Torrens Valley Christian School
Torrens Valley Christian School | |
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Location | |
Adelaide, South Australia Australia | |
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Type | Non-denominational Christian |
Motto | In Christ Wisdom and Knowledge |
Established | 1980 |
Principal | Julie Prattis |
Grades | Reception to Year 12 |
Enrolment | 600 |
Colour(s) | red, blue, white |
Website | http://www.tvcs.sa.edu.au/ |
Torrens Valley Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school providing a distinctive Christian environment to approximately 600 reception to year 12 students. The school is situated in Hope Valley, South Australia.
History
The school was founded by parents in 1980.
Principals
Dates | Principal |
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2013–Present | Julie Prattis |
2004-2012 | Nigel Bennett |
1996-2003 | Andrew Mackenzie |
School Aims
Torrens Valley Christian School aims[1]
- to provide Christian Education for children based upon the Word of God.
- to build the spirit of community in our school on the scriptural foundation of Ephesians 4: 29-32, 5:1-2.
- to encourage students to be disciples and servants of Christ and stewards of their God given gifts and abilities.
- to prepare students for future study and employment by the provision of courses appropriate to their needs.
Notable alumni
- Matthew Glaetzer: Australian Olympic track cyclist
- Julie(Jules) Sebastian: TV presenter
- Daniel Gorringe: AFL footballer Gold Coast Suns 2011-
- Brad Chilcott: 2013 State Finalist Australian of the year Australia's Local Hero 2013,[2] founder of Welcome to Australia
References
- ↑ "Our Aims". Torrens Valley Christian School. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ "Australian of the Year Honour role". http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/honour-roll/?view=fullView&recipientID=971. Retrieved 27 August 2014. External link in
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Sources
- http://www.tvcs.sa.edu.au/
- Brian Vaatstra, A Short History of TVCS 1975-1983, 1 April 1984
- http://tvcs.sa.edu.au/school.htm
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