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{{about|the Australian school|the institution in [[Springfield, Massachusetts]], United States|Springfield College}}
{{Infobox Secondary school
{{Use Australian English|date=June 2020}}
| name = The Springfield College
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
| logo = [[Image:TSC_logo.png|Crest of The Springfield College]]
{{More citations needed|date=September 2014}}
| motto = Constant and True
{{Infobox school
| established = [[1998]]
| type = [[Independent school|Independent]], [[Co-educational]]
| name = The Springfield Anglican College
| logo = The Springfield Anglican College logo.jpg
| affiliation = [http://www.aso.qld.edu.au/index.cfm/ Anglican Schools Office]<br>[http://www.ucaqld.com.au/education.php/ Uniting Church in Australia]<br>[[EDUCANG|EDUCANG Limited]]
| logo_size = 100px
| head_label =Head of College
| image = The Springfield College war memorial.jpg
| head = Ashley Thomas
| principal = Brendan Kelly
| image_size =
| caption = War memorial, 2014
| free_label_1 = Registrar
| motto = Faith, Honour, Service
| free_1 = Debbie Milne
| established = {{start date and age|1998|05|04|df=y}}<br />{{small|(as The Springfield College)}}
| free_label_2 = Executive Principal
| type = [[Independent school|Independent]] [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] [[Pre-school education|early learning]], [[Primary school|primary]] and [[Secondary school|secondary]] [[day school]]
| free_2 = Suzanne Bain
| chaplain = Rev. Valerie Hoare ([[Anglican]])
| denomination = [[Anglican Church of Australia|Anglican]]
| religious_affiliation = {{bulleted list|[[Anglican Diocese of Brisbane]]|Anglican Schools Office|{{small|''Former: Uniting Church in Australia''}} }}
| city = [[Springfield, Queensland|Springfield]]
| affiliation = {{bulleted list|[[The Associated Schools]]|{{small|''Former: EDUCANG''}} }}
| state = [[Queensland|QLD]]
| head_label = Head of Secondary
| country = [[Australia]]| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]] ([[Springfield, Queensland|Springfield]])
| head = Richard Clark
| enrollment = Approximately 600
| head_name2 = Head of Primary
| grades = Prep – 12
| head2 = Tania Brewer
| colours = [[Red|Red]] and [[Navy_blue|Navy Blue]] (and [[White|White]])
| principal = Steven Morris<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tsac.qld.edu.au/principals-welcome/ | title=Principal's Welcome }}</ref>
| newspaper = Threads
| chaplain = The Rev. Jonathan Kemp
| website = [http://www.thespringfieldcollege.com.au/ www.thespringfieldcollege.com.au]
| location = [[Springfield, Queensland]]
| country = Australia
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| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Queensland]]
| pushpin_label =
| pushpin_label_position = top
| campus = {{bulleted list|Primary: Springfield College Drive|Secondary: Springfield Greenbank Arterial}}
| campus_type = [[Regional]]
| enrolment = 1052<ref name="2023 report" >{{cite web |date=2023 |title=Annual Report 2023 |publisher=The Springfield Anglican College | pages=2 |url=https://tsac.qld.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Annual-Report-2023_web.pdf |accessdate=14 March 2023 }}</ref>
| enrolment_as_of = 2023
| grades = [[Kindergarten|K]]–[[Year Twelve|12]]
| grades_label = Years
| colours = Red, navy and white {{color box|#d51e0e}}{{color box|#002f59}}{{color box|#FFFFFF}}
| newspaper = ''Threads''
| website = {{url|http://www.tsac.qld.edu.au/}}
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'''The Springfield College''' ('''TSC''') is a joint initiative of the [[Anglican Church of Australia]] and the [[Uniting Church in Australia]]. It is operated by [[EDUCANG|EDUCANG Limited]], along with [[Forest Lake College]], [[Mary McConnel School]], [[The FLC International Centre]] and [[The Lakes College]].
'''The Springfield Anglican College''' ('''TSAC''') is an [[Independent school|independent]] [[Anglican Church of Australia|Anglican]] [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] [[Pre-school education|early learning]], [[Primary school|primary]] and [[Secondary school|secondary]] [[day school]], located in [[Springfield, Queensland|Springfield]], a suburb of the [[City of Ipswich]] in [[South East Queensland]], Australia.


The College comprises two campuses, the early learning centre and primary school from [[Kindergarten]] to [[Year Six|Year 6]], located on Springfield College Drive; and the secondary school from [[Year Seven|Year 7]] to [[Year Twelve|Year 12]]) on the Springfield – [[Greenbank, Queensland|Greenbank]] Arterial.
The current campus, on Springfield College Drive, [[Springfield, Queensland|Springfield]], eventually will house just the Junior School (Prep to Year Six) as a Centre of Excellence in [[Early Childhood Education]].
In 2024, the College has approximately 1100 students across both Campuses.

A separate campus is being established for the Middle School (Years Seven to Nine) and for the Senior School (Years Ten to Twelve) on the Springfield - [[Greenbank, Queensland|Greenbank]] Arterial [http://www.thespringfieldcollege.com.au/pdf/development/TSC%20Concept%20Masterplan.jpg]. Construction is to start in early 2007 with completion by 2008. It will have an ultimate capacity of 1050 students.


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:The Springfield College logo.png|thumb|left|TSC logo from 1998 to 2010]]
'''The Springfield College''' was established in 1998, with an enrolment of eleven students. Student numbers have grown quickly and it now has an enrolment of 600 students, from Prep (pre-school) to Year Twelve.
The Springfield Anglican College was established on 4 May 1998 as The Springfield College (TSC), with an enrolment of twelve students. Student numbers have grown quickly and it now has an estimated enrolment of over 1100 students, from Kindergarten to Year 12.

In 2007, enrolments outgrew facilities – a result of the delayed start of the new Middle/Senior School campus – and Senior School students (Years Ten to Twelve) were transferred to sister school [[Forest Lake College]].


The college was originally a joint initiative of the Anglican Church of Australia and the [[Uniting Church of Australia|Uniting Church in Australia]] and until 2009 was operated by EDUCANG along with [[Mary McConnel School]], [[Forest Lake, Queensland|Forest Lake]], [[The FLC International Centre]] and [[The Lakes College (Queensland)|The Lakes College]]. In October 2009, sole ownership of Forest Lake College (FLC) and The Springfield College (TSC) was assumed by the [[Anglican Diocese of Brisbane]] and a new board was appointed to EDUCANG. The Uniting Church in Australia had previously taken sole ownership of The Lakes College at Mango Hill.
== College Clans ==

The Springfield College has four clans, named in honour of some of [[Scotland]]'s proudest and most historic families. Each clan has its own crest, which is displayed on the student's sports uniform.
The College celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2008. In April, Stage 1 of the new Secondary Campus was completed and students in Years 6 to 10 relocated into the purpose-built campus. In 2010, the College returned to a Prep to Year 12 College, and Year 6 re-joining the Primary Campus following the renovation of new large classrooms.

On 4 November 2010, a new entity FSAC Ltd (Forest Lake and Springfield Anglican Colleges) took over the governances of the two colleges from EDUCANG and renamed the colleges – St John's Anglican College and The Springfield Anglican College. The new College name officially took effect on [https://tsac.qld.edu.au/discover/celebrating-25-years/ 1 January 2011].

The College celebrated its 25th year of educating young people in 2023.

== College Clans and Pastoral Care ==
The Springfield Anglican College's [https://tsac.qld.edu.au/student-life/student-wellbeing/ pastoral care program] is based on the College Clan structure, of which there are four: Keith, McDuff, Robertson, and Sinclair, named in honour of some of Scotland's proudest and most historic families.


{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%;"
! width="25%" | '''Clan Keith Crest'''|| width="25%" | '''Clan MacDuff Crest''' || width="25%" | '''Clan Robertson Crest''' || width="25%" | '''Clan Sinclair Crest'''
! width="25%" | '''Clan Keith'''|| width="25%" | '''Clan MacDuff''' || width="25%" | '''Clan Robertson''' || width="25%" | '''Clan Sinclair'''
|-
|-
| Colour: Green || Colour: Red || Colour: Navy Blue || Colour: Sky Blue
| Colour: green || Colour: red || Colour: navy blue || Colour: sky blue
|-
|-
| Motto: Truth Conquers || Motto: God assists || Motto: Glory is rewarded by valour || Motto: Commit thy work to God
| Motto: Truth Conquers || Motto: God assists || Motto: Glory is rewarded by valour || Motto: Commit thy work to God
|-
|-
| Badge: A Stag's head || Badge: A Lion rampant || Badge: A dextor hand holding a crown || Badge: A Rooster
| Badge: A Stag's head || Badge: A Lion rampant || Badge: A dextor hand holding a crown || Badge: A Rooster
|-
| align="center"| [[Image:CrestKeith.jpg|100px]] ||align="center" | [[Image:CrestMacDuff.gif|100px]] ||align="center"| [[Image:CrestRobertson.jpg|100px]] ||align="center"| [[Image:CrestSinclair.gif|100px]]
|-
|}
|}
Each Clan strives to foster an inclusive family ethos where each person feels valued and cared. Each Clan is overseen by a Head of Clan, who develops a deep understanding of each student in their care throughout their time at the College.

== College Prayer ==
Lord, our heavenly Father,<br/>
Almighty and everlasting God,<br/>
We thank you for bringing us safely to this day;<br/>
Keep us by your mighty power,<br/>
And grant that today we fall into no sin,<br/>
Neither run into any kind of danger,<br/>
But lead and govern us in all things,<br/>
That we may always do what is righteous in your sight<br/>
Through Jesus Christ our Lord<br/>
''Amen''.

== Curriculum ==
The Springfield College's curriculum includes individualized training in the academic, cultural, social, spiritual and physical domains. Forest Lake College's academic curriculum offers a range of science, humanities and vocational subjects.

The Springfield College believes there are three discrete stages of a child's education:-<ol>
<li>the foundation studies of early childhood,</li>
<li>the middle years of development and growth, and</li>
<li>the final years of preparation for adult life.</li>
</ol> The College structure reflects these stages of individual development, rather than the traditional Primary and Secondary Schooling distinction. [http://www.thespringfieldcollege.com.au/about_us/junior_middle_senior.html]

===Mandarin Chinese===

Mandarin Chinese is the College's official Language Other Than English (LOTE) and is taught in all classes from Prep (pre-school) upwards.

In Years Eleven and Twelve, it may be taken as an elective subject.

===Music===

All The Springfield College students from Prep (pre-school) onwards learn to play an orchestral musical instrument.

Students in Prep and Years One, Two, Three and Four receive instruction in the violin.

From Year Five, students may elect to continue with the violin, or they may prefer to choose from a range of other string, woodwind, brass or percussion instruments. Students will be guided in their choice by the College Instrumental Music Instructors.

== Academic Performance ==

OPs or Overall Positions, provide a statewide rank order of students (on a 1 to 25 scale, with 1 the highest) based on achievement in Queensland Studies Authority subjects and the Core Skills Test. They are used by universities for selecting students for courses.

The Springfield College's 2005 Results [http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/yrs11_12/statistics/2005/year_12_school_outcomes_2005-2006_04_03.pdf]
:Percentage of OP-eligible students with OP 1-15 : 72%
:Percentage of students awarded Senior Certificates with OP-eligibilty or awarded a VET qualification : 100%
:Percentage of QTAC Applicants receiving an offer : 100%


== Sport ==
== Sport ==
===The Associated Schools Sports===


===The Greater Brisbane Conference ===
The Springfield College sporting program is centred around membership of The Associated Schools (TAS) for students in Years 8-12, and Junior TAS Competition (JTAS) for students in Years 4-7.
The Springfield Anglican College sporting program is centred on membership of Greater Brisbane Conference (GBC<ref>{{Cite web |title=GBCSport – Greater Brisbane Conference |url=https://www.gbcsport.com.au/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |language=en-US}}</ref>) for students in Years 7–12, and Junior GBC Competition (JGBC) for students in Years 3–7.


Apart from the core sports of Swimming, Cross-country and Athletics, all TAS sport is played on Saturdays over 3 trimesters. Each trimester is approximately nine weeks.
All GBC sport is played on Saturdays over three school terms. Each GBC season is approximately nine weeks.


{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%"
{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%"
! || Boys || Girls || Carnival
! || Boys || Girls || Carnival
|-
|-
! Trimester 1
! Term 1
|Cricket<br />Volleyball ||Basketball<br />Tennis || Swimming
|AFL<br />Volleyball ||AFL<br />Basketball || Swimming
|-
|-
! Trimester 2
! Term 2
| Indoor Cricket
| Rugby<br />Tennis || Hockey<br />Netball || Cross Country
Touch Football
|-
| Football (Soccer)<br />Netball || Cross Country
! Trimester 3
| Basketball<br />Soccer ||Volleyball<br />Softball || Athletics
|-
|-
! Term 3
| Basketball<br />Football (Soccer) ||Touch Football
Volleyball
| Athletics
|}
|}


==Links==
==See also==
{{stack|{{Portal|Queensland|Schools|Christianity}}}}
*[[List of schools in Queensland]]
*[[List of Anglican schools in Australia]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
* [http://www.thespringfieldcollege.com.au/ The Springfield College website]
* [http://www.greaterspringfield.com.au/locRegional.php Greater Springfield Development Regional Map]
* [http://www.tsac.qld.edu.au/ The Springfield Anglican College website]
* [http://www.greaterspringfield.com.au/education/school-study-options/ Greater Springfield Primary & Secondary Schools]
* [https://www.greaterspringfield.com.au/ Greater Springfield - Springfield City Group]


{{The Associated Schools}}
{{ASO (QLD)}}
{{ASO (QLD)}}
{{UCA Schools}}


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Latest revision as of 00:55, 22 May 2024

This article is about the Australian school. For the institution in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, see Springfield College.

The Springfield Anglican College
War memorial, 2014
Location
Map
Springfield, Queensland

Australia
Coordinates27°40′14″S 152°54′28″E / 27.67056°S 152.90778°E / -27.67056; 152.90778
Information
TypeIndependent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school
MottoFaith, Honour, Service
Religious affiliation(s)
DenominationAnglican
Established4 May 1998; 26 years ago (1998-05-04)
(as The Springfield College)
PrincipalSteven Morris[1]
Head of SecondaryRichard Clark
Head of PrimaryTania Brewer
ChaplainThe Rev. Jonathan Kemp
YearsK–12
Enrolment1052[2] (2023)
Campus
  • Primary: Springfield College Drive
  • Secondary: Springfield Greenbank Arterial
Campus typeRegional
Colour(s)Red, navy and white    
NewspaperThreads
Affiliation
Websitewww.tsac.qld.edu.au Map

The Springfield Anglican College (TSAC) is an independent Anglican co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Springfield, a suburb of the City of Ipswich in South East Queensland, Australia.

The College comprises two campuses, the early learning centre and primary school from Kindergarten to Year 6, located on Springfield College Drive; and the secondary school from Year 7 to Year 12) on the Springfield – Greenbank Arterial. In 2024, the College has approximately 1100 students across both Campuses.

History

[edit]
TSC logo from 1998 to 2010

The Springfield Anglican College was established on 4 May 1998 as The Springfield College (TSC), with an enrolment of twelve students. Student numbers have grown quickly and it now has an estimated enrolment of over 1100 students, from Kindergarten to Year 12.

In 2007, enrolments outgrew facilities – a result of the delayed start of the new Middle/Senior School campus – and Senior School students (Years Ten to Twelve) were transferred to sister school Forest Lake College.

The college was originally a joint initiative of the Anglican Church of Australia and the Uniting Church in Australia and until 2009 was operated by EDUCANG along with Mary McConnel School, Forest Lake, The FLC International Centre and The Lakes College. In October 2009, sole ownership of Forest Lake College (FLC) and The Springfield College (TSC) was assumed by the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane and a new board was appointed to EDUCANG. The Uniting Church in Australia had previously taken sole ownership of The Lakes College at Mango Hill.

The College celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2008. In April, Stage 1 of the new Secondary Campus was completed and students in Years 6 to 10 relocated into the purpose-built campus. In 2010, the College returned to a Prep to Year 12 College, and Year 6 re-joining the Primary Campus following the renovation of new large classrooms.

On 4 November 2010, a new entity FSAC Ltd (Forest Lake and Springfield Anglican Colleges) took over the governances of the two colleges from EDUCANG and renamed the colleges – St John's Anglican College and The Springfield Anglican College. The new College name officially took effect on 1 January 2011.

The College celebrated its 25th year of educating young people in 2023.

College Clans and Pastoral Care

[edit]

The Springfield Anglican College's pastoral care program is based on the College Clan structure, of which there are four: Keith, McDuff, Robertson, and Sinclair, named in honour of some of Scotland's proudest and most historic families.

Clan Keith Clan MacDuff Clan Robertson Clan Sinclair
Colour: green Colour: red Colour: navy blue Colour: sky blue
Motto: Truth Conquers Motto: God assists Motto: Glory is rewarded by valour Motto: Commit thy work to God
Badge: A Stag's head Badge: A Lion rampant Badge: A dextor hand holding a crown Badge: A Rooster

Each Clan strives to foster an inclusive family ethos where each person feels valued and cared. Each Clan is overseen by a Head of Clan, who develops a deep understanding of each student in their care throughout their time at the College.

Sport

[edit]

The Greater Brisbane Conference

[edit]

The Springfield Anglican College sporting program is centred on membership of Greater Brisbane Conference (GBC[3]) for students in Years 7–12, and Junior GBC Competition (JGBC) for students in Years 3–7.

All GBC sport is played on Saturdays over three school terms. Each GBC season is approximately nine weeks.

Boys Girls Carnival
Term 1 AFL
Volleyball		 AFL
Basketball		 Swimming
Term 2 Indoor Cricket

Touch Football

Football (Soccer)
Netball		 Cross Country
Term 3 Basketball
Football (Soccer)		 Touch Football

Volleyball

Athletics

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Principal's Welcome".
  2. ^ "Annual Report 2023" (PDF). The Springfield Anglican College. 2023. p. 2. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  3. ^ "GBCSport – Greater Brisbane Conference". Retrieved 14 March 2024.
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