Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, Catholic boarding school in Lane Cove, Australia
Saint Ignatius' College is a Catholic boarding school in Lane Cove that spreads across 110 acres along Burns Bay and the Lane Cove River. The campus includes academic buildings, sports facilities, a chapel, and three boarding houses that accommodate students from Year 6 onward.
Cardinal Moran laid the foundation stone of the main building in 1885, with construction continuing in stages until 1930. This extended building period shaped the development of the institution into a major educational center.
The College follows Jesuit educational principles that emphasize growth of the whole person through academic study, spiritual reflection, and service to others. Students experience this approach through their daily participation in classes, chapel services, and community projects.
The school accepts students from Years 5 to 12, with 335 boarding positions available from Year 6 onward spread across three residential buildings. The riverside location provides good access for visitors arriving by car or public transport.
The school motto Quantum Potes Tantum Aude comes from Jesuit tradition and encourages students to test their limits and reach beyond what they think possible. This Latin phrase, meaning dare as much as you can, appears throughout the campus and guides the educational philosophy.
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