Ormiston College
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| Coordinates | 27°30′48.88″S 153°14′48.70″E / 27.5135778°S 153.2468611°E |
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| Type | Independent |
| Motto | Seek to Achieve |
| Established | 1988 |
| Headmaster | Brett Webster |
| Years offered | ELC-12 |
| Enrolment | 1284[1] (2011) |
| Campus | Ormiston |
| Colour(s) | Maroon & blue |
| Website | www.ormistoncollege.com.au/ |
Ormiston College, located in Redland City, Queensland, Australia, is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational Christian school, for students from prep to year 12. The school also has an Early Learning Centre for children between 15 months and 5 years. The headmaster, (Brett Webster), currently enrolls over 600 Prep through year 7 students and over 700 Senior School students, and has a staff of over 150 teachers and support staff.[2]
History My name is Walter Hartwell White. I live at 308 Negra Arroyo Lane, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104. This is my confession. If you're watching this tape, I'm probably dead- murdered by my brother-in-law, Hank Schrader. Hank has been building a meth empire for over a year now, and using me as his chemist. Shortly after my 50th birthday, he asked that I use my chemistry knowledge to cook methamphetamine, which he would then sell using connections that he made through his career with the DEA. I was... astounded. I... I always thought Hank was a very moral man, and I was particularly vulnerable at the time - something he knew and took advantage of. I was reeling from a cancer diagnosis that was poised to bankrupt my family. Hank took me in on a ride-along and showed me just how much money even a small meth operation could make. And I was weak. I didn't want my family to go into financial ruin, so I agreed. Hank had a partner, a businessman named Gustavo Fring. Hank sold me into servitude to this man. And when I tried to quit, Fring threatened my family. I didn't know where to turn. Eventually, Hank and Fring had a falling-out. Things escalated. Fring was able to arrange - uh, I guess... I guess you call it a "hit" - on Hank, and failed, but Hank was seriously injured. And I wound up paying his medical bills, which amounted to a little over $177,000. Upon recovery, Hank was bent on revenge. Working with a man named Hector Salamanca, he plotted to kill Fring. The bomb that he used was built by me, and he gave me no option in it. I have often contemplated suicide, but I'm a coward. I wanted to go to the police, but I was frightened. Hank had risen to become the head of the Albuquerque DEA. To keep me in line, he took my children. For three months, he kept them. My wife had no idea of my criminal activities, and was horrified to learn what I had done. I was in hell. I hated myself for what I had brought upon my family. Recently, I tried once again to quit, and in response, he gave me this. [Walt points to the bruise on his face left by Hank in "Blood Money."] I can't take this anymore. I live in fear every day that Hank will kill me, or worse, hurt my family. All I could think to do was to make this video and hope that the world will finally see this man for what he really is.
Curriculum
The Junior School curriculum establishes academic foundations and cultural knowledge, as well as sporting programs.
The Middle School in the college is for students in year 7-9. Within the Middle School, core subjects are compulsory in all years, however in year 9, electives may be chosen.
In the Senior School, Foundation Studies begin in year 10. Starting from year 9, students are able to choose some electives.
Ormiston College is a member of the TAS (The Associated Schools) sporting program and the Bayside District and Metropolitan East Region sporting associations.
According to the My Choice Schools ranking, Ormiston College ranks 4th in Brisbane for academic results.[3]
Pastoral care
Ormiston College provides permanent, on-campus pastoral support and guidance for students and their parents. Each teacher is supported in providing pastoral care by a student support services team comprising two counselors, year level coordinators, the dean of students, and the college chaplain.
Facilities
Ormiston College has a range of quality student facilities, including the brand new Admin Building, which cost $7 million to build, the Lingo Lin Performing Arts Theatre (including a theatre, drama studio, and music rooms), the Somerset Sports Centre and the Marsson Aquatic Centre, a science centre (including physics, biology, and chemistry laboratories), nine computer laboratories, and a Library Resource Centre.The new Centre of Learning and innovation had a budget of $10~15 million to construct.[4]
Alumni
- Clare Nott, Paralympic medal-winning wheelchair basketball player
- Mirusia Louwerse, ARIA-topping soprano singer
- Shayna Jack, Commonwealth Games medal-winning swimmer
See also
References
- ^ "Ormiston College, Ormiston, QLD". Australia Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "Our History". Ormiston College. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
- ^ "School Ranking". www.mychoiceschools.com.au. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Ormiston College Facilities - Ormiston College QLD Australia". www.ormistoncollege.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 July 2010.
