Central Coast Adventist School
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| Central Coast Adventist School | |
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| Nihil Sine Deo (Latin:"Nothing Without God") |
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| Established | 1969 |
| School Type | Private |
| Denomination | Seventh-day Adventist |
| Key People | Dean Bennetts - Principal John Hammond - Founder |
| Location | Erina, New South Wales, Australia |
| Enrolment | approx. 880 (2008) |
| 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.
The school was established in 1969 by John Hammond with 18 students and has grown to approximately 880 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, formerly called "Zealos". Led by two of the school's teachers, this choir has toured 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
- ^ Linda Doherty. "Adventists look outwards to grow", Sydney Morning Herald, 2003-06-23. Retrieved on 2006-04-11.
- ^ History of Erina - Gosford City Council. Retrieved on 2006-05-27.
- ^ "Army of knights on move", Newcastle Herald, The (includes the Central Coast Herald), 2002-11-22. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
