Concordia College, Adelaide
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| Concordia College | |
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| Fortiter in Re, Suaviter in Modo
"Firm in Principle, Gentle in Manner" |
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| Established | 1890 |
| School type | Independent/Lutheran |
| Principal/ Headmaster |
Mr. Lester Saegenschnitter |
| Location | Highgate, South Australia, South Australia, Australia |
| Campus | City |
| Enrollment | 700+ |
| School colours | Blue and Gold |
| Homepage | http://www.concordia.sa.edu.au/ |
Concordia College, Highgate, South Australia is a Lutheran school in the inner suburbs of Adelaide. Along with its sister school, Immanuel College, Adelaide.
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[edit] History
Concordia was originally set up as a school, teachers college and seminary in Murtoa, Victoria in 1890. It moved to Highgate in 1905, becoming a coeducational secondary school in 1927. Concordia celebrated it's centenary in 2005, with many celebrations which students of the past and present attended.
[edit] Architecture
Concordia is well known for its combination of historic and modern architecture, most notably the Chapel. The chapel has been the recipient of numerous awards. The chapel features a waterfall and fountain behind a glass setting and a striking cross with the crown of thorns. Its lighting has been praised highly.
[edit] Achievements
The Concordia community has won many awards. They were awarded the highest fund-raising school for the World Vision 40-hour famine for two years in a row (2005 and 2006). The Concordia College Middle School also won $1000 dollars for their entry in the Wakakirri story-dance festival in 2006 (starring student in years 7,8 and 9).
[edit] Houses
Cheltenham - Green
Highgate - Dark Blue
Malvern - Light Blue
Winchester - Red
There is a Sports day held towards the beginning of every year (held at Santos Stadium), a Swimming carnival towards the end of the year (held at Unley swimming pool), as well as lunchtime house sports for students to earn points towards the house shield.
[edit] External links
- [1] Concordia College
