Carinya Christian School

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Australian English Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Infobox school/short descriptionScript error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Carinya Christian School is a multi-campus independent Christian comprehensive co-educational early learning, primary, secondary day school located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.[1] The school caters for approximately 800 students from early learning to Year 12. The School is aligned with the Reformed Church Westminster Confession of Faith.

The Carinya campuses are located in the suburb of Calala Script error: No such module "convert". from the centre of Tamworth, situated on Script error: No such module "convert"., overlooking flood plains and farmland; and in Gunnedah. The two sites are run by Carinya Christian Education Ltd.[2]

Carinya Tamworth also offers a Gumnut class, a two-day program for three-year-olds. Students come from Gunnedah, Quirindi, Werris Creek, Manilla, Somerton, Narrabri and Carroll.

History

Carinya Christian School Tamworth commenced in May 1984.[3] It started with 6 students in Kindergarten to Year 3. It was founded by religious parents who wished to see their sons and daughters educated at a religious institution.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Tuition fees

In 2024, tuition fees range from approximately AU$4000 to AU$7400 per year.[1]

Sports

Students represent the school in many sports including rugby union (from open primary to first XV), netball, soccer, touch football, rugby league sevens, golf, swimming, hockey, athletics and show cattle. The rugby union teams compete in the LBK Prime Cup Friday night competition, while the netball and soccer teams play in Tamworth Saturday competitions.

Global Citizenship Program

This program is run by the school aiming to give students a global perspective. Part of this program involves an exchange program with a school from Tonga. The program runs with every year students from Carinya being hosted by, or hosting students from Tonga. The program has been running since 2003.

No recognition of achievement

Neither academic nor sporting achievement are recognised with awards. This based on the school's philosophy of "seeking the reward in the task".

See also

Script error: No such module "Portal".

References

<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />

Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

External links

Template:Nondenominational Christian schools in Australia Template:Authority control