Brigidine College

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Brigidine College

Fortiter Et Suaviter "Strength and Gentleness"
Established	1954
School type	Independent, Roman Catholic, Day
Known As	Brigidine
Principal/Headmaster	Mrs. Joanne Atkins

Chaplain
Location	St Ives, New South Wales, Australia
Campus	Suburban
Enrolment	850 (7-12)
School colours	Maroon and white
School Hymn
Area	5 Hectares
Homepage	www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au

Brigidine College is a non-selective, independent Catholic Girls School, located on Sydney's North Shore, in the suburb of St. Ives. It caters to students in grades 7 - 12. The college is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools (AHIGS). The Brigidine Sisters opened Brigidine College, on 9 February 1954. Each student at Brigidine College is provided with a diverse range of opportunities to empower her to realize her own potential. The Brigidine motto, Fortiter et Suaviter challenges students to be “Women of Strength, Women of Gentleness”. These seemingly opposing virtues are in fact complementary notions of moral courage (fortiter) and consideration of others (suaviter). Guided by this motto, the College fosters within students the development of Catholic faith and practice in congruence with the home environment. Students are respected as individuals and provided with an education based on, and infused with, Gospel values which underpin family values. At Brigidine, a healthy balance between the academic and the co-curricular life of the College is promoted as a pathway to achieving individual goals. Academic achievement is frequently enhanced by involvement in a range of other activities. Brigidine have high expectations of their students and are committed to ensuring that they are inspired and challenged not only to outstanding academic success, but also to faith development and support for social justice issues and service to others. In the 2006 HSC, almost 50% of Brigidine students gained a UAI over 90.

1 History
2 Principals
3 Facilities
4 Notable alumnae
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] History

[edit] Principals

Mrs Joanne Atkins 2006 -

Mr John Bowie 1996 - 2005-

Sr Angela Ryan 1994 -1995

Sr Joan Smith 1989-1993

Sr Val McKenna 1975

Sr Valentine McMahon 1971-1975

Sr Helen Connolly 1980 (Acting)

Sr Anita Murray 1975-1989

Sr Thomas Keating 1968-1970

Sr Theresita Bonser 1966-1967

Sr Lawrence Kinkead 1960-1965

Sr Romauld Walz 1954-1959

[edit] Facilities

The current facilities of the college include:

Henry Lindo Tennis Courts - 1 full size competition court + 1 court also marked as a netball court.
The Convent - Administration area, including Reception and Student Services for Years 11-12.
McCammon Wing - Year 11 & 12 classroom and recreation areas, Centre for Excellence, Independent Learning Centre, Senior Study Areas, Student Services (including Counsellors and Youth Minister)
Gymnasium - 2 x 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, 3 classrooms, sculpture courtyard and multi-media area.
McMahon Wing - Year 10 classrooms and courtyard; Student Services Yrs 7-10; Textile & Design and Drama areas
Murray Wing - 5 refurbished Science laboratories and College-managed Canteen.
Synan Wing - Classrooms for Years 7-9, offices for Year Co-ordinators, Learning Support, Chisholm Centre.
Connolly Wing - Ground Floor: Design & Technology workshops; 1st 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