Caroline Chisholm College

Caroline Chisholm College

Faith, Courage, Tolerance
Location
Glenmore Park
Australia
Coordinates 33°47′8.01″S 150°40′30.48″E / 33.7855583°S 150.6751333°E / -33.7855583; 150.6751333Coordinates: 33°47′8.01″S 150°40′30.48″E / 33.7855583°S 150.6751333°E / -33.7855583; 150.6751333
Information
Type Independent
Established 1974
Principal Mary Leask
Faculty 59 full time, 14 part time
Years offered 7-12
Number of students 1000+
Website www.carolinechisholm.nsw.edu.au

Caroline Chisholm College is a Roman Catholic girls school for years 7-12 located in Glenmore Park, New South Wales. It is under the direction of the Catholic Education, Parramatta Diocese. The school is named in honor of Caroline Chisholm, a pioneer in Australian history and social reformer.

Profile

The school was established in 1974 and opened with only 20 students and 5 staff members. In 1976, the school was moved to its present site in Glenmore Park. From 1976 - 1997, the school only educated girls from grades 7-10. In 1997, a restructure was made to transform the school into a college, at which time it began enrolling students for years 11 and 12.

The school currently enrols over 1000 students with over 70 full-time and part-time teachers. Although the majority of the student body was born in Australia, many others come from other countries such as the Philippines and Malta.

The students are particularly involved in social justice, raising money for various organizations such as the St. Vincent de Paul Society and World Vision , Cautas Australia , Mamie and Penrith Community Kitchen.

From 1998-2002, the school underwent a campaign to improve the campus facilities. The previous principal Christine Howe along with current Assistant principal Gregory King have also significantly promoted technology in the classroom, with substantial funds spent on computers and teacher training. The school currently employs a 1-1 iPad program for junior years (7-9).

Notable alumnae include ABC Police Reporter Lucy McNally.

Houses

The following houses compete for the House Cup, in annual swimming carnivals, cross country events, athletics carnival and other academic areas.

House Colour Patron
Gilmore Red Dame Mary Gilmore
Kenny Yellow Elizabeth Kenny
Jackson Orange Majorie Jackson
Macarthur Blue Elizabeth Macarthur
Mackillop Purple St Mary Mackillop
Wright Green Judith Wright

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