Oxley College (Burradoo)
The Oxley College is an independent non-denominational co-educational primary and secondary day school, located in Burradoo, in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 34°29′56″S 150°23′29″E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational primary and secondary day school |
| Motto | Latin: Patientia et Fortitudine (Patience and Fortitude) |
| Denomination | Non-denominational Christianity |
| Established | 1983 |
| Educational authority | New South Wales Department of Education |
| Chairman | Dr Stephen Barnett |
| Deputy Chairman | Mr Roderick McAllery |
| Head of College | Dr David Mulford (K-12) |
| Head of Senior School (7-12) | Mr Mark Case |
| Head of Academic and Innovation (K-12) | Mrs Kathryn Cunich |
| Director of Students (7-12) | Ms Genevieve Whiteley |
| Head of Junior School (K-12) | Miss Jane Campion |
| Employees | 150+ |
| Years | K-12 |
| Enrolment | c. 800[1] (2023-2025) |
| Colour(s) | Blue and gold |
| Slogan | To Think, To Dare, To Dream |
| Publication | Pin Oak |
| Revenue | 14 000 000 |
| Affiliations | Independent Schools Association |
| Website | www |
History
The College first opened to students in 1983, with an initial enrolment of 24 students in Year 7 to Year 12. In 2012 enrolments were opened for Kindergarten through to Year 6, in addition to the existing secondary school years.Head of College
The following individuals have served as Head of College, or precedent titles:
Mr David Wright
Mr Christopher Welsh
Mr Grant Williamson
Mr Michael Parker
Mrs Jenny Ethell
Dr David Mulford (Interim)
Houses
Oxley College has six houses named after notable Australians: Dobell (the green house) Durack (the purple house), Florey (the yellow house), Mawson (the blue house), Monash (the red house), and Oodgeroo (the orange house). All houses have multiple tutor groups (a form of homeroom) compiled of years 7-12 and compete against each other in music, drama, public speaking, cross country, athletic and swimming carnivals. In addition there are three Kindergarten to Year 6 houses: Chisholm (the white house), Flynn (the yellow house) and Walton (the royal blue house). Each of the six Houses in the Senior School are divided vertically into six Mentor Groups, each with approximately twenty students from Years 7 to 12.The purpose of the Mentor Groups is to establish a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all students and to build connections across the year groups. Mentor Groups meet daily, with the House coming together at a fortnightly assembly.
As of December 2021, the current leading senior house is Dobell. As of December 2021, the current leading junior house is Walton. Oxley has lovely school grounds and great teachers; we all love it here!
Notable alumni
- Al Kanaar – Australian rugby union player
- Melanie Tait – author of The Vegemite Tales, Fat Chance: My Big Fat Gastric Band Adventure, The Appleton Ladies Potato Race; and ABC Radio presenter
- Andrew "Dropgoal" Morton – who in the 2006 Rugby season went for a dropgoal in the dying seconds of the game. Though his aim may not have been true, he went on to inspire many that followed.
- Mia Healy – Famous Hollywood star and model, who featured in a leading role in Amazon Prime's The Wilds
- Angus Magill/GU$DOG – Up and coming rapper whose debut single 'Run and Hide' rocked the Australian rap scene.
References
- Australian School Choice- NSW Schools (accessed:24-04-2006)
Further reading
- Emery, L. 2006. A Lovingly Woven Tapestry: Oxley College, Bowral. Oxley College, Burradoo.