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Ormiston College 
Seek to AchieveLocation Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Coordinates 27°30′48.88″S 153°14′48.70″E / 27.5135778°S 153.246861°ECoordinates: 27°30′48.88″S 153°14′48.70″E / 27.5135778°S 153.246861°E Information Type Independent Established 1988 Principal Brett Webster Years Offered ELC-12 Enrolment 1204[1] Campus Ormiston Colour(s) Maroon & Blue Website www.ormistoncollege.com.au/ Ormiston College, located in Redland City, Queensland, Australia, is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational Christian school, for students from elementary school to year 12. The school also has an Early Learning Centre for children between 15 months and 5 years. Currently, the school enrolls over 550 Prep through year 7 students and over 700 Senior School students, and has a staff of over 130 teachers and support staff.[2]
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History
Ormiston College opened in 1988 on the original 6.5 16 acres (65,000 m2) site on which the Junior School now stands, with 162 students in six classrooms. Ormiston College Limited, a non-profit, public company, was formed to develop the school and the Board of Directors was established to assist in the administration of the College. Over time, additional land was purchased and facilities were built. The school expanded to include a Senior School (starting from year 8) in 1991, Pre-school (Prep) in 2000 and the Early Learning Centre (Childcare Centre) in 2007.[2]
Curriculum
The Junior School curriculum establishes academic foundations and cultural knowledge, as well including sporting programs.
Within the Senior School, core subjects are compulsory in years 8 and 9, and Foundation Studies begin in year 10. Starting from year 9, students are able to choose some electives.
Ormiston College is a member of the TAS (The Associated Schools) sporting program and the Bayside District and Metropolitan East Region sporting associations.
Pastoral Care
Ormiston College provides permanent, on-campus pastoral support and guidance for students and their parents. Each teacher is supported in providing pastoral care by a Student Support Services Team comprising two counselors, Year Level Coordinators, the Dean of Students, and the College Chaplain.
Facilities
Ormiston College has a range of quality student facilities, including the Lingo Lin Performing Arts Theatre (including a theater, drama studio, and music rooms), the Somerset Sports Centre and the Marsson Aquatic Centre, a science centre (including physics, biology, and chemistry laboratories), nine computer laboratories, and a Library Resource Centre.[3]
See also
Members of The Associated Schools, Queensland, Australia Cannon Hill Anglican College • Canterbury College • Forest Lake College • Faith Lutheran College, Redlands • John Paul College • Ormiston College • Redeemer Lutheran College • Rivermount College • The Scots PGC College • The Springfield College • St Columban's College • St Paul's School • West Moreton Anglican CollegeReferences
- ^ http://www.myschool.edu.au/MainPages/SchoolProfileRep.aspx?SDRSchoolId=330000005796&DEEWRId=5616&CalendarYear=2010&RefId=gdrSLaYDWOgqDFEM%2bwSnEazfX4W6PZWV
- ^ a b "Our History". Ormiston College. http://www.ormistoncollege.com.au/content.cfm/Our_History/30/. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
- ^ http://www.ormistoncollege.com.au/facilities/
External links
Categories:- High schools in Queensland
- Private schools in Queensland
- Educational institutions established in 1988
- Nondenominational Christian schools in Australia
- Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools
- Schools in South East Queensland
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