Cannon Hill Anglican College

Infobox Secondary school
name = Cannon Hill Anglican College

motto = "With Courage and Compassion"
established = 1989
type = Independent, Anglican, Co-educational, Day School
affiliation = Anglican Church, TAS
principal = Robyn Bell
chaplain = Father Tom Sullivan
city = Cannon Hill
state = Queensland
country = Australia
campus = Urban 11.5 Hectares
enrollment = Approx. 900
grades = 4 – 12
colours = Red, Navy Blue & White
website = [http://www.chac.qld.edu.au/ www.chac.qld.edu.au]

Cannon Hill Anglican College (familiarly known as CHAC) is an independent, co-educational, day school affiliated with the Anglican Church of Australia.

History

Originally named Cannon Hill College, the school was established in 1989, originally with only grades 8-12. The school's earlier motto "In God We Trust" was altered in 1999 to "With Courage and Compassion". In 1994, the college decided to become affiliated with the Anglican Church, and added the "Anglican" to its name. Towards the end of the 1990's, primary grades were gradually introduced to the college, eventually including Years 4 through to 7. 2006 saw the enrolment at the college reach approximately 850 students [ [http://www.chac.qld.edu.au/local/more/School%20Performance%20Report%202006.pdf Microsoft Word - WebRpt.doc ] ] from Year 4 to Year 12.

Location

The campus is located on 115 hectares in Morningside and Cannon Hill, which includes a 4.5ha border of protected melaleuca wetlands [ [http://www.australianschoolsdirectory.com.au/school.php?school=4818 Australian Schools Directory ] ] which the college uses as an educational tool. A "wetlands festival" is held by the college every second year as a way of increasing wetlands awareness [ [http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/greenschoolsconnect/green-schools-stories.htm green-schools-stories ] ] , and the college joined the Land for Wildlife program in 1999 [http://www.keepaustraliabeautiful.com.au/qld/_dbase_upl/Bris%20GHS%20reg%20win%20MR%20010806.pdf] .

Facilities

The college has a recently completed on-site auditorium, which can cater for up to 1,100 people. In addition, the music facilities include a fully equipped recording studio (completed in 2001), a visual arts wing, including a lecture theatre / seminar room and a complete graphics and industrial design courtyard containg some of the best computer equipment in the state.

Principals

Mr Rod Wells (foundation)
Ms Suzanne Bain
Mr Greg Wain
Mrs Robyn Bell (current)

Mission Statement

According to their official website, the Mission Statement for the college is as follows:

"Cannon Hill Anglican College offers a balanced approach to education, aimed at the development of the whole person — intellectual, social, physical, emotional, aesthetic and spiritual." [http://www.chac.qld.edu.au/info/about/pastoralCare.html CHAC - Pastoral Care Program ] ]

Pastoral Care

The college prides itself on its quality of pastoral care, and has adopted Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare of Assisi as its patron saints [http://www.chac.qld.edu.au/info/enrolment/Prospectus.pdf] . The college regularly conducts Eucharists and Liturgies and has six houses, all named after prominent islands in Moreton Bay: Originally only four school houses existed (Moreton, Peel, Saint Helena and Stradbroke) however in 2001 two houses (Macleay and Russell) were added. The houses are consistent through both Primary and Secondary schools.

The school has its own Prayer and Hymn named "The College Prayer" and "The College Hymn" respectively. These are regularly used at College events and assemblies. The college also uses the English Language Liturgical Consultation (ELLC) version of the Lord's Prayer usually in conjunction with the College Prayer or independently.

References

ee also

*List of schools in Queensland

External links

* [http://www.chac.qld.edu.au/ Cannon Hill Anglican College website]