Suncoast Christian College
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{{use Australian English|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox school
| name = Suncoast Christian College
| image = Suncoastcclogo.jpeg
| motto =
| city = Woombye
| state = Queensland
| country = Australia
| type = Independent, co-educational, day school
| established = 1979
| principal = Greg Mattiske
| enrolment = ~803 (P–12)
| houses = Abednego {{color box|#800000}}, Meshach {{color box|#000080}}, Shadrach {{color box|#FFD700}}, Daniel {{color box|#2fb76a}}
| colours = White,red, navy blue{{color box|#FFD700}}{{color box|#800000}}{{color box|#000080}}
| homepage = {{url|https://suncoastcc.qld.edu.au/}}
}}
Suncoast Christian College, founded as the Suncoast Christian Academy in 1979 and known for some years as Suncoast Christian Outreach College, is a co-educational Kâ12 college located in Woombye, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
History
Suncoast Christian Academy was founded in 1979 by Pastors Neil & Nance Miers of the Nambour Christian Outreach Centre (now known as Suncoast Church).{{Cite web|url=https://suncoastcc.qld.edu.au/about-suncoast/college-history/|title=College History|website=Suncoast Christian College|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717080320/https://suncoastcc.qld.edu.au/about-suncoast/college-history/|archive-date=17 July 2019}}
In 1989,{{cn|date=February 2022}} Suncoast Christian Academy changed its name to Sunshine Coast Christian Outreach College.{{cite web | title=Suncoast Christian Outreach College | website=Just Motivation | url=http://www.justmotivation.com.au/feedback-suncoastcoc | access-date=1 February 2022}}
2004 saw the 25 years celebrations occur, and the name change to Suncoast Christian College.{{cn|date=February 2022}} In this year, the school purchased the neighbouring {{cvt|16|acres|adj=on}} former pineapple farm to expand the educational facilities.
Governance and ethos
{{as of |2022}} the principal of the school is Greg Mattiske.{{cite web | title=Our Community | website=Suncoast Christian College | url=https://suncoastcc.qld.edu.au/our-community/ | access-date=1 February 2022}}
Its mission statement says that it aims "to provide a Christ-centred education that promotes life-long learning, develops excellence and Christian character, and fosters social responsibility", and describes its culture as embodying "faith, diligence, and love".{{cite web | title=Values and Culture - Faith Diligence Love | website=Suncoast Christian College | url=https://suncoastcc.qld.edu.au/about-suncoast/values-culture-christian-school-sunshine-coast/ | access-date=1 February 2022}}
Sport
Suncoast Christian College is a member of the Sunshine Coast Schools' Sports Association (SCISSA) and participates in a range of sports including soccer (football), basketball, volleyball, rugby sevens, water polo and netball in both primary and secondary.{{Cite web|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4923-0-0-0&sID=348427|title=Committee - Suncoast Clippers Basketball Association - SportsTG|website=SportsTG|language=en|access-date=2018-08-07}}
= College sporting venues =
- Taylor Centre - Multipurpose indoor sporting centre was opened 2010
- The College oval - large oval area for multiple purposes
- The Green - medium size outdoor oval area was opened 2011
Performing arts
Suncoast Christian College has a performing arts program. The college produces a biannual musical{{Cite news|url=https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/esther-story-power-politics-and-persecution/3179777/#/0|title=Esther: Story of power, politics and persecution|work=Sunshine Coast Daily|access-date=2018-08-07|language=en}} in the campus auditorium.{{Cite web|url=http://suncoast.events/|title=Suncoast Events Centre â Sunshine Coast Premium Event Centre|website=suncoast.events|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-07}}
= Sunarts =
The Sunarts program is an extra-curricular program that allows students in both primary and secondary to learn an instrument. The musical instruments offered include keys, guitar, strings, drama and acting, brass, woodwind, drums, voice and dance.{{cn|date=February 2022}}
References
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External links
- {{official|https://suncoastcc.qld.edu.au/}}
Category:Private schools in Queensland
Category:Educational institutions established in 1979