Immanuel Lutheran College (ILC) is a co-educational

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. Since its opening in 1979, the college enrolment has grown from 63 students to over 850, ranging from Kindergarten (Prep) to Year 12. The school has a large number of musical ensembles which, have also consistently won major awards in statewide competitions. The school is owned and operated by the Queensland District of the Lutheran Church of Australia. The college campus occupies a large, wooded, and picturesque site on the lower slopes of Buderim Mountain, a short distance from the famous surfing beaches of Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland. Sporting facilities include a swimming pool, multiple basketball courts and sporting ovals. The school also features a library, a lecture theater and a chapel on venue.

Houses

Students are allocated to one of four sporting and cultural Houses; there are no mascots. These houses are as follows:

Scholarships

Immanuel currently offers a variety of scholarships which cater for different types of excellence. These range from Academic to Sport. The College offers these scholarships in years 7, 8, and 11 and advertises them annually. * The Vic Walker Memorial Scholarship: Open to graduates of Immanuel Lutheran College who undertake to complete their degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Covers first-year HECS fees up to $5000. * Shane Hill Memorial Rugby Scholarship * Coastline BMW Netball Scholarship * The Auricht Music Awards * Various Music Bursaries and Scholarships * Academic Scholarships (applicable for certain grades)

Notable former students

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- Australian representative freestyle swimmer for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games *

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References

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External links

Immanuel Lutheran College Website
Private secondary schools in Queensland Private primary schools in Queensland Lutheran schools in Australia Buderim Schools on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Educational institutions established in 1979 1979 establishments in Australia High schools and secondary schools affiliated with the Lutheran Church Elementary and primary schools affiliated with the Lutheran Church