Craigmore Christian School

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Craigmore Christian School

Educating for Eternity
Established	1981
School type	Private
Principal/ Headmaster	Sandra Jesshope
Location	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Campus	Yorktown Road, Craigmore Gumeracha, South Australia
Enrollment	300+
School colours	Navy Blue, Green, Yellow
Homepage	http://www.ccs.sa.edu.au/

Craigmore Christian School is a Reception to Year 12 private Christian school located in Craigmore, South Australia. It was established in 1981 with principal George Sears serving as principal from 1981-2005.

1 History
2 Curriculum
3 Sport
4 Drama
- 4.1 List of original senior drama plays
5 Excursions & Camps
6 School Awards
7 List of Head Prefects
8 School Events
9 Awards
10 See also
11 References
12 External links

[edit] History

[edit] Notable staff

This is a list of long serving staff or staff that have had notable or significant impact on the school development.

Sandra Jesshope, Principal (2005-current). Former Deputy Primary principal.
George A Sears, Principal (1981-2005)
Derek Stacey, Deputy Principal (1981-current)

[edit] Emblem

School emblem, 2003-current

School emblem from 1981-2003

There are 4 main elements of the emblem with meaning related to the founding of the school;

Emerging Sun: The emerging sun at the dawning of a new day relates to hope, opportunity and promise; the school education is to prepare for a brighter future.

Southern Cross: Related to the school's Australian heritage. Also the cross represented by the Southern Cross is also to represent Jesus Christ.

Word of God (open book): The book relates to the Bible and also accumulation of knowledge and understanding.

Key : Related to the teachers role in motivating students.

[edit] Student Pledge

The student pledge is said each week during the school assembly.

I look to God to help me behave as He would want.
I seek to put His will before mine.
I faithfully honour and obey those in authority.
I thank Him for everything I have:
- for food, health, and daily provision
- for parents, church, and teachers who help me
- and especially for His love that surrounds me.
I trust in Him today to help me be diligent in my duty in obedience to Him.

[edit] Curriculum

Part of the Gawler Region Employment, Education and Training group (GREET).
Physics
Biology
Geography
Maths Studies and Specialist Maths
Drama
Information Processing
Information Technology
English Studies
Chemistry
Accounting
Art
Design
Physical Education
Christian Elective Studies
Music
Japanese
Food Tech

[edit] Sport

Students are divided into 3 sports houses; Saint, Flemming and Elliot. These names derive from 3 of 5 famous missionaries, Jim Elliot, Peter Fleming, Nate Saint, Ed McCully, Roger Youderian.

[edit] Drama

There is a drama program for both primary and secondary students which is part of the curriculum. The senior plays are often original plays written and directed by drama teacher Michael Butler, performed by students at the Elizabeth Shedley Theatre.

[edit] List of original senior drama plays

2007, Charm
2006, Threads
2003, Hoodwink
2002, A Suite for Sunday[1]
2001, Over My Dead Body, (A Farce)
2000, The Company of Games
1999, Charm
1998, Parkins' End, A Tragedy in Two Comic Acts
1997, The Crossing, A Play About Consequence
1996, The Story Maker

[edit] Excursions & Camps

Students from most years go to various locations. Below is a list of regular camps:

El Shaddai, Wellington
Wirraway
Pt. Hughes
Flinders Ranges
Kangaroo Island (Vivonne Bay Outdoor Education & Environmental Field Study Centre)
Canberra
Victor Harbor
Adelaide Coast

[edit] School Awards

This is a list of awards awarded to students for achievements.

ABC's of ACE, recognition of the completion of the ACE Phonetics and Mathematics program
Highest PACE achiever
Scripture trophy and award, for scripture resiting
Sports award
Individual subject achievement awards
Principals award
Principals encouragement award

[edit] List of Head Prefects

Students and staff elect students to make decisions on behalf of the student body and are part of a student council and senior students are nominated as prefects. There is a head and deputy prefect which are sometimes involved with the school broad decisions on behalf of the students. This is a list of Head Prefects elected:

2007, Dasha Sklenar
2006, Joshua Bell
2000, Helen Liemareff
1997, Natalie Barnard

[edit] School Events

Regular annual events at the school.

Annual General Meeting (AGM), previous Year 12 results acknowledged.
Prefect's Dinner, a formal dinner organized by prefects for the senior students.
Year 12 breakfast, a breakfast organized by the year 10 and 11 students to farewell the year 12 students.
Awards and Presentation night, an annual event to recognize student and staff achievement
Senior sports day, a student sport competition

[edit] Awards

2000, Craigmore Christian School won the Happy Little Vegemites Awards in 2000, a competition for primary school students to make a Vegemite promotional video. Singer James Blundell visited the school and students.