Xavier house names and
mottos are derived from our college logo and the language and culture of the
Butchulla people, the traditional owners of the land on which Xavier resides.
Each house has been assigned a Butchulla motto and House Patron with a
connection to Jesuit/Ignatian culture and ethos.
Buthu
Means the dolphin which is the sacred totem of the Butchulla people- Butchulla Motto - “Murinj” (to act).
- Colour - Blue
- Patron - Mary Ward was the founder of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the Loreto Sisters). Mary Ward had the conscience to challenge others in order to educate young women.
- Dean of House: Brenda Beach - bbeach@bne.catholic.edu.au
Dirum
Is the Butchulla name for ‘sun’- Butchulla Motto - “Buranga” (to know)
- Colour - Yellow
- Patron - St Ignatius of Loyola, together with our College Patron, Francis Xavier, is the founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits).
- This recognises St Ignatius’ competence, wisdom and love of learning.
- Dean of House: Margie Robertson - mrobertson3@bne.catholic.edu.au
Kondari
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Is derived from the name Kondilli meaning ‘whale’
- Butchulla Motto – “Wuga” (to give)
- Colour - Red
- Patron - Mary MacKillop was the founder of the Josephite nuns, a religious order which valued the importance of education.
This recognises Mary MacKillop’s compassion and willingness to give to the poor and disadvantaged.
- Dean of House: Monique James - Monique.james@bne.catholic.edu.au
Narwari
Is derived from the Butchulla name Narawi meaning ‘waves of the sea’- Butchulla Motto - “Gam’ngan” (to guide)
- Colour - Green
- Patron - Edmund Ignatius Rice was the founder of a religious order which valued the importance of education (the Christian Brothers).
- This recognises Edmund Rice’s commitment to education and the Christian Brothers tradition of service to the most disadvantaged.
- Dean of House: Gerry Glass - gglass@bne.catholic.edu.au
Deans of Pastoral Care
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Dean of Pastoral Care (7-9): Stacy Mills - stacy.mills@bne.catholic.edu.au
- Dean of Pastoral Care (10-12): Tony McQuaid - tmcquaid@bne.catholic.edu.au
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