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词条 Radford College
释义

  1. History

     Principals 

  2. Curriculum

  3. Connections with Other Schools

  4. Collegians & Notable Alumni

  5. See also

  6. References

  7. External links

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| name = Radford College
| image = Radfordcrest.png
| image_size = 160px
| motto = Truth, Compassion, Wisdom
| established = 11 February 1984[1]
| sister_school = Kure National College of Technology, Hiroshima, Japan

Konko Gakuen school, Okayama prefecture, Japan


| type = Independent, Day school
| denomination = Anglican Church of Australia
| principal = Fiona Godfrey
| chairman = Steve Baker
| staff = 120+
| street = 1 College Street
| city = Bruce
| state = ACT
| postcode = 2617
| country = Australia
| coordinates = -35.243315, 149.088507
| enrolment = 1627
| enrolment_as_of = 2014[2]
| grades = Pre-K–12
| gender = Coeducational
| colours = Gold, Maroon, Navy Blue
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| homepage = radford.act.edu.au
}}

Radford College is an independent, Anglican, coeducational day school, located in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Founded in 1984, the College is named after Bishop Lewis Bostock Radford.[1] It has a non-selective enrolment policy, with nearly an equal balance of boys and girls, and currently caters for over 1,900 students from pre-kindergarten to Year 12.[1]

History

Radford was established on 11 February 1984, its foundation stone having been laid on 30 April 1983.[3] Under founding principal Jock Mackinnon AM, the College opened with 240 students and 21 staff.[1] Professor T.B. Millar AO served as the inaugural chairman.[3] Radford presently has more than 1,600 students enrolled across its Junior (Years pre-kindergarten to 6), Secondary School (Years 7–12).[3]

Principals

Years Principal[3]
2014–Present Fiona Godfrey (formerly headmaster of St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School)
2009–2013 Phillip Heath (currently headmaster of Barker College)
2001–2008 David Mulford (currently headmaster of Newington College)
1993–2000 Graeme Wigg
1989–1992 Peter Casson
1984–1989 Jock Mackinnon AM (formerly headmaster of Pulteney Grammar School)

Curriculum

Junior School pupils undertake the International Baccalaureate Primary Years programme.[4]

The Secondary School operates a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious and Values Education, and Physical education as well as various electives including Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Design and Technology, and Languages.[5] A strong emphasis is placed upon service learning, and active participation in cocurricular activities.

In the Senior School, students work toward the Year 12 Certificate, a credential awarded to ACT secondary students on completion of their studies. Radford College offers a range of courses leading to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), in addition to accredited courses for students not seeking to enter university.[6] In 2011, more Radford students sought tertiary entrance than any other school in Canberra, with 93% of students receiving an ATAR.[7] Radford College has a record of academic success, with its Year 12 graduates achieving the highest median ATAR of all ACT schools in 2004,[8] 2005,[9] 2006,[10] 2007,[11] 2008,[12] 2010,[13] 2011,[14] 2012,[15] 2014,[16] 2015 [17] and 2016.

Connections with Other Schools

Radford College is an active member in Round Square, with exchanges and participation in conferences and service opportunities.

Radford College is twinned with the following schools:

  • Konko Gakuen school in Okayama prefecture, Japan[18]
  • Kure National College of Technology, in Hiroshima, Japan[19]
  • BISU High School in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China[20]

Collegians & Notable Alumni

The [https://radfordcollegians.com.au/ Radford Collegians' Association] is about building a community that provides ongoing support to its members on a social, educational and career level. Originally founded in 1989, the association has grown by about 160 members per year. With over 6,500 former students, the Association seeks to connect Collegians’ to each other and their school. The association is committed to three core pillars of focus including social & community awareness, business & career opportunities and giving back. These pillars guide the Radford Collegians’ in success and growth. The Association organises reunions, mentoring programs, supports college functions and funds select community outreach programs.[21]

  • Prince Viliami of Tonga, The Prince Ata, younger son of King Tupou VI[22]
  • Alistair Coe MLA[23] – Leader of the Opposition at the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly[24]
  • K.J.Taylor - Fantasy author
  • Nicholas Bishop[25] – Australian actor
  • Katherine Calder – Professional Skier and Winter Olympian
  • Ryan Carters[26] – First class cricketer for New South Wales and Victoria
  • David Dawson – First class cricketer, former player for the Tasmanian Tigers and NSW
  • Stef Dawson – Australian actress, known for playing Annie Cresta in the Hunger Games film franchise
  • Anna Flanagan[27] – Professional hockey player for the Hockeyroos
  • Chloe Hosking[28] – Professional racing cyclist, competing in UCI championship
  • Elanor Huntington, Dean of Engineering at the Australian National University
  • Nick Kyrgios – Professional tennis player
  • Sam Michael – Formula One engineer, former director at McLaren F1 and Williams F1.
  • Kaz Patafta[29] – Professional soccer player for Lanexang United F.C.
  • Tom Rogic[30] – Socceroo, Futsalroo, Nike 'The Chance' Winner, and professional soccer player for Celtic in the Scottish Premier League.
  • Jesse Wagstaff[31] – Professional basketball player for the Perth Wildcats
  • Ben Woolner – Safia vocalist
  • Michael Bell – Safia drummer
  • Harry Sayers – Safia guitarist
  • Maddie Shevlin - Melbourne Demons AFLW player

See also

  • List of schools in the Australian Capital Territory
  • Associated Southern Colleges

References

1. ^Strategic Plan 2011–2015 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120214140043/http://www.radford.com.au/News/Assets/2011/Term%201/Sundry/StrategicPlan2011-2015.pdf |date=14 February 2012 }} Accessed 21 December 2011
2. ^{{cite web|title=Annual Report 2014|url=http://www.radford.act.edu.au/storage/Radford-College-2014-Annual-Report-150713-web.pdf|website=Radford College|publisher=Radford College|accessdate=13 February 2016|page=23}}
3. ^History and Location {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208124635/http://www.radford.com.au/About/about.html |date=8 February 2012 }} Accessed 21 December 2011
4. ^Junior School {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208124734/http://www.radford.com.au/Junior/junior.html |date=8 February 2012 }} Accessed 21 December 2011
5. ^High School {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208124641/http://www.radford.com.au/High/highacademic.html |date=8 February 2012 }} Accessed 21 December 2011
6. ^Senior School {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208124705/http://www.radford.com.au/Senior/senioracademic.html |date=8 February 2012 }} Accessed 21 December 2011
7. ^BSSS 2011 Overview {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426064056/http://www.bsss.act.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/193595/Media_Year_12_and_TES_2011.pdf |date=26 April 2012 }} Accessed 21 December 2011
8. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/18241/DETAnnualReport04_05.pdf |title=Students with ACT Tertiary Entrance Statements |accessdate=2011-12-21 |work=Annual Report 2004-2005 |publisher=ACT Department of Education and Training}}
9. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/radford-tops-school-tertiary-rankings/492012.aspx |title=Radford Tops School Tertiary Rankings |accessdate=2011-12-21 |work= |publisher=The Canberra Times}}
10. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/18231/DETAnnualReport2006-07_att.pdf |title=Students with ACT Tertiary Entrance Statements |accessdate=2011-12-21 |work=Annual Report 2006-2007 |publisher=ACT Department of Education and Training}}
11. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/parents-in-dark-on-uai-results/508433.aspx |title=Parents in Dark on UAI Results |accessdate=2011-12-21 |work= |publisher=The Canberra Times}}
12. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/colleges-roll-out-rush-for-uni-spots/1390624.aspx |title=Colleges Roll Out Rush for Uni Spots |accessdate=2011-12-21 |work= |publisher=The Canberra Times}}
13. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/radford-pulls-rank-with-exam-scores/2028421.aspx |title=Radford Pulls Rank with Exam Scores |accessdate=2011-12-21 |work= |publisher=The Canberra Times}}
14. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/education/schools-exam-scores-slip/2399819.aspx |title=School Exam Scores Slip |accessdate=2011-12-21 |work= |publisher=The Canberra Times}}
15. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/on-course-for-bright-futures-after-atars-20121219-2bnjw.html |title=On course for bright futures after ATARs |accessdate=2012-12-20 |work= |publisher=The Canberra Times}}
16. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/act-year-12-certificate-awards-on-the-rise-20141216-128423.html |title=ACT Year 12 Certificate awards on the rise |accessdate=2014-12-16 |work= |publisher=The Canberra Times}}
17. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/act-college-results-fewer-students-admitted-to-tertiary-more-completing-year-12-20151214-glnkif.html|author=Clare Sibthorpe |date=16 December 2015 |title=ACT college results: Fewer students admitted to tertiary, more completing year 12 |newspaper=The Canberra Times |accessdate=28 May 2017}}
18. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.radford.act.edu.au/news-and-events/latest-news-and-achievements/article/?id=a-second-sister-school-partnership-in-japan|title=A second sister school partnership in Japan|last=Sharp|first=Michele|date=|website=|access-date=}}
19. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.radford.act.edu.au/news-and-events/latest-news-and-achievements/article/?id=skype-with-radfords-sister-school|title=Skype with Radford’s sister school|last=Fitzpatrick|first=Dianne|date=|website=|access-date=}}
20. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.radford.act.edu.au/news-and-events/latest-news-and-achievements/article/?id=from-the-lote-department|title=From the LOTE Department|last=Fitzpatrick|first=Di|date=|website=|access-date=}}
21. ^{{Cite web|url=https://radfordcollegians.com.au/about/|title=About us|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=2018-02-07}}
22. ^Royal Ark, Tongan Genealogy details
23. ^Radford College Accessed 08 December 2016
24. ^ACT Legislative Assembly Accessed 08 December 2016
25. ^Nicholas Bishop Biography Accessed 21 December 2011
26. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/cricket/comets-focus-on-former-canberrans-in-baby-bash/2374250.aspx |title=Comets focus on former Canberrans |accessdate=2011-12-21 |work= |publisher=The Canberra Times}}
27. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/hockey/flanagan-picked-in-roos/1482847.aspx |title=Flanagan picked in Roos |accessdate=2011-12-21 |work= |publisher=The Canberra Times}}
28. ^Annual Report 2010 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208124936/http://www.radford.com.au/News/Assets/2011/Term%202/Academic/Annual_Report_2010_final.pdf |date=8 February 2012 }} Accessed 21 December 2011
29. ^Nearpost Football Blog Accessed 21 December 2011
30. ^Sydney Morning Herald Accessed 04 November 2011
31. ^Jesse Wagstaff – 2008–09 Men's Basketball

External links

  • {{Official website|http://www.radford.act.edu.au}}
{{Associated Southern Colleges}}

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