Xavier Catholic College
Xavier Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day school, located in the Northern Rivers regional town of Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. A Companion School of the Society of Jesus (or Jesuits), the school was founded in 2000 and is administered by the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Lismore.[1]
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Skennars Head, Ballina, New South Wales Australia | |
| Coordinates | 28°49′50″S 153°36′00″E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational secondary day school |
| Motto | Act Justly |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Jesuit (Companion School)[1] |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Patron saint(s) | St Francis Xavier |
| Established | 30 January 2000 |
| Educational authority | New South Wales Department of Education |
| Oversight | Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Lismore |
| Principal | Michael Vella |
| Years | 7-12 |
| Enrolment | 900[2] (2014) |
| Campus type | Regional |
| Color(s) | Dark blue, white, red |
| Website | www |
The College takes its name from St Francis Xavier, a Jesuit priest who evangelized Asia and the Pacific. Together with Mary Help of Christians, he is the patron saint of Australia. St Francis studied at the University of Paris where he met St Ignatius of Loyola and became one of the seven who founded the Society of Jesus and the Jesuits.[2]
Houses
Ignatius House
St Ignatius Loyola founded the Jesuit order of priests. He gave up his wealthy lifestyle to live an existence of poverty and devotion to God. He was the founder of Ignatian spirituality and devoted his life to the greater glory of God. The Ignatius House aims to act with charity, humility and dignity in all aspects of College life. The House colour is green.
Redford House
Redford house is named after Dean Redford who was the fourth Parish Priest of Ballina from 1964 to 1986. Redford Drive is dedicated to his memory and the school itself has named the arts and technology centre after him. Redford House embodies the characteristics of service, endurance and forgiveness. The house colour is red.
Nagle House
Nano Nagle believed that education was the way for a person to make change in their life. She was an advocate of the poor. In 1775 she founded the congregation of the Presentation Sisters and became known as the 'woman of the welcoming heart'. Members of Nagle House endeavour to act in a spirit of selflessness, determination and devotion - traits that characterised their patron. The house colour is royal white.
Mackillop House
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, the patron of Mackillop House, was canonised in 2010. She co-founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1866 and believed in education for the poor and underprivileged. Mackillop House is guided by her saying "never see a need without doing something about it". The house colour is gold.
McCauley House
Catherine McAuley established the first Mercy congregation in Ireland in 1831. Throughout her life Catherine dedicated herself to helping the poor, offering hope and essential services for the underprivileged and socially disadvantaged. McCauley House was established in 2009 with the original members endeavouring to follow the ideals of its patron - to strive for success and embrace every opportunity enthusiastically but with compassion, charity and justice at the centre of our action. The house colour is pink.
Foley House
Father Richard Foley was Parish Priest of Ballina during the foundation of the College. Father Richard is still very active in the area now working at Coraki. Father Richard is known for his generosity to the underprivileged and has dedicated himself to the service of other. Foley House hopes to emulate his model of service and dedication. The house colour is white.
References
- "Mission Statement". Xavier Catholic College. 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- "History". Xavier Catholic College. 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
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