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Template:Infobox Aust school St. Joseph's Nudgee College is located in the suburb of Boondall in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The College, a Christian Brothers College, inspired by the dream of the Brothers' founder, Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice, seeks to educate the whole person in the context of enhancing faith for the future. Tuition is offered to boys in years 8-12, starting 2008 the middle school is being increased offered from grade 5 onwards. College Residences accommodate, in individual rooms, boys from years 5-12. Nudgee's Primary Boarders are transported to St Patrick's College, Shorncliffe for their tuition each day.

History

Established in 1891, as the boarding campus for the Brother's flagship school at Spring Hill, Nudgee is a Catholic boys' school, and caters for both day students and boarders. It is a member of the prestigious Queensland GPS Association. The location for the College was selected by Rev. Br. P.A. Treacy, founder of the Australian Province of the Christian Brothers, at the request of the Archbishop of Brisbane at the time, Most Rev. Robert Dunne D.D.. Rev. Br. D.F. Bodkin was appointed first Headmaster.

The main building, whose facade was used in the movie Phar Lap, was completed in 1891. The matching chapel was completed in 1916 and is frequently used for weddings and funerals in addition to school celebrations. In 1993, after refurbishment, it won Royal Australian Institute of Architects Conservation Award [1] and Regional Commendation. A second school building was completed in 1919. All 3 buildings were in Italian Renaissance Style. In 1938 Nudgee Junior College was opened at a separate campus in Indooroopilly. Building has continued at Boondall, and the campus now has an array of sporting and academic facilities including 2 swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts, a 9 hole golf course, rifle range, full track and field provision, numerous cricket and football ovals as well as an international college, and several halls.

Core Values

College Hymn

Beneath our vibrant spirit, beyond our victory,
Between our pride and glory, We are a Sign of Faith.

There's a love
I do not know

Other sounds and furies call:
Great honour, great glory
Great voice in great song

But when sound and fury fail that voice
And no real thing is great
I stand alone and dare to whisper love
I am a Sign of Faith

There's a love
I do not know

Other sounds and furies call:
Great honour, great glory
Great voice in great song

Fleeting life we have before us,
Yet always can we say:
One small man, ten thousand brothers,
We are a Sign of Faith.

According to the school's website [1], commitment to Edmund Rice Education is realised through efforts to uphold the following principles:

  • Respect for the Dignity of the Individual
  • The Nurturing of Right Relationships
  • A Clear Commitment to the Poor and the Marginalised
  • Aspiration towards Excellence in Teaching and Learning
  • Promoting a Curriculum Honoring the Common Good within the Christian Community
  • Nurturing a Partnership with Families
  • Honouring Accountability

Houses

There are 9 houses at Nudgee, all named after former teachers, brothers, headmasters or staff members. They are:

  • Barrett
    Colour: Red
    Probitas Verus Honor - Integrity is True Honor.
    Named after Br Barrett (1841-1921)
  • Duggan
    Colour: Green
    Suprena Sequor - Strive After the Best.
    Named after Br JB Duggan (1866-1917)
  • Fogarty
    Colour: Maroon
    Fleadh Agus Failte - Welcome to the Team.
    Named after Br Vincent Fogarty (1910-1992)
  • Magee
    Colour: Yellow
    Absque Deo Nihil - Nothing Without God.
    Named after Br B F Magee (1865-1942)
  • McKenna
    Colour: Orange
    Prudentia Et Honore - With Knowledge and Honor.
    Named after Terry McKenna (1920-1942)
  • Riley
    Colour: Black
    Fortitudine Et Prudential - With Courage and Skill.
    Named after Br J V Riley (1908-1978)
  • Ross
    Colour: White
    Spem Successus Alit - Success Strengthens Hope.
    Named after Mr John 'Jack' Elliot Ross (1894-1973)
  • Shaw
    Colour: Teal
    Fide Et Fortitudine - Faith and Courage.
    Named after Maggie Shaw
  • Tierney
    Colour: Navy Blue
    Sincera Fide Agree - Act in Good Faith.
    Named after Br O P Tierney (1887 - 1973)

Extra Curricular Activities

GPS Activities

Activity Number of Premierships Years Commenced/Suspended
Rugby 36 1920, 1921, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1946, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1960, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995,1997, 1998, 2000, 2002 Commenced 1891
Rowing 1 2003 Commenced 1998
Swimming 13 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006
Basketball 6 1990, 1991, 1992, 1998, 2001, 2003
Tennis 3 1987, 1989, 1990
Gymnastics Numbers Unknown
Sailing Numbers Unknown
Cross Country 2 1999, 2005
Football (Soccer) 5 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003 Commenced 1991
Athletics 7 1920, 1921, 1969, 1970, 1996, 1997, 2006
Cricket Numbers Unknown Commenced 1891
Volleyball 1 2002
Chess Numbers Unknown
Debating Numbers Unknown

Non-GPS Activities

The college runs a large number of non-GPS activities, some are based competitions run by other organisations such as the Queensland Debating Union, while others are run internally to cater for the wide interests and backgrounds of Nudgee students.

eg.

  • AFL
  • Waterpolo
  • Touch
  • Golf
  • Gun Club
  • AV Crew
  • Robotics Club
  • Public Speaking
  • Music
  • Fishing

Interhouse Competitions

A number of inter-house competitions are held every year including Swimming, Debating, Cross Country, Basketball, Choir, Athletics and Chess.

Notable Nudgee Old Boys

Rhodes Scholars
  • Neal Macrossan
  • John R Cassidy
  • J H Baxter
  • John E Barry
  • Francis P Donovan
  • Peter J Kennewell
  • P F Kanowski
  • Stephen Daley
Medical
  • Dr Harry Windsor – Australia’s first heart transplant surgeon
Science
  • Professor Ken Shortridge, a microbiologist whose career includes ground-breaking research into the causes and control of Avian influenza in South-East Asia.
Literature
Politics
  • Mick Veivers, former coalition government minister, and Rugby league international.
  • Sir Frank Moore AO, the Chair of the Australian Tourism Forecasting Council and the CRC for Sustainable Tourism.
  • Terry White, owner of the successful chain of pharmacies and former Liberal Party Leader in Queensland.
  • The Hon. Vince Lester, OAM - State MLA and Minister, 1974 - 2005
  • The Hon. Paul Braddy, State MLA and Minister, 1985 - 2001
  • Mr Paul Neville MP, Federal Member for Hinkler, 1993 - current
  • Senator The Hon. Warwick Parer - Senator and Minister, 1984 - 2000
  • The Hon. Peter Sullivan - Senator
Religious
  • Archbishop John Bathersby
Music
  • Richard Mills AO, one of Australia's most sought after composers and music directors, Artistic Director of the West Australian Opera, Artistic Consultant for Orchestra Victoria, and Director of the Australian Orchestra, as well as freelance artist throughout Australia and overseas.
  • Ron Grainer, composed one of the most recognisable pieces of television music ever written - the theme song to Doctor Who
  • John Curro AM MBE, founder, director and conductor of Music for Queensland Youth Orchestras.
  • Pete Murray, Singer/Songwriter
  • Dan England, Australian idol
Entertainment
Military
World War I
  • Air Vice Marshal Sir JR (Reg) Cassidy
  • Lt Edward W Cleary OBE
  • Private John P Cleary, Military Medal
  • Private Samuel J Devitt, Military Medal and Bar
  • Lieutenant William F Gill, Military Medal
  • Sergeant Mainard L Goodger, Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Corporal Alfred L Harston, Military Medal
  • Lance Corporal Cecil N Hethorne, Military Medal
  • Captain James H Julin, Military Cross and Bar
  • Staff Sergeant Thomas M McGrath, Meritorious Service Medal
  • Sergeant Richard James Moore, Military Medal
  • Major John Joseph Power, Distinguished Service Order
  • Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Williams CMG, Belgian Croix de Guerre, Distinguished Service Order
World War II and beyond
  • Flight Lieutenant Virgil Paul Brennan Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Flying Medal
  • Air Vice Marshal Sir Ernest Carroll CBE
  • Wing Commander Alan Catip OBE, Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Wing Commander Hugh Conaghan, Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar
  • Flight Lieutenant Thomas Condon, Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Flying Officer Francis Curr, Distinguished Flying Medal and Bar
  • Flying Officer Allan Fitzpatrick, Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Chaplain Bart Frawley OBE
  • Major Damien Kennedy MBE
  • Flying Officer James Lewis, Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Air Commodore Michael Lyons, Air Force Cross
  • Warrant Officer Alister Leo McDonald, Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Sergeant John D McLoughlin, British Empire Medal
  • Air Chief Marshal Sir Neville McNamara CBE AO AFC, Air Force Cross
  • Flying Officer John Morris, Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Flying Officer Brian Mullins, Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Flight Lieutenant John O'Donohue, Distinguished Flying Medal
  • Colonel Keith O'Neill, Distinguished Service Order
  • Lance Corporal Kevin O'Regan, Military Medal
  • Major James Ryan, Military Cross
  • Pilot Officer Verdun Richard Stephens, Distinguished Flying Medal
  • Flight Lieutenant TD (Peter) Wright, Distinguished Flying Cross
Sport
Rugby Union
Australian Wallabies
Other Rep Teams
Rugby League
  • Scott Sattler - Football manager for Gold Coast Titans. Former Penrith, Gold Coast Charger, Sydney Rooster, South Queensland player and former West Tigers Captain
  • Mick Veivers - former coalition government minister, and Rugby league international.
  • Antonio Kaufusi - Melbourne Storm
  • Phil Lee - former Brisbane Broncos player
  • William Chambers - Melbourne Storm
  • Denis Flannery - Australia (1950 to 1957)
  • Des McGovern - Australia (1952 to 1957)
  • Duncan Michael Hall - Australia (1980 to 1983)
  • Kevin James Ryan - Australia
  • Wesley "Red Dog" Warner - Former Reds Captain
Australian rules football
Cricket
Olympians
  • Damian Istria – Gymnastics (Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist)
  • A. Martin – Weightlifting
  • Lionel Cox - Cycling, Gold and Silver medal at the Helsinki Olympics
Football (Soccer)
Swimming
  • Josh Santacatirina - 25km Open Water World Champion
  • Brenton Rickard - Australian 100m Breaststroke Record Holder
  • Leith Brodie - Australian 200m Individual Medley Champion

References

  1. ^ http://www.kda.com.au/awards.html

See also

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