Caroline Chisholm College
Caroline Chisholm College is an independent Roman Catholic comprehensive single-sex secondary day school for girls, located in Glenmore Park, a western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The college is administered by the Catholic Education Office of the Diocese of Parramatta. The school is named in honor of Caroline Chisholm, a pioneer in Australian history and social reformer.
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Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°47′8″S 150°40′30″E |
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| Type | Independent comprehensive single-sex secondary day school |
| Motto | Faith, Courage, Tolerance |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1974 |
| Oversight | Catholic Education Office of the Diocese of Parramatta |
| Principal | Greg Elliott |
| Staff | ~69 |
| Years | 7-12 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Enrolment | c. 970 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Sky blue and white |
| Website | www |
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History
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 , Caritas Australia, Mamie and Penrith Community Kitchen.
From 1998 to 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.
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 |
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| 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 |