Carinya Christian School
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| Coordinates | 31°07′46″S 150°56′24″E / 31.12944°S 150.94000°E |
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| School type | Independent, Reformed Church |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Westminster Confession of Faith |
| Established | 1984 |
| Enrolment | 700 (Prep - Yr 12) |
| Campus | Rural Parkland |
| Area | 12 hectares (30 acres) |
| Colour(s) | Red, Black and White |
| Website | http://www.carinya.nsw.edu.au/ |
Carinya Christian school is an independent, Christian day school located five kilometres from the centre of Tamworth, in the suburb of Calala, New South Wales, Australia. Situated on 12 hectares (30 acres), the school overlooks flood plains and farmland. The school is attended by over 600 students from Prep (the year before Kindergarten) to Year 12 (the final year of secondary education in Australia), on two campuses in Tamworth and in Gunnedah. Carinya Tamworth also offers a Gumnut class, a two-day program for 3 year olds.
History
Carinya Christian School Tamworth commenced in May 1984 with 6 students in Kindergarten to Year 3. It was founded by religious parents who wished to see their sons and daughters educated at a religious institution.[citation needed]
Students
Students come from as far afield as Gunnedah, Quirindi, Werris Creek, Manilla, Somerton, Narrabri and Carroll.
Sports
Students represent the school in many sports including rugby union (from open primary to first XV), netball, soccer, touch football, rugby league sevens, golf, swimming, hockey, athletics and show cattle. The rugby union teams compete in the LBK Prime Cup Friday night competition, while the netball and soccer teams play in Tamworth Saturday competitions.
Global Citizenship Program
This program is run by the school aiming to give students a global perspective. Part of this program involves an exchange program with a school from Tonga. The program runs with every year students from Carinya being hosted by, or hosting students from Tonga. The program has been running since 2003.
No recognition of achievement
Neither academic nor sporting achievement are recognised with awards. This based on the school's philosophy of "seeking the reward in the task".