Kincoppal School

Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart (Kincoppal-Rose Bay), is an independent Roman Catholic early learning, primary and secondary day and boarding school, predominantly for girls, located in Rose Bay, an eastern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart
Location
Kincoppal-Rose Bay
Rose Bay, Sydney, New South Wales

Australia
Information
Other names
  • Kincoppal School
  • Kincoppal-Rose Bay
TypeIndependent early learning, primary and secondary day and boarding school
MottoLatin: Cor Unum
(One Heart)
Religious affiliation(s)Society of the Sacred Heart
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established
  • 1882
    (as Convent of the Sacred Heart)
  • 1909 (as Kincoppal)
  • 1882 (1882)
    (as Kincoppal-Rose Bay)
ChairmanBryan Curtin
PrincipalMaureen Ryan
Staff~145[1]
YearsEarly learning; K-12
Gender
Enrolmentc. 971 (P-12)[1]
Colour(s)Navy, red and white             
Affiliation
Websitewww.krb.nsw.edu.au

Established in 1883 through the amalgamation of the Convent of the Sacred Heart and Kincoppal, today the school is non-selective, with a co-educational primary school and a girls' only secondary school, catering for approximately 971 students from kindergarten to year 12,[1] including 150 boarders.[2]

Kincoppal-Rose Bay is a member of an international group of schools conducted by the Society of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic teaching order, established by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat in France in 1800.[3] The school is affiliated with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[4] the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA),[5] the Australian Boarding Schools' Association (ABSA),[6] and is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools (AHIGS).[7]

History

Kincoppal traces its origins to the establishment of two schools. The first, the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, was founded in 1882. The other, named Kincoppal was established at Elizabeth Bay in 1909. In 1971 these two schools were amalgamated on the Convent of the Sacred Heart campus and became known as Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart.[3]

In 1882, five religious from the Society of the Sacred Heart travelled from England on SS Orient to establish a school of the Sacred Heart in Sydney. They selected the residence of Claremont on the Vaucluse, New South Wales peninsula, to begin their task of offering students the educational vision of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, the founder of their Society.

The original building, leased in 1882 and later purchased by the Society of the Sacred Heart, was a private home, built in 1851. The first permanent school building, completed in 1888, was the five-level central facade. The Chapel, by the architect John Horbury Hunt, was begun in 1897 and completed in 1900. Buildings were gradually added to meet the needs of school, community and novitiate. The secondary school was solely a boarding school until the 1960s, when day students were admitted.

The primary day school was located in the main school building until 1951 when an adjoining property, was purchased. The building was set up as a primary school and named Barat-Burn. This building was demolished and replaced with the present Junior school in 1966.

In 1982 the school celebrated the centenary of its foundation and the arrival of the first religious in Australia. To commemorate the occasion Sister Leila Barlow wrote and published "Living Stones", a book reviewing the spirit, tradition and events of the school's first hundred years. In 2007, the school celebrated 125 years of Cor Unum.

The school's name derives from John Hughes's 'Kincoppal' property at Elizabeth Bay, named after a rock in Sydney Harbour that from a certain viewing position looks like a horse's head.[8] ('Kincoppal' means 'Horse's Head' in Gaeilge (Irish), the anglicisation of 'ceann' (head) and 'capall' (horse).)

Today, Kincoppal comprises a fully co-educational Junior School P-6 for day students, and a Senior School for girls 7-12, with both day and boarding students attending from metropolitan, rural and international destinations.

Principals
OrdinalOfficeholderTerm startTerm endTime in officeNotes
1Anne McGrath1975199014–15 years[7]
2Christopher Faisandier1991200513–14 years
3Hilary Johnston-Croke2006201710–11 years
4Maureen Ryan2018incumbent1–2 years

Campus

Kincoppal-Rose Bay is situated on a single campus in suburban Rose Bay, overlooking Sydney Harbour. The school features a mix of 19th century and modern buildings, gardens and fields.

Convent of the Sacred Heart, c. 1930s
The school seen from Rose Bay

As of 2007 facilities of the school included:

  • Boarding school Accommodating up to 150 students from Years 7 to 12. Provides dormitory-style accommodation with bed/study cubicles for junior boarders and bed-study rooms which accommodate one or several students for senior boarders. Sheldon House, completed in 1998, provides accommodation for Year 12 students.[2]
  • Chapel A central part of the school and regarded as one of the finest works of famous Architect, John Horbury Hunt. Used by students, staff and the School community for Masses, feast days, weddings and special occasions such as the Vale Mass and the Procession of the Lanterns.[9]
  • Harbour Terrace Located above the school library, this flat roof area has uninterrupted views down Sydney Harbour. Used by students during lunch and recess breaks, and is also the venue for the Vale (graduation) Luncheon.[10]
  • Hughes Centre Used for assemblies, school productions, concerts, examinations and special events. Equipped with an auditorium seating approximately 550 in theatre-style, stage, backstage area, audio/visual system, lighting, heating, grand piano and risers.[11]
  • Junior School Learning Centre Incorporating the Junior School Library, an IT Centre and a drop-in independent learning area with access to IT and print resources.[12]
  • Mary Agnes O'Neil Library Opened 1998. Features separate floors for fiction and research, computer and printing facilities and two seminar rooms.[13]
  • McGuinness Centre A gymnasium with a fully sprung floor.[14]
  • Maureen Tudehope Centre A multi-purpose centre comprising an auditorium, stage, basketball court, heated indoor pool, fitness centre, dance studio and change room facilities. Used for sporting and recreational activities, whole school assemblies and other special events.
  • Performing Arts Centre Refurbished in 1998. Used by both Junior and Senior students for orchestral and choral rehearsals and performances.[15]
  • Santas' Field A sports field for Junior school students.[14]
  • Sheldon Swimming Pool A 25-metre outdoor pool, situated on the harbour side of the School.[14]
  • Sports Field Including 5 tennis courts and a large, flat area for competitive track and field events.[14]

Houses

There are four primary houses at Kincoppal Rose Bay, all with aboriginal names. Each year separate junior school and high school carnivals are held for both swimming and athletics, and all students compete for their house. There are house captains in both the junior school and high school, who arrange cheers for the students to participate in. At the carnivals, there is a spirited cup (for house cheers) and a points cup (for the winner of the most sports at the carnival). In house colours, students also participate in inter-house singing competitions.

  • Tangara - (Blue and white) Meaning 'To go', the mascot for Tangara is the beetle.
  • Arakoola -(Green and gold) The mascot for this team is the frog; the name means to be in front
  • Murramai- (Red and green) The mascot for this team is a rabbit, the name is an indigenous word for a crayfish.
  • Kungala- (Black and gold) The mascot for this team is a tiger, and the name means to shout and listen.

The boarding school has three primary houses, each named after a significant contributor to the Society of the Sacred Heart. Throughout the school year, inter-house competitions are undertaken, where all girls wear their house shirt. During the first term, an 'In-Weekend' is held, during which all boarders must stay in the boarding house. The first competition takes place here with a trivia night for all boarders from years 7-12, with house points awarded, and a trophy for the winning house at the end of the year.

  • Duchesne (blue) – St. Rose Philippine Duchesne took the order to the United States.
  • Barat (green) – St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the society.
  • Stuart (red) – Janet Erskine Stuart, fifth Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart, wrote The Education of Catholic Girls.

Kincoppal-Rose Bay has been used as a set for a number of films including Looking for Alibrandi and Our Lips Are Sealed. The school has also featured in numerous television series', including "Spirited" and "Spyforce".

Notable alumnae

See also

References
  1. "Annual Report 2006" (PDF). Publications. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-31. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  2. "The Boarding School". Boarding. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original on 11 July 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  3. "History & Philosophy". About Us. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original on 18 October 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  4. "New South Wales". Schools Directory. Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia. 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2008.
  5. "JSHAA New South Wales Directory of Members". New South Wales Branch. Junior School Heads' Association of Australia. 2008. Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  6. "Kincoppal - Rose Bay". Schools. Australian Boarding Schools' Association. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  7. "Heads of New South Wales Independent Girls' Schools". About AHIGS. Association of Heads of Independent Girls Schools. Archived from the original on 27 September 2008. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
  8. Cunneen, Chris (2005). "Hughes, John (1825 - 1885)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Supplementary (Online ed.). Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. pp. 190–191. Retrieved 7 August 2007.
  9. "Chapel". Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
  10. "Harbour Terrace". Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
  11. "Hughes Centre". Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
  12. "Junior School Learning Centre". Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
  13. "Mary Agnes O'Neil Library". Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
  14. "Sport Facilities". Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
  15. "Performing Arts Centre". Facilities. Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
  16. ADB Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  17. Roberts, Alan (1988). "Simpson, Helen de Guerry (1897 - 1940)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. 11 (Online ed.). Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. pp. 611–612. Retrieved 7 August 2007.
  18. Suzannah Pearce, ed. (17 November 2006). "Turnbull, Lucy". Who's Who in Australia Live!. North Melbourne, Vic: Crown Content Pty Ltd.
  19. Green, Jonathan (30 March 2005). "Famous alumni on Latham's hit list". Politics. Crikey. Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-06.

Further reading
  • Barlow, L. 1982. Living Stones: Convent of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay 1882-1982. Kincoppal-Rose Bay School, Rose Bay, NSW. ISBN 0-9593096-0-8.
  • Frost, P. 1973. The Kincoppal Story. Sydney.
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