Yearly Archives: 2008

La Neyliere 2008

In the Footsteps of the Founder Marist Education Authority Schools’ Visit to La Neyliere May 2008 Introduction Since my appointment to the Marist Educational Authority in June 2007 the issues and aspirations of the authority in relation to the Ethos and founding intention of the Marist Order have been given the highest priority. In common with other religious Trustees the commitment to the schools is primarily based on the Catholic Marist nature of...

The Society of Mary

THE SOCIETY OF MARY was founded by Jean-Claude Colin (1790-1875) in 1836 in France against a background of political and social unrest following the events of the French Revolution and the collapse of the Napoleonic Empire. Members of the Society of Mary are commonly known as Marists. Marists have a special devotion to Mary and they are called to think, judge and act as Mary in all things.
From the very...

Our Charter

      bubbles A Marist School  
  1. A Marist School is identifiably Catholic.
Marist schools are situated within the mission of the Society of Mary (Marist Fathers) and within the special vocation of the Catholic Church to continue the mission of Jesus Christ in every place and age.   As such the Marist School will be clearly identified as Catholic and Marist.  Its teachers and attitudes will seek...

Mission Statement

Inspired by the vision and charism of Fr. Jean-Claude Colin, the founder of the Society of Mary, the Marist Education Authority strives to promote and model excellence in its schools. Working in partnership with schools, the MEA endeavours to build educative communities of faith based on the gospel values of justice, peace and compassion....