Wollondilly Anglican College

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Wollondilly Anglican College
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Wollondilly Anglican College

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;20 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 Preschool to Year 12 co-educational private school operated by The Anglican Schools Corporation. Located in the Wollondilly Shire, 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 Howard; Brendan Nelson, Director of the Australian War Memorial; Chief of Defence, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin; and Brig. General Phil Winter

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. [2] The house groups are as follows:

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References

  1. "ABC News". 11 June 2004. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  2. "College Crests" . Retrieved 17 December 2014.