Waverley Christian College

Waverley Christian College is a co-educational independent Christian school with two campuses - Wantirna South and Narre Warren South. The College offers Christian education to pre-school, primary, and secondary students.

Waverley Christian College
Location
Wantirna South & Narre Warren South
,
Victoria

Australia
Coordinates37°52′49″S 145°12′52″E
Information
TypeChristian independent & co-educational
MottoIn Hoc Vinces
In This We Conquer
Established1978 as Parkmore Full Gospel College
PrincipalPeter Sheahan[1]
GradesK-12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment1900
CampusesWantirna South & Narre Warren South
Colour(s)Royal blue & gold          
AffiliationsIndependent School Victoria; Christian Schools Australia; CityLife Church
Websitewww.wcc.vic.edu.au

History

Originally established in 1978 as Parkmore Full Gospel College by Parkmore Full Gospel Church, the church and school merged with Waverley Christian Fellowship (now CityLife Church) in 1983. The College moved to its present site in Wantirna South in 1989.[2]

The College has over 1900 students enrolled in 2018 from Kindergarten to Year 12 across both campuses.

Houses

The College has a four-house system. Each student is placed in a house named in honour of Christians who made a significant contribution to the promotion of the Bible in Christian history. The house system conducts weekly student meetings and aims to encourage healthy competition, build team spirit and develop student leadership. Points are awarded in academic, sporting and spiritual areas of the College.

  • Red - Wycliffe – named after a 14th-century theologian
  • Green - Tyndale – named after a 16th-century Protestant reformer and scholar
  • Yellow - Finney – named after an 18th-century American revivalist and minister
  • Blue - Spurgeon – named after a 19th-century preacher

Christian education

Waverley Christian College encourages students to have a rich involvement in their faith and Christian lifestyle. Students and teachers participate in weekly Chapel which includes, worship lead by the schools own Chapel band, and a talk from a passionate speaker.

Narre Warren South campus

Narre Warren South campus was established in 2012. There were almost 700 students enrolled in 2018 from Prep to Year 12. Facilities include a library, arts and technology specialist classrooms, as well as science and computer laboratories. The Junior Primary Centre was refurbished for the beginning of the 2016 school year. Construction of a new multi purpose centre, incorporating a gymnasium and performing arts theatre, was completed in April 2016. A new Primary School building was completed at the beginning of the 2017 school year.

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References
  1. "Principal's Message". Waverley Christian College. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  2. "Our Vision and History". Waverley Christian College.
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