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The girls at Domremy College are divided into house colours when they first commence at the College. These colours are associated with their home classes and the colours which they compete in the school athletics and swimming carnivals. Each of the four colours is recognised not only by the distinctive green, blue, red or gold but also by a name which has significance in the place of the schools ethos and mission. Each of the houses is named after an individual who may be used as a model for Christian living and community living. In particular each shows the girls that to be a part of a community is to give of one’s talents and gifts for the benefit of all. For the girls appointed to be the House Captains and Vice Captains then there is also a model of leadership and service attached to each. Nagle (Green) This house is named after the foundress of Presentation Sisters Nano Nagle. Nano knew that to lead was to serve and indeed, that was what she did as she walked the streets of Ireland caring for the poorest of her people. She also knew the beauty and strength of community life as she instilled this in the religious communities which she established. Notre Dame (Blue) Literally translated from the French, this means Our Lady, and refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Presentation Sisters have a strong affiliation with France because this is where Nano Nagle first entered religious life, but also because the full title of the Presentation Sisters is the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - thus the PBVM insignia worn by Presentation Sister around the world. Our Lady knew all too well the importance of serving. It was through her willingness to serve the Lord that Jesus was able to come into this world as a human. She was also aware of the need to exist as a member of a community. She was there with the apostles at Pentecost with the first Christian Community. Orleans (Red) St Joan of Arc is the patron saint of the Parish of Haberfield to which Domremy College is closely linked. St Joan was a courageous young woman who at the age of seventeen set out on a mission to save France. Her first triumph was in the French city of Orleans. St Joan of Arc is also known as the “Maid of Orleans”. St Joan was so convinced of the importance of community that it was her desire to unite France which spurred her on. As a model of leadership she was a woman able to rally and lead an entire community in a common cause. Martina (Gold) St Therese of Lissieux is a popular saint among young women because of the way she devoted her life to prayer. Her surname was Martin. She entered the convent at 15 and because of her age had to get special permission to do so from the Pope. She was known as the “little flower”. She died when she was 22. She recognised the great beauty in living in community and in desiring to serve her God in all that she did and said. She too is an inspiration in the ways of leadership and service.
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