Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham (also known as CBHS Lewisham), is a Catholic school located in Sydney, Australia, catering for boys in Years 5 - 12. The school is the oldest school of the Christian Brothers operating in Sydney. It has established itself with a fine reputation and tradition based on the development and achievement in academic, spiritual, cultural and sporting areas. The school strives to develop the talents of each boy to the best of his ability as well as fostering team spirit within each student through active participation in the school's co-curricular activities. Year 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... A single-sex school is a school that only accepts boys or girls exclusively. ... A day school is an institution where children are given educational instruction only during the day and after which children return to their homes. ... The Roman Catholic Church in Australia is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome. ... Note: This page needs to be cleaned up to be brought into conformance with the Manual of Style. ... Lewisham is a small suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Capital Sydney Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Professor Marie Bashir Premier Morris Iemma (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 50  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $305,437 (1st)  - Product per capita  $45,153/person (4th) Population (End of March 2006)  - Population  6,817,100 (1st)  - Density  8. ... Illustration of the backyards of a surburban neighbourhood Suburbs are inhabited districts located either on the outer rim of a city or outside the official limits of a city (the term varies from country to country), or the outer elements of a conurbation. ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ... Note: This page needs to be cleaned up to be brought into conformance with the Manual of Style. ...

History

The school was opened in 1891, built at a cost of £1500 with building and gymnasium to accommodate 100 students. Today, the school operates under the governance of the Trustees of the Christian Brothers, with a student population of 1100. The school is inseparable from its suburb of Lewisham, New South Wales, and from the order of Christian Brothers that has run it for over 100 years, founded by Edmund Rice which traces its beginnings back to the schools for the poor youth of Ireland in the early 19th century. Lewisham is a small suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Note: This page needs to be cleaned up to be brought into conformance with the Manual of Style. ... Edmund Ignatius Rice (born 1762, died 1844) was a Catholic missionary and educationalist who was Beatified by Pope John Paul II in October 1996. ...

Headmasters

• Dr. Kenny Wu, 1955 - 1991
• Br Peter Hester, 1991 - 2000
• Mr Brian Roberts, 2001 - 2007
• Br Paul Conn, ^[4] 2008 -

Crest & Motto

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Mission Statement

The Mission Statement of Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham states that this is a Catholic School — challenged by the values of Jesus and inspired by the pastoral and educational vision of Edmund Rice. It is committed to: Catholic schools are education ministries of the Roman Catholic Church. ... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... Edmund Ignatius Rice (born 1762, died 1844) was a Catholic missionary and educationalist who was Beatified by Pope John Paul II in October 1996. ...

• Encouraging the values of the family – values of love, goodness, integrity, respect, tolerance and compassion

• Nurturing the spirit and promoting the talents of young men in a prayerful environment

• Developing a school where the dignity of each person is enhanced and where a broad education becomes the means of challenging a meaningful future.

Facilities

The school aims to provide facilities that ensure all students have the opportunity to study the wide range of courses available in a rapidly developing curriculum of today. In addition to the normal classrooms:

• Six fully equipped science laboratories.

• Music and performing arts rooms.

• Lecture theatre, hall and weights room.

• Two libraries - one for the primary students and one for secondary students.

• Large undercover play space that can be converted into a basketball court, tennis court or volleyball court.

School Hours

Students are expected to be on the school premises by 8.35 a.m. each weekday and the usual finishing time is 3.13 p.m. Thursday afternoon is sports/activities and, depending on the activity, students may be dismissed from their activity at 2.35 p.m.

Notable Alumni

• Victor Chang AC - Heart Surgeon ^[5]
• David Wenham - Actor ^[6]
• Gordon Elliott - TV Personality
• Steve Gearin - Rugby League Player
• Shane Rigon - Rugby League Player ^[7]
• Paul Osborne - Rugby League Player and Politician ^[8], Schoolboy Player of the Year Award 1984 ^[9]
• John Aquilina - Politician ^[10]
• Brett Holman - Footballer
• Roger Hartigan (1894) - Australian Test Cricketer
• Archbishop James Carroll (1931) - Auxiliary Bishop to Cardinal Gilroy ^[11]
• John Mackey V.C. (1936) - Posthumously awarded the Commonwealth's highest honour for bravery for his gallantry in Borneo in 1945 ^[12]
• Jim Quirk AO, FAA (1941) - Australia's first Professor of Soil Science. Visiting Professor at Oxford University ^[13]
• Leo Schofield AM (1952) - Noted Journalist with the Sydney Morning Herald ^[14]
• Michael Grove (1955) - NSW Supreme Court Judge
• Gordon Vuong - Australia's youngest overseas prisoner ^[15]

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References

See also

• List of Non-Government schools in New South Wales

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External Links

• CBHS Lewisham Website
• The Christian Brothers in Oceania