Cedar College

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Cedar College
Cedar College Sports Centre
Location
215–233 Fosters Road
Northgate, South Australia
Australia
Information
Religious affiliation(s) Christian
Established 1997
Principal Peter Thomson[1]
Website www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au

Cedar College is a co-educational Christian school situated in the suburb of Northgate, South Australia, 8 km north-east of Adelaide CBD.[2] It teaches students from Reception through to Year 12.

School motto and name

The Cedar College motto is "Growing in Wisdom" – this reflects the desire of the school to encourage student to not only grow in academic knowledge, but also to develop the wisdom to use this knowledge in effective and God-honouring ways. It is derived from Psalm 92v12,[3][4] which describes the growth of a cedar tree, becoming strong, vital and fruit-bearing. In the same way, the name 'Cedar College' was chosen to reflect the purpose of the school.

Cedar College is an inter-denominational Christian school and a ministry of Oakden Baptist Church.[5][6]

History

Discussions regarding the establishment of a Christian school in the inner north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide first took place in May 1993. After three years of planning and preparation, Cedar College was officially opened on a newly acquired ten acre property in Northgate in 1997. Established initially as a primary school with just 34 students, Cedar College grew rapidly and soon opened the Middle School and Senior School campuses in the years that followed.[7]

Departments

Today Cedar College is divided into three departments – Primary School (R-6), Middle School (7–9) and Senior School (10–12).[8] The three separate departments enable the school to ensure that students develop academically and socially at an appropriate level, and provides families with a complete educational institution from Reception through to Year 12.

With now over 630 students,[9] Cedar College is continuing to expand its facilities and curriculum, while maintaining a 'family' environment.

Alumni and Old Scholars Association

In 2012, Cedar College launched its official Alumni and Old Scholars Association "Branching Out", to celebrate 5 years of graduates from the school. Graduates and previous scholars of Cedar College may submit their current contact details and download the Alumni Newsletter[10] via the school Website.

Service area

Situated 8 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD,[11] Cedar College is in a suitable location for students in the North-Eastern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.

References

  1. ↑ "Principal's Welcome". Cedar College. 
  2. ↑ "CSA Website". Christian Schools Australia. 
  3. ↑ Psalm 92v12
  4. ↑ "BibleGateway Website". Bible Gateway. 
  5. ↑ Oakden Baptist Church
  6. ↑ "Oakden Baptist Church Website". Oakden Baptist Church. 
  7. ↑ "Cedar College Website". Cedar College Inc. 
  8. ↑ "Private Schools Guide". Non-Government School Guide. 
  9. ↑ "My School Website". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 
  10. ↑ www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au
  11. ↑ Adelaide CBD

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