Brisbane Christian College

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Brisbane Christian College
Location
Brisbane Christian College
63 Fairlie Terrace, Salisbury, Brisbane, Queensland

Australia
Coordinates 27°33′00″S153°01′20″E / 27.549878°S 153.022342°E / -27.549878; 153.022342
Information
Former nameSouthside Christian College
School typeIndependent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school
MottoWisdom and Knowledge through Christ [1]
Religious affiliation(s)
DenominationChristianity
Established1985;40 years ago (1985)
PrincipalSean Morrison [2]
Employeesc. 170 [3]
Years Early learning; K–12
Enrolmentc. 1031 [3]  (2016)
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Navy Blue, Teal, Green
   
Website brisbanechristiancollege.com.au
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Brisbane Christian College is an independent, non-denominational Christian, co-educational, Pre-Prep-12, school, located in the Brisbane suburb of Salisbury, in Queensland, Australia. [5] [6] [7] It is administered by Independent Schools Queensland, with an enrolment of 1,046 students and a teaching staff of 64, as of 2023. [7] The College is separated into three campuses, [8] and is a ministry of Life Church Brisbane. [9]

Contents

Campuses

History

The college opened on 15 April 1985, [12] under the name Assembly of God's Southside Christian College. [13]

The following individuals have served as Principal:

OrdinalOfficeholderTerm startTerm endTime in officeNotes
n/aPastor Clyde Marbach198519860 yearsActing [14]
1Phillip Moore198619903–4 years [15]
2Peter Bancroft199019976–7 years [16]
3Graeme Johnston1999201010–11 years [16] [17]
4Sean Morrison2011present13–14 years [18]

Curriculum

Prep

In Prep, students learn maths, literacy, integrative studies and sport. Integrative studies include humanities, science, English, technology and the arts. In first semester sport, students participate in gymnastics every week and do swimming lessons in term 4. [19]

Primary (Grades 1-5)

In Primary School, students learn maths, Christian studies, integrated studies, physical education and English. Integrative studies in primary school include humanities, science, technologies and the arts. English in years 1-2 provides foundational literacy skills, while English in years 3-5 is focused on consolidating skills, with novel reading starting in year 4.

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Middle (Grades 6-8)

In Middle School, students learn the core subjects of English, math, history, science and geography. They also rotate through all elective subjects.

Electives include:

[21]

Secondary (Grades 9-12)

In Secondary School students may choose from subjects to complete. Maths and English are compulsory for all grades, and in years 9 and 10, Christian Studies and Science are also required. Only year 9 students are required to complete History and Physical Education. Chinese is optionally offered as a language. For year 9, students must select 6 electives(three in semester 1, three in semester 2). Year 10’s must select three electives to study for the whole year. In year 11 and 12, students do six subjects total and may do a vocational education and training course instead of a subject. In years 10-12, students may choose levels of math. [22] [23] [24] [25]

Houses

There are 6 houses, named after notable people in the Christian faith:

HouseColourHead of House
BernallBlueMr Tom Schad
CareySky BlueMrs Christine Thomas
LivingstoneYellowMr James Earle
NewtonOrangeMr Richard Proctor
PascalGreenMr David Caswell
WesleyRedMr Gordon Hooker

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See also

References

  1. ↑ "About Brisbane Christian College". Brisbane Christian College. 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  2. ↑ Independent Schools Queensland (2016). "Independent Schools Queensland – South Brisbane" (PDF). p. 3. Retrieved 29 May 2017.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. 1 2 "School profile – 2023 – My School" . Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  4. ↑ Australian Government. "Institution Details – Brisbane Christian College" . Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "Brisbane Christian College (Golda Ave - Salisbury) | Department of Education". Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "Brisbane Christian College | Private Schools Guide". privateschoolsguide.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  7. 1 2 "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum Assessment And Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  8. ↑ "Contact us | Brisbane Christian College". Brisbane Christian College. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  9. ↑ "Life Church Brisbane". lifechurchbrisbane.com/. Life church Brisbane. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  10. ↑ Darren, Cartwright. "QLD News Brisbane's ring of affordability starts here". couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  11. ↑ "Nyanda may get another go as school" . Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  12. ↑ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools". Queensland Department of Education. 14 April 2019. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  13. ↑ "Salisbury | Queensland Places". www.queenslandplaces.com.au. Archived from the original on 13 March 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  14. ↑ Brisbane Christian College (16 November 2015), Brisbane Christian College History Video 1 , retrieved 29 May 2017
  15. ↑ Brisbane Christian College (16 November 2015), Brisbane Christian College History Video 2 , retrieved 29 May 2017
  16. 1 2 Brisbane Christian College (16 November 2015), Brisbane Christian College History Video 3 , retrieved 29 May 2017
  17. ↑ "Web Archive of southsidecc.qld.edu.au". 28 November 1999. Archived from the original on 28 November 1999. Retrieved 29 May 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  18. ↑ "College Leadership school principal | Brisbane Christian College". Brisbane Christian College. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  19. ↑ "Prep". Brisbane Christian College.
  20. ↑ "Primary School". Brisbane Christian College.
  21. ↑ "Middle School". Brisbane Christian College.
  22. ↑ "Year 9 Subject Handbook" (PDF). Brisbane Christian College. 2023.
  23. ↑ "Year 10 Subject Handbook" (PDF). Brisbane Christian College. 2023.
  24. ↑ "Senior Secondary Subject Handbook" (PDF). Brisbane Christian College. 2024.
  25. ↑ "Secondary School". Brisbane Christian College.
  26. ↑ "Character Development". Brisbane Christian College.
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