Red Bend Catholic College

= Red Bend Catholic College, Forbes NSW =

Infobox Aust school private
name = Red Bend Catholic College


motto = Per Angusta Ad Augusta (Through Difficulty to Greatness)
est = 1926 (Johnson St) 1955 (Red Bend)
type = Private, Secondary, Day & Boarding
denomination = Roman Catholic, Marist Brothers
city = Forbes
state = New South Wales
country = Australia flagicon|Australia
enrolment = ~550
colours = Navy & Sky Blue
homepage = [http://www. redbendcc.nsw.edu.au/]
key_people = Br John Hilet (Principal)

Mr Mark O'Connor (Deputy Principal)

Red Bend Catholic College in Forbes, New South Wales offers your child quality education with a distinctive Marist Mercy character and a proud history since 1926. Set in the peaceful surrounds of the Lachlan River, Red Bend has excellent facilities and a diverse curriculum.

As a Catholic school, the College aims to foster the full and positive development of all students within a Christian environment. Students are encouraged to acquire self-discipline and self-direction so that they can not only survive in and contribute to the wider society, but also develop those skills which are necessary for sound and sensible judgement.Prior to 1977, the Catholic education of students in this region was provided by three secondary schools; Our Lady of Mercy College, Forbes; Our Lady of Mercy High School, Parkes; and Marist Brothers' College, Forbes.

In February 1977, these three schools combined to form one co-educational High School, with the name of Red Bend Catholic College, at the site of the former Marist Brothers' College, on the banks of the Lachlan River. This merger, as symbolised on the College Crest, brought together the great teaching traditions of the Mercy Sisters and the Marist Brothers.Since that time, the College has expanded in numbers, in teaching areas, and in facilities. The girls' and the senior boys' boarding accommodation, the swimming pool, the gymnasium, and the Design and Technology Centre have complemented the strong characteristic features of the main College building. These days the College educates 550 students and offers nearly 150 boarding places.

Red Bend College is a Catholic school and as such aims to foster the full and positive development of all students within a Christian environment. Students are encouraged to acquire self-discipline and self-direction so that they can not only survive in, and contribute to, the wider society, but also develop those skills which are necessary for sound and sensible judgement.To effectively promote the students' active curiosity about learning, the College offers a challenging and diverse curriculum. The introduction of Dual Accreditation vocational courses into Years 11 and 12 offers more flexibility in gaining a Higher School Certificate suited to future career aspirations.

Red Bend Catholic College is a place concerned about people. It relies on goodwill and co-operation in the important task of education. Education is a moral enterprise and involves choice and responsibility. Students are offered the choice of responsible values based upon a strong belief in God and an imitation of the life of Christ. The example of parents, teachers, ex-students and friends of the College is needed in this passing on of the Christian heritage to the young.

Some Significant Dates in the history of Red Bend

*1926 Opening of Marist Brothers School Johnson Street, Forbes.
*1939 Red Bend Property purchased by the Bishop. World War II prevented any building.
*1955 6 November - Blessing of College at Red Bend.
*1956 First classes commence at Red Bend.
*1963 Blessing and opening of the Hall.
*1966 Sheep and Wool/Wood Technology building completed.
*1968 Blessing and opening of the new classrooms (rooms 1 to 13) and Science Block.
*1971 Blessing and Opening of the Library.
*1972 New Chapel dedicated to mark the centenary of Marist Brothers arrival in Australia (1872-1972)
*1975 Co-education introduced in Year 11. First Sisters of Mercy join the staff.
*1977 Complete Co-education from Years 7 to 12.
*1978 Senior Study Centre opened.
*1980 Blessing and opening of Gymnasium.
*1986 Diamond Jubilee (60 years) of Marist Brothers in Forbes.
*1987 Opening of the swimming pool.
*1992 Blessing and opening of the new Senior Dormitory block.
*1994 Major refurbishment of the Music Complex
*1994 Major refurbishment of the Science Labs commences.
*1996 70th Anniversary of Marist Education in Forbes and 40th Anniversary of the College at Red Bend
*1996 Blessing and opening of the Design and Technology Building
*2001 75th anniversary of Marist Education in Forbes.
*2002 Blessing and opening of the Catherine McAuley extensions to Girl's Boarding.
*2002 Blessing and opening of the Marcellin Music Centre.
*2003 Extension of the Pastoral Care System.

House System

* Basil House: Colour: Green, Motto: "Action Not Words."
* Denis House: Colour: Red, Motto: "Second to None."
* Loyola House: Colour: Yellow, Motto: "Leading the Way with Strength and Honour."
* Xavier House: Colour: Blue, Motto: "Determination, Participation, Success."

Our College Crest

* The Motto: "Per Angusta ad Augusta"
* The Colours: "Sky Blue & Navy Blue"
* The Cross: "The Mercy Cross as worn by all Sisters of Mercy"
* The M: "Marist Emblem"
* The Twelve Stars: "Crown of Mary"

See also

* List of non-government schools in New South Wales

External links

* [http://www.redbendcc.nsw.edu.au/ Red Bend Catholic College Website]
* [http://www.champagnat.org/ Marist Brothers Website]
* [http://www.maristoz.edu.au/ Marist Brothers Australian Website]
* [http://www.mercy.org.au// Sisters of Mercy Australian Website]