Kincoppal School#History

{{Infobox school

| name = Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart

| other_names = {{bulleted list|Kincoppal School|Kincoppal-Rose Bay}}

| logo = File:kincoppalrb.jpg

| image = File:Kincoppal School from afar.jpg

| image_size = 240px

| caption =

| motto = {{langx|la|Cor Unum}}

| motto_translation = One Heart

| established = {{bulleted list|{{start date and age|1882}}
{{small|(as Convent of the Sacred Heart)}}|{{start date and age|1909}} {{small|(as Kincoppal)}}|{{start date and age|1971}}
{{small|(as Kincoppal-Rose Bay)}} }}

| type = Independent early learning, primary and secondary day and boarding school

| denomination = Roman Catholic

| religious_affiliation = Society of the Sacred Heart

| affiliation = {{bulleted list|Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia|Junior School Heads Association of Australia|Australian Boarding Schools' Association|Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools}}

| slogan =

| principal = Erica Thomas

| chairman = Dr Mark Sinclair

| location = Rose Bay, Sydney, New South Wales

| country = Australia

| coordinates =

| enrolment = {{circa|971}} (P–12)

| enrolment_as_of =

| gender = {{bulleted list|Co-educational (P–6)|Girls (7–12)}}

| grades = Early learning and K–12

| grades_label = Years

| staff = ~169

| colours = Teal, Red {{color box|#4DBBC6}}{{color box|#DD3224}}

| website = {{URL|www.krb.nsw.edu.au}}

}}

Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart (Kincoppal-Rose Bay), is an independent Roman Catholic early learning, primary and secondary day and boarding school, predominantly for girls, located in Rose Bay, an eastern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Established in 1971 through the amalgamation of the Convent of the Sacred Heart (established 1882) and Kincoppal (established 1909), today the school is non-selective, with a co-educational primary school and a girls' only secondary school, catering for approximately 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12,{{Cite web |title=Annual Report |url=https://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/annual-report/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Kincoppal-Rose Bay School |language=en-AU |ref=AnnualReport24/}} including 150 boarders.{{cite web|url=http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/boarding/the_boarding_school.asp |title=The Boarding School |access-date=2007-08-06 |work=Boarding |publisher=Kincoppal-Rose Bay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711211113/http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/boarding/the_boarding_school.asp |archive-date=11 July 2007 |url-status=dead}}

Kincoppal-Rose Bay is a member of an international group of schools conducted by the Society of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic teaching order, established by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat in France in 1800. The school is affiliated with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),{{cite web |url=http://www.ahisa.com.au/Display.aspx?tabid=3240 |title=New South Wales |access-date=2008-02-01 |year =2008 |work=Schools Directory |publisher=Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}} the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA),{{cite web|url=http://www.jshaa.asn.au/nsw/directory/index.asp |title=JSHAA New South Wales Directory of Members |access-date=2008-02-01 |year=2008 |work=New South Wales Branch |publisher=Junior School Heads' Association of Australia |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080117201219/http://www.jshaa.asn.au/nsw/directory/index.asp |archive-date=17 January 2008 |df=dmy }} the Australian Boarding Schools' Association (ABSA),{{cite web|url=http://www.boarding.org.au/site/school_detail.cfm?schID=12 |title=Kincoppal - Rose Bay |access-date=2008-02-01 |work=Schools |publisher=Australian Boarding Schools' Association |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071117110030/http://www.boarding.org.au/site/school_detail.cfm?schID=12 |archive-date=17 November 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }} and is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools (AHIGS).

History

Kincoppal-Rose Bay traces its origins to the establishment of two schools. The first, the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, was founded in 1882. The other was founded in 1909 at Kincoppal, the former Elizabeth Bay residence of prominent Catholic businessman John Hughes. The name "Kincoppal" came from a nearby rock in Sydney Harbour that, viewed from a certain position, looks like a horse's head.{{cite encyclopedia | last = Cunneen | first = Chris | encyclopedia =Australian Dictionary of Biography | title = Hughes, John (1825–1885) | url = http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/AS10237b.htm?hilite=kincoppal | access-date = 2007-08-07| edition = Online | year = 2005 | publisher = Melbourne University Press | volume = Supplementary | location = Melbourne | pages = 190–191}} ("Kincoppal" means "horse's head", the Anglicisation of the Gaeilge (Irish) words "ceann" (head) and "capall" (horse).)

In 1971, the two schools amalgamated at the campus of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, and became known as Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart.{{cite web|url=http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/abt_histo.asp |title=History & Philosophy |access-date=2008-02-01 |work=About Us |publisher=Kincoppal-Rose Bay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018033715/http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/abt_histo.asp |archive-date=18 October 2007 |url-status=dead}}

In 1882, five religious from the Society of the Sacred Heart travelled from England on SS Orient to establish a school of the Sacred Heart in Sydney. They selected the residence of Claremont on the Vaucluse peninsula in New South Wales to begin their task of offering students the educational vision of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, the founder of their Society.

The original building, leased in 1882 and later purchased by the Society of the Sacred Heart, was a private home built in 1851. Margaret MacRory arrived in 1885 and she taught at the school.{{Citation |last=Shanahan |first=Mary |title=Margaret MacRory (1862–1931) |work=Australian Dictionary of Biography |url=https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/macrory-margaret-7444 |access-date=2024-01-28 |place=Canberra |publisher=National Centre of Biography, Australian National University |language=en}}

The first permanent school building, completed in 1888, was the five-level central facade. The chapel, by the architect John Horbury Hunt, was begun in 1897 and completed in 1900. In 1907 Mother Margaret MacRory became the school's head. She would go on to found a college of the University of Sydney.

Buildings were gradually added to meet the needs of school, community and novitiate. The secondary school was solely a boarding school until the 1960s, when day students were admitted.

The primary day school was located in the main school building until 1951, when an adjoining property was purchased. The building was set up as a primary school and named "Barat-Burn". That building was demolished in 1966 and replaced with the present Junior school.

In 1982, the school celebrated the centenary of its foundation and the arrival of the first religious in Australia. To commemorate the occasion, Sister Leila Barlow wrote and published Living Stones, a book reviewing the spirit, tradition and events of the school's first hundred years.

Today, Kincoppal-Rose Bay comprises a fully co-educational P-6 Junior School for day students, and a Senior School for girls in years 7 to 12, with both day and boarding students attending from metropolitan, rural and international destinations.

Principals

Ordinal	Officeholder	Term start	Term end	Time in office	Notes
class="wikitable"
align=center\| {{nts\|1}}	Anne McGrath	align=center\| 1975	align=center\| 1990	align=right\| {{age in years\|1975\|1990}} years	rowspan=4\|{{cite web\|url=http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/DeskTopDefault.aspx?tabid=1 \|title=Heads of New South Wales Independent Girls' Schools \|access-date=2007-12-02 \|work=About AHIGS \|publisher=Association of Heads of Independent Girls Schools \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080927114115/http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/DeskTopDefault.aspx?tabid=1 \|archive-date=27 September 2008}}
align=center\| {{nts\|2}}	Christopher Faisandier	align=center\| 1991	align=center\| 2005	align=right\| {{age in years\|1991\|2005}} years
align=center\| {{nts\|3}}	Hilary Johnston-Croke	align=center\| 2006	align=center\| 2017	align=right\| {{age in years\|2006\|2017}} years
align=center\| {{nts\|4}}	Maureen Ryan	align=center\| 2018	align=center\| 2022	align=right \|5 years
align=center\| {{nts\|5}}	Erica Thomas \|align=center\|2023 \|Incumbent \| \|

Campus

Kincoppal-Rose Bay is situated on a single campus in suburban Rose Bay, overlooking Sydney Harbour. The school features a mix of 19th century and modern buildings, gardens and fields.

File:Convent of the Sacred Heart Rose Bay.jpg

{{As of|2007}} facilities of the school included:

Boarding school Accommodating up to 150 students from Years 7 to 12. Provides dormitory-style accommodation with bed/study cubicles for junior boarders and bed-study rooms which accommodate one or several students for senior boarders. Sheldon House, completed in 1998, provides accommodation for Year 12 students.
Chapel A central part of the school and regarded as one of the finest works of famous Architect, John Horbury Hunt. Used by students, staff and the School community for Masses, feast days, weddings and special occasions such as the Vale Mass and the Procession of the Lanterns.{{cite web|url=http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_chapel.asp |title=Chapel |access-date=2007-08-11 |work=Facilities |publisher=Kincoppal-Rose Bay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070831185738/http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_chapel.asp |archive-date=31 August 2007 |url-status=dead}}
Harbour Terrace Located above the school library, this flat roof area has uninterrupted views down Sydney Harbour. Used by students during lunch and recess breaks, and is also the venue for the Vale (graduation) Luncheon.{{cite web|url=http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_harb.asp |title=Harbour Terrace |access-date=2007-08-11 |work=Facilities |publisher=Kincoppal-Rose Bay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070831185835/http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_harb.asp |archive-date=31 August 2007 |url-status=dead}}
Hughes Centre Used for assemblies, school productions, concerts, examinations and special events. Equipped with an auditorium seating approximately 550 in theatre-style, stage, backstage area, audio/visual system, lighting, heating, grand piano and risers.{{cite web|url=http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_hugh.asp |title=Hughes Centre |access-date=2007-08-11 |work=Facilities |publisher=Kincoppal-Rose Bay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070831185623/http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_hugh.asp |archive-date=31 August 2007 |url-status=dead}}
Junior School Learning Centre Incorporating the Junior School Library, an IT Centre and a drop-in independent learning area with access to IT and print resources.{{cite web|url=http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_juniorLC.asp |title=Junior School Learning Centre |access-date=2007-08-11 |work=Facilities |publisher=Kincoppal-Rose Bay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070831185703/http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_juniorLC.asp |archive-date=31 August 2007 |url-status=dead}}
Mary Agnes O'Neil Library Opened 1998. Features separate floors for fiction and research, computer and printing facilities and two seminar rooms.{{cite web|url=http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_lib.asp |title=Mary Agnes O'Neil Library |access-date=2007-08-11 |work=Facilities |publisher=Kincoppal-Rose Bay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070831185607/http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_lib.asp |archive-date=31 August 2007 |url-status=dead}}
McGuinness Centre A gymnasium with a fully sprung floor.{{cite web|url=http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_sport.asp |title=Sport Facilities |access-date=2007-08-11 |work=Facilities |publisher=Kincoppal-Rose Bay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070831185531/http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_sport.asp |archive-date=31 August 2007 |url-status=dead}}
Maureen Tudehope Centre A multi-purpose centre comprising an auditorium, stage, basketball court, heated indoor pool, fitness centre, dance studio and change room facilities. Used for sporting and recreational activities, whole school assemblies and other special events.
Performing Arts Centre Refurbished in 1998. Used by both Junior and Senior students for orchestral and choral rehearsals and performances.{{cite web|url=http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_art.asp |title=Performing Arts Centre |access-date=2007-08-11 |work=Facilities |publisher=Kincoppal-Rose Bay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070831185849/http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/contact/show_facil_art.asp |archive-date=31 August 2007 |url-status=dead}}
Fernon Fields A sports field for Junior school students.
Sheldon Swimming Pool A 25-metre outdoor pool, situated on the harbour side of the School.
Sports Field Including 5 tennis courts and a large, flat area for competitive track and field events.

Houses

There are four primary houses at Kincoppal Rose Bay, all with aboriginal names. Each year separate junior school and high school carnivals are held for both swimming and athletics, and all students compete for their house. There are house captains in both the junior school and high school, who arrange cheers for the students to participate in. At the carnivals, there is a spirited cup (for house cheers) and a points cup (for the winner of the most sports at the carnival). In house colours, students also participate in inter-house singing competitions.

Tangara – (Blue and white) Meaning 'To go', the mascot for Tangara is the beetle.
Arakoola – (Green and gold) The mascot for this team is the frog; the name means to be in front
Murramai – (Red and green) The mascot for this team is a rabbit, the name is an indigenous word for a crayfish.
Kungala – (Black and gold) The mascot for this team is a tiger, and the name means to shout and listen.

The boarding school has three primary houses, each named after a significant contributor to the Society of the Sacred Heart. Throughout the school year, inter-house competitions are undertaken, where all girls wear their house shirt. During the first term, an 'In-Weekend' is held, during which all boarders must stay in the boarding house. The first competition takes place here with a trivia night for all boarders from years 7–12, with house points awarded, and a trophy for the winning house at the end of the year.

Duchesne (blue) – St. Rose Philippine Duchesne took the order to the United States.
Barat (green) – St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the society.
Stuart (red) – Janet Erskine Stuart, fifth Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart, wrote The Education of Catholic Girls.

In popular culture

Kincoppal-Rose Bay has been used as a set for a number of films including Looking for Alibrandi and Our Lips Are Sealed. The school has also featured in numerous television series', including Spirited and Spyforce.

Notable alumnae

Natalie Adams, Supreme Court judge
Genni Batterham, filmmaker and artist
Patricia Bergin, Supreme Court judge
Samantha Armytage, journalist and Seven Network news presenter{{Cite web|date=2020-06-23|title=Sam Armytage engaged: who is her fiancé Richard Lavender?|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/samantha-armytage-everything-about-sunrise-star-045446852.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102095151/https://au.news.yahoo.com/samantha-armytage-everything-about-sunrise-star-045446852.html|archive-date=2021-01-02|access-date=2021-01-02|website=au.news.yahoo.com|language=en-AU}}
Nikki Gemmell, author
Peggy Kelman OBE, pioneer aviator
Paulette McDonagh, Phyllis McDonagh and Paulette McDonagh early Australian film makers who were educated as weekly boarders at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Elizabeth Bay[http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/mcdonagh-paulette-de-vere-7792 ADB] Retrieved 7 November 2017.
Princess Michael of Kent (born Baroness Marie Christine Anna Agnes Hedwig Ida von Reibnitz), a member of the British Royal Family and an author
Helen de Guerry Simpson, Australian novelist (also attended Abbotsleigh){{cite encyclopedia | last = Roberts | first = Alan | encyclopedia =Australian Dictionary of Biography | title = Simpson, Helen de Guerry (1897 - 1940)| url = http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A110627b.htm?hilite=rose%3Bbay%3Bconvent | access-date = 2007-08-07| edition = Online | year = 1988| publisher = Melbourne University Press | volume = 11 | location = Melbourne | pages = 611–612}}
Lucy Hughes Turnbull, wife of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull; former Lord Mayor of Sydney (2003-2004); company director; writer (also attended Frensham School){{cite encyclopedia| editor = Suzannah Pearce| encyclopedia = Who's Who in Australia Live!| title = Turnbull, Lucy| date = 2006-11-17| publisher = Crown Content Pty Ltd| location = North Melbourne, Vic}}
Gai Waterhouse, horse trainer, businessperson and former actress

{{cite news

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|last=Green

|title=Famous alumni on Latham's hit list

|url=http://www.crikey.com.au/Politics/20060614-Famous-alumni-on-Lathams-hit-list.html

|work=Politics

|publisher=Crikey

|date=2005-03-30

|access-date=2007-08-06

|url-status=dead

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926224608/http://www.crikey.com.au/Politics/20060614-Famous-alumni-on-Lathams-hit-list.html

|archive-date=26 September 2007

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Notable staff

Hamid Reza Mobarrez, swimming coach and Olympian
Leila Waddell, musician

References

External links

[http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/ Kincoppal-Rose Bay website]

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Category:Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools

Category:Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools

Category:Catholic primary schools in Sydney

Category:Sacred Heart schools

Category:Former convents in Australia

Category:Rose Bay, New South Wales

Category:John Horbury Hunt buildings

Category:Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia

Category:1882 establishments in Australia

Ordinal	Officeholder	Term start	Term end	Time in office	Notes
class="wikitable"
align=center\| {{nts\|1}}	Anne McGrath	align=center\| 1975	align=center\| 1990	align=right\| {{age in years\|1975\|1990}} years	rowspan=4\|{{cite web\|url=http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/DeskTopDefault.aspx?tabid=1 \|title=Heads of New South Wales Independent Girls' Schools \|access-date=2007-12-02 \|work=About AHIGS \|publisher=Association of Heads of Independent Girls Schools \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080927114115/http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/DeskTopDefault.aspx?tabid=1 \|archive-date=27 September 2008}}
align=center\| {{nts\|2}}	Christopher Faisandier	align=center\| 1991	align=center\| 2005	align=right\| {{age in years\|1991\|2005}} years
align=center\| {{nts\|3}}	Hilary Johnston-Croke	align=center\| 2006	align=center\| 2017	align=right\| {{age in years\|2006\|2017}} years
align=center\| {{nts\|4}}	Maureen Ryan	align=center\| 2018	align=center\| 2022	align=right \|5 years
align=center\| {{nts\|5}}	Erica Thomas \|align=center\|2023 \|Incumbent \| \|