College Houses

Our College crest now incorporates part of each of the family crests of the four famous Principals of the College, after whom our four College Houses were renamed by Br Coghlan in 1955. The Latin Motto can be translated as 'Virtue Alone is Noble'. By this we believe that virtue and manliness, is the only noble or worthwhile achievement. As a star is a guiding light so will our motto serve as a guide to us in our daily lives.

Upon enrolment at CBC, a student is placed into a House. The four Houses are: Corbett, McMahon, O'Shea and Tevlin.

Corbett House

In Honour of: Br P. Corbett 1878-1881
Patron Saint: St Joseph
Colour: Yellow
Motto: Macte Virtue - Strive Manfully
Symbol: Dove

The Dove in the Corbett crest, as on the College crest, is symbolic of the Holy Spirit. Australia is known as the land of the Holy Spirit and the Dove itself is a major symbol of meaning in the Bible. Traditionally the Dove symbolises peace, hope and a new beginning. For CBC St Kilda the Dove represents the gentleness and integrity of the students and of the great heights to which they strive to soar.

McMahon House

In Honour of: Br T.A. McMahon 1930-1936
Patron Saint: St Ignatius
Colour: Green
Motto: Ad maidorem Dei gloriam - Do all things for God's greater glory
Symbol: Lion

As in the past where the Lion symbolised courage and bravery for Kings and Emperors so to does it represent these values for the young men of McMahon House and of CBC St Kilda. The spirit of the Lion is evident whenever CBC students prepare to take battle whether it be on the sporting field or in the meeting of minds. In the Lion we find the courage to follow the Way of Jesus and to live honourably.

O'Shea House

In Honour of: Br J.C. O'Shea 1897-1902
Patron Saint: St Francis
Colour: Red
Motto: Quem timebo - Whom shall I fear
Symbol: Fleur-de-Lis

The purity that the Fleur-de-Lis represented to French Kings is still the same today for the young men of O'Shea. Through the lily we represent the honour and truthfulness that students aim for, as well as a meaning of service to our people and our community similar to which the Kings of days past felt to their people.

Tevlin House

In Honour of: Br J.S. Tevlin 1909-1919
Patron Saint: Our Lady
Colour: Blue
Motto: In crue glorior - I glory in the cross
Symbol: Celtic Cross

The traditional Irish symbol of the Celtic Cross signifies our historic links to Ireland through the Christian Brothers and Blessed Edmund Rice. It is a reflection of the true meaning and true way of our religious training and our service to God. We follow the cross as a light that guides others and that strengthens us all.