Carmel Adventist College
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| Carmel Adventist College | |
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| "GREATNESS THROUGH SERVICE" | |
| Established | 1907 |
| School type | Private co-educational day and boarding school |
| Principal/ Headmaster |
Gavin Williams |
| Location | Perth, WA, Australia |
| Campus | Carmel, Western Australia |
| Enrollment | approx. 250 |
| School colours | Blue, White and Red |
| Homepage | [1] |
Carmel Adventist College is a Seventh-day Adventist secondary school in Carmel, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. It is a co-educational day and boarding school for students from Years 8 to 12. Although it is run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church it is open to any student who wishes to study and learn within a Christian environment.
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[edit] History
This school began as the Darling Range School in 1907. It was originally established to provide local education facilities for secondary students of Seventh-day Adventist families who would otherwise have had to go to Avondale College in New South Wales, to receive their education.
Charles E Ashcroft, an early Seventh-day Adventist, offered to donate land for the proposed boarding school. The piece of land was situated 27 km east of Perth in the Heidelberg Valley (now Bickley Valley) in the Darling Range. Ashcroft's offer was accepted and work began immediately. Church members demonstrated their interest in the venture by contributing both time and money. The school opened January 13, 1907 with H.R. Martin as Principal, and only two students. By the end of the first week the number had grown to five and by the close of the year to 14.
Since its modest beginning in 1907, the school has undergone many changes which culminated in the rebuilding of the main administrative-classroom block in 1977. The College estate was gradually enlarged until it totalled 55 hectares, of which 9 hectares are in orchard, mainly stone fruits and citrus. Carmel Adventist College has educated many leading citizens in both the general community and church work. It is a school with a tradition for making a positive contribution to the community, hence its motto, "GREATNESS THROUGH SERVICE".
[edit] Philosophy
The process of education involves the continued development of a set of values upon which all decisions depend. Christian education seeks to enhance sensitivity to values that are in harmony with God's will. The development of character and personality based upon a love for God, unselfish concern for others and personal self-respect is basic to all curricular objectives.
The concept that every child is a candidate for eternity and that education is a preparation not only for this life, but also for eternity is implicit in the total curriculum. The purposes of the educational activities of the school are to provide opportunities for every student to achieve his/her maximum development intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically. An understanding of the world and ourselves is only attainable through an acceptance of the Holy Scriptures as the absolute measure of reality and truth. Education is a search for truth and therefore is guided not only by reason, but also by the revealed will of God in the Bible. Man is endowed with intelligent powers of choice but is accountable to God in every aspect of life.
Seventh-day Adventists believe in the reality of God the Creator, and that man was created perfect in God's image. Man has fallen from his original perfection through sin. The ultimate aim of Christian education is the restoration of the image of God in man through the redemptive power of Jesus Christ.
[edit] Mission
The primary mission of the College is to provide a personalised, motivating and comprehensive learning environment of excellence in which young people are:
i) guided towards reaching their full potential,
ii) encouraged to embrace Christian values, and
iii) developing skills that will enable then to serve the broad community with distinction.
[edit] Objectives
[edit] Spiritual
To foster and promote: "An acceptance of Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour." A commitment to a consistent Christian lifestyle. "A desire to serve God and our fellow man." An appreciation of Christian worship and spiritual fellowship. "A desire to identify in fellowship with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and to actively participate in its outreach." An appreciation of God's leading in our heritage.
[edit] Academic
To foster and promote: "A recognition of our responsibility to develop our talents as God-given gifts to be used in service for others." A commitment to excellence through diligent effort. "An appreciation of knowledge and truth in harmony with revelation through God's work." The development of powers of discrimination to select the best and shun the spurious. "The ability to think logically and critically." The creativity that God has placed in each individual.
[edit] Social
To foster and promote: "The love and acceptance of God as an indication of one's worth and a basis for healthy interpersonal relationships." The development of self-control and self-discipline. "Tolerance of others and a concern for their welfare." Acceptance of responsibility for one's own actions. "Habits of courtesy, decorum and graciousness." Effective communication skills.
[edit] Physical
To foster and promote: A recognition that we have a sacred responsibility to care for our physical and mental health. "The development of physical capacity by a temperate life-style and an abstinence from those habits harmful to health." An awareness of the positive benefits of healthful diet, exercise, rest, leisure, recreation and dress in harmony with the standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
[edit] Vocational
To foster and promote: "A commitment to service for our fellow man as the most fulfilling of life's expectations." The development of skills that can be used to spread the Gospel of Christ and His soon coming. "The dignity of labour and a sense of pride in a job well done." The pursuit of excellence in each and every vocation undertaken.
[edit] College Uniform
[edit] Girls Summer Uniform
[edit] Senior School
- Jumper - Navy, V-neck, monogrammed.
- Shirt - White, short sleeved college shirt.
- Skirt - Regulation blue tartan. Must touch the knee.
[edit] Junior School
- Jumper - Navy, V-neck, monogrammed.
- Dress - Blue tartan. Must touch the knee.
[edit] Girls Winter Uniform
[edit] Senior and Junior
- Blazer - Navy, monogrammed pocket (optional).
- Jumper - Navy, V-neck, monogrammed.
- Shirt - White, short or long sleeved college shirt.
- Skirt - Regulation blue tartan. Must touch the knee.
- Stockings/Tights Black (plain) - not compulsory.
[edit] Boys Summer Uniform
[edit] Senior School
- Jumper - Navy, V-neck, monogrammed.
- Shirt - White, short sleeved college shirt.
- Trousers - Long college grey (not jeans type).
- or Shorts - Grey walk shorts (not board short/cargo style).
[edit] Junior School
- Jumper - Navy, V-neck, monogrammed.
- Shirt - Mid-blue, short sleeved college shirt.
- Trousers - Long college grey (not jeans type).
- or Shorts - Grey walk shorts (not board short/cargo style).
[edit] Boys Winter Uniform
[edit] Senior School
- Blazer - Navy, monogrammed pocket (optional).
- Jumper - Navy, V-neck, monogrammed.
- Shirt - White, short or long sleeved college shirt.
- Tie - Regulation tartan.
- Trousers - Long college grey (not jeans type).
[edit] Junior School
- Blazer - Navy, monogrammed pocket (optional).
- Jumper - Navy, V-neck, monogrammed.
- Shirt - Mid-blue, short or long sleeved college shirt.
- Tie - Regulation tartan.
- Trousers - Long college grey (not jeans type).
[edit] All Students
- Belt - (boys) Black leather dress belt.
- Socks - (boys) Grey business - must completely cover ankle.
- Socks - (girls) White dress, folded - must completely cover ankle.
- Shoes - Black polishable lace-ups.
- Hat - Slouch, cap, visor - recommended
- Scarf - Regulation scarf.
- Hair Accessories - (girls) Must be navy, royal blue, regulation college tartan. Senior girls may wear white.
- College Backpack - Compulsory for all students in Years 8, 9 & 10. Backpack includes PE Bag
[edit] Sport/Physical Education Uniform (unisex)
- Shorts/ Track Suit Pants - Regulation black shorts or pants.
- Polo Shirt - Long or short sleeve house colour with College motif and/or royal blue with College motif.
- Hat - Slouch, cap, visor - recommended
- PE Bag - Compulsory - must be used to carry PE uniform.
