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Kingsway Christian College, Perth
Kingsway Christian College
Address
157 Kingsway

Darch

Western Australia
,
6065

Australia
Information
Former nameNorthern Districts Christian College
MottoGod is Truth
Established1984
DeanMr Michael Brown (Primary); Mr Matthew Lovell (Secondary)
PrincipalMr Peter Burton
Years offeredK-12
Color(s)Red, white and blue

Kingsway Christian College, informally known as Kingsway or KCC, is a non-denominational, co-educational K-12, Christian day school located in Darch, a northern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. The College is a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia.[1]

History

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Kingsway Christian College was founded in 1984 by four families seeking to provide their children with a Christian-based education.[2][3] It was established with six teachers and 110 students on the site of a Baptist church at Craigie.[2] After the foundation stone of Kingsway Christian College was laid on 23 November 1984, construction of the first buildings commenced.[2]

  • 1984 - Kingsway Christian College first opened.
  • 1991 - Construction of the first multi-purpose built Primary Block, comprising eight classrooms and a new Canteen.
  • 1992 - Opening of an additional Science Block in the Secondary School and refurbishment of the Home Economics area.
  • 2001 - Opening of the Kingsway Centre; an Administration, Music, Drama and Gymnasium complex.
  • 2010 - Official opening of the new Commonwealth-funded BER Primary school classroom block by then Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard. The block provided five classrooms plus an enclosed activity area and specialist Music and Art areas as well as refurbishment of the grounds.
  • 2012 - Chip and Putt Practice Facility was completed. It is currently being used by the primary school's golf club.
  • 2013 - Opening of the new Science Block by the Chief Scientist of WA, consisting of six Science Labs, a Science Office and Preparation Area and an upgrade of the Home Economics and Media facilities.
  • 2015 - Opening of a new six classroom block.
  • 2017 - Opening of a new state of the art 900-seat Auditorium.
  • 2021 - Building works commenced on a new Arts, Technology and Resource Centre.

Kingsway Theatre

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The auditorium situated at the college, also referred to as the Kingsway Theatre within the local community, is commonly used as a venue to host a number of public events and performances.[4] The local Kingsway Christian Church holds weekly services at the Kingsway Theatre.[5]

Campus

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Kingsway Christian College (Perth) new Arts, Technology and Resource Centre, in 2024

The College is built on one campus located at 157 Kingsway in Darch, Western Australia. The recently constructed Arts, Technology and Resource Centre are the new additions to the campus.

Student life

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House system

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Kingsway Christian College has four Houses (factions).[6] Students are allocated a House upon entry to the school.[6]

  • Carey (Red) - named after William Carey (1761-1834), missionary pioneer to India and founder of the Baptist Missionary Society.
  • Flynn (Purple) - named after John Flynn (1880-1951), Presbyterian minister and missionary in Australia and founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
  • Livingstone (Gold) - named after David Livingstone (1813-1873), missionary, doctor and explorer of Africa.
  • Taylor (Blue) - named after J. Hudson Taylor (1832-1905), missionary pioneer to China and founder of the China Inland Mission.
Entrance to Kingsway Christian College (Perth)

Sports

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Golf

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Kingsway Christian College provides a number of sporting opportunities, such as primary school golf which operates as an after-school club for students in Year 2 to Year 6.[7] Students have the opportunity to practice a range of golf skills and techniques at the Chip and Putt Practice facility located on campus.[7]

Basketball

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The Kingsway Christian College Basketball Academy has partnered with Coach Andy Stewart (from “Coachinghoops”), a former head coach of the Perth Lynx and former assistant coach for the Perth Wildcats,[7] to provide a Specialist Basketball program offering tailored coaching sessions and classes to students in Year 7 to Year 12.[7] The college's Basketball Academy provides basketball as an optional elective to the Upper School students.[8] Students complete studies in the practical components of the game of Basketball and coaching sessions are held at either the nearby Warwick Stadium or on the College’s basketball facilities.[8]

Notable alumni

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Controversy

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In 2021, a baby was found dead by her mother in the family car at Kingsway Christian College. The mother was collecting another child from an independent after-hours daycare at the time.[16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kingsway Christian College | AISWA". www.ais.wa.edu.au. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  2. ^ a b c "Heritage". Kingsway Christian College. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  3. ^ "Kingsway Christian College". Business News. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  4. ^ "Kingsway Theatre Hire". Kingsway Christian College. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  5. ^ "Kingsway Christian Church - Home". kingswaychurch.com.au. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  6. ^ a b "College Handbooks". Kingsway Christian College. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  7. ^ a b c d "Co-Curricular". Kingsway Christian College. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  8. ^ a b "Kingsway Christian College Handbook" (PDF).
  9. ^ "Hon. Mayor Albert Jacob, JP". City of Joondalup. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  10. ^ "Aldrich Potgieter • The Princess Charlene Of Monaco Foundation South Africa". 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  11. ^ "Who is Aldrich Potgieter? Everything about the second-youngest player to earn a PGA Tour card via the Korn Ferry Tour".
  12. ^ "The childhood bonds which unite rivals Majok and Lual-Acuil". The West Australian. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  13. ^ "Wildcats big man signs on for next season". The West Australian. 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  14. ^ "Ex-Perth schoolboy makes mark on NBL". The West Australian. 2019-10-06. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  15. ^ "Public Announcement April 24 – Warwick Stadium". Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  16. ^ "'Sad tragedy' as baby girl found dead outside Perth school". www.9news.com.au. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
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