"Semper Fidelis" (Latin - Always Faithful)

House Colour - Green

The Daly family has been closely associated with the Colleges, especially St Patrick’s College since its commencement in 1922.  During the time of Brother Paulinus, the first Director of St Patrick’s College, a group of men gave great support, especially in the construction of the oval and the foot-bridge leading to it.  One of these men was Bill Daly.  His wife Margaret worked at the College for many years helping both in the kitchen and in the laundry.  There were seven children and many took up religious vocations.  The youngest Noel, became a Diocesan Priest and eventually the Bishop of Sandhurst.  In 1953 Br Geoffrey Daly, one of the four sons to become a Marist Brother, became the Director of St Patrick’s College and, in 1959, he was succeeded by Br Climacus Daly.  During their time in office the College flourished in all departments.  Both men supervised the renovation of many areas of the College.  Br Geoffrey glazed the front verandah of the College, had the original foot-bridge built over Flooding Creek replaced, and had the B Field and the Island levelled and fenced.  Br Climacus was responsible for the extension of the College along Macalister Street and around into Reeve Street.  Both were outstanding teachers, related well to the students and contributed greatly to the success and growth of St Patrick’s College.

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