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Marian College, Ararat
Location
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Ararat, Victoria

Australia
Coordinates37°17′6″S 142°56′18″E / 37.28500°S 142.93833°E / -37.28500; 142.93833
Information
TypeIndependent co-educational secondary day school
MottoLatin: Fortiter et Suaviter
Religious affiliation(s)Brigidine Sisters
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1888; 136 years ago (1888)
PrincipalCarmel Barker
Campus typeRegional
Websitewww.mcararat.catholic.edu.au

Marian College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day school located in Ararat, Victoria, Australia.[1]

Established in 1955, Marian College works under the governance of the Brigidine Sisters.

History

Marian College in Ararat was founded in 1889 by five Brigidine Sisters from Ireland including Johanna Barron. They arrived in November 1888 and St Mary's Primary School opened in 1889 with a school roll of 60. The sisters had been requested by the Bishop of Ballarat James Moore.[2]

The foundress being[citation needed] Mother Gertrude Kelly (1870?-1929).[3] It follows the five Brigidine Core Values and is under the motto "Fortiter et Suaviter" - Strength and Gentleness. The sisters came on the boat "The Ormuz" and moved into the new brick convent. The original convent is still in use in the school today housing the chapel, parlour, hall, offices, library and staff area.

The parlour, the most beautiful room in the school, was painted by Sister Kate Griffin, for whom a wing in the school is named.

There are numerous wings in the school named after influential people:

  • Ursula Hayes Wing
  • Brendan Davey Wing

See also

References

  1. ^ Bottams, Tim (24 August 2022). "STEM challenges for local schools". Ballarat Times. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  2. ^ Hannah, Wilma, "Johanna Barron (1865–1948)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 11 October 2023
  3. ^ "Family Notices". Argus. 11 February 1929. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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