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The college was opened in 1975. It was first staffed by Father Peter Salamonsen SM and Sister Berenice Stevens RSM. The school has had [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Christian Brothers]] on its staff since the beginning of the 1976 school year. Brother [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Terry McErlane]] became headmaster and Brothers [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Simon Coughlan]] and [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Joseph McRae]] were the other members of that first Christian brothers community. For some years Sister Elizabeth Browne-Russell (SJC), a sister of St Joseph of Cluny, served as deputy principal.<ref>Graeme Donaldson, pp 20 - 21.</ref> |
The college was opened in 1975. It was first staffed by Father Peter Salamonsen SM and Sister Berenice Stevens RSM. The school has had [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Christian Brothers]] on its staff since the beginning of the 1976 school year. Brother [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Terry McErlane]] became headmaster and Brothers [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Simon Coughlan]] and [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Joseph McRae]] were the other members of that first Christian brothers community. For some years Sister Elizabeth Browne-Russell (SJC), a sister of St Joseph of Cluny, served as deputy principal.<ref>Graeme Donaldson, pp 20 - 21; Bro Vin Hawley cfc, "Christian Brothers' Mission in the Cook Islands", ''Our Life'', May 2007, p. 36: [http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:uxt2Ab9RHWoJ:www.ericeqld.org.au/Documents/our_life_may_07.pdf+Brother+%22ben+ryan%22+death+rarotonga&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=nz].</ref> |
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Students come mainly from Rarotonga, but provision is made for those from outer islands (and even from French Polynesia - not far distant) to stay with 'guardians'.<ref>Greame Donaldson, p. 20</ref> |
Students come mainly from Rarotonga, but provision is made for those from outer islands (and even from French Polynesia - not far distant) to stay with 'guardians'.<ref>Greame Donaldson, p. 20</ref> |
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In 2005, the school had a roll of 190.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nzceo.catholic.org.nz/media/resources/lnf/lnf-supp-0605.pdf|title=Catholic Schools' supplement|date=June 2005|format=PDF}}</ref> |
In 2005, the school had a roll of 190.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nzceo.catholic.org.nz/media/resources/lnf/lnf-supp-0605.pdf|title=Catholic Schools' supplement|date=June 2005|format=PDF}}</ref> |
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On 20 February 2006 part of the school was tragically destroyed by fire. Later that year the block was rebuilt with funds supplied by the New Zealand Government through the Cook Islands Investment Commission (CIIC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmundrice.org.nz/pages/newsletter/april%202006/index.htm|title=NEWS update|date=March and April 2006|publisher=Edmund Rice Network}}</ref>The new block was designed by respected Auckland architecture firm, Architectus.<ref>[http://www.architectus.com.au architectus<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
On 20 February 2006 part of the school was tragically destroyed by fire. Later that year the block was rebuilt with funds supplied by the New Zealand Government through the Cook Islands Investment Commission (CIIC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmundrice.org.nz/pages/newsletter/april%202006/index.htm|title=NEWS update|date=March and April 2006|publisher=Edmund Rice Network}}</ref>The new block was designed by respected Auckland architecture firm, Architectus.<ref>[http://www.architectus.com.au architectus<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==Principals== |
==Principals== |
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Revision as of 22:43, 2 September 2008
| Nukutere College | |
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| Type | Catholic co-educational secondary school |
| Established | 1975 |
| Founder | Bishop John Rodgers SM |
| Principal | Ms Donna Nahu, PO Box 76, Rarotonga |
| Grades | Year 9 - 13 |
| Enrolment | c. 200 |
| Affiliations | Roman Catholic, Christian Brothers |
Nukutere College is a Catholic secondary school located in Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. "Nukutere" means "people on a journey", a reference to the pilgrim Church in the South Pacific context. [1]
History
The college was opened in 1975. It was first staffed by Father Peter Salamonsen SM and Sister Berenice Stevens RSM. The school has had Christian Brothers on its staff since the beginning of the 1976 school year. Brother Terry McErlane became headmaster and Brothers Simon Coughlan and Joseph McRae were the other members of that first Christian brothers community. For some years Sister Elizabeth Browne-Russell (SJC), a sister of St Joseph of Cluny, served as deputy principal.[2]
Students come mainly from Rarotonga, but provision is made for those from outer islands (and even from French Polynesia - not far distant) to stay with 'guardians'.[3]
From its beginnings, the school's financial position was somewhat parlous especially after it became necessary to employ lay teachers from the 1980s. In 2000 the Cook Island's Government began to pay 75% of teachers' salaries and running costs in all private and church schools. Also, at that time the principal of the school, Brother Norman Gillies established a charitable trust to ensure a regular supplementary income for necessary future maintenance and development at the school.[4]
The Silver Jubilee of the College and the presence of the Christian Brothers was marked in 2000.[5]
In 2005, the school had a roll of 190.[6]
On 20 February 2006 part of the school was tragically destroyed by fire. Later that year the block was rebuilt with funds supplied by the New Zealand Government through the Cook Islands Investment Commission (CIIC).[7]The new block was designed by respected Auckland architecture firm, Architectus.[8]
Principals
- Father Peter Salamonsen S.M. (1975)
- Brother Terry McErlane (cfc) (1976 - 1981)
- Br Benjamin Everard Ryan (cfc) (1982 - 1988).[9]
- Father Paul Farmer(1988 - ?)
- Mrs Henrica Wilson (? - 1998)
- Br Norman Campion Gillies (cfc) (1998 - 2000)
- Br Francis William Perkins (cfc) (2001 - 2005)
- Mrs Donna Nahu (2006 - present).[10]
Nukutere College Christian Brothers
In 2008, a community of five Christian Brothers is associated with the school: Br Michael Benignus Scanlan - Br Andrew Dawani - Br Paul Kikisi - Br John Didicus O'Neill - Br Benjamin Everard Ryan. Other Christian Brothers who have served at the college are: Br Simon Germaine Coughlan - Br Anthony Eugenio Gherardi - Br Norman Campion Gillies - Br Terence Vitus McErlane - Br Joseph De Porres McRae - Br Francis William Perkins - Br John Paschal Prendergast - Br Ignacy John Rubisz
Notes
- ^ Graeme Donaldson, To All Parts of the Kingdom, Christian Brothers in New Zealand 1876-2001, New Zealand Christian Brothers Province, 2001, p. 20
- ^ Graeme Donaldson, pp 20 - 21; Bro Vin Hawley cfc, "Christian Brothers' Mission in the Cook Islands", Our Life, May 2007, p. 36: [1].
- ^ Greame Donaldson, p. 20
- ^ Graeme Donaldson, p. 21
- ^ Graeme Donaldson, p. 21.
- ^ "Catholic Schools' supplement" (PDF). June 2005.
- ^ "NEWS update". Edmund Rice Network. March and April 2006.
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- ^ In July 2006, Br Ben Ryan was honoured as he celebrated 70 years as a Christian Brother at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Stewart O’Connell in St Joseph’s Cathedral, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The local newspaper reported that, including his time as principal, Brother Ben had taught for 22 years at the school: "Br Ben Ryan". Edmund Rice Oceania. 5 July 2006.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ information on principals from: Graeme Donaldson, pp. 20 and 21.
References/Sources
- Graeme Donaldson, To All Parts of the Kingdom, Christian Brothers in New Zealand 1876-2001, New Zealand Christian Brothers Province, 2001
- Rick Maxwell, St Peter's College, Auckland, Simerlocy Press, Auckland, 2008.