Radford College
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Truth, Compassion, Wisdom
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Bruce, ACT, Australia  |
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| Coordinates | 35°14′38″S 149°5′17″E / 35.24389°S 149.08806°ECoordinates: 35°14′38″S 149°5′17″E / 35.24389°S 149.08806°E |
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| Type | Independent, Coeducational, Day school |
| Denomination | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Established | 11 February 1984[1] |
| Chairman | Ian Morrison |
| Principal | Phillip Heath |
| Chaplain | Richard Browning |
| Enrolment | 1600 (Pre-K – 12)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Maroon, White & Navy Blue |
| Website | radford.com.au |
Radford College is an independent, Anglican, coeducational day school, located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Founded in 1984, the College is named after Bishop Lewis Bostock Radford.[1] It has a non-selective enrolment policy, with an equal balance of boys and girls, and currently caters for over 1,600 students from pre-kindergarten to Year 12.[1]
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[edit] History
Radford was established on 11 February 1984, its foundation stone having been laid on 30 April 1983.[2] Under founding principal Jock Mackinnon AM, the College opened with 240 students and 21 staff.[1] Professor T.B. Millar AO served as the inaugural chairman.[2] Radford presently has more than 1,600 students enrolled across its Junior (pre-kindergarten to Year 6), High (Years 7-10) and Senior Schools (Years 11-12).[2]
[edit] Principals
| Years | Principal[2] |
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| 1984–1989 | Jock Mackinnon AM (formerly headmaster of Pulteney Grammar School) |
| 1989–1992 | Peter Casson |
| 1993–2000 | Graeme Wigg |
| 2001–2008 | Dr David Mulford (currently headmaster of Newington College) |
| 2009– | Phillip Heath (formerly headmaster of St Andrew's Cathedral School) |
[edit] Curriciculum
Junior School pupils undertake the International Baccalaureate Primary Years programme.[3] The High School operates a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Physical education as well as various electives including languages.[4]
In the Senior School, students work toward the Year 12 Certificate, a credential awarded to ACT secondary students on completion of their studies. Radford offers a range of courses leading to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), in addition to accredited courses for students not desiring to enter university.[5] In 2011, more Radford students sought tertiary entrance than any other school in Canberra, with 93% of students receiving an ATAR.[6] Radford has a record of academic success, with its Year 12 graduates achieving the highest median ATAR of all ACT schools in 2004,[7] 2005,[8] 2006,[9] 2007,[10] 2008,[11] 2010,[12] and 2011.[13]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Aaron Ayre – Wicket keeper for the ACT Comets
- Nicholas Bishop[14] – Australian actor
- Katherine Calder – Professional Skier and Winter Olympian
- Ryan Carters[15] – First class cricketer for Victoria
- Alistair Coe[16] – Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly
- David Dawson – First class cricketer for the Tasmanian Tigers
- Anna Flanagan[17] – Professional hockey player for the Hockeyroos
- Chloe Hosking[18] – Professional cyclist for HTC-Highroad Women
- Sam Michael – Technical director for the Williams F1 team
- Kaz Patafta[19] – Professional soccer player for the Newcastles Jets
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Strategic Plan 2011-2015 Accessed 21-12-11
- ^ a b c d History and Location Accessed 21-12-11
- ^ Junior School Accessed 21-12-11
- ^ High School Accessed 21-12-11
- ^ Senior School Accessed 21-12-11
- ^ BSSS 2011 Overview Accessed 21-12-11
- ^ "Students with ACT Tertiary Entrance Statements". Annual Report 2004-2005. ACT Department of Education and Training. http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/18241/DETAnnualReport04_05.pdf. Retrieved 21-12-2011.
- ^ "Radford Tops School Tertiary Rankings". The Canberra Times. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/radford-tops-school-tertiary-rankings/492012.aspx. Retrieved 21-12-2011.
- ^ "Students with ACT Tertiary Entrance Statements". Annual Report 2006-2007. ACT Department of Education and Training. http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/18231/DETAnnualReport2006-07_att.pdf. Retrieved 21-12-2011.
- ^ "Parents in Dark on UAI Results". The Canberra Times. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/parents-in-dark-on-uai-results/508433.aspx. Retrieved 21-12-2011.
- ^ "Colleges Roll Out Rush for Uni Spots". The Canberra Times. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/colleges-roll-out-rush-for-uni-spots/1390624.aspx. Retrieved 21-12-2011.
- ^ "Radford Pulls Rank with Exam Scores". The Canberra Times. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/radford-pulls-rank-with-exam-scores/2028421.aspx. Retrieved 21-12-2011.
- ^ "School Exam Scores Slip". The Canberra Times. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/education/schools-exam-scores-slip/2399819.aspx. Retrieved 21-12-2011.
- ^ Nicholas Bishop Biography Accessed 21-12-11
- ^ "Comets focus on former Canberrans". The Canberra Times. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/cricket/comets-focus-on-former-canberrans-in-baby-bash/2374250.aspx. Retrieved 21-12-2011.
- ^ Alistair Coe Speech Accessed 21-12-11
- ^ "Flanagan picked in Roos". The Canberra Times. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/hockey/flanagan-picked-in-roos/1482847.aspx. Retrieved 21-12-2011.
- ^ Annual Report 2010 Accessed 21-12-11
- ^ Nearpost Football Blog Accessed 21-12-11
