Primary contact
52 Wolseley Street, BexleySydney, New South Wales 2207
Identity area
Identifier
daa/92
Authorized form of name
Marist College, Kogarah, Sydney
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- Formerly Marist Brothers Kogarah
Type
- Educational
Contact area
Teacher-Librarian
Type
Address
Street address
52 Wolseley Street, Bexley
Locality
Sydney
Region
New South Wales
Country name
Postal code
2207
Telephone
02 9587 3211
Fax
Note
Description area
History
Marist College Kogarah is an independent Catholic College for boys from Years 7 to 12, located in Bexley, Sydney. The College has a proud and rich tradition based on the teachings of the French educator, Saint Marcellin Champagnat.
In December 1908 after much lobbying by Fr O’Driscoll of the Marist Brothers to open a boys school in the Parish, construction of the school and monastery began. A foundation stone at the front of the Gonzaga building records that Marist College Kogarah was officially opened by Cardinal Moran. In 1909 the primary school opened its doors to 100 students.
By the mid-1930s a further four classrooms were added to accommodate the school population, which was now over 250 boys. In 1937 the Parents and Friends Association, which continues to be an active part of the College community, was formed.
Marist Brothers Kogarah (as it was then known) continued to expand and, by the time the school celebrated its Golden Jubilee, it had grown from 100 students to over 1 000.
In December 1993 the Marist Brothers announced their withdrawal from the administration of the school; after this time there would be no teaching Brothers at Kogarah. The school was renamed Marist College Kogarah.
For further information, see http://www.mck.nsw.edu.au/our-college/test-under/
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Officer-in-charge: Teacher-Librarian
Records management and collecting policies
The Archives keeps school records, photos of special occasions, any special items belonging to people who have become famous.
Buildings
Holdings
Include weekly newsletters, function programs, function photos, newspaper items on school activities.
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Open Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm by appointment.
Closed Thursday 12.30pm onwards.
Closed Thursday 12.30pm onwards.
Access conditions and requirements
At least one day's advance notice of visit required. Permission of Principal must be gained for access to records.
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
General reference assistance available.
Reproduction services
No copying services available.
Public areas
Control area
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Institution identifier
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Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
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Access points
Access Points
- Education (Thematic area)