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Marist College Emerald | |
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Emerald, Queensland Australia | |
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School type | Private, secondary |
Motto | In Veritate Libertas(The truth will set you free) |
Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
Denomination | Catholic |
Principal | Mark Green |
Grades | 7–12 |
Gender | Co-educational |
Enrolment | approx. 550 |
Houses | Moore, Heenan, Farrelly, Chanel, MacKillop |
Colour(s) | Blue and silver, yellow and black, red and white, purple and gold, green. |
School fees | $2,600(AU)+ |
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, Blackwater, Comet and many rural properties.
The college is one of only two high schools in Emerald.
In 1994 Joe McCorley proposed that the feasibility of opening a secondary college in Emerald be looked at. The only secondary school in Emerald at the time 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 as the first principal of Marist College Emerald. The parish priest at the time was Father Dan Moore (after which Moore house is named).
The campus includes such facilities as:
All students participate in the college's Wednesday afternoon sporting program, and can play a variety of sports, including:
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.
As of 2010, seven Marist College students have achieved an overall position of 1, the top level of secondary school academic achievement in the state of Queensland. [1]
The college bands play in many Emerald town functions and participate every year at the Queensland Catholic Schools Music Festival.
The school has five houses. [2]
Motto: Post Prolia Pramia (After the battle come the rewards).
Colour: blue
Emblem: shark
Moore House was named after Daniel Moore, parish priest of Emerald when the college was founded.
Motto: Per Aspera Ad Astra (Through difficulty to the stars).
Colour: gold
Emblem: hornet
Heenan House was named after Brian Heenan, Bishop of Rockhampton when the college was founded.
Motto: Cituis Altuis Fortuis (Faster, Higher, Stronger).
Colour: red
Emblem: dragon
This house was named after Mark Farrelly, who was involved in the early development and planning of the college.
Motto: Honora Omnes Time Nullus (Respect all, fear none).
Colour: purple
Emblem: cobra
This house is named after Peter Chanel,
Motto: Ubi Concordia, Ibi Victoria (Where there is unity, there is victory).
Colour: green
Emblem: green-eyed panther
This is the newest house, and is named after Mary MacKillop, Australia's first saint.
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."
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