Chevalier College Explained

Chevalier College
Motto:Latin: Fortes in Fide
Motto Translation:Strong in Faith
Type:Independent co-educational secondary day school
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Religious Affiliation:Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Affiliations:Independent Schools Association
Educational Authority:New South Wales Department of Education
Headmaster:Greg Miller[1]
Head Label:Chaplain
Head:Terry Herbert
Enrolment:1,200
Grades:712
Houses:Giles, Osborne, Riversdale, Reid, Burford (2010)
Colours:Blue and maroon
Campus:1040NaN0
Location:Burradoo, Southern Highlands, New South Wales
Country:Australia
Coordinates:-34.5083°N 174.5°W
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Chevalier College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day school, located in, in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia. The College is administered by the priests and brothers of the international religious institute, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC); and is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA).

Houses

Chevalier College traditionally had four houses, with their respective colours: Osbourne (yellow); Riversdale (red); Giles (blue); and Reid (green). In 2010, the house Burford (purple), was added. Father Burford, after whom the house was named, was the rector of the school from 1952 until 1956. He died on 16 February 1983. In 2011, the house Clancy (orange), was added. This house is named after Ken Clancy msc.[2]

Sporting records

Notable alumni

Sexual abuse

In 2021, Father Caruana was convicted of 26 offences against 12 students at the school between 1982 and 1989. Father Caruana was a teacher, dormitory master, rugby coach and bandmaster at the school during that time. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.[9] [10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Principal's Welcome. 2023-11-08.
  2. http://www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au/default.asp?contentID=1012 Chevalier College - Clancy House
  3. http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/1397481?lookfor=subject:%22Chevalier%20College%20-%20History.%22&offset=1&max=1 This many faceted gem: Chevalier College 1946-1995 / Fr. John Franzmann
  4. http://www.crikey.com.au/Politics/20060614-Famous-alumni-on-Lathams-hit-list.html Crikey.com.au: Famous alumni on Latham's hit list
  5. Web site: Australia Day 2018 Sees Chevalier Past Students Honoured . Shield and Heart . Chevalier College . 2 February 2018 . 11 May 2019 .
  6. http://www.penguin.com.au/PUFFIN/Authors/author-profile.cfm?AuthorId=0000000933&Author=Ian%20Irvine
  7. http://www.hachette.com.au/authors/michaelmacconnell.html
  8. Web site: Past Chev student to become Royal Society’s youngest Fellow . ChevNews . Chevalier College . 14 May 2018 . 11 May 2019 .
  9. News: Fernandez . Tim . Paedophile priest Anthony Caruana sentenced to 15 years in prison for abusing 12 Chevalier College students . 10 December 2021 . ABC News . 10 December 2021.
  10. News: Fernandez . Tim . Students who reported abuse by paedophile priest Anthony Caruana labelled liars, court hears . 10 December 2021 . ABC News . 18 August 2021.