St Rita's College is celebrating one hundred years of faith, learning and the formation of courageous young women. Join us on a guided virtual lantern tour of our school
Celebrate 100 years of St Rita's College through the Lantern Walk, a unique and innovative history experience that invites visitors to journey through the heart of the College campus.
As you explore St Rita's parks, statues, sacred spaces and historic landmarks, each location reveals a chapter in the College's story — from the legacy of Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sisters, to the founding of St Rita's in 1926, through to a century of faith, learning, service and the empowerment of young women.
At each stop, visitors can scan a QR code to unlock a virtual tour featuring an audio guide, videos and historical reflections connected to that special place. Whether walking the campus in person or experiencing the full tour online, the Lantern Walk brings St Rita's rich heritage to life in a meaningful and modern way.
Guided by the College motto, this centenary experience honours the past, celebrates the present and carries the light of St Rita's into the future.
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From Nano Nagle's lantern in eighteenth-century Cork to the centenary of our College in Clayfield — eight defining moments in a story shaped by faith, education and the courage of young women.
Honora "Nano" Nagle is born in Ballygriffin, County Cork, Ireland. Known as the "Lady of the Lantern," she would devote her life to the education of the poor and found the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Nano Nagle establishes the Presentation Sisters in Cork, Ireland, dedicated to bringing light into the lives of others through the gift of education. Her vision would endure across centuries and continents.
The Presentation Sisters arrive in Queensland from Ireland, establishing schools and communities across the state. Their mission of providing accessible, quality education for girls takes root in the Australian landscape.
St Rita's College opens its doors in Clayfield, Brisbane, with a small cohort of students and a handful of dedicated Presentation Sisters. Named after Saint Rita of Cascia, the patron saint of impossible causes, the College embodied the Sisters' belief that every girl deserved an education of the highest quality.
Following World War II, the College experiences significant growth. New classrooms and facilities are constructed, establishing St Rita's as a cornerstone of Catholic education in Brisbane's northern suburbs.
The College celebrates its Golden Jubilee — fifty years of continuous service to the education of young women, honouring the legacy of the Presentation Sisters and the generations of alumnae who carry the spirit of Nano Nagle into the world.
The Trinity Centre opens as the College's state-of-the-art learning hub, providing students with contemporary spaces designed for collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
St Rita's College celebrates its centenary — one hundred years of faith, learning and the formation of courageous young women. Guided by the motto Virtute non Verbis, this milestone honours the past, celebrates the present and carries the light of Nano Nagle's lantern into the next century.
Virtute non Verbis
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