Oxley College (Burradoo)

Oxley College
Location
Burradoo, New South Wales
Australia
Coordinates 34°29′56″S 150°23′29″E / 34.49889°S 150.39139°E / -34.49889; 150.39139
Information
Type Independent, Co-educational, Day school
Motto Latin: Patientia Et Fortitudine
("Patience and Fortitude")
Denomination Non-denominational
Established 1983
Chairman Frank Conroy AM
Headmaster Michael Parker
Employees ~50[1]
Key people
Michael Parker(headmaster)
Frank Conroy (chairman)
Peter Ayling (deputy head - pastoral), Kathryn Cunich (deputy head - academic)
Grades K-12
Enrolment ~500 (7-12)[2]
Colour(s) Blue & Gold
         
Website www.oxley.nsw.edu.au

Oxley College is an independent, co-educational, secondary day school, founded on Christian principles.

The college takes its name from the 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.

History

The college first opened to students in 1983, with an initial enrolment of 234. Its founding headmaster was David Wright (an Oxford Rhodes Scholar), followed by Christopher Welsh (1995–2007), and Grant Williamson (2008 - 2014). The college now has a total enrolment of about 500.

The head since April 2014 has been Michael Parker.

In 2012 enrolments were opened for Kindergarten through to Year 6, in addition to the Years 7 through to 12 already taught.

Houses

Oxley College has six houses: Dobell, Durack, Florey, Mawson, Monash and Oodgeroo. All are named after high-achieving Australians. All have tutor groups and compete against each other in music, drama, public speaking, cross country, athletic and swimming carnivals. In addition there are three k-6 houses: Chisholm, Flynn and Walton.

Notable alumni

Sport

Oxley regularly competes in ISA in cricket, hockey, football and other sports and also has a rivalry with the neighbouring Chevalier College.

See also

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Further reading

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