Marist College Kogarah
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Marist College Kogarah is a systemic Catholic College for boys from Years 7 to 12, located in Bexley
, New South Wales
, Australia
.
The College was founded in 1909, and has a tradition based on the teachings of the French educator Saint Marcellin Champagnat
. The school offers education to approximately 1200 students in the St George area of Sydney
.
As demand for secondary education grew in the region, junior secondary classes were added to the school in the late 1920s. By 1938 it was a full secondary school, presenting pupils for the Leaving Certificate. By the 1940s it was the largest Catholic School in Australia.
In the 1960s, the school became part of the new Archdiocesan system of schools and this had important consequences for Kogarah. Parish schools were preferred for primary education and so in 1982 primary classes ended at Marist Brothers Kogarah. From 1984, senior girls were enrolled in Years 11 and 12. This was however short-lived due to the establishment of Bethany College in 1993.
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has been operating since 2000. As each new student begins at the school, he is allocated to a house and its colour. The school has four houses that have been named after people that have made a lasting impact on the school. Students are involved in House Competitions which include Sporting, Cultural and Academic events. The four houses are:
Subjects offered for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) include English Standard, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, General Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering Studies, Studies of Religion 1, Studies of Religion 2, Geography,Modern History, Ancient History, History Extension, Economics, Business Studies, Italian Beginners, Italian Continuers, Music 1, Music 2, Visual Arts, PDHPE, Industrial Technology, Design and Technology, Information Processes and Technology, and Software Design and Development. For those who do not wish to study Studies of Religion in Years 11 and 12, a School Based Religious Education program is followed, entitles "Catholic Studies".
In 2008 all subjects scored above state average expect Catholic Studies and Studies of Religion 1 & 2 Units
Clergy
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Military
Politics, public service and the law
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Bexley, New South Wales
Bexley is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Bexley is located 14 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Rockdale and is part of the St George area.-History:...
, New South Wales
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, Australia
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The College was founded in 1909, and has a tradition based on the teachings of the French educator Saint Marcellin Champagnat
Marcellin Champagnat
Saint Marcellin Joseph Benedict Champagnat was born in Rozet, village of Marlhes, near St. Etienne , France...
. The school offers education to approximately 1200 students in the St George area of Sydney
Sydney
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History
Marist College Kogarah was established in 1908 as the Kogarah Boys’ School, a primary school for boys. The Marist Brothers agreed to establish the school after requests by Fr John O'Driscoll, parish priest of the new parish of Kogarah. During 1908 a hundred pupils were enrolled, it then being the only Catholic boys school in New South Wales south west of Newtown.As demand for secondary education grew in the region, junior secondary classes were added to the school in the late 1920s. By 1938 it was a full secondary school, presenting pupils for the Leaving Certificate. By the 1940s it was the largest Catholic School in Australia.
In the 1960s, the school became part of the new Archdiocesan system of schools and this had important consequences for Kogarah. Parish schools were preferred for primary education and so in 1982 primary classes ended at Marist Brothers Kogarah. From 1984, senior girls were enrolled in Years 11 and 12. This was however short-lived due to the establishment of Bethany College in 1993.
School crest and motto
Over the years the school has had three crest designs. They all have in common a red cross dividing a shield into four fields. Above the shield is the school motto Finis Coronat Opus, meaning "The End Crowns the Work"; below is the school name. The redesigns were required after the school's name was altered. The crest's symbols were also rearranged after the first redesign.The fields contain the following symbols:
- The Marist symbol.
- The Southern Cross, the symbol of Australia
- The Waratah, the symbol of New South Wales
- An open book to symbolise learning
House system
The present School house systemHouse system
The house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
has been operating since 2000. As each new student begins at the school, he is allocated to a house and its colour. The school has four houses that have been named after people that have made a lasting impact on the school. Students are involved in House Competitions which include Sporting, Cultural and Academic events. The four houses are:
- Cooper: Named after Alfred Cooper, a benefactor of the school.
- Gonzaga: Named for the first Principal of the school.
- Gilroy : Named for Cardinal Gilroy of Sydney, who was enrolled in the school on the first day of lessons in 1909.
- Lindwall : Named for Ray LindwallRay LindwallRaymond Russell Lindwall MBE was a cricketer who represented Australia in 61 Tests from 1946 to 1960. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He also played top-flight rugby league football with St...
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level.
Tuition
In 2008 all subjects scored above state average expect Catholic Studies and Studies of Religion 1 & 2 Units
Principals
- ? - 1987: Brother John O'Brien
- 1988 - 1992: Brother Patrick Foley
- 1992 - 1996: Mr. Peter McNamara
- 1996 - 2000: Mr. Brian Roberts
- 2001 - Term 3 2007: Mr Patrick O'Connor
- Term 4, 2007: Mr Angelo Scali (relieving Principal)
- 2008: Mr. Damian Millar
- 2009 - Present: Mr. John Riordan
Notable alumni
Academic- Glyn DavisGlyn DavisGlyn Conrad Davis, AC is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.- Early life :Professor Davis was educated at Marist Brothers College, Kogarah...
– Vice-Chancellor of the University of MelbourneUniversity of MelbourneThe University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in Victoria...
; awarded the Order of AustraliaOrder 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"...
(AC) for services to Public Administration in 2002 - Peter O'Halloran OAM – Mathematician; Professor at the University of CanberraUniversity of CanberraOver the years the Stone Day program has gradually become larger and larger, taking up a whole week and now Stonefest is one of Australia's most popular music festivals. The first foundation celebrations were held in 1971. In 1973 Stone Day celebrations were held over two days, which was expanded...
; Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1983
Clergy
- Brother Kelvin Canavan – Notable educator; awarded Member (AM) of the Order of AustraliaOrder 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"...
for services to education in 1997 - Norman Thomas Gilroy – First Australian Cardinal; Australian of the YearAustralian of the YearSince 1960 the Australian of the Year Award has been part of the celebrations surrounding Australia Day , during which time the award has grown steadily in significance to become Australia’s pre-eminent award. The Australian of the Year announcement has become a very prominent part of the annual...
1971 - Bishop Edward KellyEdward Kelly (bishop)Edward Joseph Kelly was an American Roman Catholic clergyman.Kelly was born in The Dalles, Oregon, to James Leo and Henrietta Kelly. He received his early education at in his native city, and made his classical studies at Columbia University in Portland. He began his studies for the priesthood...
– Former BishopBishopA bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
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Entertainment, media and the arts
- Warren FaheyWarren FaheyWarren Fahey AM is a social historian, author, record producer, broadcaster and singer.Fahey is the founder of Larrikin Records and the folk band The Larrikins...
AM - Australian Folklorist, founder of Folkways Music and Larrikin Records, former Deputy Managing Director Festival Mushroom Group. - Dan Ginnane – Broadcaster on Triple MTriple MThe Triple M Network is an active rock radio network in Australia owned by media company Austereo, who also own the Today Network.- History :...
Radio and ESPNESPNEntertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
Television - John HargreavesJohn Hargreaves (Australian actor)John Hargreaves was an Australian actor. He won three Australian Film Institute Awards and was nominated six times.-Background:...
– Actor; only actor to receive the Byron Kennedy AwardByron Kennedy AwardThe Byron Kennedy Award was established in 1984 by the Australian Film Institute in honour of the late film producer Byron Kennedy."This is an accolade usually bestowed upon someone early in their career, whose quality of work is marked by their relentless pursuit of excellence."It is accompanied... - Chris Holland- former College Vice-Captain, now a member of Australian band Operator PleaseOperator PleaseOperator Please are an Australian pop band, originating on the Gold Coast of Queensland, in 2005. Their current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarist Amandah Wilkinson, drummer Tim Commandeur, keyboardist Chris Holland, Ashley McConnell on bass guitar, and violinist Taylor Henderson.The...
- Geoff Plummer- (1954–2006) founding member, drummer and singer of multiple platinum record winning 1970s fifties revival band "Ol'55" who made numerous appearances of Countdown.
- Paul Merciadez- Member of Justice Dance Crew who won Australia's Got Talent in 2010.
- Artie Rocke- Contestant, Australia's Biggest Loser - 1st series, 2006
Military
- Kerry Marin (R.A.N) – Sub lieutenant on HMAS VoyagerHMAS Voyager (D04)HMAS Voyager was a Daring class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy , that was lost in a collision in 1964.Constructed between 1949 and 1957, Voyager was the first ship of her class to enter Australian service, and the first all-welded ship to be built in Australia...
which was sunk in a collision with the Flag Ship of the Navy HMAS Melbourne (killed)
Politics, public service and the law
- Mark CoureMark CoureMark Joseph Coure MP, an Australian politician, is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Oatley for the Liberal Party of Australia since 2011.-Early years and background:...
- AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n politician and 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... - John AjakaJohn AjakaJohn George Ajaka is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party of Australia member of the New South Wales Legislative Council since 2007. He is the first Liberal Lebanese Australian member of an Australian parliament. Ajaka currently serves as parliamentary secretary for Transport and...
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n politician and member of the New South Wales Legislative CouncilNew South Wales Legislative CouncilThe New South Wales Legislative Council, or upper house, is one of the two chambers of the parliament of New South Wales in Australia. The other is the Legislative Assembly. Both sit at Parliament House in the state capital, Sydney. The Assembly is referred to as the lower house and the Council as... - Kevin Greene – Former AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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/Managing Partner of FreehillsFreehillsFreehills is a commercial law firm that operates in the Asia-Pacific region. In Australia it is considered one of the 'Big Six' law firms.-Offices:Freehills has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane in Australia...
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Sport
- Michael Beattie;St. George DragonsSt. George DragonsThe St George Dragons was an Australian Rugby league football club in St George, Sydney, New South Wales that played in Australia's top-level Rugby league competition from New South Wales Rugby Football League in 1921 until 1998; in 1999 they formed a joint venture with the Illawarra Steelers,...
Rugby League positions#CentreCaptain of 1992 runners up. - Peter Armstrong – St. George DragonsSt. George DragonsThe St George Dragons was an Australian Rugby league football club in St George, Sydney, New South Wales that played in Australia's top-level Rugby league competition from New South Wales Rugby Football League in 1921 until 1998; in 1999 they formed a joint venture with the Illawarra Steelers,...
Hooker (1957–1964) - Jim Bailey – Olympian (Melbourne 19561956 Summer OlympicsThe 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...
) – Athletics - George Carstairs – St. George DragonsSt. George DragonsThe St George Dragons was an Australian Rugby league football club in St George, Sydney, New South Wales that played in Australia's top-level Rugby league competition from New South Wales Rugby Football League in 1921 until 1998; in 1999 they formed a joint venture with the Illawarra Steelers,...
(1921–29) and Australian representative (1921–22) - Keith GallowayKeith GallowayKeith Galloway is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League competition. He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks...
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and formerly with the Cronulla SharksCronulla SharksThe Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are Australian professional Rugby league team based in Cronulla, in the Sutherland Shire, Southern Sydney, New South Wales... - Ray LindwallRay LindwallRaymond Russell Lindwall MBE was a cricketer who represented Australia in 61 Tests from 1946 to 1960. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He also played top-flight rugby league football with St...
– Cricketer; considered one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time - Daryl MillardDaryl MillardDaryl Millard is an Australian rugby league player of Fijian descent who currently plays for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the European Super League...
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and Canterbury BulldogsCanterbury BulldogsThe Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Belmore, a suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of Sydney. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, as well as New South Wales Rugby League junior competitions... - Kerry O'Keefe – Australian cricketer and commentator.
- Jason StevensJason StevensJason Anthony Stevens is a former professional rugby league footballer who represented his country and state. He primarily played at prop...
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player for the Cronulla SharksCronulla SharksThe Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are Australian professional Rugby league team based in Cronulla, in the Sutherland Shire, Southern Sydney, New South Wales...
, Australian Kangaroo's and NSW Blues - Robert Stone – Rugby LeagueNational Rugby LeagueThe National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
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and NSW Blues - Robert WindleBob WindleRobert George "Bob" Windle is a former Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1960s, who won four Olympic medals, including an individual gold medal...
– Olympic gold edallist in the 1500 m freestyle (Tokyo 19641964 Summer OlympicsThe 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
) – Swimming - George NdairaGeorge NdairaGeorge Ndaira is a rugby league player for Wests Tigers in the Newcastle Rugby League. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights, the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League. He is of Lebanese ethnicity...
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and South Sydney RabbitohsSouth Sydney RabbitohsThe South Sydney Rabbitohs are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in Redfern, a suburb of South-central Sydney, New South Wales. They participate in the National Rugby League premiership and are one of nine existing teams from the state capital...
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. Currently playing in the English Super League. - Blagoj Janev, professional basketball player for the Sydney Kings.
- Frank FarrellFrank Farrell (rugby league)Francis Michael "Bumper" Farrell was an Australian premiership winning and national representative rugby league footballer. A prop forward, his long club career was with the Newtown Bluebags from 1938 to 1951 with four Test appearances for the Australian national side between 1946 and 1948...
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, N.S.W. and Australia.