Marist College Emerald

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Marist College Emerald
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Marist College Emerald
Emerald, Queensland

Australia
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School typePrivate, secondary
MottoIn Veritate Libertas(The truth will set you free)
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationCatholic
PrincipalMark Green
Grades7–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrolmentapprox. 550
HousesMoore, 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.

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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.

History

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).

Facilities

The campus includes such facilities as:

Sporting tradition

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.

Academic achievements

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]

Band and instrumental music

The college bands play in many Emerald town functions and participate every year at the Queensland Catholic Schools Music Festival.

School houses

The school has five houses. [2]

Moore House

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.

Heenan House

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.

Farrelly House

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.

Chanel House

Motto: Honora Omnes Time Nullus (Respect all, fear none).
Colour: purple
Emblem: cobra

This house is named after Peter Chanel,

Mackillop House

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.

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."

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References

  1. "Report," Archived 2008-12-12 at the Wayback Machine Catholic Education.
  2. "House System". Marist College Emerald. Retrieved 12 August 2019.

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