Brisbane Christian College is an independent, non-denominational Christian, co-educational, Pre-Prep-12, school, located in the Brisbane suburb of Salisbury, in Queensland, Australia.[5][6][7] It is administered by Independent Schools Queensland, with an enrolment of 1,046 students and a teaching staff of 64, as of 2023.[7] The College is separated into three campuses,[8] and is a ministry of Life Church Brisbane.[9]
| Brisbane Christian College | |
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Australia | |
| Coordinates | 27°33′00″S 153°01′20″E / 27.549878°S 153.022342°E |
| Information | |
| Former name | Southside Christian College |
| School type | Independent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school |
| Motto | Wisdom and Knowledge through Christ[1] |
| Religious affiliation(s) |
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| Denomination | Christianity |
| Established | 1985 |
| Principal | Sean Morrison[2] |
| Employees | c. 170[3] |
| Years | Early learning; K–12 |
| Enrolment | c. 1031 [3] (2016) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Website | brisbanechristiancollege |
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Campuses
edit- Pre-Prep Centre in Coopers Plains, Brisbane,
- Primary School in Salisbury, Brisbane,
- Middle and Secondary Campus also in Salisbury, Brisbane which is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south of the Brisbane CBD.[10] The Middle and Secondary Campus is on a 10.016-hectare (24.75-acre) site and was the previous location of Nyanda State High School (also known as Salisbury High School).[11]
History
editThe college opened on 15 April 1985,[12] under the name Assembly of God's Southside Christian College.[13]
The following individuals have served as Principal:
| Ordinal | Officeholder | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Pastor Clyde Marbach | 1985 | 1986 | 0 years | Acting[14] |
| 1 | Phillip Moore | 1986 | 1990 | 3–4 years | [15] |
| 2 | Peter Bancroft | 1990 | 1997 | 6–7 years | [16] |
| 3 | Graeme Johnston | 1999 | 2010 | 10–11 years | [16][17] |
| 4 | Sean Morrison | 2011 | present | 12–13 years | [18] |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "About Brisbane Christian College". Brisbane Christian College. 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ Independent Schools Queensland (2016). "Independent Schools Queensland – South Brisbane" (PDF). p. 3. Retrieved 29 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "School profile – 2023 – My School". Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ Australian Government. "Institution Details – Brisbane Christian College". Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "Brisbane Christian College (Golda Ave - Salisbury) | Department of Education". Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Brisbane Christian College | Private Schools Guide". privateschoolsguide.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum Assessment And Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Contact us | Brisbane Christian College". Brisbane Christian College. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ "Life Church Brisbane". lifechurchbrisbane.com/. Life church Brisbane. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ Darren, Cartwright. "QLD News Brisbane's ring of affordability starts here". couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "Nyanda may get another go as school". Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools". Queensland Department of Education. 14 April 2019. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Salisbury | Queensland Places". www.queenslandplaces.com.au. Archived from the original on 13 March 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Brisbane Christian College (16 November 2015), Brisbane Christian College History Video 1, retrieved 29 May 2017
- ^ Brisbane Christian College (16 November 2015), Brisbane Christian College History Video 2, retrieved 29 May 2017
- ^ a b Brisbane Christian College (16 November 2015), Brisbane Christian College History Video 3, retrieved 29 May 2017
- ^ "Web Archive of southsidecc.qld.edu.au". 28 November 1999. Archived from the original on 28 November 1999. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "College Leadership school principal | Brisbane Christian College". Brisbane Christian College. Retrieved 29 May 2017.