Oxley College (Burradoo, NSW)
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| Patientia Et Fortitudine (Latin:"Patience and Fortitude") |
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| Established | 1983 |
| School Type | Independent, Co-educational, Day school |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
| Key People | Mr. Grant Williamson (Head of College) Mr. Murray Walker (Chairman) Mr. Stuart Bollom (Deputy head - Pastoral), Mr Steven Armstrong (Deputy Head - Academic) |
| School Fees | AU$9,620 p.a - AU$10,440 p.a [1] |
| Location | Burradoo, New South Wales, Australia |
| Enrolment | ~500 (7-12)[1] |
| Employees | ~50[2] |
| Colours | Blue & Gold |
| Homepage | www.oxley.nsw.edu.au |
Oxley College is an independent, co-educational, secondary day school, founded on Christian principles.
Today, the grounds occupy seven hectares with abundant trees, many of which were planted when the property was first occupied and provide a magnificent environment in which to learn. Since the College began, there has been an endeavour to design and locate facilities in order to convey a sense of openness and challenge in learning, and to provide sensitivity to, and respect for, beauty in the natural environment.
The College takes its name from the famous early Australian explorer, John Oxley and nestles at the foot of a hill named after him. His descendants gave permission for his family crest to be used as the basis of the College badge. It is intended that students will invest themselves with qualities of the pioneer and exhibit the principles of the Oxley motto - Patience and Fortitude -in striving to attain the highest goals.
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[edit] History
The College first opened to students in 1983 with an initial enrolment of twenty-four students. The college's founding Headmaster was Mr. David Wright (an Oxford Rhodes Scholar), followed by Mr Christopher Welsh (1995 - 2007). The College has now reached a total population of around five hundred.
The Head since January 2008 has been Mr Grant Williamson, formerly Deputy Headmaster and Head of Stanmore at Newington College.
[edit] Philosophy
Oxley College aims to develop in its students spiritedness and sensitivity in all that they do and think and feel. It is hoped that after their years at Oxley they will carry into their adulthood a sense of challenge, an acceptance of their responsibilities, an awareness of the needs of others and a compassion in meeting those needs. It seeks to develop the mind, the body and the spirit, recognising that in harmony they contribute to wholeness of being. Above all it hopes to engender in its students an understanding that 'being' is more important than 'having' and that it is the quality with which one thinks, feels, believes and strives which is paramount.
[edit] Policy and practice
The College's policies and practices have been established to develop the fundamental principles of its philosophy. High standards of dress, courtesy, conduct and involvement in College activities are expected from students, not to establish conformity but to foster loyalty to, and identification with, the principles for which the College stands. Selective mechanisms operate to underline the fact that standards matter and that realistic self-assessment is vital to becoming a properly -functioning individual. The College provides opportunities for every student to achieve. The highest achievement of all - a noble quality of person - is believed to be within reach of everyone.
[edit] Houses
There are currently six houses in Oxley College: Dobell, Durack, Florey, Mawson, Monash, and Oodgeroo. All are named after people who have attained recognition for their achievements. These six houses are put into use at least every day, with Tutor Groups, as well as Inter-House Music Carnivals, Athletic Carnivals and Swimming Carnivals.
[edit] Notes
Australian Rugby Union player Al Kanaar attended Oxley College. Melanie Tait, author of the Vegimite tales, also attended Oxley College.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian School Choice- NSW Schools (accessed:24-04-2006)
- ^ Oxley College Annual Report 2006 (accessed:16-08-2007)
[edit] Further reading
- Emery, L. 2006. A Lovingly Woven Tapestry: Oxley College, Bowral. Oxley College, Burradoo.
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