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The name "Pedare" originally came from a [[vineyard]] on Ladywood Road, [[Modbury Heights, South Australia|Modbury Heights]], owned by Mr Leonard Tolley. It was formed from the names of his sons, '''Pe'''ter, '''Da'''vid, and '''Re'''ginald. The joint campus was originally going to be on this location but it was decided otherwise.<ref name=OurHeritage>{{cite web |url=http://www.pedarecc.sa.edu.au/about/our_heritage.html |title=Pedare Christian College - Our Heritage |accessdate=2008-12-14 |work=Pedare Christian College}}</ref> That location is now [[The Heights School (Australia)|The Heights School]]. |
The name "Pedare" originally came from a [[vineyard]] on Ladywood Road, [[Modbury Heights, South Australia|Modbury Heights]], owned by Mr Leonard Tolley. It was formed from the names of his sons, '''Pe'''ter, '''Da'''vid, and '''Re'''ginald. The joint campus was originally going to be on this location but it was decided otherwise.<ref name=OurHeritage>{{cite web |url=http://www.pedarecc.sa.edu.au/about/our_heritage.html |title=Pedare Christian College - Our Heritage |accessdate=2008-12-14 |work=Pedare Christian College}}</ref> That location is now [[The Heights School (Australia)|The Heights School]]. |
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The founders decided to use the name "Pedare" to recoginise the past pioneers. The names of the five communities, or houses, of the school also came from surrounding areas. Eldergreen, from Elder Green Farm, Brooklyn, from Brooklyn Villa Farm, Greenwith, from Greenwith Farm, Surrey, from Surrey Farm and Hillcott, from Hillcott Farm.<ref name=OurHeritage /> |
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In 1984 Delfin Management Services was developing land in Golden Grove, along with Urban Land Trust. They came up with the idea to make a joint school, and contacted the Pedare foundation planning committee to see if they wanted to join this scheme, saying two of the joint schools would be a [[Catholic]] College, and a Government High School. Pedare agreed. Pedare Christian College had its first official school day in 1986. There were 90 students, spread through Years 7 and 8. By 1990 Pedare had enrolments in all Secondary School levels, Years 8 to 12. In 1991 the school board decided to form a Primary school, and located it at nearby Bicentennial Drive.<ref name=OurHeritage /> |
In 1984 Delfin Management Services was developing land in Golden Grove, along with Urban Land Trust. They came up with the idea to make a joint school, and contacted the Pedare foundation planning committee to see if they wanted to join this scheme, saying two of the joint schools would be a [[Catholic]] College, and a Government High School. Pedare agreed. Pedare Christian College had its first official school day in 1986. There were 90 students, spread through Years 7 and 8. By 1990 Pedare had enrolments in all Secondary School levels, Years 8 to 12. In 1991 the school board decided to form a Primary school, and located it at nearby Bicentennial Drive.<ref name=OurHeritage /> |
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== Location == |
== Location == |
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The Middle and Senior Schools are currently at the same [[campus]]. All campuses are located in [[Golden Grove, South Australia|Golden Grove]], [[South Australia]], [[Australia]], with the Junior School on Bicentennial Drive, and the Middle and Senior Schools on Surrey Farm Drive. |
The Middle and Senior Schools are currently at the same [[campus]]. All campuses are located in [[Golden Grove, South Australia|Golden Grove]], [[South Australia]], [[Australia]], with the Junior School on Bicentennial Drive, and the Middle and Senior Schools on Surrey Farm Drive. Also it is located in daveron park, most of the students are fags or gay, but also there is plenty of bitches and hoes |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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Revision as of 12:49, 24 April 2011
| Pedare Christian College | |
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| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Day school |
| Motto | Let Your Light Shine |
| Established | 1986 |
| Principal | Mr. Mike Millard |
| Enrolment | over 1100 students |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Red and White |
| Website | www.pedarecc.sa.edu.au |
Pedare Christian College is a joint Independent, Junior, Middle and Senior School in South Australia. The Junior School comprises Reception to Year 5, the Middle School Years 6 to 9, and the Senior School Years 10 to 12.
This school is a member of the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia, the Anglican Schools Heads Group, the Uniting Church Educational Ministries Commission, the Junior School Heads Association of Australia and the South Australian Christian Schools Association.[1]
The Surrey Farm campus shares facilities with Gleeson College and Golden Grove High School, resulting in an extended curriculum and extra resources. Pedare Christian College is governed by a college board containing members elected from the college community, and representatives from the Anglican and Uniting churches.[1]
History
The name "Pedare" originally came from a vineyard on Ladywood Road, Modbury Heights, owned by Mr Leonard Tolley. It was formed from the names of his sons, Peter, David, and Reginald. The joint campus was originally going to be on this location but it was decided otherwise.[2] That location is now The Heights School.
The founders decided to use the name "Pedare" to recoginise the past pioneers. The names of the five communities, or houses, of the school also came from surrounding areas. Eldergreen, from Elder Green Farm, Brooklyn, from Brooklyn Villa Farm, Greenwith, from Greenwith Farm, Surrey, from Surrey Farm and Hillcott, from Hillcott Farm.[2]
In 1984 Delfin Management Services was developing land in Golden Grove, along with Urban Land Trust. They came up with the idea to make a joint school, and contacted the Pedare foundation planning committee to see if they wanted to join this scheme, saying two of the joint schools would be a Catholic College, and a Government High School. Pedare agreed. Pedare Christian College had its first official school day in 1986. There were 90 students, spread through Years 7 and 8. By 1990 Pedare had enrolments in all Secondary School levels, Years 8 to 12. In 1991 the school board decided to form a Primary school, and located it at nearby Bicentennial Drive.[2]
Today,[when?] Pedare is a successful college with over a 1100 students. In 2005 Years 6 to 9 were relocated to the Surrey Farm Campus, forming a middle school.
Location
The Middle and Senior Schools are currently at the same campus. All campuses are located in Golden Grove, South Australia, Australia, with the Junior School on Bicentennial Drive, and the Middle and Senior Schools on Surrey Farm Drive. Also it is located in daveron park, most of the students are fags or gay, but also there is plenty of bitches and hoes
Notable alumni
- Stuart Cochrane (1991–1995) Australian rules football for the North Melbourne Football Club and Port Adelaide.
- Mark Ormrod (1996–2001) Olympic medallist (2004 Olympics, 4 x 400 metres relay).
- Scott Borlace (1998) Australian rules football for the Norwood Football Club and rookie listed for Port Adelaide. Former South Australian state team captain and 2x Norwood best and fairest.
Edited by*Jordan Possignham
See also
References
- ^ a b "Pedare Christian College - Who we are". Pedare Christian College. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
- ^ a b c "Pedare Christian College - Our Heritage". Pedare Christian College. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
External links
- Anglican schools in Australia
- Uniting Church in Australia
- Private schools in South Australia
- High schools in South Australia
- Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools
- Educational institutions established in 1986
- Primary schools in South Australia
- International Baccalaureate schools in Australia