| West Moreton Anglican College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Established | c. 1855 |
| Principal | Geoff McLay |
| Grades | Prep - Year 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,466 (2023) |
| Website | https://www.wmac.com.au/ |
West Moreton Anglican College (WMAC) is an independent Anglican co-educational primary and secondary school located in the Ipswich suburb of Karrabin, Queensland, Australia. It is administered by the Anglican Schools Commission, with an enrolment of 1,466 students and a teaching staff of 106, as of 2023. The school serves students from Prep to Year 12, and is affiliated with the Anglican Church of Australia, specifically the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.
History
The school opened on 1 January 1994, 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.
Houses
The student body is divided into five houses, with each named after an Australian poet. These include Gilmore, Lawson, Mackellar, Paterson, and Wright.
Notable alumni
- Hazza, singer and television presenter
- Kate Lutkins, Australian rules footballer
- Demsey McKean, professional boxer
See also
References
- ^ "West Moreton Anglican College (Karrabin) | Department of Education". Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "West Moreton Anglican College, Karrabin, Ipswich, QLD". Private Schools Guide. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- "Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools". Queensland Department of Education. 14 April 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- "Vice-Regal". The Canberra Times. 7 February 1994. p. 2. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- Boughen, Emma (23 December 2017). "Ipswich talent goes viral on Chinese TV and radio". The Queensland Times. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
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