On Friday 5 May, our College celebrates the Feast Day of Blessed Edmund Rice. Dedicated to educating the children of the poor, Edmund Rice established the Christian Brothers in Ireland in 1802 and together with the Sisters of Mercy, founded St Columba’s School and St Mary’s College here in Dalby. Our College Crest is centred by the Celtic Cross as our school heritage is centred around the work of Blessed Edmund Rice. Rice House is a fiercely competitive and community driven group who always demonstrate the character virtues of Edmund Rice which are humanity, justice, wisdom and transcendence. Each year, Rice House students come in their best green clothes and accessories and enjoy a day celebrating Edmund Rice and all that their House represents. 

O God, we thank you for the life of Blessed Edmund Rice.  

He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice.  

May we follow his example of faith and generosity.  

Grant us the courage and compassion of Blessed Edmund as we seek to live lives of love and service. We ask this through Christ our Lord.  

Amen.