Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield (abbreviated as PBCF) is an

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for boys, located in Fairfield, a western suburb of

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. Founded in the tradition of Bishop Daniel Delany in 1953, the college formerly catered for students in Years 5 to 12, however the primary section was merged into the local parish primary school and closed in 2006. Today the

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enrolls approximately 1150

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aged students from the

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es of Villawood, Fairfield,

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and Smithfield. 85% of the student population are from non-English speaking backgrounds. The administration of the school is overseen by Sydney Catholic Schools. In the 2009 Higher School Certificate (HSC), the college was ranked in the top 57 schools in New South Wales, and is ranked in the Top 12 Catholic Schools in Sydney and in the Top 3 Catholic Schools in the Southern Region.

History

Establishment

In August 1948, the Brothers received a letter from

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O'Brien on behalf of Norman Cardinal Gilroy, requesting staff for a new boys' school planned for Fairfield. At this time, Fairfield was an outer and rapidly expanding

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of Sydney with a large concentration of post war migrants from

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. While there was a primary

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school at nearby Cabramatta, Smithfield and Villawood, there was no opportunities for senior primary and secondary Catholic Education for boys in Fairfield. Provincial, Brother Norbert and his Council agreed to the Cardinal's request and Brother Kevin Samuel, Brother Eugene Kelly and Brother Peter Johnson (Superior and Principal) formed the first Patrician Community at Fairfield. The Brothers took up residence in an old weatherboard cottage which was on the 10 hectare property, which had recently been acquired by the Archdiocese as a site for the school. When Cardinal Gilroy blessed the monastery and officially opened the school on 13 March 1953, there were 170 pupils enrolled in Years 4, 5 and 6, in a year, this number almost doubled. The original classrooms were in brick, and separated by concrete quadrangles with trees everywhere. That pattern of building was retained and was repeated regularly to cope with the expanding enrolment which ten years later had reached almost one thousand. The grounds in which the school was situated were a disused

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and

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– uneven and ungrassed and abounding in powdery surface soil. In the early sixties, the Brothers, supported by parents and students, embarked on a levelling, grass-planting and tree-planting campaign which was the foundation of the environment in which today's large complex is situated. From six classrooms in 1953, the pupil accommodation has grown to over forty classrooms in 1982, as well as a library and assembly hall, science laboratories, a modern manual arts block and various other specialist facilities. The college is the largest single campus enrolment of any Boys' Catholic School in New South Wales.

Early developments

In the early days, the students were mainly of established Australian background with a strong representation of children of East European parents as well as Maltese and Italians of fairly significant but there is a very large second generation Italian and Maltese group of students now, as well as many students of East European, Middle East, South American and Indo-Chinese background. 1956 was the year in which the students sat for the first public examination – the Intermediate Certificate – for candidates of present Year 9 age. The Intermediate level was the terminating year in the school until 1961, when the first group of students sat for the Leaving Certificate. This development marked a significant event in the life of the school as the first Leaving Certificate class contained students from Patrician Brothers' Schools at Blacktown, Granville and Liverpool. This intake of students from other Patrician Schools for their final years of secondary schooling continued until these areas gained their own senior secondary school.

Golden Jubilee

In 2003, Patrician Brothers' College celebrated its 50th Golden Jubilee year. The celebrations included a Golden Jubilee Opening Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, presided by

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George Pell and concelebrated by priests from Fairfield, Cabramatta, Smithfield and Villawood parishes, as well as priests who are old boys of the college. Other celebrations included an Old Boys' Reunion Dinner and a staff reunion, a golden jubilee ball and a concert, plus closing ceremony in December.

21st Century

On 25 June 2000, several years of construction on the campus came to an end with the official opening and blessing of the new College facilities and classrooms. The old Year 8, 9, 10, and Primary blocks made way for an entirely new complex of buildings including a new library, Science wing, College hall and gymnasium, and Music and Creative Arts centre. The old senior block was completely renovated, what was once the College hall and

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became the administration and staff areas. These facilities have continually been improved, with the refurbishment of the Science Centre, the introduction of lifts and WiFi within the college.

Primary school closure

In 1993 the primary school of the College moved across the creek to take up residence at the Weston Street Campus, then occupied by Our Lady of the Rosary, Primary School. A Brother remained Principal there until 2003. The Catholic Education Office decided that the Weston Street campus was unsustainable for the growing primary school. There were proposals to remerge the Primary School with the Secondary College. However, the Catholic Education Office decided that the most viable option was to allow students in Years 5 & 6 to continue their education with their feeder primary schools. At the end of 2006, Patrician Brothers' College Primary School closed, and the grounds were returned to the Our Lady of the Rosary Parish to use. Patrician Brothers' College Primary School Fairfield was the last primary school to close which was affiliated with the Patrician Brothers. However, Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Fairfield is currently under Patrician Leadership.

World Youth Day cross and icon

Patrician Brothers' College was chosen to be the first school in Australia to host the World Youth Day (WYD) cross and icon upon its arrival in Australia for the Sydney 2008 World Youth Day celebrations. The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney entrusted the Western Deanery (officially, a geographical region in South-West Sydney that comprises 16 Sydney Archdiocese parishes) with the WYD cross and icon for the day of 2 July 2007. The WYD cross and icon was hosted Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield for three hours that day for public veneration, which was attended by 5,000 people.

Patrician bicentenary celebrations

The Patrician Brothers were established by Bishop Daniel Delany in 1808 in the Name of St Patrick and in 2008, the Patrician Brothers celebrate their 200th anniversary. The following Patrician linked schools joined in and celebrated the Patrician bicentenary: * Holy Cross College Ryde * All Saints Catholic College, Liverpool * Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown * Delany College The college has had two major bicentenary celebrations: * St. Patrick's Day – a mass was held at the State's Sport Centre on 17 March, with over 5000 people attending – celebrated by Bishop David Cremin and guests included the Superior General of the Patrician Order, Brother Jerome, the entire Patrician Brothers Congregation of NSW and abroad and members of parliament. * Patrician Bicentenary Concert – this was celebrated on 30 April, at Acer Arena with musical performances from all the patrician colleges. * Concluding Mass – The concluding Mass was held in Tullow Ireland (the birthplace of the Patrician Order) and was attended by various Brothers of the Patrician Order and Principals of Patrician schools from across the globe.

Headmasters

Patrician Principals

Lay Principals

In 2001, the last Patrician Principal of the college, Br. Bernard Bulfin, retired, and was replaced by the college's first lay principal, Michael Krawec, ending 48 years of leadership by the Brothers of St. Patrick. However, Br. Nicholas Harsas remained as principal of Patrician Brothers' Primary, until 2003 when he was replaced by Warren Loy. The primary closed at the end of 2006. During 2007, Michael Krawec, was appointed to the Catholic Education Office and the governors elected Wayne Marshall as the temporary Principal. At the end of 2007 the CEO appointed John Killeen to principalship. In 2016 Peter Wade, once a student at the college, became Principal.

Facilities

Learning facilities

Patrician Brothers' College spent six years and $14m redeveloping and rebuilding classrooms, Jubilee Hall, music, IT, visual arts, science, administration, technology and applied studies centres and the college chapel.

Technology

The college has undertaken a five-year

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roll over period. The College recently purchased and installed new computers in the Information and Technology Centre, new laptops and light probe projectors, 5 portable projection systems which are used for student presentations in the ITC, TAS and science blocks, a new computer lab in the science block, and several touch sensitive SmartBoards. Technology is being incorporated in all lessons and is utilised as a teaching aid in the senior school. Additional fixed SmartBoard and Data Projector units have been installed in over 90% of the student learning areas and classrooms. With the provision of the

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's "Digital Education Revolution" Patrician Brothers College Fairfield will be one of the first schools to provide specially customised Apple MacBook's to over 400 Years 9 and 10 students in 2009. In commitment to this scheme, all students who enter Year 9 at the college will be provided with their own personal laptop computer to be used through their remaining time at the college. In 2011, Year 7 and 8 students are to purchase their own Apple MacBooks due to a policy change within the current Gillard government. To facilitate this rollout scheme, the college has implemented wireless

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network in 2009–2010. This $40 000 project seeing new wireless access points being installed across campus and Intranet capabilities being expanded to cover 95% of the school grounds including the school oval. Electrical infrastructure such as digital projectors have also been installed on the entire college campus.

Curriculum

Gifted and talented

The curriculum incorporates enrichment and the opportunity of extension in all courses. Acceleration is possible in individual courses (such as Mathematics and Mathematics Extension 1 and 2). Acceleration has proven successful for the college, with many of its students achieving Band 6s in their accelerated courses.

Sport

The college was once involved in the Metropolitan Catholic Schools (MCS) Competitions and now competes in the newly established Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) competition. Patrician Brothers' is also involved in the Combined Catholic Colleges, State Competitions and other competitions including the Parramatta Knockout. Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield, is recognised as a "famed renowned rugby league nursery, " with many notable players going on to represent various NRL teams and achieving state and national honours. The college has a strong history in the sport, winning the NRL Schoolboy Cup six times and the NRL Schoolboy Trophy Cup in 2018. Most recently, the college clinched the 2022 NRL Schoolboy Cup. Rugby League remains the dominant sport at Patrician Brothers', further solidifying its legacy in nurturing top-tier rugby talent.

Mock trial

The 2007

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team was the most successful in the Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield history, winning the Sydney regional competition, against schools such as The King's School and other private and selective schools.

Debating

The 2008 Debating Senior Debating team completed another first for the college, becoming the first side to take the NSW Catholic State Title for Patrician Brothers' College.

Notable alumni

Alumni of Patrician Brothers' College are known as 'Old Boys' and may join the school's

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, the Old Boys' Union. Some notable Patrician Brothers' College Old Boys include

Entertainment, media and the arts

* Greg Alexander – former rugby league player for the

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. Currently a

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commentator * Kieran Gilbert – journalist for

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* Tim Gilbert – sports journalist for

* Mark Levy – former rugby league player for the

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, Balmain Tigers and

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and founder of Australian music magazine

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* Chris Smith – former 2GB broadcaster * Peter Sterling OAM – former

player; former

and

representative; former commentator for

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and member of the Sport Australia's Hall of Hame. Order of Australian Medal recipient. * Gene Pierson – musician * Bernard Zuel – journalist for

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Politics, public service and business

* David Bradbury – former

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of Penrith; MP for the

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in Western Sydney * Walter Bugno – businessman * Andrew Hrsto – Owner and Founder of ALAND. * Michael Masi – former

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director and current Chairman of the Supercars Commission in Australia. * Remo Nogarotto – football (soccer) administrator * David Saliba – Fairfield State MP * Les Schirato – renowned as "Australia’s Coffee King," Australian entrepreneur and the chief executive officer of Vittoria Food & Beverage (Cantarella Bros) * Paul Zadro – Chairman of the ISKA (sports governing body) in Australia

Sports

* Tevita Amone – former rugby league player for the

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* Nathan Brown – current

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player for the

and the

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– former Joey and Olyroo; Socceroo; Crystal Palace (England – Championship)file:///Users/user/Downloads/HANSARD-1323879322-61979%20(1).pdf * Garen Casey – former rugby league player for

and

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and Australian Schoolboy *

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– former

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and

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* Dean Collis – former rugby league player for the

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and Australian Schoolboy * Barry Davis – former

player * Manase Fainu – current

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player, for

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* Samuela Fainu – current

player, for

and the

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* Buddy Farah – former Soccer player for the

and current Football Agent * Emanuele Fuamatu – 2012 Olympian, 2012 Australian Shot Put Champion * Andrew Frew – former rugby league player for the

and

* Nathan Gardner – former rugby league player for the Cronulla Sharks * Scott Geddes – former rugby league player for

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* Glenn Grief – former rugby league player for the

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and Australian Schoolboy * Joey Grima – former

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coach for the

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* Ian Hindmarsh – former rugby league player for the

and the

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* Nathan Hindmarsh – former

player; former

and representative. * Steven Jolly – former rugby league player for the

and

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* Tony Krslovic – former soccer player for Sydney United 58 FC * Paul Langmack – former professional

footballer for the

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, now coach * Brett Lobb – former rugby league player for the

and

* Warren McDonnell – former rugby league player and current Football Operations & Recruitment Manager for the

* Gabriel Mendez - former soccer player for the Admira Wacker and

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(also known as Gigi) * D'Rhys Miller – Fiji national rugby league team representative and formerly played for

* Jordan Miller – current

player for the

and Australian Schoolboy * Marcelo Montoya – current

player * Justin Morgan – former rugby player for the

and

and current coach * John Muggleton – former

and NSW Rugby League Representative * Mitch Newton – former rugby league player for the

* Paul Okon – former Socceroos captain; Olyroos Squad Barcelona '92; Former

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captain * Taniela Paseka – current

player, for

* Darren Pettet – former rugby league player for the

* Ronny Palumbo – current rugby league player for

* Mirjan Pavlović – former Sydney United 58 FC player * Dietrich Roache – represented Australia in the

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in the Rugby 7's * Ben Roberts – former rugby league player for the

and

and Australian Schoolboy * Peter Sharne – former Socceroo and

* Tony Wall – former

player for the

* Michael Wenden – Australian swimming champion. Represented Australia in the

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. Setting World Records in the 100 and 200 freestyle respectively *

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– former rugby league player for the

and

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* Kyle White – former rugby league player for the

and the

and Australian Schoolboy * Francis Vaiotu – former rugby league player for the

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* Michael Vella – former rugby league player for the

and

Representative *

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. A part of the

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. * Chris Yates – former rugby league player for the

* David Zdrilic – former

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, football pundit and current manager for

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References

External links

Patrician Brothers' College website
{{Patrician Brothers schools, state=collapsed Patrician Brothers schools Educational institutions established in 1953 Catholic secondary schools in Sydney Boys' schools in New South Wales Roman Catholic Diocese of Parramatta 1953 establishments in Australia

History

Establishment

Early developments

Golden Jubilee

21st Century

Primary school closure

World Youth Day cross and icon

Patrician bicentenary celebrations

Headmasters

Patrician Principals

Lay Principals

Facilities

Learning facilities

Technology

Curriculum

Gifted and talented

Sport

Mock trial

Debating

Notable alumni

Entertainment, media and the arts

Politics, public service and business

Sports

See also

References

External links