Craigmore Christian School
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Craigmore Christian School (sometimes known as Craigmore Christian College) is an R-13 Christian
co-educational, independent private
school in Craigmore
, a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the Playford
district. The school now has about 400 students, with a capacity of up to 600.
Principal George Sears served from 1981-2005. Sandra Jesshope served as Principal from 2006-2010. In 2011, Dominic Hopps took over this role.
The school motto
is "Educating for Eternity" and the emblem comprises a rising sun
(meaning a brighter future), the Word of God
as an open book (relating to Christian education), Crux
(Australia
n heritage and the cross
), Skeleton key
(relating to teachers finding the key for each student) and Mortar board
(education and graduation) with the words in a banner below "Hope, Opportunity, Promise". A once-off school emblem was created in 2000 celebrating 20 years of the school and the current design has been used since 2004. There is also a student pledge recited weekly by students.
involved in efforts known as Operation Auca
; Fleming
(blue), Saint
(white) and Elliot
(red).
4,000,000 building redevelopment and expansion boasting a brand new multi-purpose gymnasium, a 800 seat auditorium, to be jointly used by the church and school, and a new 3-storey administrative and middle school building. This building is also due to house an enlarged library. It was supposed to be completed early in 2009.
(ACE) for primary and middle school students, and Vocational Educational Program
(VET) for Senior Students along with the South Australian Certificate of Education
(SACE). There has been involvement with various state and national competitions and initiatives such as Rostrum Voice of Youth, Tournament of Minds
, Premier's Reading Challenge, Scholastic book club, and the South Australian Primary Schools Amateur Sports Association (SAPSASA) competition. The school won the Happy Little Vegemites Awards in 2000 as part of a Vegemite
promotion, presented by James Blundell
.
All students in years 3-12 attend camps in various Australian locations such as Wellington
, Wirraway Homestead, Port Hughes
, Flinders Ranges
, Kangaroo Island
, Canberra
, Victor Harbor
and Aldinga Beach
. Other locations for excursions include Adelaide Zoo
, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
, and the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
Corporal punishment was inflicted privately in an office by a senior member of staff. Offences thus punished included swearing, fighting, vandalism, disrespect and cheating. Instead of expelling or withdrawing disruptive students, corporal punishment was seen as a final and complete punishment that is administered promptly. A wooden paddle was used to smack the student once or twice on the behind
. The student would be smacked only after a calm discussion and when he or she is ready to submit to it willingly. This retains the sense of dignity and justice for both student and teacher. According to the school, many students were thankful and satisfied after being paddled, as it brings an air of finality to the incident.
Christian
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co-educational, independent private
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
school in Craigmore
Craigmore, South Australia
Craigmore is a large suburb north of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Playford local government area, just east of Elizabeth south of Gawler.-History:...
, a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the Playford
City of Playford
The City of Playford is a Local Government Area of South Australia, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs. The name 'Playford' comes from the recognition of Sir Thomas Playford, who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia's premier from 1938-1965...
district. The school now has about 400 students, with a capacity of up to 600.
History
The founding Craigmore campus was established in 1980 as an affiliation of the Craigmore Christian Church.Principal George Sears served from 1981-2005. Sandra Jesshope served as Principal from 2006-2010. In 2011, Dominic Hopps took over this role.
Logo and motto
Motto
A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments...
is "Educating for Eternity" and the emblem comprises a rising sun
Rising Sun
Rising Sun may refer to sunrise. It may also refer to:-Music:*"Rising Sun" , a song written by Fats Domino* Rising Sun , 2005* Rising Sun , 2010* Rising Sun , 1986...
(meaning a brighter future), the Word of God
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
as an open book (relating to Christian education), Crux
Crux
Crux is the smallest of the 88 modern constellations, but is one of the most distinctive. Its name is Latin for cross, and it is dominated by a cross-shaped asterism that is commonly known as the Southern Cross.-Visibility:...
(Australia
Australia
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n heritage and the cross
Cross
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run obliquely, the design is technically termed a saltire, although the arms of a saltire need not meet...
), Skeleton key
Skeleton Key
Skeleton Key is a rock band based in New York City. The band is the brainchild of bassist and singer Erik Sanko, who is the only constant member of the band...
(relating to teachers finding the key for each student) and Mortar board
Mortar Board
Mortar Board is an American national honor society whose purpose is to recognize outstanding students dedicated to the values of scholarship, leadership, and service. The Cornell University Der Hexenkreis chapter, founded in 1892, is the oldest and predates the national society's founding in 1918...
(education and graduation) with the words in a banner below "Hope, Opportunity, Promise". A once-off school emblem was created in 2000 celebrating 20 years of the school and the current design has been used since 2004. There is also a student pledge recited weekly by students.
Sport
There are three communities (houses) derived from the names of Christian missionariesMissionary
A missionary is a member of a religious group sent into an area to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care and economic development. The word "mission" originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from the Latin...
involved in efforts known as Operation Auca
Operation Auca
Operation Auca was an attempt by five Evangelical Christian missionaries from the United States to bring the gospel to the Huaorani people of the rainforest of Ecuador...
; Fleming
Pete Fleming
Peter Sillence Fleming was an evangelical Christian who was one of five missionaries killed while participating in Operation Auca, an attempt to evangelize the Waodani people of Ecuador.- Early life :Fleming was born in Seattle, Washington...
(blue), Saint
Nate Saint
Nathanael "Nate" Saint was an evangelical Christian missionary pilot to Ecuador who, along with four others, was killed while attempting to evangelize the Waodani people through efforts known as Operation Auca....
(white) and Elliot
Jim Elliot
Philip James Elliot was an evangelical Christian who was one of five missionaries killed while participating in Operation Auca, an attempt to evangelize the Waodani people of Ecuador.-Early life:...
(red).
Facilities
Work began in 2007 on a A$Australian dollar
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4,000,000 building redevelopment and expansion boasting a brand new multi-purpose gymnasium, a 800 seat auditorium, to be jointly used by the church and school, and a new 3-storey administrative and middle school building. This building is also due to house an enlarged library. It was supposed to be completed early in 2009.
Academics
Curriculum includes Accelerated Christian EducationAccelerated Christian Education
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(ACE) for primary and middle school students, and Vocational Educational Program
Vocational education
Vocational education or vocational education and training is an education that prepares trainees for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally related to a specific trade, occupation, or vocation...
(VET) for Senior Students along with the South Australian Certificate of Education
South Australian Certificate of Education
The South Australian Certificate of Education is awarded to students who have successfully completed their senior secondary schooling in the state of South Australia....
(SACE). There has been involvement with various state and national competitions and initiatives such as Rostrum Voice of Youth, Tournament of Minds
Tournament of Minds
The Tournament of Minds is a school competition program available throughout Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. Teams of students work to solve problems in a number of disciplines, including: applied technology, language and literature, mathematics and engineering, and social sciences...
, Premier's Reading Challenge, Scholastic book club, and the South Australian Primary Schools Amateur Sports Association (SAPSASA) competition. The school won the Happy Little Vegemites Awards in 2000 as part of a Vegemite
Vegemite
Vegemite is a dark brown Australian food paste made from yeast extract. It is a spread for sandwiches, toast, crumpets and cracker biscuits, and filling for pastries...
promotion, presented by James Blundell
James Blundell
James Blundell may refer to:*James Blundell , 19th Century obstetrician*James Blundell , Australian country music singer...
.
All students in years 3-12 attend camps in various Australian locations such as Wellington
Wellington, South Australia
Wellington is the small town in South Australia on the Murray River just upstream of where it empties into Lake Alexandrina. Its postcode is 5259. Wellington is in the Rural City of Murray Bridge...
, Wirraway Homestead, Port Hughes
Port Hughes, South Australia
Port Hughes is a small coastal town in the Copper Coast region of South Australia on Northern Yorke Peninsula. It is considered a satellite town of Moonta which is located directly to the east of Port Hughes...
, Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges is the largest mountain range in South Australia, which starts approximately north west of Adelaide. The discontinuous ranges stretch for over from Port Pirie to Lake Callabonna...
, Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island after Tasmania and Melville Island. It is southwest of Adelaide at the entrance of Gulf St Vincent. Its closest point to the mainland is off Cape Jervis, on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula in the state of South Australia. The island is long...
, Canberra
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
, Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor, South Australia
Victor Harbor is a city located on the coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, about 80 km south of Adelaide, South Australia. The city is the largest population centre on the peninsula, with an economy based upon agriculture, fisheries and various industries...
and Aldinga Beach
Aldinga, South Australia
.Aldinga -History:Matthew Flinders explored the area in 1802, during his circumnavigation of Australia. Aldinga was a flourishing settlement during the 1860s, when it served as a port for the Fleurieu Peninsula....
. Other locations for excursions include Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo is Australia's second oldest zoo, and the only major metropolitan zoo in Australia to be owned and operated on a non-profit basis. It is located in the parklands just north of the city centre of Adelaide, South Australia. It is a full institutional member of the Zoo and Aquarium...
, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra was founded as a 17 player radio ensemble in 1936, in Adelaide, South Australia. The orchestra reformed in 1949 as the 55 member South Australian Symphony Orchestra. It reverted to its original and present title, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, in late 1974, and...
, and the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
Discipline
The school has been known for its use of disciplinary paddling. Parents applying to the school signed a form agreeing to the discipline policy, including corporal punishment. This policy is now under review.Corporal punishment was inflicted privately in an office by a senior member of staff. Offences thus punished included swearing, fighting, vandalism, disrespect and cheating. Instead of expelling or withdrawing disruptive students, corporal punishment was seen as a final and complete punishment that is administered promptly. A wooden paddle was used to smack the student once or twice on the behind
Buttocks
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. The student would be smacked only after a calm discussion and when he or she is ready to submit to it willingly. This retains the sense of dignity and justice for both student and teacher. According to the school, many students were thankful and satisfied after being paddled, as it brings an air of finality to the incident.