Principal's Welcome

A word from our Principal, Mr Marcelle Calitz.

I warmly welcome you to Annandale Christian College. We support students to become resilient, aspirational learners in a safe Christian community. From Kindergarten to Year 12, we focus on nurturing academic and relational skills that foster confidence and competence.

Our College was founded in 1982 by Christian parents, from different church affiliations, seeking a quality Christian education. Our mission is:

to provide quality, Christ-centred education through a partnership of parents, teachers and students which recognises the Lordship of Christ and the integrity of the Scriptures.

We offer diverse learning opportunities that cater for the needs and interests of our students. Our pedagogy ignites students’ curiosity to discover and pursue their God-given purpose through lifelong learning. An authentic Christian education nurtures acceptance, courage, and responsibilities. From a Biblical perspective:

· We are all imperfect and still loved.

· When we make mistakes, we are supported to restore, reconcile, and heal.

· We have a shared responsibility to value and support others.

· Christian love is kind, patient, loyal, hopeful, supportive, calm, humble, and forgiving (1 Corinthians 13: 4 – 7).

Our goal is to provide a holistic education that equips each graduate with sound understanding of the Christian worldview so that they can have a positive influence in the world.

Our excellent academic results are underpinned by rigorous professional development for staff. We attract committed, passionate Christian staff who feel called to partner with parents/carers to ensure shared solutions and positive outcomes. We invest in and care for our staff to set them up to inspire and support our students.

Students are supported to overcome fear of failure and perfection paralysis with a Growth Mindset. Focusing on progress makes us more open to accepting feedback and support to master new skills.

Learning how to understand, process, and regulate emotions are critical for setting our students up to become more resilient and courageous, as well as improving their academic and social engagement.

Whilst our website provides snapshots of what we offer, our caring community is best experienced when you visit us. If you would like more information, please contact our Enrolments Team. We look forward to meeting and supporting you.

Mr Marcelle Calitz

Principal