Marist College Emerald

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Marist College Emerald
Location
Emerald, Queensland Australia
Information
Religion	Christian
Denomination	Catholic
Principal	Mr Ross Jones
Gender	Co-educational
Houses	Moore, Heenan, Farrelly
School type	Private, secondary
School fees	$2,600(AU)+
Enrolment	400
Grades	8-12
Motto	In Veritate Libertas(The truth will set you free)
School Colour(s)	Blue, Maroon, Yellow

Marist College Emerald is a Catholic, co-educational day school located in Emerald, a rural town located in the Central Highlands, about 3 hours west of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.

The college draws students from Emerald, as well as surrounding rural areas including Gindie, Springsure, the Gemfields, Capella and many rural properties.

The college is one of only three high schools in Emerald.

Contents 1 History 2 Facilities 3 Sporting tradition 4 Band and Instrumental Music 5 School Houses 5.1 Moore House 5.2 Heenan House 5.3 Farrelly House 6 Crest and Motto 7 College Uniform 8 References

[edit] History

In 1994 Joe McCorley proposed that the feasibility of opening a secondary college in Emerald be looked at. At the time, the only secondary school in Emerald was Emerald State High School.

The proposed site of the original Marist College was on the north side of the Capricorn Highway, adjoining the Agricultural College.

The mayor of Emerald at the time, Paul Bell, was also keen to open a secondary college in Emerald. He suggested utilising land on the east side of the Nogoa River. In coming years, the college would promote housing developments in the area.

Joe McCorley asked the Marist Brothers to administer the College. Bishop Brian Heenan (after which one of the college houses is named after) also asked the Marist Brothers to administer the college.

The college commenced Year 8 classes in 1996 with the first Year 12 class graduating in 2000.

The initial cohort of students was expected to be around 90 students, with around 450 students expected by 2000. The current student numbers stand at around 410 students (2008).

Brother Peter Corr was the first principal of Marist College Emerald. The parish priest at the time was Father Dan Moore (after which Moore house is named).

In 2006 the College celebrated 10 years of Catholic secondary education on the Central Highlands.

[edit] Facilities

Marist College Emerald boasts modern architecturally designed buildings set in landscaped grounds.

The campus includes such facilities as:

• Three computer laboratories
• Music, drama and art rooms
• Industrial kitchen for catering and hospitality courses
• A well equipped library
• Manual Arts block
• Canteen
• Large undercover area, for assemblies, sport and cultural performances
• Four well appointed general teaching areas
• Sporting facilities including oval, basketball courts, tennis court and weights room

[edit] Sporting tradition

All students participate in the College's Wednesday afternoon sporting program, and can play a variety of sports, including:

• Cricket
• Rugby league
• Netball
• Rugby union
• Track and Field
• Cross country running

Students have the opportunity to progress to district, regional, state and national levels in these sports. The college also has an inter-house competition which includes swimming, cross country running and athletics carnivals.

[edit] Band and Instrumental Music

The College bands are well known around Emerald and play a significant role in many town functions. The college bands have been successful every year at the Queensland Catholic Schools Music Festival.

[edit] School Houses

The school has three houses: Moore, Heenan and Farrelly.

[edit] Moore House

Motto: Post Prolia Pramia (After the battle come the rewards). Colour: Blue Emblem: Shark

Moore House was named in honour of Father Daniel Moore, who was Parish Priest of Emerald when the college was founded. His positive enthusiasm and love of people proved an early inspiration to the Marist College community.

[edit] Heenan House

Motto: Per Aspera Ad Astra (Through difficulty to the stars). Colour: Gold Emblem: Hornet

Heenan House was named in honour of Bishop Brian Heenan, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockhampton during the foundation of the college. Bishop Brian was very involved in the introduction and development of Marist College Emerald.

[edit] Farrelly House

Motto: Cituis Altuis Fortuis (Faster, Higher, Stronger). Colour: Red Emblem: Dragon

This house was named in memory of Brother Mark Farrelly who was involved in the early development and planning of Marist College. His life was marked by a thirst for learning, by creativity and by the love of people and life. He was actively involved in research and publication on Marcellin Champagnat's life and charism. Brother Mark died of a brain tumour in July 1999.

The winner of the college swimming carnival in 2008 was Farrelly House.

[edit] Crest and Motto

The crest of Marist College Emerald was designed to incorporate symbols of the main influences on this Catholic College. The central motif represents the Trinity - the flames are symbolic of the Holy Spirit; the Chalice and Host represent the Son, Jesus in the Eucharist; with the hands of the Father shown in a supporting gesture. Sunflowers represent the Shire of Emerald and the stylized "A & M" is the international symbol of the Congregation of the Marist Brothers.

The motto "In Veritate Libertas" translated: "The Truth Will Set You Free."

[edit] College Uniform

The boys' uniform consists of:

• Formal grey shorts
• Black belt
• Formal shirt (white, striped) (Senior boys wear maroon piping on their shirts)
• Tie (maroon)
• Akubra hat with Marist College hat band
• Grey socks
• Black lace-up shoes
• College jumper (maroon)
• College tracksuit (blue and yellow)
• Sports shirt (blue and yellow)
• Basketball shorts (blue)
• College sports socks (white, with yellow letters)
• Sports cap (blue)
• Sport shoes (predominantly white)
• College backpack

The girls' uniform consists of:

• Formal skirt (blue/yellow tartan)
• Formal blouse (lemon) (Senior Girls wear tartan piping)
• Tie (junior girls wear ribbon tie, seniors wear formal tie)
• Panama hat (yellow) with College hat band
• White socks (recently changed from lemon)
• Black lace-up shoes
• College jumper (maroon)
• College tracksuit (blue and yellow)
• Sports shirt (blue and yellow)
• Basketball shorts (blue)
• College sports socks (white, with yellow letters)
• Sports cap (blue)
• Sport shoes (predominantly white)
• College backpack

[edit] References

• Marist College Student Diary 2008, pg 2-8, 2008
• Marist College Emerald Prospectus