Assumption College, Kilmore
| Assumption College | |
|---|---|
|
Seek the Things that Are Above | |
| Address | |
|
Sutherland Street Kilmore, Victoria 3764 Australia | |
| Coordinates | 37°18′2″S 144°56′35″E / 37.30056°S 144.94306°ECoordinates: 37°18′2″S 144°56′35″E / 37.30056°S 144.94306°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, day and boarding |
| Denomination |
Roman Catholic (Marist Brothers) |
| Established | 1893[1] |
| Principal | Kate Fogarty |
| Employees | 140+ |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrolment | 1,200 (7-12); 72 boarding students. |
| Colour(s) |
Royal Blue, Sky Blue & Gold |
| Website | assumption.vic.edu.au |
Assumption College (often known as ACK, where the K stands for Kilmore) is an Australian Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day and boarding school. The school is located in the town of Kilmore, Victoria.
Founded in 1893 by the Marist Brothers, Assumption College first took boarders in 1901, in response to the educational needs of the Catholic families throughout regional Victoria and New South Wales. Assumption was established as a boys' school and this continued until 1971 when the school became co-educational. Female boarding commenced in 1995.
The current principal is Kate Fogarty.
Assumption College is a Marist Schools Australia (MSA) school. Th Marist Brothers still maintain an active interest in the school. Assumption has had a long sporting association with the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) and for many years, was known as the "football nursery" in recognition of the large number of students who went on to play Victorian Football League and Australian Football League football.
As well as being tremendously strong in sporting achievements, the college has also produced many students of significant achievement in law, medicine, the arts, religious life and politics.
Notable alumni
Arts
- Robbie Coburn, poet
- Fred Schepisi, film director and writer
Medicine
- Peter John Ryan surgeon, Dux of school in 1942
Sport
Australian Football League
- Tony Armstrong - Played debut game in 2010
- Richard Douglas - Best and Fairest 2010
- Daniel Talia - Grandson of Harvey Stevens who was a member of Footscray's 1954 VFL Premiership team
- Kevin Heath
- Frazer Dale
- Tim Powell - Also played with Richmond Football Club
- Peter McCormack - member of three Grand Final teams in 1979-81
- Neale Daniher - Captain 1982, bar injuries would be member of 1984-85 Premiership teams, Best and Fairest 1981,
- Jason Johnson - Member of 2000 Premiership team, Best and Fairest 2001, 2005, All-Australian 2001
- Billy Brownless - Member of four Grand Final teams in 1989, 1992, 1994–95, Best First Year player award 1986
- Damien Drum
- Tom Lonergan - Member of 2011 Premiership team
- Shane Crawford - Member of 2008 Premiership team, Captain 1999-2004, Best and Fairest 1998-99, 2002–03, All-Australian 1996, 1998–99, 2002, Brownlow Medallist
- Peter Crimmins - After whom the Best and Fairest is named, Member of 1971 Premiership team, Captain 1974
- Ben Dixon
- Kevin Heath - member of 1971 Premiership team
- Peter "Crackers" Keenan
- Neale Daniher - Head Coach - 1998 to 2007
- Peter Tossol
- Frank Rugolo
- Peter "Crackers" Keenan - Member of 1977 Premiership team
- David King - Member of 1996 and 1999 Premiership teams, All-Australian 1997-98
- John Reeves - Member of the 1950 Grand Final side
- Michael Reeves
- Jamie Stephenson
- Francis Bourke - Captain 1974-75, Member of 5 Premiership teams 1967,1969, 1973, 1974, 1980, Best and Fairest 1970, AFL Hall of Fame, AFL Team of the Century
- Phillip Scala
- David Bourke (Son of Francis)
- Angus Graham
- Barry Young
- Mark Stockdale
Sydney Football Club Mark Kinnear 97/98
Cricket
- Simon O'Donnell - Test and One-Day player