| Trinity Lutheran College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Ashmore, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private/Independent |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| Established | 1981 |
| Headmaster | Ann Mitchell |
| Enrolment | ~1200 |
| Website | www.tlc.qld.edu.au |
Trinity Lutheran College is a primary, middle, and high school in Ashmore, Gold Coast, Australia. In January 1981, Trinity Lutheran Primary School was founded and The Ashmore Road Campus was founded in 1987.
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In January 1981 the dream of a small group of visionaries was realised when Trinity Lutheran Primary School opened its doors for the first time. This dream came to fruition due to the dedication and commitment of the founders Eddie & Lila MacKenzie, Ben Stephan, Jack Strohmeyer and Irene Strohmeyer. The school began with 75 students, with the first classes in the Trinity Lutheran Church Hall, Southport.[1]
Trinity Lutheran College is divided into three schools, two of which on the same campus. The primary school is located around the corner from the main Ashmore Road Trinity Campus. Primary school runs from Prep to Year 5. The Middle school is from Year 6 to Year 9. And the Senior school goes from Year 10 to 12.
Major facilities include a 700-seat Chapel/auditorium and a 150-seat Cultural Precinct. In recent years a purpose-built Middle School has been constructed, and the Primary School classrooms have undergone a major redevelopment to create larger, more flexible learning environments equipped with the latest technology. Trinity has more than 500 computers located across the college for staff and students to use. All classromms are airconditioned. In 2007 much of the Senior School underwent a 'facelift' with the installation of new furniture and carpet in many of the rooms. Trinity is also fortunate to have its own onsite restaurant which is used for various functions throughout the year. The college has recently had two new state-of-the-art buildings completed. A Multi-purpose Hall and Sports Centre and a Design Technology and Trade Training Centre.[2]
Swimming, Athletics, Debating, Chess, Trivia and Cross Country
All grades excluding Year 11 and 12 experience a challenging annual camp. There is also Musical camp for when the school is producing a musical. There is Band camp for those students whom choose to join a band.
A twilight concert is held every term.
The Annual Art and Craft Exhibition is held on the first weekend of August each year. The weekend includes a Champagne Supper on the Friday night for the official opening, with the exhibition open on the Saturday and Sunday throughout the day. This exhibition is one of the finest annual regional exhibitions, featuring over 500 paintings by 150 local, national and international artists and 1,500 pieces by over 70 local crafters and artisans.
The College Fete is held every second year (alternately with the Gala Ball) and provides a day of fun for the whole family with rides, food, entertainment, exhibitions and lots of bargains.
The Gala Ball and Silent Auction is held every second year.
Trinity offers the OP tertiary entrance rank system. This pathway returns an OP out of 1-25 based on grades in Year 12 and a QCS Test.
Vocational Education - certificate courses, school based traineeships and apprenticeships.
Trinity is one of many International Baccalaureate IB World Schools on the Gold Coast. The primary school program uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.[3]