School in Queensland, Australia
West Moreton Anglican College |
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Established | c. 1855 |
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Principal | Geoff McLay |
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Grades | Prep - Year 12 |
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Enrollment | 1,466 (2023) |
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Website | https://www.wmac.com.au/ |
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West Moreton Anglican College (WMAC) is an independent Anglican co-educational primary and secondary school located in the Ipswich suburb of Karrabin, Queensland, Australia.[1][2][3] It is administered by the Anglican Schools Commission, with an enrolment of 1,466 students and a teaching staff of 106, as of 2023.[3] The school serves students from Prep to Year 12,[1][2][3] and is affiliated with the Anglican Church of Australia, specifically the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.[1]
History
The school opened on 1 January 1994,[4] being built upon the foundations of St Paul's Day school, opened in 1855, before being expanded by the parishioners of St Paul's Church to offer co-educational facilities. Founded by Reverend Canon Gavin Ott and Dr. Hugh Bartholomeusz, the school originally boasted thirty-eight hectares of land, including a dam and fertile farmland. Later, the school expanded to 44 hectares after acquiring land.
On 6 February 1994, the Governor General at the time, Bill Hayden, officially opened the school.[5]
Houses
The student body is divided into five houses, with each named after an Australian poet. These include Gilmore, Lawson, Mackellar, Paterson, and Wright.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
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