Association of Co-educational Schools
The Association of Co-educational Schools (ACS) is a group of six independent Christian schools in Victoria, Australia. The Association was formed in 1997. The 6 schools involved all share very similar beliefs in regard to life, beliefs and educating secondary ages children. The ACS only caters for students from years 7-12.
| Abbreviation | ACS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Victoria, Australia |
Membership | 6 Member Schools |
Official language | English |
Secretary General | Mr Jim Laussen (Overnewton Anglican Community College) |
Sport
The ACS does not run a Saturday sport program like some independent schools in Victoria do. Instead matches are held after school with Years 7&8 competing on Tuesday, Years 10,11&12 competing on Wednesday and Year 9 competing on Thursday. After school ACS sport is compulsory for all students who attend ACS schools. Training is also held after school on a different day of the week to the respective students match.
Each year there is a swimming, athletics and cross country running, chess, public speaking and girls football competition that is optional. St. Michael's Grammar School, St. Kilda have been particularly successful at winning these in recent years with Westbourne Grammar School, Truganina being the arch-rivals.
2012 ACS Athletics Carnival
In 2012 the ACS Athletics carnival was cancelled mid-way through due to severe thunderstorms, rain, hail and numerous injuries. The carnival was never rescheduled to another date
Member Schools
| School | Location | Enrolment | Founded | Denomination | Year Entered Competition |
School Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconhills College | Berwick | 3,000 | 1982 | Anglican, Uniting Church | ||
| Loyola College | Watsonia | 1,333 | 1980 | Roman Catholic | 1997 | |
| Overnewton Anglican Community College | Keilor, Taylors Lakes | 2,109 | 1987 | Anglican | 2003 | |
| St Leonards College | Brighton East | 1,426 | 1914 | Uniting Church | 1997 | |
| St Michael's Grammar School | St Kilda | 1,204 | 1895 | Anglican | 1997 | |
| Westbourne Grammar School | Truganina | 1,479 | 1867 | Non-Denominational | 1997 |
Former members
| School | Location | Enrolment | Founded | Denomination | Years Competied |
School Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham College | Research | 1,200 | 1973 | Non-Denominational | 1997 - 2009[1] | Cranberry, Cream & Sage |
| Thomas Carr College | Tarneit | 1,125 | 1997 | Roman Catholic | 2003 - 2019[2] |
Other Schools
In 2013 Beaconhills College competed in the 3 carnival days despite the fact that they aren't an official ACS school. In 2014 Marymede Catholic College did the same. Beaconhills continue to participate in ACS Carnivals, however, do not compete in the weekly sport competition. Marymede did not compete in ACS Carnivals after 2014.
See also
- List of schools in Victoria