Wollondilly Anglican College Explained

Wollondilly Anglican College
Motto:For Christ's Glory
Country:Australia
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Pushpin Map Caption:Location in bargo nsw
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Founder:Dr Stuart Quarmby
Headmaster:Mr Trevor Norman
Houses:Sollya, Telopea, Grevillea, Wollemi, Acacia
Team Name:Wollondilly Wildcats
Newspaper:Waratah Weekly
Average Class Size:30
Campus Size:900NaN0
Colours:Black, white and green

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.

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:

College structure

The College is divided into three main sections which include:

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:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ABC News. 17 December 2014.
  2. Web site: College Crests. 17 December 2014.