Iona College Brisbane

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Iona College
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Iona College Brisbane
Brisbane, Queensland

Australia
Coordinates 27°26′18″S153°8′55″E / 27.43833°S 153.14861°E / -27.43833; 153.14861
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Type Independent single-sex day school
Motto Latin: In Hoc Signo Vinces
(In this sign you will conquer)
Religious affiliation(s)
Established1958;65 years ago (1958)
RectorMichael Twigg OMI
PrincipalTrevor Goodwin
Years 5–12
Gender Male
Enrolment1,740
CampusLindum, Queensland
Colour(s)Black and white   
Affiliation Associated Independent Colleges
Website www.iona.qld.edu.au

Iona College is an independent Roman Catholic single-sex day school for boys, located in the Brisbane suburb of Lindum Queensland, Australia. Iona is operated by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a religious order that was founded in 1816 by Saint Eugene de Mazenod.

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Founded in 1958, the College caters for approximately 1,740 students from years 5 to 12 [1] on a 25-hectare (62-acre) campus [2] approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) east of the Brisbane central business district.

History

On 1 October 1957, Father Tim Long and Father Denis McCarthy arrived on the hill at Lindum in an old second-hand Vauxhall, with only five pounds in cash, a gift of blankets, sheets and towels from the Oblate parish of Eagle Junction and a 'Mass Kit' from the Mercy Sisters at All Hallows School. The site, of 32 acres (13 ha), had been given to the Oblates by Archbishop James Duhig to begin a school for boys. [3] With the help of local residents providing resources to help establish the College, it commenced on 28 January 1958 with 58 students and four staff members. [4]

Iona College's name is taken from the Scottish island of Iona, the birthplace of Celtic Christianity in Scotland. [4]

In 1961, Father Tim Long suffered a heart attack in London while making his way back to Ireland at the age of 65.

In 2015, Michael Twigg O.M.I. was appointed rector of the College.

In 2019, the Board and Oblates appointed Trevor Goodwin as the first principal of Iona.

There are two other schools run by the OMI in Australia: Mazenod College, Victoria and Mazenod College, Western Australia.

Arms, motto and colours

The College colours are black and white. The College crest consists of a shield on which is depicted an arm holding a cross, while underneath is the Latin phrase "In Hoc Signo Vinces", which translates to "In This Sign You Will Conquer".

Campus

The college is situated on 63 hectares and the campus includes such facilities as:[ citation needed ]

In total the school has 26 different blocks with a chapel, a staff and priests' house.

Iona College has an outdoor education centre called "Glendalough" near Peregian Beach on the Sunshine Coast. Most year levels visit the camp every year. [5] The site has an area of 19 hectares and Glendalough is close to the southern shores of Lake Weyba, one of the large shallow lakes of the region. Double kayaks are provided for use on the lake. Other nearby activities include climbs of Mt Coolum and Mt Peregian, the environmental walk at Stumer’s Creek Reserve and numerous local patrolled surf beaches.

Performing Arts Centre and cultural activities

The Iona College Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) was opened in 1998, giving the school's cultural activity such as Speech & Drama, Music and Art a venue to display their talents.

Iona has a proud tradition in many cultural activities such as drama, music, art, debating and public speaking, titration and mooting.

Every year The Festival of Music, a statewide competition open to all schools is held in the Iona Performing Arts Center (IPAC). Both state and private schools are allowed to enter this competition. Iona's musical, play and band concerts all are performed here. Music at Iona College maintains a good reputation, such as the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band receiving great success in their relevant fields of competition.

The school provides over 14 school bands. It can be divided into 6 categories. These include:

These categories can be divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The bands use IPAC to perform and practice. The school also provides music lessons for students.

Iona has been very successful in public speaking with various regional, state and national representatives. The Carter Shield is an annual public speaking competition between Moreton Bay College and Iona College. 2006 celebrated the tenth year of this competition and in 2015, Iona College won the Shield for the twelfth time.

Sport

Iona College is a member of the Associated Independent Colleges (AIC). The College offers a variety of sports including: rugby union, soccer, water polo, cricket, Australian rules football, chess, volleyball, tennis, basketball, sailing, swimming, athletics, cross country, touch football, and mountain biking.

AIC premierships

Iona College has won the following AIC premierships. [6]

House system

As with most Australian schools, Iona College utilises a house system. Iona currently has ten houses, many of which are named after famous oblates. They are:

Many inter-house competitions are held throughout the year, such as swimming, athletics and cross-country. Although inter-house sport is an important aspect of inter-house activities, it is by no means the only area. Houses also compete in the arts and academic arenas. The winner of each competition receives points which contribute towards the Oblate Trophy.

Notable alumni

Order of Australia recipients

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Entertainment

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