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Southern Highlands Christian School[1][2][3][4][5][edit]

Southern Highlands Christian School (SHCS) is an independent non-denominational Christian co-education day school, located in Bowral, Southern Highlands, New South Wales, Australia.[6] The school facilitates 400 students including preparatory, primary and secondary education.[7][8] SHCS is a current member of Christian Education National (CEN), an association with over 80 schools across Australia.[9][10]

Southern Highlands Christian School
Address
22 Boardman Road South, Cnr Kangaloon Road

Bowral
,
NSW
,
2576

Australia
Coordinates-34.5037762,150.439271
Information
School typeIndependent
MottoKnow God & Serve Him
Religious affiliation(s)Christianity
Established1983
Educational authorityNESA
PrincipalAndrew Middleton
Teaching staff40+
Employees56+
Co-educationCo-Education
Enrolmentc.400
Area16 acres
Color(s)Green, White, Navy Blue
Websitehttps://shcs.nsw.edu.au/

History[edit]

In 1983, the school originated in the hall of Bowral Baptist Church, with only one teacher and seven students. The first offical classes were held in 1987, on a volunteer built site, which remains the school's current location.[11]

Facilties[edit]

The school campus features a rugby oval, a cricket oval, two cricket nets, a basketball court, a fitness gym, a gymnasium, and a multipurpose court (basketball, netball, tennis, volleyball, futsal).[12][13][14] Southern Highlands Christian School has specialist classrooms including dedicated woodwork, art, music, and drama rooms and science labs.

In 2017, the school opened a new junior learning complex, near the front of campus.[15][16]

A whole school canteen operates Wednesdays and Fridays.

Executive Staff[17][edit]

Principal - Andrew Middleton[18][19]

Executive Officer - Peter Lee

Head of Senior School - Bruce Barker

Head of Junior School - Catherine Leigh

Director of Curriculum - Deborah Brake

Business Manager - Geoff Stedman[20]

Junior School - Teaching Staff[21][edit]

Teachers[edit]

Teaching Staff Roles
Deni Harden Preparatory
Sri Hilaire Kindergarten
Ann Boyan Kindergarten / Year 1
Bek Straughan Year 1
Jessica Ulrich Year 2
Elizabeth Dagg Year 3
Emily Lewers Year 4
Tracy Foster Year 5/6
Daniel Johnston Year 5/6
Katrina Broadbent Teacher
Jasmin McKenna Teacher
Pru Dubokivich - Lucic Teacher
Daniel Koek Music Teacher

Senior School - Educational Departments & Teachers[edit]

Head of Department[edit]

Head of Department
Bruce Barker Science, Mathematics
Deborah Brake Humanities
Michael Bunyan Creative & Performing Arts
Chris Straughan TAS & Outdoor Education
Rhianon Hol PDH/PE & Sport
Jane Bollom Learning Support & Gifted Education

Senior School - Teachers & Roles[22][23][edit]

Teaching Staff Subject
Bruce Barker Science, Physics, Mathematics
Tony Horsley Mathematics
Brendan Boyan Mathematics
Peter Lee Engineering Studies
Cameron Joyce Science, Physics
Karen Huxley Science, Biology
Janine Sloan[24] Food Technology, PDH/PE
Rhianon Hol PDH/PE
Deborah Brake English
Steve Hilaire English
Kerry Kruuse English
Andrew Flegg HSIE, IST, Modern History, English
Luke Trenfield HSIE, Commerce, Business Studies
Micheal Bunyan Music, Ancient History
Hayley Craddock Drama
Emma Llewelyn Visual Arts, Japanese
Rachel White Visual Arts, Photography & Digital Media
Chris Straughan Technology & Applied Studies
Jim Kurrle Technology & Applied Studies
Larry Mullan Bible Teacher

Library[edit]

Librarians[22][21][edit]

Gay Ross Junior Library
Caroline Worner Senior Library & Distance Education Managment

Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care[22][edit]

Chaplains[edit]

Rev David Hayman
Rowena Geradts

School Board[edit]

Board Directors[25][26][edit]

Chair Chris Barr
Treasurer Greg Puchert
Director Steven Thomas
Director Michael Britza
Director Carmen Williams
Christian Educational Consultant George Glanville

Extra - Curricular Activities & Outdoor Education[27][28][edit]

Southern Highlands Christian School participates in various extra-curricular and outdoor education. The school has previous represented itself in Mock Trial[29], organised by the Law Society of New South Wales.[30][31] In addition, SHCS participates in the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA), which is organised by the Southern Highlands Rotary Club. In 2019, SHCS achieved 1st Prize locally and 2nd Prize in the national event, which is coordinated by the Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise.[32] Southern Highlands Christian School maintains an academic rivalry between other local independent schools, including Oxley College, Chevalier College & Frensham School.[33]

Southern Highlands Christian School offers a wide variety of outdoor education activities including:

  • Day/Night Canoeing
  • Day/Night Hiking, Camping & Abseiling
  • Day/Night Beach Camping
  • Escape Rooms
  • Rock Climbing
  • High Ropes
  • Mountain Biking
  • Raft Building

The Christian School coordinates several annual Mission Trips/Events;[7][34]

Sporting Events & Activities[edit]

Southern Highlands Christian School participates in a range of individual and team sports, including gala days.[35][36] The school competes under the Christian School Sports Association (CSSA).

Sports:[edit]

Community Involvement[edit]

Southern Highlands Christian School is a main organiser & sponsor for the Bowral Family Carols.[44]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sensis Pty Ltd. "Southern Highlands Christian School". White Pages. Retrieved 22nd February 2020. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Yellow Pages® | Data Protection". www.yellowpages.com.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  3. ^ "Southern Highlands Christian School - Bowral NSW | Private Schools Guide". Private Schools Guide - Australia's Premier Private Schools Directory. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  4. ^ "SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - PDF Free Download". educationdocbox.com. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  5. ^ "Schools, Colleges and Tertiary Education". www.highlandsnsw.com.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  6. ^ "Southern Highlands Christian School". Good Schools Guide. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  7. ^ a b Media, The Fold. "Southern Highlands Christian School, Australia, New South Wales, Bowral | The Fold Southern Highlands". www.thefoldsouthernhighlands.com.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  8. ^ Private Schools Directory. "Southern Highlands Christian School Bowral". Private Schools Directory. Retrieved 22nd February 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "Home". Southern Highlands Christian School. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  10. ^ "New South Wales and ACT". www.cen.edu.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  11. ^ Gibbs, Brooke (2018-07-24). "Southern Highlands Christian School celebrates 35 years of memories". Southern Highland News. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  12. ^ "MyCricket: MyCricket:". MyCricket. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  13. ^ "Southern Highlands Christian School | Sight and Sound Installations". www.sightsound.com.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  14. ^ "Southern Highland Christian School". Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  15. ^ Crittenden, Madeline (2017-11-06). "Southern Highlands Christian School's new way of learning". Southern Highland News. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  16. ^ Hilaire, Steve (2017-02-15). "Open plan education | VIDEO". Southern Highland News. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  17. ^ "Executive Staff". Southern Highlands Christian School. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  18. ^ "Security Verification | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  19. ^ "New principal for Southern Highlands Christian School". Southern Highland News. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  20. ^ "Security Verification | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  21. ^ a b "Junior School Staff". Southern Highlands Christian School. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
  22. ^ a b c "High School Staff". Southern Highlands Christian School. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  23. ^ "SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | School Choice". www.schoolchoice.com.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  24. ^ "Security Verification | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  25. ^ "Board of Directors". Southern Highlands Christian School. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  26. ^ acnc_charity_api_user (2019-08-12). "Southern Highlands Christian School Ltd". www.acnc.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  27. ^ a b "Annaul Report SHCS 2018" (PDF). Southern Highlands Christian School. 06/2019. Retrieved 20th February 2020. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  28. ^ "SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | The Educator K/12". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  29. ^ Southern Highlands Christian School. "From the Principal's Desk, 4th September 2015" (PDF). Southern Highlands Christian School. Retrieved 20th February 2020. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  30. ^ "Magistrates needed". Southern Highland News. 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  31. ^ "STRONG START to MOCK TRIAL SEASON | Chevalier College". www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  32. ^ "Model United Nations Assembly | Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise". www.rotaryclubofcanberrasunrise.org.au. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
  33. ^ "Southern Highlands Science & Engineering Challenge | Engineers Australia". www.engineersaustralia.org.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  34. ^ "Southern Highlands Christian School (Fees & Reviews) Australia, Sydney, 22 Boardman Road South, Bowral". edarabia.com. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  35. ^ "Year 7 & 8 Inter-school Sport @ Southern Highlands". calderwoodcs.nsw.edu.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  36. ^ "Secondary Gala Day at SHCS (Year 7 & 8)". Illawarra Christian School. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  37. ^ "CIS Football Primary". www.cssa.net.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  38. ^ "Metro Cup Football". NCS. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  39. ^ "MyCricket: MyCricket:". MyCricket. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  40. ^ "CSSA Cricket Open Boys Champions". Cedars Christian College. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  41. ^ "Southern Highlands Christian School Equestrian Carnival | Upcoming Events | Horse Deals". www.horsedeals.com.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  42. ^ "Interschool Competitions". www.nsw.equestrian.org.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  43. ^ "Competition Details". nominate.com.au. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  44. ^ Bennett, Emily (2015-12-04). "Community Christmas cheer". Southern Highland News. Retrieved 2020-02-20.


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