| Red Bend Catholic College | |
|---|---|
 Red Bend Catholic College and statue of Marcellin Champagnat | |
| Location | |
Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°25′06″S 148°01′16″E / 33.418225°S 148.021193°E |
| Information | |
| School type | Independent co-educational secondary day and boarding school |
| Motto | Latin: Per Angusta Ad Augusta (Through Difficulty to Greatness) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Association of Marist Schools of Australia |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established |
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| Principal | Mr Stephen Dwyer |
| Enrolment | c. 800 |
| Colour(s) | Navy and sky blue |
| Website | redbendcc |
Red Bend Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day and boarding school located in Forbes in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. The College is run by the Marist Brothers, a religious institute. Established in 1926, the College has enrolled approximately 800 students from Year 7 to Year 12.
History
Prior to 1977, the Catholic education of students in this region was provided by three secondary schools; Our Lady of Mercy College, Forbes; Our Lady of Mercy High School, Parkes; and Marist Brothers' College, Forbes.
In February 1977, these three schools combined to form one co-educational High School, with the name of Red Bend Catholic College, at the site of the former Marist Brothers' College, on the banks of the Lachlan River. This merger brought together the teaching traditions of the Mercy Sisters and the Marist Brothers.
Principals
The following individuals have served as College Principal:
| Ordinal | Officeholders | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hillet | 2003 | 2012 | 8–9 years | |
| 2 | Michael Flanagan | 2013 | 2019 | 10–11 years | |
| 2 | Stephen Dwyer | 2019 | incumbent | 4–5 years |
House system
- Basil House: Colour: Green, Motto: "Action Not Words."
- Denis House: Colour: Red, Motto: "Second to None."
- Loyola House: Colour: Yellow, Motto: "Leading the Way with Strength and Honour."
- Xavier House: Colour: Blue, Motto: "Determination, Participation, Success."
- Mcauley House: Colour: Purple, Motto: “ Pride in excellence.”
- Chisholm House: Colour: Orange
College crest
- The Motto: Per Angusta ad Augusta
- The Colours: Sky Blue & Navy Blue
- The Cross: The Mercy Cross as worn by all Sisters of Mercy
- The M: Marist Emblem
- The Twelve Stars: Crown of Mary
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