Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham
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Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham (also known as CBHS Lewisham), is a Roman Catholic
, day school
for boys, located in Lewisham
, an inner-western
suburb of Sydney, New South Wales
, Australia
.
Established in 1891 by the Christian Brothers
, the school
has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 1,250 boys from Years 5 to 12.
The school is the oldest of the Christian Brothers schools operating in Sydney.
and five classrooms, to accommodate 100 students. Today, the school operates under the governance of Edmund Rice Education Australia, with a student population of 1,250. The school is inseparable from its suburb of Lewisham, New South Wales
, and from the order of Christian Brothers that has run it for over 100 years, founded by Edmund Rice
which traces its beginnings back to the schools for the poor youth of Ireland in the early 19th Century.
Conanti Corona, translates as "A crown to the one who strives", which is used as an expression to help students to try their best in all aspects of life. The school crest is adapted from the Christian Brothers’ crest, highlighting the Celtic Cross
and the Irish
heritage of the Christian Brothers. The crest also contains the two symbols for the first and last letters of the Latin alphabet, symbolising learning and knowledge.
of Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham are traditionally known as the "Old Boys", and may elect to join the school's alumni association
, the "Old Boys Association". Some notable Old Boys include:
Clergy
Entertainment, media and the arts
Medicine and science
Military
Politics, public service and the law
Sport
Roman Catholic Church in Australia
The Catholic Church in Australia is part of the worldwide Catholic Church under the spiritual and administrative leadership of the Pope.Australia is a majority Christian but pluralistic society with no established religion. There are approximately 5.1 million Australian Catholics . Catholicism...
, day school
Day school
A day school—as opposed to a boarding school—is an institution where children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children/teens return to their homes...
for boys, located in Lewisham
Lewisham, New South Wales
Lewisham is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Lewisham is located 8 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Marrickville Council. The postcode is 2049...
, an inner-western
Inner West (Sydney)
The Inner West is a general term which is used to describe the metropolitan area directly to the west of the Sydney central business district, New South Wales, Australia...
suburb of Sydney, New South Wales
New South Wales
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, Australia
Australia
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.
Established in 1891 by the Christian Brothers
Congregation of Christian Brothers
The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...
, the school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 1,250 boys from Years 5 to 12.
The school is the oldest of the Christian Brothers schools operating in Sydney.
History
The school was opened in 1891, built at a cost of £150 with a building, gymGym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
and five classrooms, to accommodate 100 students. Today, the school operates under the governance of Edmund Rice Education Australia, with a student population of 1,250. The school is inseparable from its suburb of Lewisham, New South Wales
Lewisham, New South Wales
Lewisham is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Lewisham is located 8 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Marrickville Council. The postcode is 2049...
, and from the order of Christian Brothers that has run it for over 100 years, founded by Edmund Rice
Edmund Ignatius Rice
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice , was a Roman Catholic missionary and educationalist. Edmund was the founder of two orders of religious brothers: the Congregation of Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers....
which traces its beginnings back to the schools for the poor youth of Ireland in the early 19th Century.
Principals
| Period | Details |
|---|---|
| Unknown – 1932 | Br M.E. Breen |
| Unknown – 1995 | Br Brady |
| 1995–2000 | Br Peter Hester |
| 2001–2007 | Mr Brian Roberts |
| 2008 – Present | Br Paul Conn |
Crest and motto
The school mottoMotto
A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments...
Conanti Corona, translates as "A crown to the one who strives", which is used as an expression to help students to try their best in all aspects of life. The school crest is adapted from the Christian Brothers’ crest, highlighting the Celtic Cross
Celtic cross
A Celtic cross is a symbol that combines a cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. In the Celtic Christian world it was combined with the Christian cross and this design was often used for high crosses – a free-standing cross made of stone and often richly decorated...
and the Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
heritage of the Christian Brothers. The crest also contains the two symbols for the first and last letters of the Latin alphabet, symbolising learning and knowledge.
Facilities
Some notable current facilities of Christian Brothers' High School include:- Six fully equipped science laboratories, named the "Dr Victor Chang Building" in honour of the late Dr Chang
- Music and performing arts rooms
- Lecture Theatre, hall and weights room
- Large undercover play space that can be converted into a basketball courtBasketball courtIn basketball, the basketball court is the playing surface, consisting of a rectangular floor with tiles at either end. In professional or organized basketball, especially when played indoors, it is usually made out of a wood, often maple, and highly polished...
, tennis courtTennis courtA tennis court is where the game of tennis is played. It is a firm rectangular surface with a low net stretched across the center. The same surface can be used to play both doubles and singles.-Dimensions:...
or volleyball court. - A multi-purpose hall
- A brand new library and learning centre
- Three fully equipped art rooms
- Four fully equipped computer labs
Extra curriculum
Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham offers students multiple extra curriculur activities, both inside and outside of school time. Activities such as Choir, Band, Theatresports, "Eddy's Friends", Debating and Night Patrol are available, along with others. Through Choir, Band and Theatresports, students may participate in state and national competitions against other schools. "Eddy's Friends" and Night Patrol are social justice programs, whereby students are encouraged to give back to the community through such things as feeding the homeless. The school is also a part of the Catholic Schools' Debating Association (CSDA), providing students with the opportunity to debate other schools around Sydney.Notable alumni
AlumnusAlumnus
An alumnus , according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is "a graduate of a school, college, or university." An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor or inmate as well as a former student. In addition, an alumna is "a female graduate or former student of a school, college,...
of Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham are traditionally known as the "Old Boys", and may elect to join the school's alumni association
Alumni association
An alumni association is an association of graduates or, more broadly, of former students. In the United Kingdom and the United States, alumni of universities, colleges, schools , fraternities, and sororities often form groups with alumni from the same organisation...
, the "Old Boys Association". Some notable Old Boys include:
Clergy
- ArchbishopArchbishopAn archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
James Carroll (1931) - Auxiliary BishopAuxiliary bishopAn auxiliary bishop, in the Roman Catholic Church, is an additional bishop assigned to a diocese because the diocesan bishop is unable to perform his functions, the diocese is so extensive that it requires more than one bishop to administer, or the diocese is attached to a royal or imperial office...
to Cardinal Gilroy
Entertainment, media and the arts
- Gordon ElliottGordon ElliottGordon Elliott is a British-born Australian journalist and producer. He is the executive producer of ABC's daytime program The Chew, but is probably better known for his 1990s TV talk show program, The Gordon Elliott Show....
- TV Personality - Kerry Myers, Editor The Catholic Weekly
- Leo SchofieldLeo SchofieldLeo Schofield AM is an Australian restaurant critic, advertising professional and arts festival director....
AMOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(1952) - Noted JournalistJournalistA journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
with the Sydney Morning Herald - David WenhamDavid WenhamDavid Wenham is an Australian actor who has appeared in movies, television series and theatre productions. He is known in Hollywood for his roles as Faramir in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, Carl in Van Helsing and Dilios in 300 and Neil Fletcher in Australia...
- ActorActorAn actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
Medicine and science
- Victor ChangVictor ChangVictor Peter Chang, AC , was a Chinese Australian cardiac surgeon and a pioneer of modern heart transplantation. Born in Shanghai to Australian-born Chinese parents, he grew up in Hong Kong before moving to Australia...
ACOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
- Heart SurgeonSurgeonIn medicine, a surgeon is a specialist in surgery. Surgery is a broad category of invasive medical treatment that involves the cutting of a body, whether human or animal, for a specific reason such as the removal of diseased tissue or to repair a tear or breakage... - Jim Quirk AOOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
, FAA (1941) - Australia's first ProfessorProfessorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of Soil ScienceSoil scienceSoil science is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.Sometimes terms which...
. Visiting Professor at Oxford University
Military
- John MackeyJohn Bernard MacKeyJohn Bernard "Jack" Mackey VC was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British Commonwealth soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines.Born in Leichhardt, New South Wales, Mackey was the only...
V.C.Victoria CrossThe Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
(1936) - Posthumously awarded the CommonwealthCommonwealthCommonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. Historically, it has sometimes been synonymous with "republic."More recently it has been used for fraternal associations of some sovereign nations...
's highest honour for bravery for his gallantry in BorneoBorneoBorneo is the third largest island in the world and is located north of Java Island, Indonesia, at the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia....
in 1945
Politics, public service and the law
- John AquilinaJohn AquilinaJohn Joseph Aquilina , an Australian politician, is a former member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Blacktown between 1981 and 1991 and the electorate of Riverstone between 1991 and 2011 for the Australian Labor Party.Between 1986 and 1988 and again...
- PoliticianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
- Leader of the HouseLeader of the House (Australia)The office of Leader of the House in the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Australia exists in order for the management of government business, involving such matters as the following:* the order in which Government issues are to be dealt with... - Steve DoszpotSteve DoszpotSteve Doszpot is an Australian politician with the Liberal Party of Australia, elected to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly in the Brindabella electorate at the 2008 election....
- PoliticianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
- Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly - Michael Grove (1955) - judge of the Supreme Court of New South WalesSupreme Court of New South WalesThe Supreme Court of New South Wales is the highest state court of the Australian State of New South Wales...
- Julian McDonald AOOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
- Chancellor of Australian Catholic UniversityAustralian Catholic UniversityAustralian Catholic University is a national public university. It has six campuses and offers programs in five faculties throughout Australia.-History:... - Brian McGowan (Australian politician)Brian McGowan (Australian politician)Brian McGowan was an Australian politician, elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly....
- Member of the New South Wales Legislative AssemblyNew South Wales Legislative AssemblyThe Legislative Assembly, or lower house, is one of the two chambers of the Parliament of New South Wales, an Australian state. The other chamber is the Legislative Council. Both the Assembly and Council sit at Parliament House in the state capital, Sydney... - Kevin Frederick O'Leary QCQueen's CounselQueen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law...
- Chief justiceChief JusticeThe Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth or other countries with an Anglo-Saxon justice system based on English common law, such as the Supreme Court of Canada, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, the Court of Final Appeal of...
of the Supreme Court of the Northern TerritorySupreme Court of the Northern TerritoryThe Supreme Court of the Northern Territory is the superior court for the Australian Territory of the Northern Territory. It has unlimited jurisdiction within the territory in civil matters, and hears the most serious criminal matters... - Terry SheahanTerry SheahanTerence William "Terry" Sheahan, AO is an Australian judge and former politician. He was the Labor member for Burrinjuck in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1973 to 1988, and held various ministerial portfolios between 1980 and 1988, and currently sits as a judge on the New South...
OAOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
- PoliticianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
Sport
- Steve GearinSteve GearinSteve Gearin is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. He was a member of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs during the 'entertainers' era...
- Rugby LeagueRugby leagueRugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player - Brett HolmanBrett HolmanBrett Trevor Holman is an Australian professional football player. He currently plays as a attacking midfielder or left winger for the Dutch Eredivisie club AZ and the Australia national football team.-Early life:...
- Football (soccer)Football (soccer)Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player - Raphael BoveRaphael BoveRaphael Bove is an Italian Australian football player who has represented Australia at international level.-Career:...
- Football (soccer)Football (soccer)Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player - Roger HartiganRoger HartiganMichael Joseph 'Roger' Hartigan was an Australian Test cricketer and Administrator....
(1894) - Australian Test CricketTest cricketTest cricket is the longest form of the sport of cricket. Test matches are played between national representative teams with "Test status", as determined by the International Cricket Council , with four innings played between two teams of 11 players over a period of up to a maximum five days...
player - Martin Mulligan - TennisTennisTennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
player - Paul OsbornePaul OsbornePaul Osborne is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer, administrator and politician. He played first-grade rugby league for the St George Dragons and Canberra Raiders before serving as a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly from 1995 until 2001...
- Rugby LeagueRugby leagueRugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player and PoliticianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, Schoolboy Player of the Year Award 1984 - Shane RigonShane RigonShane Rigon, educated at Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham, is a rugby league footballer who plays for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Rigon made his debut in the top grade in 1996 for the Roosters against the Eels and had a winning premiership with the Bradford Bulls in the European Super...
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player - Andrew LomuAndrew LomuAndrew Lomu is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. He previously played for the Sydney Roosters, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Canberra Raiders and for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition...
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player - Tim PickupTim PickupTimothy Alexander Pickup was an Australian Rugby League player for the North Sydney Bears, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, New South Wales and Australian national side in the 1970's...
- Rugby LeagueRugby leagueRugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player and Test representative. - Solomon HaumonoSolomon HaumonoSolomon Haumono is a professional boxer and former rugby league player of Tongan descent. He attended Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham and represented them in the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Australian Schoolboys team 1993.-League career:In rugby league, his preferred...
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. - Michael SpeechleyMichael SpeechleyMichael Speechley is an Australian former professional rugby league player for the Newtown Jets, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the Cronulla Sharks and the Parramatta Eels. His career spanned thirteen seasons in first-grade Australian competition...
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player - Jim Walters - Rugby LeagueRugby leagueRugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
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- Football represented Australia