St Laurence's College facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Laurence's College |
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Gair Field, St Laurence's College, 2010
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82 Stephens Road
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| Type | Independent primary and secondary school |
| Motto | Latin: Facere et Docere (To do and to teach) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholicism |
| Denomination | Congregation of Christian Brothers |
| Established | 11 July 1915 |
| Founder | Congregation of Christian Brothers |
| Trust | Edmund Rice Education Australia |
| Principal | Ben Lowrie |
| Years offered | 5–12 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrolment | 1913 (2021) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colour(s) | Black and gold |
| Affiliation | Associated Independent Colleges |
St Laurence's College, often called Lauries, is a school for boys in South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is an independent Catholic school. The school teaches boys from Year 5 to Year 12. It was started by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1915. St Laurence's College is part of Edmund Rice Education Australia. In 2021, over 1913 students attended the college. The school is also part of the Associated Independent Colleges for sports.
Some of the old buildings at the college are special. They are listed on the Brisbane Heritage Register.
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History of St Laurence's College
Early Years and Growth
St Laurence's College officially opened on July 11, 1915. The Archbishop of Brisbane, James Duhig, blessed the school. The Christian Brothers have run the school since it began. On the first day, 270 students attended with five teachers. A building for the Brothers was built in 1917.
Since 1961, the school has also used sports fields in Runcorn. These fields have eight playing areas and a special function center. In 1977, the school opened an outdoor learning center. This center, called Camp Laurence, is located at Lake Moogerah.
Changes in Leadership and Facilities
In 1994, a College Board was created. This group helped advise the principal. In 1996, the first principal who was not a Christian Brother was appointed. His name was Mr D Frederiksen. The Christian Brothers still owned and controlled the college. The last of the Brothers left their building in 2009. In 2010, that building became the school's main office.
In 2010, the school made an agreement with the nearby Mater Hospital Brisbane. Part of the school's land was leased for 25 years. A six-story car park was built there. On top of the car park, the college now has a special sports oval. It also has a large auditorium that can seat 1500 people.
Sports at St Laurence's
St Laurence's College is a member of the Associated Independent Colleges (AIC). This group organizes sports competitions between schools.
Notable Alumni
People who used to go to St Laurence's College are called "Old Boys." They can join the St Laurence's College Old Boys Association. Here are some famous Old Boys:
Business Leaders
- John Symond AM – He started Aussie Home Loans, a big company.
Entertainment, Arts, and Media
- Tim Allen-Ankins – He plays the French horn for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
- Jon Copley – A musician and manager for music tours.
- Matthew Copley – A musician, music producer, and a vice president at ATLED Records.
- Murray Foy – An actor and director for plays.
- Gerard Lee – An Australian writer and director for movies.
- Matthew Newsome – He writes and arranges music for movies and TV.
- Daniel O'Brien – He writes music for movies and TV.
- Kerry O'Brien – A well-known TV news journalist.
- Samuel Piper – A singer who performs in operas and other music.
- Conrad Sewell – An Australian singer and songwriter.
- Ross Symonds – A former news presenter for Seven Network in Sydney.
- Dominic Woodhead – A director, conductor, and composer for music.
Politics, Law, and Public Service
- Darryl Briskey – A former state member of parliament for Cleveland.
- Condon Byrne – A former federal Senator for Queensland.
- Paul Finn – A judge in the Federal Court of Australia.
- Mike Horan – A former state member of parliament for Toowoomba South. He was also a leader of the opposition.
- Dennis Ives – He was the Public Service Commissioner from 1990 to 1995.
- Len Keogh – A former federal member of parliament for the Division of Bowman.
- John Mickel – A former state member of parliament for Logan. He was also the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.
- Jeffrey Spender – A judge in the Federal Court of Australia.
Sports Stars
- John Anderson OAM – An Olympic sailor who won a gold medal in 1972.
- Thomas Anderson – An Olympic sailor who won a gold medal in 1972.
- Neil Betts OAM – A rugby union player for the Wallabies.
- Brendan Cannon – A rugby union player for the Wallabies and Queensland Reds.
- Mark Connors – A rugby union player for the Wallabies and Queensland Reds.
- Nev Cottrell – A rugby union player for the Wallabies and Queensland Reds.
- Cooper Cronk – A rugby league player for Sydney Roosters, Queensland Maroons, and the Kangaroos.
- Rhys Jacks – A rugby league player.
- Rowan Crothers OAM – A Paralympic swimmer.
- Dan Crowley – A rugby union player for the Wallabies and Queensland Reds.
- Ken Fletcher – A tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam titles.
- Greg Hartung AO – He was the President of the Australian Paralympic Committee.
- Brian Harvey OAM – A Paralympic athlete.
- Ryley Jacks – A rugby league player for the Gold Coast Titans.
- Damon Kelly – An Olympic weightlifter who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
- Laurie Lawrence – A coach for the Australian Olympic swimming team.
- Luke McLean – A rugby union player for Italy and Sale Sharks.
- Andrew Mewing – A swimmer who won medals at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
- Brendan O'Reilly – A mixed martial artist in UFC.
- Harry Sharp – An Australian rules football player.
- Elliott Shriane – An Olympic speed skater.
- Joshua Slack – An Olympic beach volleyball player.
- Archie Smith – An Australian rules football player for the Brisbane Lions.
- Mark Stockwell – An Olympic swimming silver medalist in 1984. He also chaired the Australian Sports Foundation.
- William Zillman – A professional rugby league player.
See also
- Catholic education in Australia
- List of schools in Queensland
