Central Coast Adventist School

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Central Coast Adventist School
Nihil Sine Deo translated from Latin as Nothing Without God
Established 1969
School type Private
Denomination Seventh-day Adventist
Key People Dean Bennetts - Principal
John Hammond - Founder
School Fees
Location Erina, New South Wales, Australia
Enrollment approx. 775 (2006)
Employees approx. 70
Colours Red, Navy, White
Homepage http://www.ccas.nsw.edu.au/

Central Coast Adventist School is a co-educational, K-12 private day school located in Erina, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1969, the school is part of the international Seventh-day Adventist Church education system.

Main high school building as viewed from top entrance.
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Main high school building as viewed from top entrance.

The school was established in 1969 by John Hammond with 18 students and has grown to approximately 775 students today.[1]. The mission of the school is To acknowledge God as the source of love, life and wisdom. To develop in each student a sense of self worth in and beyond the classroom. To encourage and assist each student to achieve and enjoy their academic, physical, social and spiritual potential. This aligns with the school's vision which is Caring for their tomorrow - today.

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[edit] History

The school was established on former farm land which was gifted to the local church for the establishment of the school. Local church member, Kevin Chugg built two classrooms at a total cost of $16,000.[2]

The School buildings have also changed over time. As early as 1995 the school only had two building, the white building at the top of the school (which is due to be knocked down and a new set of classrooms built in a matter of months) and the old Primary school rooms (which are being knocked down in a matter of weeks, but since then has had major redevelopments done to it, and will continue to do so.

[edit] Extra-curricular Activities

Primary school students are encouraged to set their minds to work, including learning to play games such as chess.[3]

The high school also has a choir called "Zealos". Led by two of the schools teachers, this chior has been on tours of Queensland and Northern New South Wales as well as Victoria, and have even recorded there own album entitled "Better Way" which was put together entirely by the students.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Linda Doherty. "Adventists look outwards to grow", Sydney Morning Herald, 2003-06-23. Retrieved on 2006-04-11.
  2. ^ History of Erina - Gosford City Council. Retrieved on 2006-05-27.
  3. ^ "Army of knights on move", Newcastle Herald, The (includes the Central Coast Herald), 2002-11-22. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.

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