History and Charism
The community of Holy Spirit College, Bellambi, has grown in an environment of respect and appreciation for the past, and a tremendous enthusiasm and hope for the future.
The College History
In 1983, Holy Spirit College opened as a result of the amalgamation of St. Paul’s College and Holy Cross College. Standing side by side on land bordered by Cawley and Gladstone Streets, the two schools previously existed separately – St. Paul’s College as a 7 to 12 boys’ school in the care of the Marist Fathers, and Holy Cross College as a 7 to 10 girls’ school run by the Sisters of St. Joseph. In 1983, with Father William Ryder as Principal and Sister Maria Casey as Assistant Principal, Holy Spirit College was founded, combining the traditions of St. Paul’s and Holy Cross Colleges.
The desire of both these religious orders to educate and inspire young people remains at the heart of our College today. It marked a new beginning of Catholic Education in the Northern Illawarra. Holy Spirit College was named by Bishop William Murray towards the end of 1982.
Since 1983, the business of construction and renovation has not only been a physical one but also a spiritual one. The community of Holy Spirit College has now grown in an environment of respect and appreciation of the past and a tremendous enthusiasm and hope for the future.
Vision and Mission
Vision Statement
Holy Spirit College is a welcoming Catholic community that allows every student to find meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning.
Mission Statement
We are Holy Spirit College (HSC). We are a community that engages in a life of Mission and high quality learning and teaching. Closely partnered with caregivers and the wider community we provide a safe and supportive environment conscious of the sustainable use of resources. Our Catholic school is underpinned by the reality that each individual is made in the image and likeness of God. We are therefore called to commit ourselves to “live by the truth”.
RESILIENCE INTEGRITY SPIRIT EXCELLENCE