Carinya Christian School is a multi-campus
independent
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comprehensive co-educational
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early learning,
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day school
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located in the
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region of
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, Australia. The school caters for approximately 600 students from early learning to
Year 12
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. The School is aligned with the
Reformed Church
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.
The Carinya campuses are located in the suburb of
Calala from the centre of
Tamworth, situated on , overlooking flood plains and farmland; and in
Gunnedah
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. Carinya Tamworth also offers a Gumnut class, a two-day program for three-year-olds. Students come from Gunnedah,
Quirindi
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Werris Creek
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Manilla, Somerton,
Narrabri
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and Carroll.
History
Carinya Christian School Tamworth commenced in May 1984 with 6 students in Kindergarten to Year 3. It was founded by religious parents who wished to see their sons and daughters educated at a religious institution.
Sports
Students represent the school in many sports including
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(from open primary to first XV),
netball
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,
soccer
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,
touch football,
rugby league
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sevens, golf, swimming, hockey, athletics and show cattle. The rugby union teams compete in the
LBK Prime Cup Friday night competition, while the netball and soccer teams play in Tamworth Saturday competitions.
Global Citizenship Program
This program is run by the school aiming to give students a global perspective. Part of this program involves an exchange program with a school from
Tonga
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. The program runs with every year students from Carinya being hosted by, or hosting students from Tonga. The program has been running since 2003.
No recognition of achievement
Neither academic nor sporting achievement are recognised with awards. This based on the school's philosophy of "seeking the reward in the task".
See also
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List of non-government schools in New South Wales
This is a list of non-government schools in the state of New South Wales, current as of August 2017.
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References
External links
School website
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Buildings and structures in Tamworth, New South Wales
Private primary schools in New South Wales
Private secondary schools in New South Wales
Educational institutions established in 1984
Nondenominational Christian schools in New South Wales
1984 establishments in Australia