Francis Douglas Memorial College
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| Motto | Christo Duce 'With Christ as our leader' |
| Established | 1959 |
| Type | Independent all-male secondary |
| Principal | Br. Peter Ryan |
| Students | 800 |
| Grades | 7–13 |
| Location | New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand |
| Colours | Blue and Red (with Yellow) |
| Captain | Nick Siffleet |
| Website | www.fdmc.school.nz |
Francis Douglas Memorial College (also known as FDMC) is an all-boys state integrated Catholic school located in New Plymouth, New Zealand. The college was founded in 1959 under the leadership of the De La Salle Brothers, a religious order of brothers based on the teachings of St. Jean-Baptiste de la Salle. The name of the school is dedicated to the memory of Fr. Francis Vernon Douglas, a missionary priest who was killed while doing missionary work in the Philippines during the Second World War. The school currently educates approximately 800 boys, 130 of whom are boarders.
Francis Douglas Memorial College is known for its rich cultural involvement and excellent attendence in a wide range of sports. Every year, a group of students travel to the O'Shea Shield event, which is a part of the special nature of the College.
[edit] Notable alumni
- John Mitchell, former coach of the All Blacks, now coach of the Western Force
- Conrad Smith, current member of All Blacks rugby squad
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