Central Coast Adventist School Explained

Central Coast Adventist School
Size:240px
Motto:Latin: [[Nihil Sine Deo]]
Motto Translation:Nothing Without God
Type:Independent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school
Denomination:Seventh-day Adventist
Religious Affiliation:Australian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Principal:Tony Kent
Founder:John Hammond
Location:Erina, Central Coast, New South Wales
Country:Australia
Coordinates:-33.4356°N 151.3895°W
Pushpin Map:Australia New South Wales
Pushpin Mapsize:240
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in New South Wales
Enrolment As Of:2014
Grades:Early learning and K–12
Grades Label:Years
Colours:Silver, blue, and white

Central Coast Adventist School is an independent Seventh-day Adventist co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Erina, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.

Founded in 1969, the school is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[1] [2] [3] [4] John Hammond was the first principal with 18 students. The school has grown to over 900 students today.[5]

History

The school was established on former farm land which was donated to the local church for the establishment of the school. Local church member, Kevin Chugg, built two classrooms at a total cost of $16,000.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: For real education reform, take a cue from the Adventists . Kido, Elissa . 15 November 2010 . . 23 April 2019 . "...the Adventist Church runs a Christian school system second only in size to the Roman Catholic parochial schools.".
  2. Web site: Seventh-day Adventists - Christian Denomination | Religion Facts . 2016-03-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150323223151/http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm . 2015-03-23 .
  3. Web site: Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church. 18 June 2010. 17 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171017005947/http://education.gc.adventist.org/about.html. dead.
  4. Web site: World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education. Wendi. Rogers. Mark A.. Kellner. 1 April 2003. Adventist News Network. 19 June 2010.
  5. News: Adventists look outwards to grow . Doherty, Linda . . 23 June 2003 . 11 April 2006 .
  6. Web site: History of Erina - Gosford City Council. 2006-05-27. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060819124717/http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/library/local_history/Suburbs/documents/erina.html. 19 August 2006. dmy-all.