Carinya Christian School

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Carinya Christian School
Location
New England, New South Wales

Australia
Coordinates 31°07′46″S150°56′24″E / 31.12944°S 150.94000°E / -31.12944; 150.94000
Information
School type Independent comprehensive co-educational early learning, primary, secondary day school
Religious affiliation(s) Reformed Church
Denomination Westminster Confession of Faith
Established1984;41 years ago (1984)
Years Early learning and K–12
Enrolment800
Campuses
Area12 hectares (30 acres)
Campus type Regional parkland
Colour(s)Red, black, white and grey     
Website www.carinya.nsw.edu.au
Carinya Christian School

Carinya Christian School is a multi-campus independent Christian comprehensive co-educational early learning, primary, secondary day school located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. [1] The school caters for approximately 800 students from early learning to Year 12. The School is aligned with the Reformed Church Westminster Confession of Faith.

Contents

The Carinya campuses are located in the suburb of Calala five kilometres (three point one miles) from the centre of Tamworth, situated on 12 hectares (30 acres), overlooking flood plains and farmland; and in Gunnedah. The two sites are run by Carinya Christian Education Ltd. [2]

Carinya Tamworth also offers a Gumnut class, a two-day program for three-year-olds. Students come from Gunnedah, Quirindi, Werris Creek, Manilla, Somerton, Narrabri and Carroll.

History

Carinya Christian School Tamworth commenced in May 1984. [3] It started with 6 students in Kindergarten to Year 3. It was founded by religious parents who wished to see their sons and daughters educated at a religious institution.[ citation needed ]

Tuition fees

In 2024, tuition fees range from approximately AU$4000 to AU$7400 per year. [1]

Sports

Students represent the school in many sports including rugby union (from open primary to first XV), netball, soccer, touch football, rugby league sevens, golf, swimming, hockey, athletics and show cattle. The rugby union teams compete in the LBK Prime Cup Friday night competition, while the netball and soccer teams play in Tamworth Saturday competitions.

Global Citizenship Program

This program is run by the school aiming to give students a global perspective. Part of this program involves an exchange program with a school from Tonga. The program runs with every year students from Carinya being hosted by, or hosting students from Tonga. The program has been running since 2003.

No recognition of achievement

Neither academic nor sporting achievement are recognised with awards. This based on the school's philosophy of "seeking the reward in the task".

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Carinya Christian School Tamworth Location | Good Schools Guide". www.goodschools.com.au.
  2. ↑ Australian Charities and Not For Profits Commission website, Carinya Christian Education Ltd
  3. ↑ "Carinya Christian School Tamworth (Fees & Reviews) Australia, New South Wales, United Kingdom, 25 Boronia Drive".
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