Radford College
| Radford College | |
|---|---|
|
Truth, Compassion, Wisdom | |
| Location | |
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Bruce, ACT Australia  | |
| Coordinates | 35°14′38″S 149°5′17″E / 35.24389°S 149.08806°ECoordinates: 35°14′38″S 149°5′17″E / 35.24389°S 149.08806°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, Coeducational, Day school |
| Denomination | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Established | 11 February 1984[1] |
| Chairman | Ian Morison |
| Principal | Fiona Godfrey |
| Chaplain | Richard Browning |
| Enrolment | 1627 (Pre-K – 12) [2] |
| Colour(s) |
Maroon, White & Navy Blue |
| Website | radford.com.au |
Radford College is an independent, Anglican, coeducational day school, located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Founded in 1984, the College is named after Bishop Lewis Bostock Radford.[1] It has a non-selective enrolment policy, with an equal balance of boys and girls, and currently caters for over 1,600 students from pre-kindergarten to Year 12.[1]
History
Radford was established on 11 February 1984, its foundation stone having been laid on 30 April 1983.[3] Under founding principal Jock Mackinnon AM, the College opened with 240 students and 21 staff.[1] Professor T.B. Millar AO served as the inaugural chairman.[3] Radford presently has more than 1,600 students enrolled across its Junior (pre-kindergarten to Year 6), High (Years 7–10) and Senior Schools (Years 11–12).[3]
Principals
| Years | Principal[3] |
|---|---|
| 1984–1989 | Jock Mackinnon AM (formerly headmaster of Pulteney Grammar School) |
| 1989–1992 | Peter Casson |
| 1993–2000 | Graeme Wigg |
| 2001–2008 | Dr David Mulford (currently headmaster of Newington College) |
| 2009–2013 | Phillip Heath (currently headmaster of Barker College) |
| 2014–Present | Fiona Godfrey (formerly headmaster of St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School) |
Curriculum
Junior School pupils undertake the International Baccalaureate Primary Years programme.[4] The High School operates a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Physical education as well as various electives including languages.[5]
In the Senior School, students work toward the Year 12 Certificate, a credential awarded to ACT secondary students on completion of their studies. Radford offers a range of courses leading to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), in addition to accredited courses for students not seeking to enter university.[6] In 2011, more Radford students sought tertiary entrance than any other school in Canberra, with 93% of students receiving an ATAR.[7] Radford has a record of academic success, with its Year 12 graduates achieving the highest median ATAR of all ACT schools in 2004,[8] 2005,[9] 2006,[10] 2007,[11] 2008,[12] 2010,[13] 2011,[14] 2012,[15] and 2014.[16]
Notable alumni
- Prince Viliami of Tonga, The Prince Ata, younger son of King Tupou VI[17]
- Nicholas Bishop[18] – Australian actor
- Katherine Calder – Professional Skier and Winter Olympian
- Ryan Carters[19] – First class cricketer for New South Wales and Victoria
- David Dawson – First class cricketer, former player for the Tasmanian Tigers and NSW
- Stef Dawson – Australian actress, known for playing Annie Cresta in the Hunger Games film franchise
- Anna Flanagan[20] – Professional hockey player for the Hockeyroos
- Chloe Hosking[21] – Professional racing cyclist, competing in UCI championship
- Nick Kyrgios – Professional tennis player
- Sam Michael – Formula One engineer, former director at McLaren F1 and Williams F1.
- Kaz Patafta[22] – Professional soccer player for Lanexang United F.C.
- Tom Rogic[23] – Socceroo, Futsalroo, Nike 'The Chance' Winner, and professional soccer player for Celtic in the Scottish Premier League.
- Jesse Wagstaff[24] – Professional basketball player for the Perth Wildcats
- Ben Woolner – Safia vocalist
- Michael Bell – Safia drummer
- Harry Sayers – Safia guitarist
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Strategic Plan 2011–2015 Accessed 21 December 2011
- ↑ "Annual Report 2014" (PDF). Radford College. Radford College. p. 23. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 History and Location Accessed 21 December 2011
- ↑ Junior School Accessed 21 December 2011
- ↑ High School Accessed 21 December 2011
- ↑ Senior School Accessed 21 December 2011
- ↑ BSSS 2011 Overview Accessed 21 December 2011
- ↑ "Students with ACT Tertiary Entrance Statements" (PDF). Annual Report 2004-2005. ACT Department of Education and Training. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ "Radford Tops School Tertiary Rankings". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ "Students with ACT Tertiary Entrance Statements" (PDF). Annual Report 2006-2007. ACT Department of Education and Training. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ "Parents in Dark on UAI Results". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ "Colleges Roll Out Rush for Uni Spots". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ "Radford Pulls Rank with Exam Scores". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ "School Exam Scores Slip". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ "On course for bright futures after ATARs". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
- ↑ "ACT Year 12 Certificate awards on the rise". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2014-12-16.
- ↑ Royal Ark, Tongan Genealogy details
- ↑ Nicholas Bishop Biography Accessed 21 December 2011
- ↑ "Comets focus on former Canberrans". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ "Flanagan picked in Roos". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ↑ Annual Report 2010 Accessed 21 December 2011
- ↑ Nearpost Football Blog Accessed 21 December 2011
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald Accessed 04 November 2011
- ↑ Jesse Wagstaff – 2008–09 Men's Basketball