Mount Annan Christian College
Mount Annan Christian College is an independent non-denominational Christian co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Mount Annan, a suburb in the region of Macarthur, New South Wales.
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| Location | |
  Mount Annan Christian College Location in greater rural Sydney | |
Narellan Road, Mount Annan, Macarthur, New South Wales Australia | |
| Coordinates | 34°02′52″S 150°46′40″E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school |
| Motto | Nurtured for life, Prepared for purpose |
| Denomination | Non-denominational Christian |
| Established | 1999 |
| Educational authority | NSW Department of Education |
| Chairman | Andrew Gray |
| Headmaster | Gabi Korocz |
| Staff | 60[1] |
| Years | Early learning; K-12 |
| Enrolment | 500 (2019) |
| Campus type | Semi Rural |
| Colour(s) | Teal, White and Grey |
| Affiliation | Association Independent Schools |
| Website | macc |
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Mount Annan Christian College was founded as a ministry of C3 New Hope on February 12th, 1999 in order to establish a leading Prep to Year 12 school in the heart of the Macarthur region, New South Wales.
Mount Annan Christian College is a member of Australian Independent Schools.[2]
Overview
The school consists of one large campus in the rural suburb of Mount Annan, and this campus facilitates the three sections of the school:
- Prep (Pre-Kindergarten)
- Primary School - Years K-6
- Secondary School - Years 7-12
Headmasters
The following individuals have served as Headmasters of Mount Annan Christian College:
| Ordinal | Officeholder | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes |
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| 1 | Nathan Gray | 1999 | 2016 | 16–17 years | |
| 2 | Gabi Korocz | 2016 | incumbent | 3–4 years |
Primary School
Kindergarten to Year 6 study the six Key Learning Areas: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and its Environment (HSIE), Creative Arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).
Secondary School
In Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10), students study a program that comprises two elective classes and Christian Studies, as well as the courses mandated by NSW Education Standards (NESA). The compulsory core subjects are: English, Mathematics, Science, Australian History and Geography and PDHPE.[3]
Electives are chosen from:
- Agricultural Technology
- Commerce
- Dance
- Design and Technology
- Food Technology
- Geography (Elective)
- History (Elective)
- Industrial Technology - Multimedia
- Information and Software Technology
- Music
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)
- Visual Arts
In the final school stage (Years 11 and 12) students are prepared for the New South Wales Higher School Certificate. NSW Education Standards (NESA) requires Stage 6 students to study a minimum of 12 units in Year 11 and 10 units in Year 12 (All subjects are worth 2 units, except for extension courses, which are worth 1 unit ). HSC English is compulsory.[4]
Students may choose from the following:
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Community and Family Studies (CAFS)
- Design and Technology
- English Studies, English Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2
- General Mathematics, Mathematics, Extension 1 and Extension 2
- Food Technology
- Geography
- Legal Studies
- Modern History
- Music 1, 2 and Extension
- Physical Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Physics
- Science Extension (Year 12 only)
- Visual Arts
In addition, students may study VET subjects at local TAFE campuses or completed courses via Open High School.
Outdoor Education
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme is offered to all students in Years 8-11 and students are encouraged to complete the three-year training involved. Camping and hiking expeditions which are a compulsory element of the Scheme are undertaken during school time with options for domestic or international hikes.
Year 8-9 - Bronze Level
Year 10 - Silver Level
Year 11 - Gold Level
Sport
College sport allows students to choose team sports that they are interested in, such as Basketball, Touch Football, Oztag, Netball, Volleyball, Futsal, Cricket, Softball and Soccer.
House system
Upon entry to the school, each student is allocated, according to age and gender, or family tradition, to one of the four Houses present on campus:
Houses form the basis for sporting and cultural competitions or interactions within the school.
References
- "Mount Annan Christian College profile". My School website. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- Australian Independent Schools https://www.aisnsw.edu.au. Retrieved 22 August 2019. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - Year 9 Subject Selection Handbook 2021
- Year 11 Subject Selection Handbook 2021