Christian Brothers College, Adelaide
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| Christian Brothers College | |
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| Ante faciem domini (Before the face of the lord) |
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| Established | 1878 |
| School type | Independent |
| Principal/ Headmaster |
Mr. Noel Mifsud |
| Location | Adelaide, SA, Australia |
| Campus | Urban |
| Enrolment | ~800 |
| School colours | Purple & White |
| Homepage | www.cbc.sa.edu.au |
Christian Brothers College (CBC) is a Catholic school in the CBD of Adelaide, South Australia. It was founded by a group of Irish Christian Brothers in 1878, and it is now one of three Christian Brothers schools in the state.
CBC is predominantly a secondary school, although it has a primary school campus, with a combined student population of approximately 800.
CBC requires its students to wear a school uniform, which is similar to the other private schools in Adelaide. Students from CBC can be recognised by their purple blazers in winter.
Students agree to participate in school sanctioned sports and co-curricula activities as a mandatory condition of their enrolment.
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[edit] History
[edit] The Founding and Early Years
The Foundation Stone was laid by Bishop (later Archbishop) C.A. Reynolds, fourth bishop of Adelaide, on 15 August 1878. Classes began on 20 January 1879. The main building, facing Wakefield Street, is still standing, but the classroom block built along Ackland (now Frome) Street was demolished in 1961 to allow for the widening of the street
In 1897 the Gymnasium Wing, now called the E.P. Hurley Wing, was built to make better provision for the boarders. There were boarders at the College from 1881 till 1923, when they were transferred to the newly founded Rostrevor College. The science building, now called the E.G. Smith Wing, was opened in 1956, and the administration block (J.V. Bourke Building) in 1962. The Junior School on the corner of Wakefield Street and East Terrace was built in 1963.
Another major development was the extensive F.T. O'Brien Building, 1972, which contains classrooms, science laboratories, the F.C. Walsh lecture theatre, the Paul McGuire library and the canteen. During the eighties, the Edmund Rice Art/Craft centre, along the eastern boundary of the property, the multi-purpose Centenary gymnasium, and a staffroom, were built.
[edit] 1980s
After a fire in 1983, the gymnasium building was rebuilt, with three storeys instead of two. Today it houses the Old Gym Theatre, a sports store, several classrooms, a computer room, and a school chapel. Additions were made to the Junior School in 1987. These provided an entrance from Wakefield Street to the administration area and library. Upstairs are rooms for science, art and computing.
[edit] 1990s
In 1991 external stairs and walkways were added in several places in the senior school to facilitate movement around the buildings. The re-modeling of the eastern courtyard was completed in 1996.
In 1998, the CBC Sports Centre and Educational Facilities were opened. This included a new artificial surface sports field (the size of eight basketball courts) above the new car park, along with a new observatory, Performing Arts Centre, and swimming pool. Extensive renovations were carried out to the existing school library as well as a significant upgrade of class room facilities.
[edit] The College Associations
[edit] The College Board
In December 1989 the Provincial of the Holy Spirit Province of the Christian Brothers formally inaugurated the College Board. Board members are appointed by the Provincial "on the basis of their commitment to College aims and ideals, and their ability to contribute to its welfare". Membership includes the Principal of the College, another Christian Brother, and up to eight others, at least three of whom are current parents of boys at the College. Much of the Board's responsibility is in the area of overseeing the financial management of the College.
[edit] Parent and Friends Association
The Parents and Friends Association is also an important association in the College. All parents are members of this Association and are expected to attend the Annual General Meeting, at which a Committee is elected. The role of the Association is to promote community spirit, and parents are urged to support functions organised by the Committee.
[edit] Old Collegians
After leaving the College, students are encouraged to retain contact through the Old Collegians Association, which sponsors sporting clubs as well as social functions. Each year the Old Collegians offer a scholarship to a student who would not otherwise be able to attend CBC.
[edit] The Curriculum
The Founder of the Christian Brothers, the Blessed Edmund Rice, put before his followers the ideal of being a gentleman, a saint and a scholar. Christian Brothers College provides a programme that has education in the Catholic faith as a major and vital part of the total curriculum. The curriculum attempts to appreciate different cultures and strives to cater for students with a wide range of abilities, interests and backgrounds. The Pastoral Care programme aims to strengthen and monitor the personal growth of individuals.
The Religious Education Programme seeks to develop faith in an environment where important issues in the students' lives can be addressed and presented in a Christian context, and in tune with what is happening in the home and the parish. Liturgical celebrations feature prominently at CBC.
[edit] Sport
Since the boarding house was moved to Rostrevor much lower student numbers have made it hard for CBC to compete in the team sports with high numbers of players. Naturally no sport has suffered more than Aussie Rules.The school has not produced an AFL level player for more than 20 years.
[edit] Football
The school produced the following Magarey Medallists in the early SANFL years:
Tom McKenzie (West Torrens) 1902, North Adelaide)1905,1906.
Richard Head (West Adelaide) 1909
Tom Leahy (North Adelaide) 1913
Frank Barry (South Adelaide) 1915
Dan Moriarty (South Adelaide) 1919,1920,1921.
Other notable SANFL footballers produced by the school include : J.Cahill (P.A), L.Cahill (S.A), M.Clingly (W.T), B.Ploenges (S.A), D.Panizza (S.A), J.Taylor (W.A), J.Scanlon (Nwd), P.Schwarz (W.T), J.Hanley (Gl), S.Costello (W.A), J.F.Scanlon (W.A), C.C.Daly (Nwd).
[edit] Rowing
From the 50’s to the mid 90’s CBC Rowing was hugely successful. A number of head of the river victory’s including a few 1st VIII, several schoolboy premierships, state champs and countless old boys making state and national teams highlighted this era. The 80’s and early 90’s saw a string of bad luck for CBC rowing. A memorable First VIII win was enjoyed in 1989. This win was all the more impressive in that the crew rowed with timber oars, and not the carbon fibre oars that were becoming the norm. Jaime Fernandez from that crew went on to row in the Australian VIII over several years.
[edit] Soccer
Even prior to gaining popularity in Australia, CBC has been a leader in Football (Soccer) development. John Perin was a key member of Australia's 1974 world cup team qualifying team. Players such as Carlo Taladira, Alf Iannello and Jamie Perin would all go on to play for Adelaide's NSL team (Adelaide City) of the day. Earlier on, Syd Rossetto and Joe Serafini were key players for Juventus and S.A state sides.
[edit] Badminton
When badminton was introduced into the school in the 80s CBC was able to field as many as 6 teams.
[edit] Headmasters of CBC
- - 1995 : Br. John Marks
- 1995 - 2006 : Br. Patrick Cronin
- 2007 - current : Mr. Noel Mifsud
[edit] Notable Alumni (old boys)
- C.J. Dennis - poet famous for his humorous poems, especially "The Sentimental Bloke"
- Joseph Peter Gardiner - Labor MP
- John Perin - Socceroo (1974 World Cup)
- John Cahill - SANFL and AFL legend
- Kevin Crease - Adelaide news reader
- Anthony Byrne - Labor MP
- Paul McGuire - Writer
- Richard Marsland - Radio and TV host
- Frank Walsh - State Premier
- Chris Toome - SANFL Footballer
- Jordan Bocock - Top gear presenter
- Mick Dwyer - Comedian
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