. He was an Australian test player and a former coach of the Canberra Raiders, Newcastle Knights and Illawarra Steelers.-Playing career:...
- former Australian rugby league rep, Newcastle KnightsNewcastle KnightsThe Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. They compete in Australasia's premier rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership...
coach