Carden House

Carden

Colour: Purple (representing sovereignty and justice)
Motto: Fidei Et Amoris (Faith and Love)
House Charity: Grace Café (a drop-in café set up by the Joondalup-Wanneroo Ending Homelessness Group, of which our College is part of, that supports the homeless in Joondalup)
House Prayer: Carden Prayer
Mascot: Lenny the Lion
Totems: Quokka and Blueberry
House Coordinator: Mr David Borchardt

Overview

Carden House is named in honour of Fr Robert Carden OFM, who served as Chaplain at Sacred Heart College for 21 years (1990-2011). He was also the first male student enrolled at Sacred Heart Girls' College Oakleigh, our sister school in Victoria.

Crest Meaning

The Carden crest contains:

Knight on a horse - the soul guiding the body and a readiness for duty
Crown - taken from the College crest to represent rewards gained by doing good for goodness’ sake

House Totems

Carden’s House Totems, Quokka and Blueberry, remind us to be friendly, kind and generous. Carden can take care of their totem by sharing and supporting those around them.