Mount Annan Christian College
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| Mount Annan Christian College | |
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| Coordinates | 34°02′52″S 150°46′40″E / 34.04778°S 150.77778°ECoordinates: 34°02′52″S 150°46′40″E / 34.04778°S 150.77778°E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school |
| Motto | Nurtured for life, Prepared for purpose |
| Denomination | Non-denominational Christian |
| Established | 1999 |
| Educational authority | NSW Department of Education |
| Chairman | Andrew Gray |
| Headmaster | Gabi Korocz |
| Staff | 60[1] |
| Years | Early learning; K-12 |
| Enrolment | 500 (2019) |
| Campus type | Semi Rural |
| Colour(s) | Teal, White and Grey |
| Affiliation | Association Independent Schools |
| Website | macc |
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Mount Annan Christian College is an independent non-denominational Christian co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Mount Annan, a suburb in the region of Macarthur, New South Wales.
Mount Annan Christian College was founded as a ministry of C3 New Hope on 12 February 1999 in order to establish a leading Prep to Year 12 school in the heart of the Macarthur region, New South Wales.
Mount Annan Christian College is a member of Australian Independent Schools.[2]
Overview[]
The school consists of one large campus in the rural suburb of Mount Annan, and this campus facilitates the three sections of the school:
- Prep (Pre-Kindergarten)
- Primary School - Years K-6
- Secondary School - Years 7-12
Headmasters[]
The following individuals have served as Headmasters of Mount Annan Christian College:
| Ordinal | Officeholder | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Gray | 1999 | 2016 | 16–17 years | |
| 2 | Gabi Korocz | 2016 | incumbent | 4–5 years |
Primary School[]
Kindergarten to Year 6 study the six Key Learning Areas: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and its Environment (HSIE), Creative Arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).
Secondary School[]
In Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10), students study a program that comprises two elective classes and Christian Studies, as well as the courses mandated by NSW Education Standards (NESA). The compulsory core subjects are: English, Mathematics, Science, Australian History and Geography and PDHPE.[3]
Electives are chosen from:
- Agricultural Technology
- Commerce
- Design and Technology
- Food Technology
- Industrial Technology
- Music
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)
- Visual Arts
In the final school stage (Years 11 and 12) students are prepared for the New South Wales Higher School Certificate. NSW Education Standards (NESA) requires Stage 6 students to study a minimum of 12 units in Year 11 and 10 units in Year 12 (All subjects are worth 2 units, except for extension courses, which are worth 1 unit ). HSC English is compulsory.[4]
Students may choose from the following:
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Community and Family Studies (CAFS)
- Design and Technology
- English Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2
- Mathematics Standard 1 and 2, Advanced and Extension 1
- Food Technology
- Geography
- Legal Studies
- Modern History
- Music 1
- Physical Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Physics
- Visual Arts
In addition, students may study VET subjects at local TAFE campuses or completed courses via Open High School.
Outdoor Education[]
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme is offered to all students in Years 8-11 and students are encouraged to complete the three-year training involved. Camping and hiking expeditions which are a compulsory element of the Scheme are undertaken during school time with options for domestic or international hikes.
Year 8-9 - Bronze Level
Year 10 - Silver Level
Year 11 - Gold Level
Sport[]
College sport allows students to choose team sports that they are interested in, such as Basketball, Touch Football, Oztag, Netball, Volleyball, Futsal and Soccer.
House system[]
Upon entry to the school, each student is allocated, according to age and gender, or family tradition, to one of the four Houses present on campus:[citation needed]
Houses form the basis for sporting and cultural competitions or interactions within the school.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Mount Annan Christian College profile". My School website. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ Australian Independent Schools https://www.aisnsw.edu.au. Retrieved 22 August 2019. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ^ Year 9 Subject Selection Handbook 2021
- ^ Year 11 Subject Selection Handbook 2021
- Nondenominational Christian schools in Sydney