Chevalier College, celebrating 75 years, 1946-1971.
A photo of the Sacred Heart Statue that has stood at the original entrance to the school for the last 75 years. It stood there overlooking new arrivals as they were greeted by MSC at the main entrance to the old Riversdale House.
It is now in a more central place in the school in front of the Prentice Chapel which was dedicated and consecrated to the Sacred Heart on the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in the early 80’s.
It was lowered into place early last Wednesday morning as senior students were arriving for early morning study. The mystery as to what would stand on the sandstone block was revealed!! We have been upgrading the lawn space around the chapel: new grass; trees etc. our thanks to Kimi Vunivesilevu msc who generously provided a replacement statue for the plinth in front of Riversdale House.
This all part of the evolving history of the school as it celebrates its 75 Years of life, education, teaching and learning. John Mulrooney msc.
Photos: some history, and celebrating the Feast of the Sacred Heart, 2021.
First Rector, Fr Harry Reid MSC welcomes the first student
Fr John Mulrooney, College Chaplain
Fr John Franzmann
Fr Bob Irwin
