Nagle Catholic College
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Sanford Street , , 6530 Australia  | |
| Coordinates | 28°46′40″S 114°36′36″E / 28.7778°S 114.6101°E |
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| Type | Private |
| Motto | "For Others" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | Venerable Nano Nagle Blessed Edmund Rice |
| Founded | 1891 (as Stella Maris Presentation College) 1994 (as Nagle Catholic College) |
| Principal | Rob Crothers[1] |
| Chaplain | Fr. Tai Trinh |
| Employees | 90 |
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| Colour(s) | Green, Gold, Black |
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| Website | http://web.ncc.wa.edu.au |
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Nagle Catholic College commonly known as Nagle, is a private Catholic secondary school, located in the coastal town of Geraldton, Western Australia. The college was founded in 1994, as a result of a merger of Stella Maris Presentation College, established in 1891 and St. Patrick's College founded in 1926. [2]
Nagle Catholic College is named after the Presentation Sisters founder Nano Nagle, who came from Ireland with a mission to teach the less fortunate in Australia.[3] Formerly a boarding college, Nagle is now a day school catering for Year 7's to Year 12's. The current college's campus is located on the Stella Maris Presentation College, which today has grown to a college catering to 1,200 students.
Nagle Catholic College was voted "Best School" in Geraldton as voted in The Best of Geraldton competition, held by Red FM.[4]
History
Nagle Catholic College was formed from the agreement between authorities of the two parent colleges, Stella Maris Presentation College and St. Patrick's College. The authorities thought it would be beneficial to combine the schools, which would be more beneficial in catering students. The college was named after Nano Nagle, who founded the Presentation Sisters in Ireland in 1775.[5]
Arrival of Presentation Sisters (1891-1902)
The origins of Nagle Catholic College is woven into history that spans back to 1891 when Bishop Gibney, requested the Presentation Sisters from Ireland to begin teaching in Geraldton. The sisters founded the 'Star of the Sea' Young Lady's Secondary Education Academy erected in the corner of Marine Terrace and Lewis Street.
In 1896, the government withdraws all funding, hence making the college completely independent.
In 1901, the college opened it's doors to boarders, as boarding facilities became available.
Stella Maris Presentation College (1903-1993)
In 1903, the Presentation Convent was erected at its present site in Sanford Street, where it acted as a primary school and a church prior the establishment of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.
In 1911, the construction of the new college campus began beside the current convent, where the first stone was laid by Bishop Bernard Kelly, the first bishop of Geraldton. The construction finished in 1912 and was welcomed by many commendations on its presentation. In 1913, the campus was officially named Stella Maris Presentation College. Mother Joseph O'Connell, the foundress of the Presentation community died in 1933,
50 years of the Presentation Sisters in Geraldton was marked in 1941, and was celebrated by guests arriving from throughout the state. The outbreak of World War II affected the college in 1942, where students were evacuated to Mount Magnet.
The 'Perfect concept' was introduced in 1943 to give senior students a sense of leadership. Melva Sallans carried out the duties of Senior Perfect, assisted by Effie Dallimore, Joan Mulligan and Rica Diamond.
The Diamond Jubilee of the Presentation Sisters in 1951 is celebrated with a new wing to the school.
In 1961, severe flooding of the town caused for an evacuation of the students to Carnarvon.
The campus was enlarged during the 1970's and 1980's with the second extension of the campus, a new sports oval, the completion of the Maitland Street Extension, new auditoruim, new pool and new tennis courts all being constructed on these two decades.
In 1977, the Stella Maris Orchestra and Choir performed for Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburugh.
The house system was introduced in 1978 with the houses: Finns, Russels, Nagles and O'Connels being established.
During 1985, the college bought nine Commodore 64 computers to encourage digital learning.
In 1991, the centenary of the Presentation Sisters in Western Australia and the centenary of Stella Maris college was celebrated.
Stella Maris College celebrated its final year in 1993, before it amalgamates with St. Patrick's College to form Nagle Catholic College.
St. Patrick's College (1925-1993)
Some thirty-five years later, in 1926, St. Patrick's College was opened by the Christian Brothers, which catered for the male population of Geraldton. It was also a boarding college, which was located on a hill at the suburb of Beresford, Western Australia, giving it a view of the Indian Ocean.
For the ensuing sixty-eight years, these two boarding schools continued to cater for the educational needs and growing faith of the Geraldton community.
Nagle today (1994-present)
In 1994, Nagle Catholic College was founded, combining the two boarding colleges. Therefore, it was the first time the two genders combined in one school. The authority chose the Stella Maris Presentation College campus to grow the newly combined college.
Nagle has grown into a dynamic college with new buildings erecting in the campus. For example is the Edmund Rice Library, Bishop Bianccini Gymnasium and Maslen Science Area, with all three buildings erected in less than a decade.
Headmasters and Principals
Stella Maris College
| Years Served | Superiors/Principal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-1900 | M Joseph O'Connell | Foundress |
| 1901-1906 | M Leila Russell | |
| 1907-1916 | M Columba O'Dwyer | First incumbency |
| 1917-1919 | M Peter O'Connor | |
| 1920-1922 | M Monica Tracey | |
| 1923-1928 | M Columba O'Dwyer | Second incumbency, longest serving principal (overall; 14 years) |
| 1929-1934 | M Bernard Myers | First incumbency |
| 1935-1940 | M Thomas Ryan | |
| 1941-1942 | M Michael Cantwell | First incumbency |
| 1943-1945 | M Bernard Myers | Second incumbency |
| 1946-1954 | M Michael Cantwell | Second incumbency |
| 1955-1966 | M Marie-Therese Murphy | Longest serving principal (for one incumbency; 11 years) |
| 1967 | M Angela Lombard | Shortest serving principal |
| 1968-1973 | Sr Assumpta O'Donnell | |
| 1974-1975 | Sr Patricia White | |
| 1975-1981 | Sr Consuela Worthington | |
| 1982-1983 | Sr Joan Evans | |
| 1984-1986 | Sr Philomena Burrell | |
| 1987-1990 | Sr Lucy Van Kessell | |
| 1991-1993 | Sr Christine Clarke | Last principal of Stella Maris College |
St. Patrick's College
| Years Served | Headmaster | Notes |
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| 1926-1927 | Brother C C O'Donnell | Founding headmaster |
| 1928-1930 | Brother I Coggins | |
| 1931-1932 | Brother P I Hickey | |
| 1933-1934 | Brother A Ryan | |
| 1935-1937 | Brother G Downes | |
| 1938-1941 | Brother H Sandys | |
| 1942 | Brother D P O'Connor | Shortest incumbency (tied with 1949; same headmaster) |
| 1943-1948 | Brother I Keenan | |
| 1949 | Brother D P O'Connor | Shortest incumbency (tied with 1942; same headmaster) |
| 1950-1952 | Brother H C Williams | |
| 1953-1958 | Brother W J Sullivan | |
| 1959-1964 | Brother B T Murphy | |
| 1965-1968 | Brother A C Dally | |
| 1969-1974 | Brother N L McAppion | |
| 1975-1980 | Brother T M Gibbons | |
| 1981-1984 | Brother W F Bryant | Served as first principal of Nagle |
| 1986-1993 | Brother J X Murray | Last principal, longest serving (8 years) |
Nagle Catholic College
| Years served | Principal | Notes |
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| 1994-2005 | Brother Warwick F Bryant | First principal, longest incumbency (11 years) |
| 2006-2013 | Mr. Declan Tanham | |
| 2014-present | Mr. Rob Crothers | Current principal |
Campus
The Nagle Catholic College campus is built along Sanford St. and Maitland St. in Geraldton. On Nagle's eastern side is the St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Geraldton. The college is also in close proximity to the coast, thus creating Nagle as the most western catholic school in Australia.
The campus is split into 8 learning areas:
- Stella Maris Learning Area- The original campus building, and central learning area. It is located in the heart of the campus, thus holding main offices and the oldest classrooms. Notably, it holds the drama room and the Japanese rooms.
- St. Patrick Learning Area- This extension holds majority of Nagle's classrooms, which range from Sciences in the second floor to Mathematics in the third floor. It also holds the Year 12 Study and Recreation Room and the Study Hall.
- Vin Duffy Learning Area- Home to the technologies classrooms including two woodwork rooms, a metalwork room and a design technical graphics room. It holds the Staff Room at the second floor.
- Edmund Rice Learning Area- A state of the art library featuring a conference room, a computer lab, two learning areas plus a quiet outdoor learning area.
- Leacaille Learning Area- Home of the Arts department including the art rooms and music rooms. It is located at the most western part of the school.
- Maslen Science Learning Area- Home to three big classrooms, home to the Science department. It also holds majority of the Science equipments.
- Bishop Justin Bianchini Gymnasium- This the newest addition to the Nagle Campus. The new gymnasium is home to basketball courts, netball courts, volleyball courts, rock climbing walls, weights room, dance studio and change rooms. The main court features a retractable seating platform, used during assemblies. With additional seating, the court could hold over 1000 students. It is also home to 8 new classrooms.
- Paschal Centre- a former Presentation Sisters convent home to staff offices and student matters.
In addition, the campus holds a massive sports oval, a swimming pool, two outdoor courtyards and four tennis/basketball courts in the front of the school.
Academics
The school fosters students in years 7 through 12, with each year or set of years having different focuses on courses.[6]
In 2012, 100% of Nagle Catholic College's students achieved a WACE. And during the same year, Nagle was on top for the Best Performing in WA for Geography.[7]
For 2015, Nagle was the best performing school in Geraldton, as it was the only school that made to the top 50 schools in WA for Vocational Education and Training (VET). 96% of Nagle Catholic College VET students achieved a Cert II or higher and was ranked 40th in WA.[8] Meanwhile, ATAR students had a median of 70 as an ATAR score, with 5.87% achieving an ATAR above 75. Out of 417 Geraldton students applicable for a WACE Certificate, 154 are from Nagle Catholic College. 99.35% of students are reported to have graduated in 2015.[9]
Nagle offers a wide range of courses that students are able to try during Year 7. As the student's schooling years progresses, they are then able to select their own selected courses.
| Learning Areas | Commonly taken subjects | Head of Learning Area[10] | Notes |
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| English and Languages[11] |
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Kirsten Sinclair | English is compulsory throughout the entire student's schooling years. |
| Humanities and Social Science[12] |
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Muneen Niemeyer | The department holds The Vietnam Trip every 2 years for Year 11 and 12
Canberra Trip is held every year for Year 10. |
| Mathematics[13] |
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Vanessa Els | |
| Physical Education[14] |
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Mischa Westlake |
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| Religious Education[16] |
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Kelly Commisso | Religion is compulsory throughout the entire student's schooling years. |
| Science[17] |
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Jane Royce |
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| The Arts[19] |
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Matthew Grigsby |
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| Technologies[20] |
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Oliver Murray |
Arts
The Arts is one of the respected areas of the college, where the college has contributed to the culture of the town. The college includes a Jazz band, a Rock band and a choir.
Rags To Riches is Nagle's annual themed fundraiser and arts showcase, boasting a fashion show, drama productions, dances and bands. A production is held every two years, including The Wizard of Oz, Calamity Jane and The Addams Family.
Physical Education
Physical Education is one of the valued learnings areas of the college. The college holds an interhouse Athletics Carnival, Swimming Carnival and Cross Country. The department also holds a St. Patrick's Day Games promoting healthy, competitive and active games. The college also annually holds trips including Gold Coast Netball and the Ski Trip.
Houses
Nagle Catholic College established six houses on its foundation and added two new houses in 2014. Dedicated to the former Bishops of Geraldton, these houses include:
| House | Dedicated to | Meaning | Notes |
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| File:Bishophouse.jpg Bishop | Alfred Gummer | Its crest includes a sailing ship (barque) representing the Ship of Peter, which was Bishop Gummer's dominant symbol.
Formerly, the house held a crest with a tree, representing the tree of life.[21] |
2017 Cross Country Winner |
| File:FOLEY.jpg Foley | William Foley | Its crest includes a dove and a 'Mystical Rose'. The dove represents the symbol of peace, while the 'Mystical Rose' is one of the epithets used for Mary. |
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| File:KELLY.jpg Kelly | William Bernard Kelly | Its crest includes a dove and a 'Mystical Rose'. The dove represents the symbol of peace, while the 'Mystical Rose' is one of the epithets used for Mary. | |
| File:OCOLLINS.jpgO'Collins | James Patrick O'Collins | The Bishop's Mitre is the featured symbol on the house's crest. The use of the Mitre, symbolises leadership and victory. | |
| File:Patrickhouse.jpg Patrick | St. Patrick's College | Its crest includes a Shamrock, which is St. Patrick's common symbol. | New house (2014) |
| File:RYANhouse.jpg Ryan | Richard Ryan | Its crest has a Griffin as one of its primary elements. The amalgamation of the lion and eagle denotes strength and leadership.[22] | |
 Stella
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Stella Maris College | Its crest symbolises Stella Maris, Star of the Sea, wherein it includes a star which guides seafarers in the ocean. | New house (2014) |
| File:THOMAShouse.jpg Thomas | Francis Xavier Thomas | The Thomas house crest includes the famous Cross of the Catholic Church, symbolising sacrifice and salvation. |
References
- ^ Principal's Welcome - Nagle Catholic College
- ^ http://www.ncc.wa.edu.au/principals-welcome.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Contacts Us- Nagle Catholic College
- ^ "23 September 2016".
- ^ College History - Nagle Catholic College
- ^ Curriculum - Nagle Catholic College
- ^ "SCASA" (PDF).
- ^ "College makes prestigious top-50 WA list".
- ^ "School Rank" (PDF).
- ^ "Staff".
- ^ "English and LOTE".
- ^ "Humanities".
- ^ "Mathematics".
- ^ "Physical Education".
- ^ "School Rank" (PDF).
- ^ "Religion".
- ^ "Science".
- ^ "School Rank" (PDF).
- ^ "Arts".
- ^ "Technologies".
- ^ "Issue 2".
- ^ "Issue 11".
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