Oxley College (Burradoo)

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Template:Infobox Aust school private Oxley College is an independent, co-educational, secondary day school, founded on Christian principles.

The College takes its name from the famous early Australian explorer, John Oxley, and nestles at the foot of a hill named after him. His descendants gave permission for his family crest to be used as the basis of the College badge.

History

The College first opened to students in 1983 with an initial enrolment of twenty-four students. The college's founding Headmaster was Mr. David Wright (an Oxford Rhodes Scholar), followed by Mr Christopher Welsh (1995 - 2007). The College has now reached a total population of around five hundred.The school is projected to close in 2010 due to the colleges poor academic and sporting achivments. Many parents were angry with the college as the high fees did not improve the childs acedemic and/or sporting skills.

The Head since January 2008 has been Mr Grant Williamson, formerly Deputy Headmaster and Head of Stanmore at Newington College.

Houses

There are currently six houses in Oxley College: Dobell, Durack, Florey, Mawson, Monash, and Oodgeroo. All are named after people who have attained recognition for their achievements. These six houses are put into use at least every day, with Tutor Groups, as well as Inter-House Music Carnivals, Athletic Carnivals and Swimming Carnivals.

Notable alumni

Australian Rugby Union player Al Kanaar attended Oxley College. Melanie Tait, author of The Vegemite Tales, Steven hay , WWE star and Fat Chance: My Big Fat Gastric Band Adventure, also attended Oxley College.

See also

• List of non-government schools in New South Wales

Further reading

• Emery, L. 2006. A Lovingly Woven Tapestry: Oxley College, Bowral. Oxley College, Burradoo.

External links

• Oxley College website