Mount Annan Christian College
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| Mount Annan Christian College | |
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Australia | |
| Coordinates | 34°02′52″S 150°46′40″E / 34.04778°S 150.77778°E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school |
| Motto | Nurtured for life, Prepared for purpose |
| Denomination | Non-denominational Christian |
| Established | 1999 |
| Educational authority | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Independent Schools Association (Australia) |
| Chairman | Kenneth McLean |
| Headmaster | Gabbie Korocz |
| Staff | 60[1] |
| Years | Early learning; K-12 |
| Enrolment | 700 (2021) |
| Campus type | Semi Rural |
| Colour(s) | Teal, White and Grey |
| Affiliation | Association Independent Schools |
| Website | macc.nsw.edu.au |
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Mount Annan Christian College is an independent non-denominational Christian co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Mount Annan, a suburb in the region of Macarthur, New South Wales.
Mount Annan Christian College was founded as a ministry of C3 New Hope on 12 February 1999 in order to establish a leading Prep to Year 12 school in the heart of the Macarthur region, New South Wales.
Mount Annan Christian College is a member of Australian Independent Schools.[2]
Mount Annan Christian College has recently registered their name to Macarthur Grammar School. This could indicate that the school will soon be a Grammar School.
Overview
The school consists of one large campus in the rural suburb of Mount Annan, and this campus facilitates the three sections of the school:
- Prep (Pre-Kindergarten)
- Primary School - Years K-6
- Secondary School - Years 7-12
College Board
The following individuals are serving on the board of Mount Annan Christian College:
| Ordinal | Officeholder | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth McLean | Chairperson | ||
| 3 | Daniel Warren | Board Member | ||
| 2 | Anthony Dodds | Director | ||
| 4 | David Turner | Director | ||
| 5 | Gabbie Korocz | Other | ||
| 6 | David Chehade | Other |
Principals
The following individuals have served as Headmasters of Mount Annan Christian College:
| Ordinal | Officeholder | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Parks | 1999 | 2005 | 19–20 years | |
| 2 | Nathan Gray | 2005 | 2016 | 10–11 years | |
| 3 | Gabbie Korocz | 2016 | incumbent | 8–9 years |
Building Projects
MPH
Year Completed 2016
Cost $1,000,000.00
Project Link MPH
MPH Teaching Spaces
Year Completed 2021
Cost $1,000,000.00
Project Link MPH Teaching Spaces
Admin Building
Year Completed 2022
Cost N/A
Project Link 1 Admin Building
Project Link 2 Finished Photos
Stage 2
Year Completed (Started)
Cost $5,000,000.00
Project Link 1 Stage 2 Planning
Stage 3
Year Completed (Planning)
Cost $7,105,170.00
Project Link Stage 3 Planning
Curriculum
Primary school
Kindergarten to Year 6 study the six Key Learning Areas: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and its Environment (HSIE), Creative Arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).
Secondary school
In Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10), students study a program that comprises two elective classes and Christian Studies, as well as the courses mandated by NSW Education Standards (NESA). The compulsory core subjects are: English, Mathematics, Science, Australian History and Geography and PDHPE.[3]
Electives are chosen from:
- Agricultural Technology
- Commerce
- Food Technology
- Industrial Technology
- Music
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)
- Visual Arts
In the final school stage (Years 11 and 12) students are prepared for the New South Wales Higher School Certificate. NSW Education Standards (NESA) requires Stage 6 students to study a minimum of 12 units in Year 11 and 10 units in Year 12 (All subjects are worth 2 units, except for extension courses, which are worth 1 unit ). HSC English is compulsory.[4]
Students may choose from the following:
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Community and Family Studies (CAFS)
- Design and Technology
- English Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2
- Mathematics Standard 1 and 2, Advanced
- Food Technology
- Legal Studies
- Modern History
- Music 1
- Physical Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Physics
- Visual Arts
In addition, students may study VET subjects at local TAFE campuses or completed courses via Open High School.
Outdoor Education
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme is offered to all students in Years 8-11 and students are encouraged to complete the three-year training involved. Camping and hiking expeditions which are a compulsory element of the Scheme are undertaken during school time with options for domestic or international hikes.
Year 9 - Bronze Level
Year 10 - Silver Level
Year 11-12 - Gold Level
Sport
College sport allows students to choose team sports that they are interested in, such as
- Basketball
- Touch Football
- Oztag,
- Netball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
House system
Upon entry to the school, each student is allocated, according to age and gender, or family tradition, to one of the four Houses present on campus:[citation needed]
Houses form the basis for sporting and cultural competitions or interactions within the school.
Students can represent the College in a weekly interschool competition in a variety of sports throughout the entire year. These competitions are a part of the Macarthur Independent Schools Association (MISA).
The Macarthur Independent Schools Association is an association made up of Christian based schools in the south west of Sydney. Through this association, high school students participate in a number of sporting competitions and cultural events.
See also
- ^ "Mount Annan Christian College profile". My School website. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ Australian Independent Schools https://www.aisnsw.edu.au. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Year 9 Subject Selection Handbook 2021
- ^ Year 11 Subject Selection Handbook 2021