Academy of Mary Immaculate
| Academy of Mary Immaculate | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Fitzroy, Victoria Australia  | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, Single-sex, Day school |
| Motto |
Latin: Speculum Sine Macula ("Mirror without Blemish") Live The Truth |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic, Sisters of Mercy |
| Established | 1857 |
| Principal | Sr Mary Moloney RSM |
| Enrolment | ~650 (7–12) |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue, Yellow and White |
| Slogan | "Unity through Diversity" (2011) |
| Website | www.academy.vic.edu.au |
The Academy of Mary Immaculate is a Roman Catholic girls' secondary school, situated in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1857.[1]
Description
The Academy is the oldest catholic school in Victoria.[2] The Academy has experienced success in sport, speech, choir, debating and many other extra-curricular activities. It is located in the inner suburbs of Melbourne and is notable for the Sisters of Mercy convent located within the school grounds.[1] The high school's four sport houses are Sherlock, McAuley, Goold and Frayne [3]
Notable alumnae
- Anne Henderson – writer, deputy director of the Sydney Institute
- Alice Ross-King (1891–1968) – awarded the Florence Nightingale medal in 1949 by the International Red Cross for service in both World War I and World War II.[4]
- Andree Marcelle Frame (1910–1967) – studied childbirth overseas, pioneered the idea of childbirth preparation, and became patron of the Childbirth Education Association (Australia) for her work in the field.[5]
- Mary Maguire - actress
- Abbey Lee Kershaw - supermodel
See also
References
- 1 2 Academy of Mary Immaculate
- ↑ Sherryn Groch, "Melbourne's oldest girls' school uses the city as classroom and playground," Sydney Morning Herald, May 1, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.academy.vic.edu.au/our-college/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=21
- ↑ http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A110467b.htm?hilite=academy%3Bof%3Bmary%3Bimmaculate Accessed 14/12/10
- ↑ http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A140232b.htm?hilite=academy%3Bof%3Bmary%3Bimmaculate
External links
Coordinates: 37°48′14.27″S 144°58′25.85″E / 37.8039639°S 144.9738472°E
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