Mt Maria College facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mt Maria College, Mitchelton |
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The Rose Pelletier building at Mt Maria College, Mitchelton
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54 Prospect Road, Mitchelton, Queensland
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| Type | Independent co-educational secondary day school |
| Motto | Strong Mind – Compassionate Heart |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Association of Marist Schools of Australia |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1978 |
| Years | 7–12 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Affiliations | Brisbane Catholic Education |
Mt Maria College is a private Catholic high school in Mitchelton, Queensland, Australia. It is a school for both boys and girls, offering classes from Year 7 to Year 12. The college is part of Brisbane Catholic Education, which oversees many Catholic schools in the area. Its motto is "Strong Mind – Compassionate Heart."
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A Brief History of Mt Maria College
Mt Maria College was not always one school. For many years, there were two separate schools: Mt Maria Junior Secondary College and Mt Maria Senior College. In 2006, these two schools joined together to form the single Mt Maria College we know today.
The Mitchelton Campus Beginnings
The land where the Mt Maria College Mitchelton campus stands today has a long history. In 1930, a group of nuns called the Sisters of the Good Shepherd opened a place there called the Good Shepherd Home. This home helped children and young people who needed support and care. The home closed in 1974.
The Enoggera Campus Beginnings
In 1970, another group of religious brothers, the Marist Brothers, started a boys' school called Marcellin College in Enoggera. This school first taught boys from Year 5 to Year 7. Over time, it grew, and its first Year 12 class graduated in 1976.
Joining Forces: A New Era
In 1978, Brisbane Catholic Education bought the Mitchelton campus. The idea was to create a school for older students (Years 11 and 12) from Marcellin College and St Benedict's Catholic Girls School. So, in 1978, Mt Maria Senior Secondary College opened its doors at Mitchelton.
Later, in 1991, St Benedict's girls' school closed. The girls' school then moved to the Marcellin campus in Enoggera and became Mt Maria Junior Secondary College.
Becoming One School
The two schools, Mt Maria Junior Secondary College and Mt Maria Senior College, continued to operate separately until January 2006. That's when they officially combined to become one school, Mt Maria College. With this change, the school also introduced a new uniform and a new logo.
Heritage and Buildings
The old convent building at the Mitchelton campus, which was part of the original Good Shepherd Home, is now known as the Rose Pelletier Building. This building is considered an important historical site and is listed on the Brisbane Heritage Register.
