Caroline Chisholm College

Infobox Secondary school
name = Caroline Chisholm College

motto = "Faith, Courage, Tolerance"
type = Independent
city = Sydney
country =Australia
established = 1974
founder =
head_label = Principal
head = Christine Howe
faculty = 59 full time, 14 part time
students = 1000+
grades = 7-12
website = [http://www.carolinechisholm.nsw.edu.au/ www.carolinechisholm.nsw.edu.au]

Caroline Chisholm College is a Roman Catholic girls school for years 7-12 located in western Sydney, Australia at Glenmore Park. It is under the direction of the Catholic Education, Parramatta Diocese. The school is named in honor of Caroline Chisholm, a pioneer in Australian history and social reformer.

Profile

The school was established in 1974 and opened with only 20 students and 5 staff members. In 1976, the school was moved to its present site in Glenmore Park. From 1976 - 1997, the school only educated girls from grades 7-10. In 1997, a restructure was made to transform the school into a college, at which time it began enrolling students for years 11 and 12.

The school currently enrolls over 1000 students with over 70 full time and part time teachers. Although the majority of the student body was born in Australia, many others come from other countries such as the Philippines and Malta.

The students are particularly involved in social justice, raising money for various organizations such as Amnesty International, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and World Vision.

From 1998-2002, the school underwent a campaign to improve the campus facilities. The current principal Christine Howe has also significantly promoted technology in the classroom, with substantial funds spent on computers and teaching expertise.

Notable alumni include ABC Police Reporter Lucy McNally.

See also

*List of Non-Government schools in New South Wales
*Catholic Education, Diocese of Parramatta

External links

* [http://www.carolinechisholm.nsw.edu.au/ Caroline Chisholm College]
* [http://www.ceo.parra.catholic.edu.au/ Catholic Education Office]
* [http://www.flickr.com/gp/85409098@N00/9d53cq Caroline Chisholm College Photos on Flickr] Catholic Education of the Diocese of Parramatta]