West Moreton Anglican College (WMAC) is an independent Anglican co-educational primary and secondary school located in the Ipswich suburb of Karrabin, Queensland, Australia.[1][2][3] It is administered by the Anglican Schools Commission, with an enrolment of 1,466 students and a teaching staff of 106, as of 2023.[3] The school serves students from Prep to Year 12,[1][2][3] and is affiliated with the Anglican Church of Australia, specifically the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.[1]
| West Moreton Anglican College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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| Information | |
| Established | c. 1855 |
| Principal | Geoff McLay |
| Grades | Prep - Year 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,466 (2023) |
| Website | https://www.wmac.com.au/ |
History
editThe school opened on 1 January 1994,[4] being built upon the foundations of St Paul's Day school, opened in 1855, before being expanded by the parishioners of St Paul's Church to offer co-educational facilities. Founded by Reverend Canon Gavin Ott and Dr. Hugh Bartholomeusz, the school originally boasted thirty-eight hectares of land, including a dam and fertile farmland. Later, the school expanded to 44 hectares after acquiring land.
On 6 February 1994, the Governor General at the time, Bill Hayden, officially opened the school.[5]
Houses
editThe student body is divided into five houses, with each named after an Australian poet. These include Gilmore, Lawson, Mackellar, Paterson, and Wright.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
edit- Hazza,[6] singer and television presenter
- Kate Lutkins, Australian rules footballer
- Demsey McKean, professional boxer
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "West Moreton Anglican College (Karrabin) | Department of Education". Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ a b "West Moreton Anglican College, Karrabin, Ipswich, QLD". Private Schools Guide. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools". Queensland Department of Education. 14 April 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Vice-Regal". The Canberra Times. 7 February 1994. p. 2. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Boughen, Emma (23 December 2017). "Ipswich talent goes viral on Chinese TV and radio". The Queensland Times. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
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