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St Benedict's School
St Benedict’s School is a co-educational Catholic School catering for Pre-K to Year 6. Our school motto, I Hope, I Believe, I Love promotes the personal aspirations of each student along with the teachings of our faith. Our values of Service, Community and Integrity shape the people we wish to be and are displayed around the school. They act as a constant reminder of our journey each and every day, to live like Jesus.
St Benedict’s School is characterised by its strong sense of community and tradition. The School Advisory Council, along with parents, work hard to support all our endeavours so that our students are provided with all they need to receive the best education possible. Our staff members are extremely dedicated professionals who provide a rich and diverse curriculum for all students. The staff work collaboratively with a commitment to cater for the individual needs of every child, helping them realise their potential, whilst discovering and developing their gifts and talents.
St Benedict’s School is characterised by its strong sense of community and tradition. The School Advisory Council, along with parents, work hard to support all our endeavours so that our students are provided with all they need to receive the best education possible. Our staff members are extremely dedicated professionals who provide a rich and diverse curriculum for all students. The staff work collaboratively with a commitment to cater for the individual needs of every child, helping them realise their potential, whilst discovering and developing their gifts and talents.
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Distinguished and Famous people from New South Wales
Sports
- Shane Warne - Former Australian cricketer and one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of the game.
- Dawn Fraser - Olympic swimmer who won eight medals, including four gold, in swimming events during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Andrew Johns - Rugby league player who is considered one of the greatest halfbacks in the sport's history.
Arts and Entertainment
- Cate Blanchett - Academy Award-winning actress known for her performances in films such as "Blue Jasmine" and "The Aviator."
- Russell Crowe - Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in movies like "Gladiator" and "A Beautiful Mind."
- Geoffrey Rush - Academy Award-winning actor renowned for his portrayal of pianist David Helfgott in the film "Shine."
Science and Technology
- Rupert Sheldrake - English biologist and author known for his controversial theory of morphic resonance, born in Newark, New South Wales.
- Michael Cowley - Leading obesity researcher and neurobiologist specializing in appetite regulation.
- Warrick Couch - Distinguished astronomer and astrophysicist known for his research on galaxy formation and evolution.
Politics and Law
- Gladys Berejiklian - Current Premier of New South Wales and the first female to hold this position in the state's history.
- John Howard - Former Prime Minister of Australia who held office for more than 11 years, making him one of the longest-serving PMs in the country.
- Anthony Albanese - Current Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Parliament, representing the Australian Labor Party.
Business and Philanthropy
- Gina Rinehart - Australian mining magnate, businesswoman, and heiress who is one of the richest individuals in Australia.
- James Packer - Australian billionaire businessman, investor, and philanthropist, known for his involvement in the Crown Resorts company.
- Andrew Forrest - Prominent entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Fortescue Metals Group, one of the leading mining companies in Australia.
Literature
- Patrick White - Renowned Australian writer and Nobel laureate in Literature, known for his novels such as "Voss" and "The Eye of the Storm."
- David Malouf - Acclaimed Australian author and poet, highly regarded for his works like "Remembering Babylon" and "An Imaginary Life."
- Ruth Park - Distinguished New Zealand-born Australian author, best known for her novels "The Harp in the South" and "Poor Man's Orange."
Medicine
- Elizabeth Blackburn - Australian-American Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine for discovering the telomerase enzyme and its role in aging and diseases.
- Yvonne Cossart - Renowned Australian infectious diseases specialist who made significant contributions to clinical microbiology and research.
- Viola Edelstein - Distinguished endocrinologist known for her research on hormonal disorders and diabetes.
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