Wollondilly Anglican College

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Wollondilly Anglican College
Location
Tahmoor, Southern Highlands, New South Wales

Australia
Coordinates 34°15′06″S150°34′03″E / 34.251747°S 150.567392°E / -34.251747; 150.567392
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Type Independent co-educational early learning, primary, and secondary day school
MottoFor Christ's Glory
Religious affiliation(s) Anglican Diocese of Sydney
Denomination Anglicanism
Established2004;21 years ago (2004)
FounderDr Stuart Quarmby
Educational authority New South Wales Department of Education
Oversight Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation
HeadmasterMr Trevor Norman
Grades Early learning and K–12
Average class size30
Campus size36 hectares (90 acres)
HousesSollya, Telopea, Grevillea, Wollemi, Acacia
Colour(s)Black, white and green    
Team nameWollondilly Wildcats
NewspaperWaratah Weekly
Website www.wac.nsw.edu.au
Wollondilly Anglican College

Wollondilly Anglican College is a co-educational Preschool to Year 12 private school located in the Tahmoor, New South Wales, Australia. The College services families and communities from areas such as the Southern Highlands, Picton, Camden, Campbelltown and beyond.

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History

Opened in 2004 by former Prime Minister of Australia John Howard, [1] Wollondilly Anglican College began its life teaching students from Kindergarten to Year 7.

The ANZAC Shelter was opened in 2018 by John Howard; Brendan Nelson, Director of the Australian War Memorial; Chief of Defence, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin; and Brig. General Phil Winter.[ citation needed ]

In 2016, the College and developer Bradcorp announced plans to build a new school at the proposed Wilton Junction. [2]

Buildings & Facilities

The College buildings are named after famous Christian Australians. These include Joseph Banks, Dame Nellie Melba, Charles Sturt, Elizabeth Macarthur, John Flynn, Captain James Cook, and Alfred Deakin.

Some of the main Facilities within the college include:

College structure

The College is divided into three main sections which include:

Houses

College students are divided into 5 different house groups on enrolment. The house groups are named after native Australian plants. These groups are used primarily for competing in various different sporting events. [3] The house groups are as follows:

See also

References

  1. ↑ "ABC News". 11 June 2004. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Chlopicki, Kirstie (24 June 2016). "Wollondilly Anglican College and Bradcorp propose school for Wilton Junction". Macarthur Chronicle Wollondilly. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "College Crests" . Retrieved 17 December 2014.
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