Wollondilly_Anglican_College

Wollondilly Anglican College

Wollondilly Anglican College

School in Australia


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:

  • Kitchens
  • Workshops
  • Art Rooms
  • Auditorium
  • Dance & Drama Rooms
  • Science Labs
  • Music Rooms
  • Senior Campus

College structure

The College is divided into three main sections which include:

  • Junior School (Transition – Year 4)
  • Middle School (Year 5 – Year 8)
  • Senior School (Year 9 – Year 12)

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:

  • Sollya (Blue)
  • Telopea (Red)
  • Grevillea (Maroon)
  • Wollemi (Green)
  • Acacia (Yellow)

See also


References

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

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