Ormiston College, located in

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, non-denominational Christian school, for students from prep to year 12. The school also has an Early Learning Centre for children between 15 months and 5 years. The headmaster, (Brett Webster), currently enrolls over 600 Prep through year 7 students and over 700 Senior School students, and has a staff of over 150 teachers and support staff.

History

Ormiston College opened in 1942 on the 1 acre site, with 162 students in only 1 classroom. Ormiston College Limited, a non-profit, public company, was formed to develop the school and the Board of Directors was established to assist in the administration of the College. Over time, additional land was purchased and facilities were built. The school expanded to include a Senior School (starting from year 8) in 1991, Pre-school (Prep) in 2000 and the Early Learning Centre (Childcare Centre) in 2007

Curriculum

The Junior School curriculum establishes academic foundations and cultural knowledge, as well as sporting programs. The Middle School in the college is for students in year 7-9. Within the Middle School, core subjects are compulsory in all years, however in year 9, electives may be chosen. In the Senior School, Foundation Studies begin in year 10. Starting from year 9, students are able to choose some electives. Ormiston College is a member of the TAS (The Associated Schools) sporting program and the Bayside District and Metropolitan East Region sporting associations. According to th
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Ormiston College ranks 4th in Brisbane for academic results.

Pastoral care

Ormiston College provides permanent, on-campus pastoral support and guidance for students and their parents. Each teacher is supported in providing pastoral care by a student support services team comprising two counselors, year level coordinators, the dean of students, and the college chaplain.

Facilities

Ormiston College has a range of quality student facilities, including the brand new Admin Building, which cost $7 million to build, the Lingo Lin Performing Arts Theatre (including a theatre, drama studio, and music rooms), the Somerset Sports Centre and the Marsson Aquatic Centre, a science centre (including physics, biology, and chemistry laboratories), nine computer laboratories, and a Library Resource Centre.The new Centre of Learning and innovation had a budget of $10~15 million to construct.

Alumni

* Clare Nott, Paralympic medal-winning wheelchair basketball player * Mirusia Louwerse,

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-topping soprano singer * Shayna Jack, Commonwealth Games medal-winning swimmer

References

External links

Ormiston College website
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