Brigidine College Randwick

Brigidine College Randwick is an independent Roman Catholic secondary day school for girls located in Randwick, a south-eastern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Brigidine College Randwick
Location
Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales

Australia
Coordinates33°55′8″S 151°14′36″E
Information
TypeIndependent secondary day school
MottoLatin: Fortiter et suaviter
(With Strength and Gentleness[1])
Religious affiliation(s)Brigidine Sisters
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1901 (1901)
HeadmistressKate Edmondson
Years7–12
GenderGirls
Enrolmentc. 900
Colour(s)Green, navy blue, gold    
WebsiteBrigidine College Randwick

History

The College was founded by the Brigidine Sisters in September 1901. The Congregation of Brigidine Sisters, founded in Ireland by Bishop Daniel Delaney in 1807, has as their motto "Fortiter et Suaviter", translated as "With Strength and Gentleness".[2] Based upon the Delaney family crest, the unique Brigid's cross and the Lamp of Learning are incorporated into this worldwide Brigidine symbol.

Academic

Brigidine College did very well in the 2007 HSC. The school ranked 30th in the state for English, with 100% of the students in Advanced English, English Extension 1 and Extension 2 being placed in the top two bands.

Half of the Visual Arts HSC students were nominated for ARTexpress, an art exhibition that showcases works of Higher School Certificate Visual Arts student works.[3] Similarly, the Telegraph reported the Advanced English class topped the state in 2009 while Standard English scored 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th positions in the State (SMH Dec 17). In 2010, Standard English scored 2nd, 4th, 10th, 15th and 18th positions in the state (SMH December 18).

Brigidine College also does well in Debating, and the CGSSSA sport competitions. The College also has a strong musical background, with the College Orchestra and Choir playing at many school concerts and functions.

The College performed well in the 2011 HSC, with the highest ATAR achieved being 99.45 by student Lauren Ogilvie.

Five students from the class of 2017 received ATARs above 99, with the highest being 99.85. First place in Economics and 2nd place in Business Studies was also awarded to the DUX. Seven students placed in the state that year.

School song

The school song is Hymn to St Brigid with music by MS and words by Mother Cecelia, written in c. 1911:

Far above enthroned in glory
Sweetest Saint of Erin's Isle
See thy children kneel before thee
Turn on us a Mother's smile.

Sancta Mater, hear our pleading
Faith and hope and holy love
Sweet St Brigid, Spouse of Jesus,
Sent to us from Heaven above.

Sweet St Brigid, Erin's children,
Far and near o'er land and sea
In the world and in the cloister
Fondly turn with love to thee.

Sancta Mater, sooth the mourner
Shield the weary tempted soul
Sweet St Brigid, guide thy children
To thy bright and happy home.

Notable alumni
  • Dr Angelica Merlot — NHMRC, CINSW and UNSW Scientia Research Fellow, recipient of the 2019 NSW Woman of the Year Award, and Australia's youngest recipient of a National Health and Medical Research Council Grant.[4][5]
  • Professor Renae Ryan — Academic Director of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Program at University of Sydney.
  • Dr Ella Stack - First Lord Mayor of Darwin

See also

References
  1. "Brigidine Randwick History". New South Wales. Brigidine Randwick. Archived from the original on 26 December 2008. Retrieved 14 August 2008.
  2. "Brigidine Randwick History". New South Wales. Brigidine Randwick. Archived from the original on 26 December 2008. Retrieved 14 August 2008.
  3. "Brigidine Randwick HSC Results". New South Wales. Brigidine Randwick. Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 14 August 2008.
  4. "Cancer researcher nominated for 2019 NSW Young Woman of the Year". UNSW Newsroom. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  5. "Dr Angelica Merlot awarded 2019 NSW Young Woman of the Year". Children's Cancer Institute. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
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