LOCATIONCoomera Anglican College is located at the rapidly developing northern end of the Gold Coast, just 45 minutes from Brisbane and 20 minutes from Southport. This makes both an easy commute for employment, business and recreational activities.

TRANSPORTThe College is well serviced by school bus transport, with several routes running throughout the surrounding districts and connecting to the nearby Coomera Railway Station. Routes run north through Pimpama to Ormeau, south through Helensvale to Parkwood, east through Hope Island to Runaway Bay and west to Wongawallan toward Tamborine Mountain. Students using the school bus services are supervised by staff within the College grounds until buses depart.

HOW TO FIND USThe College campus is only one minute from the Pacific Motorway, opposite Dreamworld. Travelling along the Pacific Motorway, take Exit 54 to Dreamworld and follow the signs to Days Road.

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Address 8 Days Road, Upper Coomera QLD 4209 AustraliaPostal PO Box 457 Upper Coomera QLD 4209Phone +61 7 5585 9900Email cac@cac.qld.edu.au www.cac.qld.edu.au

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• Articulate,independentandself- motivated• Resilientwithapositiveself-image• Abletothinkandcommunicatewith clarityandprecision• Opentocontinuouslearning• Independentthinkers• Responsiblerisktakers• Creative,imaginativeandinnovative• Abletoweighmoralvalueswithan informedconscienceilluminatedbyfaith• Preparedtomakeasignificant contributiontotheglobalcommunity.

If these are qualities you consider to beimportant,thenwelookforwardtomeetingyouandyourchild.

Dr Mark SlyPrincipal

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WEINVITEYOUTOEXPERIENCETHEVIBRANTCOMMUNITYFORWHICHOURCOLLEGE

ISCELEBRATED.

WELCOMEChoosingtherighteducationforyourchildisoneofthemostimportantdecisionsafamilymakes. After all, the school you select willplayavitalroleinshapingtheadultyourchildwilleventuallybecome.

At Coomera Anglican College we work inpartnership with you and your family in asupportive Christian community to nurture,stimulateandchallengeyourchild.Ourhighlyprofessional,innovative,caringteachershavebeen individually chosen to cater for thewide-rangingtalentsofeachstudentandtoofferabroadarrayofco-curricularactivities.Working together we can help your childreachhisorherpotentialthroughabalancedinvolvement in the academic, spiritual,sportingandculturallifeoftheCollege.

Ourpriorityistoproducegraduateswhoare:

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Students are provided with positivereinforcement and acknowledgement withintheclassroomonapersonal levelandmorepublicly at assemblies and celebrationeveningsforawidevarietyofachievements.

Highstandardsofpersonalbehaviourintermsofrespect,courtesy,consideration,manners,punctuality, personal presentation and thewearingoftheCollegeuniformarerequiredof all students and it is an expectation thatparentsandstaffsupporttheCollegeintheireffortstomaintainthesestandards.

OURPURPOSEInspire Excellence in Teaching, Learning,ServiceandFaith.

OURPHILOSOPHYAtCoomeraAnglicanCollege,webelieveintheeducationofthe‘whole’personthroughthe spiritual, social, emotional, physical,cultural and intellectual growth of eachindividual.

Every student has the right to try to be thebesttheycanbe,withoutbeinghinderedbyothersorpressuredintobeingsomeonetheyarenot.SocialjusticebeginsintheCollegebyensuringeachstudenthasequalopportunityto develop to their individual potential andfollowtheirowndreams.

Awakeningthedesireinstudentstobecomelife-long learners is thegreatestgiftwecanoffertheminarapidlychangingworld.

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equippedSecondaryLibraryfullofthelat-estprintandelectronicresources.PrimarystudentshavetheirownPrimaryLibraryintheircampus.Purpose built Performing Arts Centrecomplete with Music Classrooms andsoundproofedinstrumentaltutorrooms.LightandairyArtStudioswhereourawardwinningbuddingartistscandeveloptheirtalents in painting, drawing, sculpture,ceramicsanddigitalphotography.Design and Technology Workshop wherestudents can bring their own designs tolife and enhance their practical problemsolvingskills.Brand new kitchen facilities for ourbuddingchefsstudyingFoodTechnologyandHospitality.Extensive Sports Centre housing twofull sized basketball/netball courts,professional gymnasium, viewingmezzanine area, kitchen and changerooms.AquaticCentreofferingswimminglessons,squadtrainingandwaterpolo.Additional sport facilities include 3 largegrassedsportsfields,tenniscourts,internaland external sports courts and dancestudios.Tertiary training rooms for vocationalpathways and programmes through ourownCoomeraTrainingCollege.

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...DESIGNEDFROMITSINCEPTIONTOTHEFINALVISIONBYSPECIALISTARCHITECTS.

QUALITYDESIGNOurbeautifulCollege,setontenhectaresinthenorthernGoldCoast,hasbeencarefullymaster-planned by experienced schoolarchitectsusingunique,highqualityspecialistdesignfeatures.OurPrimaryandSecondarycampuseshaveeachbeendesignedtocaterfor separate Junior and Senior areas. Inparticular, Junior Secondary (Years 7-9) andSeniorSecondary(Years10-12)aremanagedas two distinct areas. This structure enablesus to retain the benefits of a small friendlyCollegeatmospherewhileofferingafantasticrangeoffacilitiesandtechnology.

EXCELLENTFACILITIESTo complement our technology richclassrooms, our specialist facilities cater toavarietyofpracticalandacademic interestsandincludethefollowing:

Six fully equipped Science Laboratorieswith experimental work stations, thelatest microscopes linked to computersto enhance learning and a separategreenhouse.Two-storey Technology Centre incorpo-rating a Film and Television classroom,computerlaboratoriesandamodern,well-

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Daily online documentation for parentswith imagesalongwith richandmeaningfulinformationdescribingthechildren’slearningincontextandtheirprogressidentifyingtheirstrengths,skillsandunderstanding.

Opportunities to interact with the wholeCollegethrough‘GodlyPlay’,Under8s’Day,Grandparents’Day,BookWeekandFestivalof Gifts enabling the children to developtheir sense of ‘belonging’ to their widercommunity.

Educationandcareisofferedtochildrenfrom15monthsto5yearsofage,from7.00amto6.00pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of theyear.

OUTSIDESCHOOLHOURSCAREThe College operates its own OutsideSchool Hours Care Centre offering beforeand after school programmes and vacationprogrammes.

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AVIBRANT,EXCITINGLEARNINGENVIRONMENTWHERECHILDRENAREVALUEDANDRECOGNISEDAS

COMPETENT,CAPABLEANDCREATIVELEARNERS.

EARLYLEARNINGCENTRECoomera Anglican College Early LearningCentre is a vibrant, exciting learningenvironment where children are valued andrecognised as competent, capable andcreative learners. The highly experiencedand qualified staff work in partnership withfamilies to ensure that the children aresuccessfulandactiveintheirlearning.

Our Centre aims to raise quality and drivecontinuous improvementandconsistency ineducationandcarethrough:• Lowchildtostaffratios,allowing maximumqualityinteractions.• AdoptionoftheEarlyYearsLearning FrameworkforAustralia:Being, BelongingandBecomingacrossthe wholeCentreasthefoundationofour programme.

FullyqualifiedteachersusingtheQueenslandKindergarten Learning Guidelines to teachandprepareourPre-prepchildrenforschoolreadiness and a smooth transition intoPreparatoryyearintheCollege.

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ThemeDaysandSwimmingProgrammesatalevelappropriatetotheirageandstageofdevelopment.

YEARS1-6Developing that Love of Learning

During this period staff aim to continueto develop in children strong literacy andnumeracyskillsandexcellentworkhabitsandattitudes, while fostering a love of learningnow and for the future. Learning activitiesare planned with the awareness that eachindividual has their own particular learningstyle and their own special gifts which areextendedtoenableeachchildtoreachtheirfullpotential.This isassistedbyour in-classextension opportunities, Maths MasteryandInfinity&BeyondGroupProgramme.Inaddition, Spelling Mastery, Home Readingand Guided Reading (Oxford ReadingTree) vertically cross year levels allowingall students to consolidate or extend theirlearningasneeded.

Inaddition to theirusualclassroomteacher,PrimarystudentsbenefitfromweeklycontactwithspecialistteachersintheareasofHealthand Physical Education, Sport, Chinese,Music and Drama. Leadership programmes,adventure camps, competitions, concerts,community involvement, talent quests andfestivalsareallpartofthefunandcommunityatCoomeraAnglicanCollege.

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PREPARATORYThe First Year of School

Our Preparatory Programme has beenestablishedsincetheCollege inceptionandisthefirstyearofthePrimarycurriculum.Itisafullday,fivedaysaweekprogrammewherechildren begin their academic curriculum.Childrenlearnthroughallkeylearningareas,including: English, Mathematics, Studiesof Society and Environment (includingHistory), Science and Religious and ValuesEducation. They also experience eLearning,aswellasTheArts(Drama,MusicandVisualArts), Chinese and Physical Education withspecialist teachers. All learning areas aretaughtthroughstructuredclassroomlessonsintegrated with fun games and activitiesacknowledging the importance of play inearly education. Individual assessment andguidance along with small group activitiesallows children to learn at their own paceusingastyleappropriatetothem.

Dailyhomework,writtenreportsandstudentfoliosareprovidedforparentsallowingthemto keep in touch with all aspects of theirchildren’s education. Parents are welcometoparticipate inmanyof theclassroomandCollegeactivities.

PreparatorystudentsformapartofourwholeCollege community and as such becomeinvolvedinallCollegeactivitiessuchasSportCarnivals,Assemblies,Worships,Excursions,

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basis. In addition to specialist computerlaboratories, technology is available in allclassrooms through a variety of means.Primaryclassroomsarefittedwithelectronicwhiteboards and/or banks of laptops anddesktopcomputers.

The College eMind Programme providessecondary students with take home laptopcomputers, tablets and other devices. Allsecondary classrooms are fitted with dataprojectors, screens and speakers providinginstant online access to all students andteachers through the College wirelessnetwork. This in-class access to the internetandtheCollegenetworkreferenceresourcesbringstheworldintoeveryclassroom.

Specialist software has been installed inclassroomsforsubjectssuchasArtfordigitalphotographyanddesign,FilmandTelevisionforspecialistfilmediting,Scienceforviewingmicroscopic imagesandanalysingdataandMusicforcomposing.

Advanced software also enables studentsand parents to connect with the learningmanagement system and College networkfromhometoaccesstermlessontimetables,homework and assignment requirements,term assessment and exam timetables,letters, forms, College calendars and evenstudentreports.ThisenablesparentstokeepuptodatewithhomeworktasksandCollegeeventsaffectingtheirchildrenandtocontactteachersdirectlyviaemail.

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JUNIORSECONDARYA Smooth Transition

Ourexperienceandresearchhasshownthatstudents in this age group from Years 7 to9 have very specific needs and as such wehavedesignedaprogrammetomeet thoserequirements within a safe and supportivelearning environment. Staff who work withourJuniorSecondarystudentsaretrainedtomeettheuniqueneedsofyoungadolescentsandhaveagenuinecareandunderstandingof the learning and developmentalcharacteristics of children during thesetransitionyearsbetweenthePrimaryandtheSeniorSecondaryyears.A focus on engagement in stimulatinglearning experiences and the developmentof positive, supportive relationshipscharacterisesourclassrooms. InYears7and8 students are introduced to a wide varietyof specialist subjects.Year9 students selectfrom a range of exciting electives as theybegin their transition to Senior Secondaryschoolingandfuturecareerpathways.

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Career Pathways

While themajorityofourstudentsaspire toenter university, great careers don’t alwaysbegin at university level. Students who aremoretradefocusedhavetheopportunitytostudy one or more vocational subjects or avocational course while still completing theQueensland Certificate of Education (QCE)to Year 12. This can be integrated into asimultaneousworkplacement,traineeshiporapprenticeship.

Coomera Training College

AtCoomeraAnglicanCollege,ourstudentshave the option to study a nationallyaccreditedcertificateordiplomaqualificationas part of their QCE in Years 11 and 12through our own on site tertiary provider.Coomera Training College also offers dayandeveningcoursestothewidercommunityin Children’s Services, Business, Hospitality,Marketing,TourismandEducation.

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SENIORSECONDARYPreparing for Adult Life

StudentsinYears10,11and12arebeginningto plan for their future beyond school andcanselectsubjectareasofparticularinterestto maximise their future options for tertiarystudyoremployment.

InadditiontostudyingEnglish,MathematicsandReligiousandValuesEducation,studentscan choose from a wide range of electivesubjects including: Ancient History, Art,Biology,BusinessOrganisationManagement,Chemistry, Chinese, Design Technology,Drama, Film Television and New Media,Geography,Graphics,Hospitality,InformationProcessing and Technology, Legal Studies,Manufacturing,ModernHistory,Music,MusicTechnology,PhysicalEducationandPhysics.Subjectsareaddedandvaryfromyeartoyeardependingontheinterestfromthestudents.

InYear10studentselectavarietyofsubjectunits to assist them in making appropriatechoices for their final two year course ofstudy inYear11and12.Theyalsoreceiveasignificant amount of careers guidance andcounsellingtoassistthemtodiscovercareeroptions that suit their particular skills andinterests. On-site Career Expos and visitsto and from universities and colleges arearrangedtobetterprepareallseniorstudentsfortertiarystudies.

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MUSICAll students from Preparatory to Year 7enjoy the benefits of music classes held inour purpose built performing arts facility. Arangeof skillsare taught frommusic theoryto singing and playing instruments. Smallgroupandindividualtuitionisavailablefromspecialistsinawidevarietyofinstruments.

Students progress to composing andanalysing styles of music before having theopportunity to select specialised musicsubjectunitsaselectivesinYears8,9,10,11and12.TheseniorsubjectMusicExtensionisavailableinYear12.

Therearealsoalargerangeofopportunitiestoparticipateinoneofourmanyperformanceensemblesincludingstringorchestra,choirs,rock bands, acoustic rock bands, jazz band,concertbandanddrumlines,tonameafew.Our College musicals, concerts, eisteddfodentriesandparticipationintoursandcamps,also offer opportunities to all studentsinterested in performance and backstagetechniques.

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SPORTOurCollegeisdevelopingaproudsportinghistory.Sportisanimportantelementofthecurriculumwithawiderangeofcompetitiveandrecreationalactivitiesofferedincludingaspecialist Athlete Development Programmeforselectedstudentswhoarehighachieversintheirchosensports.

We participate in the Years 4-12 AssociatedPrivate Schools (APS) sporting competitionand all students represent the College inweekly competition in a variety of teamsports. The competition is conducted inschoolhourswithweeklyoutofschoolhourstraining.StudentsfromPreparatorytoYear10participateinanAquaticsProgrammeaspartofthePhysicalEducationcurriculum.

OutsideoftheAPSCompetition,instructionis also offered in a broad range of otherrecreationalandcompetitivesportsincludingAFL, CACaburra Netball Club, BasketballClubandRowing.

Allstudentsarealsoexpectedtoparticipatein the annual swimming, cross country andathletics carnivals. Students who excel intheir sport have the opportunity to attendadditional training, Physical Educationextension classes (Athlete DevelopmentProgramme) and represent the College atDistrict,Regional,StateandNationallevels.

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Crafts, Computers, Public Speaking,Debating,MathsOlympiads,AnimalWelfare,MemorySkills,CrossCountry.

Students participate in regular excursionsfor various subjects from Preparatoryand experience professional performersand specialist workshops related totheir academic, creative and personaldevelopment.AllstudentsfromYear4attendan age appropriate camp which includesadventure and social activities essentialfor personal development. All compulsoryexcursions and camps are included in thefeeswithnoextraleviescharged.

Students involved in music, art, Chinese orsportcanbeofferedadditionalopportunitiesfor tours, camps and workshops and anoptional holiday ski tour is offered to allSecondarystudents.

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EXTRA-CURRICULAREXPERIENCESAllstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinour diverse range of co-curricular activitiesinorder to fostera senseofbelongingandfacilitatemental,spiritual,culturalandsocialgrowth.

Activitiesrangefromadditionalsportsclubsandspecialistorfitnesscoachingto interestgroupsinthearts,crafts,technology,music,drama, academic excellence, supportand extension groups. All include clubexperiences and challenging, stimulatingperformanceorcompetition.

Students may participate in club activitiesprovided by specialist academies onsitewith professional coaches and teacherssuch as Netball Club, AFL, Soccer, Rowing,DanceSchool,Cheerleading,Karate,Tennis,Swimming, Gym, Rhythmic Gymnastics.Others are free and operated by our ownteachersinareassuchasChess,Environment,

CO-CURRICULARACTIVITIESFOSTERASENSEOFBELONGINGANDFACILITATEMENTAL,

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international students has enabled manystudentstoprogresstoUniversityeducationupongraduation.

Coomera Training College acceptsInternational students to study nationallyaccreditedcertificateordiplomaqualificationsin Children’s Services, Business, Hospitality,Marketing,TourismandEducation.

TheCollegealsowelcomesvisitsfromsmallgroupsofstudentsfromschoolsandcollegesoverseasaspartofculturaltoursinAustralia.Full tour programmes can be arrangedincluding academic, English learning andrecreational activities. Contact the Collegeformoreinformation.

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WEWELCOMEINTERNATIONALSTUDENTSThe College is registered to acceptinternational students from Year 3 to Year12 and via Coomera Training College, anationallyregisteredtrainingorganisation.

Weworkcloselywitha reputableHomestayAgency to ensure students travelling alonearewellcaredforinthehomeofalocalfamily.

SecondarystudentsmusthavecompletedaHighSchoolPreparationcourseorhave theequivalent level of 4.5 to 5.0 IELTS scorespriortoenteringCoomeraAnglicanCollege.This is to help students assimilate to life inAustralian schools and feel more confidentwiththeirEnglishlanguageskills.

Students are integrated into classes withlocal students and receive specialistEnglish support classes each week as partof their programme. This immersion intoAustralian culture and English language for

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ThePastoralCareprogrammecoversawidevariety of topics including friend and familyrelationships, study skills, personal andcareer analysis, personal development andgrooming,self-disciplineandself-esteem.Many of these programmes are directedby visiting professionals in various areasof expertise. Some including students’annual visits to recreational, leadership andadventurecamps.Whileothersarerunbyourown highly experienced College Counsellortowhomstudentsandparentshaveaccessastheneedmayarise.

AllstudentsattendaWorshipandAssemblyeach week and participate in Religiousand Values Education lessons designedto increase the depth and breadth of theirknowledge about religious and culturalbeliefsallovertheworld.

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iLR–THEHEARTOFTHECOLLEGECOMMUNITYOurValuesCultureisanimportantaspectofourspiritualdevelopmentwithintheCollege.Threesimplewords,imagine,Listen,Respectareintegraltoteachingsacrossallcampuses.It is within these central guidelines thatstudents participate in age appropriateeducation and self-discovery programmessuch as personal goal setting and positiveself-esteem, self-discipline and respect forothers.

The College caters for the spiritual, as wellastheacademic,socialandphysicalaspectsofourstudents’lives.PastoralCareisavitalprogramme offered to all students fromPreparatory to Year 12, having as its focusthe spiritual and emotional well-being ofstudents and their families. It is importantto our staff and parents that students learnabout themselves and their relationshipswithothersinordertobesuccessful,healthyindividuals,bothnowandintoadulthood.

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Students are encouraged to proudly servetheir local community, and in turn, wewelcomelocalbusinessestosupportourownfundraisingefforts.

By becoming involved in the community,students are able to spread their wingsbeyondtheCollegethrough:

• Volunteeringforlocalcharities• Joiningsporting,academicandcultural experiencesthroughexcellence workshopsandcompetitionsandtoursto local,ruralandinterstateschools• Participatingininternationalcultural toursandhostingvisitingstudentsfrom interstateandoverseas

In becoming part of the wider community’sactivities, students are learning leadershipskills, tolerance toward others and how tolearnfromtheexperiencesofothers.

We are more than a College – we are anintegral part of our students’ lives and thelivesoftheirfamilies.Astrongcommunityisimportant to us and we invite you to comeandbepartoftheCoomeraAnglicanCollegeexperience.

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COMMUNITYCONNECTIONSAtCoomeraAnglicanCollegewerecognisethatourstudents,parents,staff,contractors,donors and volunteers are all integralmembersofourCollegecommunity.

Ourcampusofferscommunityfacilities,suchasacanteen/coffeeshop,gym/fitness/yoga,indoorsportscentre,netballclub,basketballclub, dance classes, karate, rhythmicgymnastics and tertiary courses that areaccessibletoall.

Coomera Anglican College FoundationLtd supports the College and the Parentsand Friends’ Association through assistingwith Fundraising activities and events.The Foundation also organises the studytours that create important internationalconnectionsforourstudents.

We believe that our students remain a partofourfamily,evenaftergraduation,andthePast Students’ Association enables us tostayintouchwithgraduatesandkeeptheminvolvedinourcommunity.

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LOCATIONCoomera Anglican College is located at the rapidly developing northern end of the Gold Coast, just 45 minutes from Brisbane and 20 minutes from Southport. This makes both an easy commute for employment, business and recreational activities.

TRANSPORTThe College is well serviced by school bus transport, with several routes running throughout the surrounding districts and connecting to the nearby Coomera Railway Station. Routes run north through Pimpama to Ormeau, south through Helensvale to Parkwood, east through Hope Island to Runaway Bay and west to Wongawallan toward Tamborine Mountain. Students using the school bus services are supervised by staff within the College grounds until buses depart.

HOW TO FIND USThe College campus is only one minute from the Pacific Motorway, opposite Dreamworld. Travelling along the Pacific Motorway, take Exit 54 to Dreamworld and follow the signs to Days Road.

P R O S P E C T U S

Address 8 Days Road, Upper Coomera QLD 4209 AustraliaPostal PO Box 457 Upper Coomera QLD 4209Phone +61 7 5585 9900Email cac@cac.qld.edu.au www.cac.qld.edu.au

The Corporation of theSynod of the Diocese of Brisbane –CRICOS Provider No: 02423E

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