BRINDABELLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Catering for children from preschool to Year 11 in 2011 and Year 12
in 2012, Brindabella Christian College is set in leafy grounds in the northern
suburbs of Canberra, conveniently close to residential development areas in the
suburb of Lyneham. The college is an independent Christian school and aims to
provide a balanced academic education with an emphasis on a Biblical
perspective in all strands of life. The school welcomes all parents regardless
of their religious denomination provided they desire a Christian education for their
children. 

Facilities: Automated library, networked throughout the college,
computer laboratory, art, technology design, food technology, textiles, theatre
and music suite and Early Learning Centre catering for three- and
four-year-olds.

Electives Years 7 to 10: Design Technology, Food Technology,
Information Technology, Design & Graphics, Photography, Visual and
Performing Arts. The compulsory curriculum includes English, Mathematics,
Science, SOSE and Physical Education at all levels.

Sport: The college has a physical education, outdoor education and
sporting program. Some co-curricular teams play in local competitions after
hours.

Co-curricular activities: The college offers opportunities in
debating, public speaking, drama, dance, sport, Christian worship, ISCF,
Amnesty International, choir, and others.

Welfare and personal development: All students are assigned to a
house and staff members who become their pastoral teachers. Activities are
encouraged that combine students from different Year levels. Respect,
obedience, confidence and kindness are encouraged in all community members.
Work experience is carried out in Years 9 and 10. Careers guidance is
incorporated into the Year 10 curriculum. Information skills are taught as a
regular curriculum program from Year 7 to ensure students have relevant skills
in accessing, processing and presenting information.

School Information

Brindabella
  • Type: Independent
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Coeducational

  • Faith-based: None
  • Year: -
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: 428 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered: N/A  
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: N/A
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre: Own Preschool
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options: None
  • Fees: please consult the school
  • Address:136 Brigalow Street, Lyneham 2602
  • Phone:61 2 6247 464
  • Fax:61 2 6247 0287
  • HSC/VCE Subjects offered:Courses in English, languages, Mathematics, science, religious science, humanities and social sciences, health, outdoor and physical education, creative and performing arts, technology
  • Clubs and Extra-curricular programs:Debating, public speaking, drama, dance, sport, Christian worship, ISCF, Amnesty International, choir, and others.

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