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Not to be confused with Villanova University.

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Villanova College is a private, catholic school for boys. It is owned by the Order of Saint Augustine and is located in the Brisbane suburb of Coorparoo, Queensland, Australia. Established in 1948 at 'Whinstanes' in Hamilton, by the Augustinians, the college takes its name from St. Thomas of Villanova, a revered Catholic saint.

Villanova has a non-selective enrollment policy and currently caters for approximately 1096 students from years 5 to 12.[1] The college is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[2] the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA),[3] Combined Independent Colleges (CIC)[1] and the Associated Independent Colleges (AIC).[1]

History

Villanova was first established in 1948 by six Irish Augustinian priests, led by Fr Ben O'Donnell, at 'Whinstanes', a property in Hamilton, on the northern side of the Brisbane River. The schools founders had been welcomed to Brisbane by Archbishop Duhig.

In 1954, due to the lack of possibilities for growth at Whinstanes, the school was transferred to its current location in Brisbane's south-east. This site incorporates 'Langlands', the original house in the area built by Reuben Nicklin in 1884.[4]

Houses

Villanova College has four houses which compete in inter-house sports, chess and debating, as well as many other school based activities

  • Goold House named after James Goold House colour: Yellow
  • Crane House named after Martin Crane House colour: Red
  • Murray House named after James Murray House colour: Blue
  • Heavy House named after John Heavy House colour: Green

Curriculum

In 2005, Villanova College ranked third in the state (equal with Anglican Church Grammar School), for year twelve Overall Position (OP).[5]. Villanova students have also received Australian student prizes from the government for academic excellence and achievement in secondary education, particularly in senior secondary years.

Co-Curriculum

Music

The college currently has thirty five performing music ensembles comprising of junior, intimate and senior groups with the music program being compulsory between year levels five to seven. The college hosts Queensland's largest music festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges, Queensland Catholic Schools & College's Music Festival (QCMF). This festival is a three day event in which over seventy-five schools from around Queensland and New Zealand to showcase their talents and receive plaques for particular levels of achievement. Villanova is home to a very advanced music centre, known as the Augustine Centre. Within this centre is the Hanrahan Theatre, named after the first rector of the college, during its times in Coorparoo.

Debating

Villanova is involved with the Queensland Debating Union (QDU) competition and plays host to schools in the year eleven competition. In 2001, Villanova placed first in the Senior A QDU debating competition. The QDU competition at Villanova involves students from years 8 to 12, who debate against other schools in the district.

Augustinian Youth Ministry

The Augustinian Youth Ministry programme (YAYM) at Villanova College, offers students the opportunity to contribute to both local and international communities through service. Students have the opportunity to join these groups and nominate for leadership positions within the ministries. Ministries Villanova offers students to be involved in includes:

  • Young Christian Students (YCS) - Helps Students within the college community, settling in of new students and helps improve the overall image of the college.
  • St Vincent de Paul Society - Helps people in the local Brisbane community. One major event being Easter Hampers for the needy.
  • The Benenson Society - Fights to help world wide issues. These issues include Human Rights and Immigration.
  • Young Augustinian Youth Ministry - Works for people both locally and world wide. This ministry is run by students from the Middle School.
  • Australian Filipino Augustinian Solidarity (AFAS) - Helps fund student in the Philippines and provides fundamental resources.

Y.A.Y.M. (Rhymes With DAYUM) Young Augustinian Youth Ministry - A younger group of AFAS that helps students grow into AFAS

Cultural/Spiritual

Villanova runs musical productions in conjunction with Loreto College every two years. Recent productions have been Back to the Eighties (2006) and Pimpernel (2004), "The Wiz" (2008), and recently "Godspell." Students of Chinese language studies have the opportunity to visit China every second year. The music department holds a Music Tour for all students in the colleges Senior Ensembles every two years, the most recent tours being toMelbourne in 2005 and Sydney in 2007 where the colleges students performed in the Sydney Opera House. The most recent tour was held in June 2009 to the city of Rotorua, New Zealand. AFAS members can visit impoverished students in the Philippines and assist in developing their communities, also every two years. Other activities include Environment Group & Airwatch, Creative Writing Group, Eucharistic Ministry and the Music Stage and Technical (tech) Crew. Villanova also conducts a tour with St Augustines College in Brookvale, Sydney, alternating as hosts.

Sport

As a foundation member of the Associated Independent Colleges (AIC) Villanova competes against Marist College Ashgrove, St Edmund's College, St Patrick's College, Iona College, Padua College, St Laurence's College and St. Peters Lutheran College in a wide selection of sports including rugby union, soccer, cricket, basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, chess and athletics. Villanova has sporting fields and facilities on a campus located in Tingalpa, in Brisbanes eastern suburbs. A recent addition to this campus is the Cor Unum Centre, used to host various functions/events.

Notable alumni

Former students of Villanova College are known as 'Old Boys' and may elect to join the 'Villanova Old Boys Association Incorporated' (VOBAI).[6] Some notable 'Old Boys' include:

Arts
  • Liam Ferney - Poet, author of Popular Mechanics.
  • Matthew Zeremes - Film and stage actor[7].
Law
  • Justice Peter Lyons, Supreme Court of Queensland[8], and past-President of the Queensland Bar Association.
  • Justice Robert Douglas, Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland[9], and Past President of the Queensland Bar Association.
  • Justice James Douglas, Supreme Court of Queensland[8], and past-President of the Queensland Bar Association.
  • Justice Peter Lyons, Supreme Court of Queensland[8], and past-President of the Queensland Bar Association.
  • Francis Douglas QC, a leading Queens' Counsel practicing in Sydney and a Former Justice of the Fiji Court of Appeal[10].
Politics
Sport
Media and entertainment

Associated schools

Villanova's brother school is St. Augustine's College, Brookvale in Sydney, New South Wales.[13] Loreto College Coorparoo is the sister school of Villanova College.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Community Report 2006" (PDF). Villanova College. 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  2. ^ "AHISA Schools: New South Wales". Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia. 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2007-09-06. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  3. ^ "JSHAA Queensland Directory of Members". Junior School Heads' Association of Australia. 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  4. ^ "History". Villanova College. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  5. ^ Villanova Community Reportsee reporthttp://www.vnc.qld.edu.au/INFO/Commrep2006.pdf
  6. ^ "The Villanova Old Boys' Association". Villanova College. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  7. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1621052/
  8. ^ a b c http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/1408.htm
  9. ^ http://www.sclqld.org.au/schp/exhibitions/douglas/doug_1.htm
  10. ^ http://www.sevenwentworth.com.au/pdf/Douglas.pdf
  11. ^ Sunday Sunrise...After graduating in 1983 from Villanova College in Brisbane...http://seven.com.au/sundaysunrise/about_040201_chrisreason
  12. ^ Rugby League Heaven Website...Nine's head of sport in Brisbane was former Wallabies captain Andrew Slack...http://www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au/articles/2006/01/27/1138319452960.html
  13. ^ Davidson, John (2006-05-14). "5 out of 6 record for Brookvale boys". Sport. The Catholic Weekly. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  • Arneil, Stan; "Out Where the Dead Men Lie" (The Augustinians in Australia 1838 -1992) Augustinian Press Brookvale (1992) ISBN 0-949826-03-0
  • Villanova College Website [1]
  • Stories & Traditions -> Villanova College Text
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