St. Teresa's College, Abergowrie
| St Teresa's College, Abergowrie | |
|---|---|
St Theresa's Agricultural College, c. 1932
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| Location | |
| Abergowrie, Ingham , Queensland Australia 18°28′46.46″S 145°54′0.27″E / 18.4795722°S 145.9000750°E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent secondary day and boarding school |
| Motto | Reap What You Sow |
| Religious affiliation | Catholicism |
| Denomination | Congregation of Christian Brothers |
| Established | 1933 |
| Oversight | Diocese of Townsville, Catholic Education Office |
| Headmaster | Angus Galletly |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrolment | 230 (2012) |
| Website | www.abergowrie.catholic.edu.au |
St Teresa's College, Abergowrie is an independent Catholic secondary day and boarding school for boys, located in Abergowrie,[1] approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north west of Ingham,[2] in Far North Queensland, Australia.
The school was established by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1933 and was called St Teresa's Agricultural College.[3] Oversight of the school is managed by the Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education Office.
Overview
The college enrols approximately 230 students who come from towns and communities from all across North Queensland as well as from Papua New Guinea. In 2010, St Teresa's College was recognised for its achievements in education being awarded the Deadly Award for the "Most Outstanding Achievement in Education".[4]
The principal is Angus Galletly.[5]
Notable alumni
- Peter Moore, politician
- Palmer Wapau, rugby league player
Australian Football Team Achievements
Junior Male (Years 7-9)
- Champions: 2018
See also
References
- Back to citation "Abergowrie". Archived from the original on 10 March 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- Back to citation "Ingham". Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- Back to citation "Queensland's Catholic Agricultural College". Advocate: Melbourne, Vic.: 1868 - 1954. 9 August 1934. p. 18. Retrieved 25 January 2017 – via Trove, National Library of Australia.
- Back to citation St Teresa's College, Abergowrie website Archived 8 January 2014 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved 8 January 2014)
- Back to citation "Principal's Message". St Teresa's College. n.d. Retrieved 5 July 2021.