The Lakes College (Queensland)
| The Lakes College | |
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North Lakes, QLD Australia | |
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| Type | Independent, Co-educational |
| Motto | To your faith add knowledge |
| Established | 2005 |
| Principal | Simon Armstrong |
| Grades | Prep – 12 |
| Enrolment | Approximately 620 |
| Campus | Urban (Mango Hill) |
| Colour(s) | Red, Navy Blue (and White) |
| Newspaper | Tidings |
| Affiliation | [www.ucaqld.com.au/education.php/ Uniting Church in Australia] |
| Website | www.thelakescollege.com.au |
The Lakes College (also known as TLC) is located on a 15 hectare site at North Lakes.
History
The Lakes College opened in 2005 and caters for students from Prep to Year 12.
The College was originally a joint initiative of the Anglican Church of Australia and the Uniting Church in Australia.
Until 2008, it was operated by EDUCANG Limited along with Forest Lake College, Mary McConnel School, The FLC International Centre, and The Springfield College.
In 2008, sole ownership of The Lakes College (TLC) was assumed by the Uniting Church in Australia.
Curriculum
The Lakes College's curriculum includes individualised training in the academic, cultural, social, spiritual and physical domains.
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese is the College's official Language Other Than English (LOTE) and is taught in all classes from Prep to Year 8.
Music
All The Lakes College students from Prep onwards learn to play an orchestral musical instrument as part of the classroom program, promoting self-discipline and an appreciation of music.
Sport
The Associated Schools (TAS)
The Lakes College sporting program is currently centred on soccer, cricket and netball and as the school grows, other competitive sports will be introduced.
The College participates in Saturday morning fixtures in netball, soccer and cricket.
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Coordinates: 27°14′01″S 153°01′23″E / 27.23361°S 153.02306°E