Marymount College, Gold Coast

Marymount College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary school located at Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It was established in 1968 by Frank Shine.

Marymount College
Location
Marymount College
Location in Queensland
Burleigh Waters, Gold Coast
,
Queensland

Australia
Coordinates28°6′3″S 153°25′50″E
Information
TypeIndependent co-educational secondary school
MottoLatin: Deus Meus Et Omnia
(My God, My All)
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1959 (1959)
PrincipalChris Noonan
Employees~100
Enrolment1,250 (Year 7–12)
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)Navy blue, royal blue, light blue & white                 
Websitemarymount.qld.edu.au

History

Marymount College is situated on Burleigh Connection Road, Burleigh Waters. Marymount traces its origins back to 1959 when Frank Shine was appointed Parish Priest of Burleigh Heads. The Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception as a parish secondary school opened Marymount College in 1968, with sixteen students and two staff. The principal was Sr Mary Patricia, osf. The complex cost $146,000 and consisted of classrooms, a convent and chapel. Responsibility for the College development was to rely heavily on the Burleigh Parish. Buildings constructed from 1977 to 1991 were designed and supervised by Michael Ryan and built at a cost of $4.8million.

In 1971, Sr Carmel Beirne, osf became the new principal, assisted by Sr Marguerite, osf. In that same year, extensions costing $94,000 were made to the college. 1972 marked another milestone: Marymount College became co-educational to provide for boys on the central and southern sections of the Gold Coast. The first boy enrolled was Justin Lane. Marymount College became the first Catholic co-educational college in Queensland – with an enrolment of 120 students.[1] In 1974, a Manual Arts Centre was established at a cost of $34,000. This was also the year of the first senior class at Marymount College. 1975 saw the appointment of Michael Lloyd as the first lay Principal and Martin Doyle assumed responsibility for providing the guidance and facilities necessary for a sound Catholic education.

In 1981, Brendan McManus assumed leadership of the College and a new swimming pool was a welcome addition to the sporting facilities. 1982 saw a new library built and an enrolment of 620 students. Pat Wall was appointed College Principal in 1984. The foresight of Wall in 1987, saw the construction of the Year 8 classroom building. The construction of the Doyle Centre in 1991 was a major building project and provides exceptional facilities for physical education, theatre and music.

In 1993, Ken Howell was appointed Administrator of the Burleigh Heads Parish when Martin Doyle, due to ill health, took a long needed rest. Late in 1993, Pat Wall resigned as Principal and Brisbane Catholic Education appointed Bob Cullen as Acting Principal for the 1994 school year. During this year, Pat Molony was appointed Parish Priest. Vicki Ward assumed the role of College Principal for the 1995 school year. In 1996, Bob Peacock was appointed College Principal. By 1999, Marymount College had an enrolment of 905 students. Peacock commenced an extensive rebuilding programme with a new Home Economics and Hospitality wing opened in 1998 and a new $900,000 Manual Arts Complex opened in February 1999.[1]

Facilities

Performing & Visual Arts: Amphitheatre, Art Studios, Audio Visual Room, Dance Studio, Drama Workshops, Editing Suite, Media Centre, Music Rooms, Music Tuition Rooms, Recording Studio, Theatrette

Academic Facilities: Agricultural Greenhouse, Agricultural Shed, Air-conditioned Classrooms, Hospitality Kitchens, Hospitality Dining Room, Industrial Design & Technology Block, Library & Resource Centre, Technology Building, Science Laboratories, Sewing & Textiles Room

Student Support Facilities: Canteen & Vending Machine, Careers & Vocational Education Centre, Counsellors Rooms, IT Service Desk, Learning Support & Enhancement Centre, Responsible Thinking Classroom, Secured Undercover Bike Storage, Student Administration Office, Student Lockers, Uniform Shop, Book Shop & Book Hire

Sporting Facilities: AFL Fields, Basketball Courts, Boats (Aluminium), Cricket Pitch, Martin Doyle Centre, Gym, Netball Courts, Tennis Courts, Rugby League Fields, Soccer Fields, Swimming Pool

Curriculum

Senior subjects
  • The Arts: Dance, Certificate III in Dance, Drama, Film television and new Media, Music, Music extension, Visual art, Visual Art in Practice
  • Business: Accounting, Business Management, Certificate II in Business, Diploma of Business, Economics
  • English: English, English Communication
  • Home economics, hospitality and child care: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Hospitality Studies, Home Economics, Certificate II in Kitchen Operations, Certificate III in Hospitality
  • Humanities: Ancient History, Modern History, Geography, Legal Studies
  • Technologies: Information Processing and Technology, Information Technology Systems, Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Television, Certificate I in Construction, Certificate II in Electrotechnology, Certificate II in Engineering, Graphics, Technology Studies
  • Languages: French, Japanese
  • Mathematics: Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Mathematics C, Prevocational Mathematics, Philosophy and Reason
  • Physical education: Physical Education, Cert II in Sports and Recreation/Cert III Fitness
  • Religion: Religion and Ethics, Study of Religion
  • Science: Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Science, Marine & Aquatic Practices, Physics[2]

Past principals
Years Principal
1968–1970Sr. Patricia
1971–1974Sr Carmel Beirne
1975–1980Michael Lloyd
1981–1983Brendan McManus
1984–1993Pat Wall
1994Bob Cullen
1995Vicki Ward
1996–2009Bob Peacock
2010–CurrentChris Noonan

Notable alumni
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See also

References
  1. "History". Marymount College. 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  2. "Year 11 & 12". Marymount College. 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  3. "Olympic diving silver medallist Brittany Broben is back at school". 22 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  4. "Marymount College Alumni Twitter – Karina Brown". Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  5. "Gold Coast Catholic school has Olympic hero". 18 August 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  6. "IWD2016 helps shape the women leaders of tomorrow". Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  7. "AFL Queensland – Independent schools grand finals". 14 October 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  8. "Marymount College Newsletter – Term 1, Week 1" (PDF). Retrieved 30 January 2016.
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