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==History== ==History==
The school opened in 1953 in its current location which was then a property called "St Catharine's". The house, which is now part of the school, was built for James Angas Johnson (1841-1909), a grandson of ].<ref>{{cite news |url= https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4918213 |title= Mr J Angas Johnson |date= 20 May 1902 |newspaper= The Advertiser |page= 6 |via= Trove }}</ref><ref>, Photograph c. late 1890s, State Library of South Australia</ref><ref>, Blackfriars Priory School</ref> The school opened in 1953 in its current location which was then a property called "St Catharine's". The house, which is now part of the school, was built for James Angas Johnson (1841-1909), a grandson of ].<ref>{{cite news |url= https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4918213 |title= Mr J Angas Johnson |date= 20 May 1902 |newspaper= The Advertiser |page= 6 |via= Trove }}</ref><ref>, Photograph c. late 1890s, State Library of South Australia</ref><ref>, Blackfriars Priory School</ref>

==Statue==

In November 1917, Blackfriars covered up and eventually replaced an outdoor statue of ] after its "unintentionally provocative design . . . created a flurry of activity on social media, prompting the school to take quick action," according to a news report.<ref name=BlackfriarsPriory></ref>

The statue depicted the figure of St. Martin "handing a young boy a loaf of bread, which appears to have emerged from his cloak." Students posted photos of it on ], and the next week it was "cordoned off." A photo shows it covered with a black drape.<ref name=BlackfriarsPriory/>

The statue, which depicted a boy "kneeling at the foot of the 12th century Spanish-born saint," was said to have "caused embarrassment to the ] school."<ref name=CatholicSchool></ref>

Principal Simon Cobiac said in a statement that another sculptor would refashion the statue.<ref name=BlackfriarsPriory/>


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34°53′42″S 138°35′45″E / 34.8950°S 138.5958°E / -34.8950; 138.5958

Private school in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Blackfriars Priory School
Address
17 Prospect Road, Prospect 5082
Adelaide, South Australia
Australia
Information
TypePrivate
Motto"Deus Scientiarum Dominus"
("The Lord is an all-knowing God" 1 Sam 2:3)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
(Dominican Friars)
Established1953
ChairmanMr David O'Loughlin
PrincipalMr Simon Cobiac
ChaplainFr Matthew Boland OP
GradesELC - 12
GenderBoys (R-12)
Co-Ed (ELC)
Enrolment770 (2018)
Colour(s)Black, Cambridge Blue, Silver, Sanguine, Gold      
MascotHound
Websitebps.sa.edu.au

Blackfriars Priory School is a private Roman Catholic school for boys situated in Prospect, an inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is conducted by the Dominican Friars of the Province of the Assumption.

History

The school opened in 1953 in its current location which was then a property called "St Catharine's". The house, which is now part of the school, was built for James Angas Johnson (1841-1909), a grandson of George Fife Angas.

Statue

In November 1917, Blackfriars covered up and eventually replaced an outdoor statue of St. Martin de Porres after its "unintentionally provocative design . . . created a flurry of activity on social media, prompting the school to take quick action," according to a news report.

The statue depicted the figure of St. Martin "handing a young boy a loaf of bread, which appears to have emerged from his cloak." Students posted photos of it on social media, and the next week it was "cordoned off." A photo shows it covered with a black drape.

The statue, which depicted a boy "kneeling at the foot of the 12th century Spanish-born saint," was said to have "caused embarrassment to the inner-city school."

Principal Simon Cobiac said in a statement that another sculptor would refashion the statue.

Alumni

Politics

  • Don Farrell - Australian Federal Senator
  • Jack Snelling - South Australian Minister for Health and Ageing, 2013-
  • Leon Bignell - Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister for Forests Minister for Tourism Minister for Recreation and Sport Minister for Racing
  • Mayor David O'Loughlin - Mayor, City of Prospect and President, Australian Local Government Association.

Sport

Film

Music

References

  1. "Mr J Angas Johnson". The Advertiser. 20 May 1902. p. 6 – via Trove.
  2. St Catharine's, Prospect Road, Photograph c. late 1890s, State Library of South Australia
  3. History & Tradition, Blackfriars Priory School
  4. ^ Erin Jones, "Blackfriars Priory School principal explains how awkward covered statue was bungled," The Advertiser, South Australia, November 22, 2017
  5. Stephen Johnson, DailyMail.com, November 21 and 22, 2017

External links

Members of the Sports Association for Adelaide Schools, South Australia


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