St Mary's College, Toowoomba
St Mary's College, Toowoomba is an independent Catholic boys' senior primary and secondary school in Newtown, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. The College was established by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1899. In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 851 students from years 5 to 12.[1] St Mary's College has an iPad program to improve learning.
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| Coordinates | 27°33′38″S 151°56′31″E |
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| Type | Independent primary and secondary school |
| Motto | Latin: Conanti Corona (The one who strives will win the crown) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Congregation of Christian Brothers |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Established | 1899 |
| Founder | Congregation of Christian Brothers |
| Headmaster | Michael Newman |
| Chaplain | Ryan Baines |
| Grades | Years 5–12 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrolment | 851 (2016) |
| Colour(s) | Blue and white |
| Website | www |
Languages
English is the most spoken, although Dinka, German, Portuguese and Indonesian are spoken by more than 100 students. English, Japanese and Spanish are taught at the school.
Subjects
St Mary's College offers a wide range of subjects, including foreign language and Wood & Metal Technology.
Notable alumni
- Sir Walter Campbell QC, DSO, MC, OBE – a former Governor of Queensland, jurist and barrister
- Virgil Patrick Copas MSC – appointed Archbishop of Port Moresby in 1966
- Joseph Anthony (Tony) Dietz – air vice-marshall; senior engineer officer in the Royal Australian Air Force
- Ian “Ripper” Doyle – rugby league player; member of the Kangaroos; played seven tests
- Frank Forde PC – politician; the 15th Prime Minister of Australia, serving only eight days in office in 1945
- Tom Gorman – rugby league player; captained the Kangaroos in 1929-30
- Harold Hawkins GLM, ICD, CBE, AFC – air vice-marshall; appointed air advisor to Rhodesian High Commissioner and Chief of Air Staff – 1955
- Graham Healy – a local radio announcer and politician; former Member for Toowoomba North
- Michael Katsidis – professional boxer
- Stathi Katsidis – jockey; multiple Brisbane premiership-winner
- Vince Lester OAM – former politician; served for 30 years (1974 – 2004); former National Party minister
- Ben Lowe – professional rugby league player
- Jaiman Lowe – professional rugby league player
- Neil ‘Digger’ McGrowdie – jockey; won 1957 Melbourne Cup on ‘Straight Draw’
- Johnathan Thurston – professional rugby league player; dual Dally M Medal winner (2005 & 2007); represented Queensland and the Kangaroos
- Ben Walker – professional rugby league player
- Shane Walker – professional rugby league
- Chris Walker – professional rugby league player
- Robert Moore – professional rugby league
References
- "2016 Annual Report" (PDF). St Mary's College. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 November 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
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