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CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' COLLEGERef: https://www.cbc.org.za/cbc-boksburg/college-history/

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This document is a historical overview of Christian Brothers' College Boksburg, detailing its founding in 1935, key milestones, leadership changes, major construction projects, and significant events from the 1930s to the 2000s. It highlights the college's growth, challenges such as a fire in 1952, and developments in academics, sports, and infrastructure. The text also includes current information about admissions and fee structure for 2024 and 2025.

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1935
February 4
66 pupils
Br. JJ Mullan
May 27, 1934
foundation stone laid
Bishop O'Leary
1937
Br. N. Keane
1939
first matriculation class
1941
College Cadet Corps established
1949
Br. JJ Barry became principal
June 2, 1952
fire on September 22, 1952
renovations completed June 1953
1954
enrolment: 580
1957
Br. JH Sheeran became principal
highest enrolment: 740
1960
Silver Jubilee
1963
science block completed
1980
Grade 1 opened
1990