Barlow House

Barlow

COLOUR: Light blue (connection to the ocean and the location of the College)
MOTTO: Sorores Et Fraternes Unum (Sisters and Brothers as One)
HOUSE CHARITY: Passages Youth Engagement Hub (a drop-in centre for homeless youth)
HOUSE PRAYER: Barlow Prayer
MASCOT: Shelly the Peli
TOTEMS: Dolphin and Bracken Fern
HOUSE COORDINATOR: Ms Lorian Woolgar

Overview

Barlow House is named after two biological sisters, Sr Shelley Barlow and Sr Madeleine Barlow, who have had a long-standing relationship with the College.

Barlow House represents the compassionate and selfless spirit and philosophy of the RNDM Sisters, particularly Sr Shelley and Sr Madeleine.

Crest Meaning

The Barlow crest is made up of four elements surrounding the RNDM Cross:

Waves – connection to the ocean at Sorrento
Pelican – devotion and self-sacrificing nature of the Barlow Sisters
Flame – Barlow Sisters’ light and hope
Palm leaves – taken from the College crest to represent victory and to establish a common connection between the two

House Totems

The Barlow House Totems, Dolphin and Bracken Fern, teach us about healing, care and joyful connection. Barlow can look after their totem by being kind, joyful and caring for each other and our world.