Brigidine College Randwick

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Brigidine College Randwick

Australia
Coordinates 33°55′8″S151°14′36″E / 33.91889°S 151.24333°E / -33.91889; 151.24333
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Type Catholic secondary day school
Motto Latin: Fortiter et suaviter
(With Strength and Gentleness [1] )
Religious affiliation(s) Brigidine Sisters
Denomination Roman Catholic
Established1901;123 years ago (1901)
PrincipalSharyn Quirk
Years 712
Gender Girls
Enrolmentc.900
Colour(s)Green, navy blue and gold    
Website https://bcrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au/

Brigidine College Randwick is an independent Roman Catholic secondary day school for girls located in Randwick, an eastern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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History

The college was founded by the Brigidine Sisters in September 1901. The Congregation of Brigidine Sisters, founded in Ireland by Bishop Daniel Delaney in 1807, has as their motto "Fortiter et Suaviter", translated as "With Strength and Gentleness". [2] Based upon the Delaney family crest, the unique Brigid's cross and the Lamp of Learning are incorporated into this worldwide Brigidine symbol.

Academic

Brigidine College did very well in the 2007 HSC. The school ranked 30th in the state for English, with 100% of the students in Advanced English, English Extension 1 and Extension 2 being placed in the top two bands.[ citation needed ]

Half of the Visual Arts HSC students were nominated for ARTexpress, an art exhibition that showcases works of Higher School Certificate Visual Arts student works. [3]

Notable alumni

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