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 is the largest Catholic High School (7-12 only) and the furtherest south non-Government high school on the Queensland coastline.

Marymount College
Location
Burleigh Waters, Gold Coast
,
Queensland

Australia
Coordinates28°6′3″S 153°25′50″E
Information
TypeIndependent day school
MottoLatin: Deus Meus Et Omnia
(My God, My All)
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1968 (1968)
PrincipalMartina Millard
Employees~125
Years offered7–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment~1,400
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)Navy blue, royal blue, light blue & white     
Websitemarymount.qld.edu.au

History

Marymount College opened in 1968 as a parish secondary school for girls operated by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, with sixteen students and two staff. The school complex (110 acres of land with classrooms, a convent, and a chapel) at Burleigh Waters cost $146,000. The Franciscan nuns left the convent and school in 1994, and the convent was demolished in 2013.[1]

School expansion started almost immediately, with the first extension being built in 1971 and the first new building in 1974. The school has since seen extensive expansion, with new buildings or wings being added every few years. The most recent addition was in 2015,[1] giving the current campus complex.[2]

In 1972 the school became co-educational and enrolment reached 120. The first senior class was in 1974, and by 1982 enrolment had reached 620. In 1999, 905 students were enrolled, and 1110 students in 2010. A Year 8 classroom building was added in 1987, and Year 7 was added in 2015.

As of 2022, Marymount College now has over 1250 students and 100 staff. Major re-developments of the College took place in 2022 in vision of a new Masterplan.[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.

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
2010–2021Chris Noonan
2022-Martina Millard

Notable alumni

Notable staff

See also

References
  1. "History". Marymount College. 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  2. "Marymount College Campus Map" (PDF). Marymount College. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  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". Facebook. 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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