Caroline Chisholm College

Caroline Chisholm College
Location
Glenmore Park, New South Wales Australia
Coordinates	33°47′8″S 150°40′30″E
Information
Type	Independent comprehensive single-sex secondary day school
Motto	Faith, Courage, Tolerance
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Established	1974 (1974)
Oversight	Catholic Education Office of the Diocese of Parramatta
Principal	Greg Elliott
Staff	~69
Years	7-12
Gender	Girls
Enrolment	c. 970
Campus type	Suburban
Colour(s)	Sky blue and white
Website	www.carolinechisholm.nsw.edu.au

Caroline Chisholm College is an independent Roman Catholic comprehensive single-sex secondary day school for girls, located in Glenmore Park, a western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The college is administered by the Catholic Education Office of the Diocese of Parramatta. The school is named in honor of Caroline Chisholm, a pioneer in Australian history and social reformer.

History

The school was established in 1974 and opened with only 20 students and 5 staff members. In 1976, the school was moved to its present site in Glenmore Park. From 1976 - 1997, the school only educated girls from grades 7-10. In 1997, a restructure was made to transform the school into a college, at which time it began enrolling students for years 11 and 12.

The school currently enrols over 1000 students with over 70 full-time and part-time teachers. Although the majority of the student body was born in Australia, many others come from other countries such as the Philippines and Malta.

The students are particularly involved in social justice, raising money for various organizations such as the St. Vincent de Paul Society and World Vision , Caritas Australia, Mamie and Penrith Community Kitchen.

From 1998 to 2002, the school underwent a campaign to improve the campus facilities. The previous principal Christine Howe along with current Assistant principal Gregory King have also significantly promoted technology in the classroom, with substantial funds spent on computers and teacher training.

Houses

The following houses compete for the House Cup, in annual swimming carnivals, cross country events, athletics carnival and other academic areas.

House	Colour	Patron
Gilmore	Red	Dame Mary Gilmore
Kenny	Yellow	Elizabeth Kenny
Jackson	Orange	Majorie Jackson
Macarthur	Blue	Elizabeth Macarthur
Mackillop	Purple	St Mary Mackillop
Wright	Green	Judith Wright

See also

• List of Catholic schools in New South Wales
• Catholic education in the Diocese of Parramatta
• Catholic education in Australia

External links

• Caroline Chisholm College
• Catholic Education Office