Sacred Heart School, Launceston
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Sacred Heart School is currently a Catholic Primary School in Launceston, Tasmania, noted for its historical roots, having been founded in 1873.
. It was co-educational to Grade Two, then girls only to Grade 12. For some years a small number of boarders were taken in by the Sisters. For some years the Sisters taught both girls and boys, including secondary education. Then for some time a gentleman ran the section for young men using the southern end of the buildings. It was not until 1919 that the Christian Brothers
came to Launceston to educate the boys. For many years the Sisters were able to run two schools on the site: Sacred Heart College, a fee paying establishment and a parish school, St Mary's School. In 1978, Sacred Heart College amalgamated with St Thomas More's to form Marian College, which catered for Catholic Secondary and Primary School Girls.
Marian College was located in Launceston. It catered for Catholic Secondary and Primary School Girls. It was formed from an Amalgamation of Sacred Heart College, Launceston and St Thomas More's College. The sites of Sacred Heart and St Thomas More's were the two campuses of Marian College. In 1984, Marian College’s Secondary Classes were transferred to St. Patrick’s College.
St Thomas More's and Sacred Heart then became Co-ed primary schools in 1984, Becoming St Thomas More's School and Sacred Heart School, Launceston.
History
Sacred Heart College, Launceston, was established in 1872 by the Presentation SistersPresentation Sisters
The Presentation Sisters, also known as the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary are an order of Roman Catholic women founded in Cork, Ireland by Nano Nagle in 1775....
. It was co-educational to Grade Two, then girls only to Grade 12. For some years a small number of boarders were taken in by the Sisters. For some years the Sisters taught both girls and boys, including secondary education. Then for some time a gentleman ran the section for young men using the southern end of the buildings. It was not until 1919 that the Christian Brothers
Congregation of Christian Brothers
The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...
came to Launceston to educate the boys. For many years the Sisters were able to run two schools on the site: Sacred Heart College, a fee paying establishment and a parish school, St Mary's School. In 1978, Sacred Heart College amalgamated with St Thomas More's to form Marian College, which catered for Catholic Secondary and Primary School Girls.
Marian College was located in Launceston. It catered for Catholic Secondary and Primary School Girls. It was formed from an Amalgamation of Sacred Heart College, Launceston and St Thomas More's College. The sites of Sacred Heart and St Thomas More's were the two campuses of Marian College. In 1984, Marian College’s Secondary Classes were transferred to St. Patrick’s College.
St Thomas More's and Sacred Heart then became Co-ed primary schools in 1984, Becoming St Thomas More's School and Sacred Heart School, Launceston.
External links
- Sacred Heart School website (Includes a history of the school)
- Entry in The Companion to Tasmanian History