Macquarie College
| Macquarie College | |
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| Coordinates | 32°55'17.67"S, 151°39'4.46"E |
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| Type | Independent, Day School |
| Motto | In Him We Live |
| Denomination | Seventh-day Adventist |
| Established | 1901 (Junior School) |
| Principal | Dr Bruce Youlden |
| Years | P–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrolment | 780[1] (2009) |
| Campus size | 8 hectares (20 acres) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue, Yellow, White |
| Athletics | Hunter Region Independent Schools |
| Website | www.macquariecollege.nsw.edu.au |
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Macquarie College is a private primary and secondary school located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[2][3][4] [5]
Historical Overview
Macquarie College traces its beginnings to July 1901 when the Junior School was opened in Lindsay Street, Hamilton. The College transferred to Kemp Street, Hamilton in 1933 providing primary and secondary schooling through to the Leaving Certificate and subsequently to the Higher School Certificate.
In 1990, the Macquarie College Foundation was established with a view to the relocation and expansion of the College program.
In 1992, an 8 hectare site on Lake Road, Wallsend (near Newcastle) was purchased for the new development. In June 1994, the College program was relocated to the new site providing educational services from the Pre-School years (Ages 3–5) through to the Year 12 Higher School Certificate.
The College was officially opened by Peter Sinclair AC, Governor of New South Wales on 18 September 1994.[6]
Academics
Students from Macquarie College regularly perform above the state average in the School Certificate and Higher School Certificate examinations. Most go on to further their studies at tertiary institutions or universities.[7]
| School | Exam Sat | DA | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Grammar School | 541 | 102 | 18.85 |
| Hunter Valley Grammar School | 562 | 76 | 16.45 |
| Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College | 199 | 14 | 7.03 |
| St Philip's Christian College Waratah | 549 | 34 | 6.19 |
| Macquarie College | 177 | 9 | 5.08 |
| Avondale School | 347 | 17 | 4.89 |
| Belmont Christian College | 288 | 13 | 4.51 |
| Hunter Christian School | 134 | 4 | 2.98 |
| St Paul's High School | 622 | 15 | 2.41 |
| St Mary's High School | 282 | 3 | 1.06 |
| Summerland Christian College | 83 | 0 | 0.00 |
Spiritual aspects
All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together for an hour-long chapel service. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually oriented programming that relies on student involvement.
Athletics
The Academy offers the following sports:
- Soccer (boys & girls)
- Swimming (boys & girls)
- Netball (boys & girls)
Notable alumni
See also
- List of Seventh-day Adventist secondary and elementary schools
- Seventh-day Adventist education
- Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Seventh-day Adventist theology
- History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- List of Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools
- List of Non-Government schools in New South Wales
References
- ^ Enrolment. Macquarie College. Retrieved 2009-07-24
- ^ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
- ^ http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm
- ^ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ^ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (1 April 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ "Historical Overview" of Macquarie College, from the school's website. Accessed 2009-05-25
- ^ "Macquarie College Annual Report 2010" (PDF). macquariecollege.adventistconnect.org.
- ^ Outstanding HSC Results. Macquarie College. Retrieved 2008-07-24
External links
- Use dmy dates from October 2011
- Primary schools in New South Wales
- High schools in New South Wales
- Private schools in New South Wales
- Educational institutions established in 1901
- Secondary schools affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Adventist schools in Australia
- 1901 establishments in Australia
- Newcastle, New South Wales