Red Bend Catholic College

Red Bend Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day and boarding school located in Forbes in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. The College is run by the Marist Brothers, a religious institute. Established in 1926, the College has enrolled approximately 800 students from Year 7 to Year 12.

Red Bend Catholic College
Red Bend Catholic College and statue of Marcellin Champagnat
Location

Australia
Coordinates33°25′06″S 148°01′16″E
Information
School typeIndependent co-educational secondary day and boarding school
MottoLatin: Per Angusta Ad Augusta
(Through Difficulty to Greatness)
Religious affiliation(s)Association of Marist Schools of Australia
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established
  • 1926 (1926) (Johnson Street)
  • 1955 (1955) (Red Bend)
PrincipalMr Stephen Dwyer
Enrolmentc.800
Colour(s)Navy and sky blue   
Websiteredbendcc.nsw.edu.au

History

Prior to 1977, the Catholic education of students in this region was provided by three secondary schools; Our Lady of Mercy College, Forbes; Our Lady of Mercy High School, Parkes; and Marist Brothers' College, Forbes.

In February 1977, these three schools combined to form one co-educational High School, with the name of Red Bend Catholic College, at the site of the former Marist Brothers' College, on the banks of the Lachlan River. This merger brought together the teaching traditions of the Mercy Sisters and the Marist Brothers.

Principals

The following individuals have served as College Principal:

OrdinalOfficeholdersTerm startTerm endTime in officeNotes
1John Hillet200320128–9 years
2Michael Flanagan2013incumbent7–8 years

Stephen Dwyer July 2019

House system

  • Basil House: Colour: Green, Motto: "Action Not Words."
  • Denis House: Colour: Red, Motto: "Second to None."
  • Loyola House: Colour: Yellow, Motto: "Leading the Way with Strength and Honour."
  • Xavier House: Colour: Blue, Motto: "Determination, Participation, Success."
  • Mcauley House: Colour: Purple, Motto: “ Pride in excellence.”
  • Chisholm House: Colour: Orange

College Crest

  • The Motto: Per Angusta ad Augusta
  • The Colours: Sky Blue & Navy Blue
  • The Cross: The Mercy Cross as worn by all Sisters of Mercy
  • The M: Marist Emblem
  • The Twelve Stars: Crown of Mary

See also

References

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