Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham
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Lewisham, New South Wales Australia |
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| Coordinates | 33°53′50″S 151°8′43″E / 33.89722°S 151.14528°ECoordinates: 33°53′50″S 151°8′43″E / 33.89722°S 151.14528°E |
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| Type | Independent, Single-sex, Day school |
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Latin: Conanti Corona (A crown to the one who strives) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic, Christian Brothers |
| Established | 1891 |
| Principal | Br Paul Conn |
| Staff | ~120 |
| Enrolment | ~1,350 (5-12) |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue, Sky Blue & Gold |
| Slogan | "Conanti Corona" (A Crown To The One Who Strives) |
| Website | www.cbhslewisham.nsw.edu.au |
Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham (also known as CBHS Lewisham), is a Roman Catholic, day school for boys, located in Lewisham, an inner-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Established in 1891 by the Christian Brothers, the school has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for about 1,350 boys from Years 5 to 12.
The school is the oldest of the Christian Brothers schools operating in Sydney.
The school motto Conanti Corona, translates as "A crown to the one who strives", which is used as an expression to help students to try their best in all aspects of life. The school crest is adapted from the Christian Brothers’ crest, highlighting the Celtic Cross and the Irish heritage of the Christian Brothers. The crest also contains the two symbols for the first and last letters of the Latin alphabet, symbolising learning and knowledge.
Some notable current facilities of Christian Brothers' High School include:
Alumnus of Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham are traditionally known as the "Old Boys", and may elect to join the school's alumni association, the "Old Boys Association". Some notable alumni include:
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