Calrossy Anglican School for Girls 5431947 225580010 2008-07-14T12:04:55Z VoABot II 1879647 BOT - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/59.154.2.54|59.154.2.54]] {[[User:VoABot_II/Help#Revert_reasons|possible vandalism]]} ([[User:VoABot_II/Mistakes|mistake?]]) to last version by "Littlealien182". {{Infobox Aust school private |name = Calrossy Anglican School for Girls |image = [[Image:Calrossyanglicancrest.jpg|150px|Calrossy crest. Source: www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au (Calrossy website)]] |motto = ''{{lang|la|Laborare Est Orare}}''<br>([[Latin]]:"To Work is to Pray") |established = 1919<ref name="ABSA"/> |type = [[Independent school|Independent]], [[Single-sex school|Single-sex]], [[Day school|Day]] and [[Boarding school|Boarding]] |denomination = [[Anglican Church of Australia|Anglican]]<ref name=SchoolSeek>{{cite web|url = http://www.schoolseek.com.au/school/calrossy-school|title = Calrossy School |accessdate = 2008-01-28|work = School Directory |publisher = SchoolSeek}}</ref> |slogan = "Christian - Personal - Caring"<ref name=Welcome/> |key_people = Mrs. Elisabeth Jackson (Principal)<br>Mrs Margaret Paterson (Head of Campus)<br>Rev. Andrew Newman (Chaplain) |fees = AU$9,580&ndash;10,900 p.a (Day)<br>AU$22,580&ndash;23,900 p.a (Boarding)<ref name=Fees08>{{cite web |url=http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/calrossygirls/enrolment.asp#Fees |title=Fees 2008 |accessdate=2008-01-16 |work=Enrolment Information |publisher=Calrossy Anglican School}}</ref> |city = [[East Tamworth, New South Wales|East Tamworth]] |state = [[New South Wales]] |country = [[Australia]] {{flagicon|Australia}} |coordinates = {{coord|31|4|58|S|150|56|15|E|display=inline,title}} |enrolment = ~450 (7&ndash;12)<ref name=SchoolChoice>{{cite web|url = http://www.schoolchoice.com.au/find_a_school?cid=12343&pid=2701666|title = CALROSSY Campus TAMWORTH ANGLICAN COLLEGE |accessdate = 2008-01-28|work = Find a School |publisher = School Choice}}</ref> |num_employ = ~43<ref name="AnnualReport">[http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/calrossy/thisyear/AnnualReport2005.pdf Calrossy Anglican School Annual Report 2005] (accessed:12-06-2007)</ref> |revenue = |colours = Red, White and Blue {{color box|#FF0000}}{{color box|#FFFFFF}}{{color box|#0000FF}} |homepage = [http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au] }} The '''Calrossy Anglican School for Girls''' ('''Calrossy'''), is an [[Independent school|independent]], [[Anglican]], [[Day school|day]] and [[boarding school]] for girls, located in [[East Tamworth, New South Wales|East Tamworth]], a suburb of [[Tamworth, New South Wales|Tamworth]], a city in the [[New England (Australia)|New England]] region of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. Established in 1919, the school has a non-selective enrolment policy, and currently caters for approximately 450 girls from Year 7 (12 years old) to Year 12 (18 years old).<ref name=ABSA/> With over 180 boarders, Calrossy has one of the largest boarding enrolments among New South Wales girls' boarding schools.<ref name=Boarders>{{cite web |url=http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/calrossygirls/boarders.asp |title=Boarding at Calrossy: A Home away from Home |accessdate=2007-08-13 |work=Our Boarders |publisher=Calrossy Anglican School}}</ref> In 2006, Calrossy joined with William Cowper Anglican Boys High School and William Cowper Primary School,<ref name=AnnualReport06/> to create the Calrossy Anglican School. This School now incorporates a [[Secondary school|secondary]] day and boarding school for girls (Calrossy), a secondary day school for boys, a [[co-educational]] [[Preparatory school (UK)|prep]] and [[primary school]], and a co-educational [[preschool]], with total enrolments of 890.<ref name=Employment>{{cite web |url=http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/calrossygirls/employment.asp |title=Employment |accessdate=2008-01-28 |work=Home |publisher=Calrossy Anglican School}}</ref> The [[school]] is affiliated with the [[Junior School Heads Association of Australia]] (JSHAA),<ref name=jshaa>{{cite web |url=http://www.jshaa.asn.au/nsw/directory/index.asp |title=JSHAA New South Wales Directory of Members |accessdate=2007-12-17 |year =2007 |work=New South Wales Branch|publisher=Junior School Heads' Association of Australia}}</ref> the Australian Boarding Schools' Association (ABSA),<ref name=ABSA>{{cite web |url=http://www.boarding.org.au/site/school_detail.cfm?schID=11 |title=Calrossy |accessdate=2008-01-28 |year =2007 |work=Schools|publisher=Australian Boarding Schools' Association}}</ref> the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia (AGSA),<ref name=AGSA>{{cite web|url = http://www.agsa.org.au/members.php?PageID=11&Alpha=C|title = Member Schools|accessdate = 2008-01-28 |last = Butler|first = Jan|year = 2006|work = Members|publisher = The Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia}}</ref> and is an affiliate member of the [[Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools]] (AHIGS).<ref name=AHIGS/> Calrossy is administered by the [[Anglican Diocese of Armidale]].<ref name=Diocese>{{cite web|url = http://armidaleanglicandiocese.com/?D=56 |title = Diocesan Schools |accessdate = 2008-01-28|work = Diocesan Profile|publisher = Diocese of Armidale}}</ref> == History == Calrossy was founded in 1919 as the '''Tamworth Church of England Girls' School''' (TCEGS), by a group of parishioners from St John's Parish Church, Tamworth, led by the [[Vicar]], Canon Rupert Fairbrother. With just seventeen foundation students, the school first occupied a site close to the church in East Tamworth. Lessons were held in the church hall, and the boarding house was an old building on the corner of Brisbane and Carthage Streets.<ref name=History>{{cite web |url=http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/calrossygirls/school.asp |title=History |accessdate=2008-01-28 |work=Our School |publisher=Calrossy Anglican School}}</ref> The school moved to its present site in Brisbane Street in 1923, to a property formerly owned by John Patterson. His home, the centrepiece of the new school, was named 'Calrossy' after his family property in [[Scotland]]. The school eventually adopted the name in 1969.<ref name=History/> TCEGS remained a parish school until 1936, when it was taken over by the [[Anglican Diocese of Armidale|Diocese of Armidale]] and administered in a similar way to the Diocese' other schools, [[The Armidale School]] and the [[New England Girls' School]].<ref name=History/> In 2006, Calrossy joined with William Cowper Anglican Boys High School and William Cowper Primary School, to create the '''Tamworth Anglican College''' (TAC), subsequently the schools name was changed to '''Tamworth Anglican College - Calrossy Campus'''.<ref name=AnnualReport06>{{cite web |url=http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/TAC_2006_School_Report.pdf |title=2006 Annual Report |accessdate=2008-01-28 |year =2007 |format=PDF |work=Our News|publisher=Tamworth Anglican College}}</ref> This amalgamation created a [[Pre-school]] to Year 12 with school, with a [[co-educational]] primary school and two single-sex high schools (Secondary Girls and Secondary Boys). Each sub-school has retained its own [[Coat of arms|crest]] and traditions. In 2007, the name "Tamworth Anglican College" was changed to '''Calrossy Anglican School'''. The senior school for girls is now therefore named '''Calrossy Anglican School - Brisbane Street Campus'''.<ref name=Welcome>{{cite web |url=http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/calrossygirls/index.asp |title=A word of welcome from our Head of Campus |accessdate=2007-11-28 |work=Home |publisher=Calrossy Anglican School}}</ref> == Principals == {| class="wikitable" |- !Period !Details<ref name=AHIGS>{{cite web |url=http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/DeskTopDefault.aspx?tabid=1 |title=Heads of New South Wales Independent Girls' Schools |accessdate=2007-11-28 |work=About AHIGS |publisher=Association of Heads of Independent Girls Schools}}</ref> |- |1919 &ndash; 1929 |Miss Mathilde Stockfield |- |1921 |Miss Florence Suiter |- |1922 &ndash; 1925 |Miss Katharine Bedford |- |1926 |Miss Muriel Hammond |- |1927 &ndash; 1929 |Mrs Annie Dannevig |- |1930 &ndash; 1940 |Miss Annie Parr |- |1941 &ndash; 1951 |Miss Gwendoline Horton |- |1951 |Acting Principal &ndash; Miss Rita Allen |- |1952 &ndash; 1961 |Miss Audrie Stafford Smith |- |1961 &ndash; 1968 |Miss Winifred Wetherell |- |1968 &ndash; 1976 |Miss Frances Stacey |- |1976 &ndash; 1988 |Rev Peter Smart |- |1989 &ndash; 2001 (deceased) |Mr Graham Hilder |- |2001 &ndash; Present |Mrs Elisabeth Jackson |- |} ==Curriculum== Calrossy Anglican school is registered and accredited with the [[Board of Studies|New South Wales Board of Studies]],<ref name=BoardofStudies>{{cite web |url=http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ebos/static/AccredSchoolsT.htm |title=Non-Government Registered Schools List|accessdate=2008-01-28 |date =2007-10-18 |work= Letter T - Board of Studies NSW |publisher=New South Wales Government}}</ref> and therefore follows the mandated [[curriculum]] for all years. The school offers a variety of core and elective subjects designed to prepare students for a range of opportunities in [[Tertiary education|tertiary]] studies and career pathways.<ref name=Curriculum>{{cite web |url=http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/calrossygirls/curriculum.asp |title=Curriculum |accessdate=2008-01-28 |work= Our Curriculum |publisher=Calrossy Anglican School}}</ref> Students in Years 11 and 12 may follow different [[Higher School Certificate]] (HSC) pathways, and complete vocational courses at [[Technical and Further Education|TAFE]] or at school. Students may also undertake school-based traineeships, linking HSC studies with workplace developed competencies.<ref name=Curriculum/> Current subject choices include: [[Agriculture]], Agricultural Technology, Modern and Ancient [[History]], Australian History, [[Geography]], Civics and [[Citizenship]], [[Biology]], [[HSC Chemistry|Chemistry]], [[Physics]], Business Studies, Christian Studies, [[Commerce]], Design and Technology, [[Drama]], Earth Sciences, [[Economics]], [[New South Wales HSC English|English]], [[Food Technology]], [[French (language)|French]], [[Hospitality]], Information and Software Technology and Design, [[Japanese (language)|Japanese]], [[Music]], Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), [[Photography]], Society and Culture, Studies in Religion, [[Technology]], Textiles Technology, Textiles and Design and [[Visual Arts]].<ref name=Curriculum/> ==Co-curriculum== Calrossy students are offered opportunities to partake in a range of extra-curriculum activities, including music groups, sporting teams, [[public speaking]], [[debating]] and drama.<ref name=CoCurriculum>{{cite web |url=http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/calrossygirls/classrooms.asp |title=Co-curriculum |accessdate=2008-01-28 |work= Beyond our classroms |publisher=Calrossy Anglican School}}</ref> ===Music=== The school offers a number of music ensembles, such as the College [[orchestra]], [[jazz]] band, string ensemble, [[cello]] choir, woodwind ensemble and [[choir]]. Links with the Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music enable the school to provide private tuition in [[piano]], [[guitar]], [[violin]], [[clarinet]], [[flute]], cello and [[drums]] on the school grounds.<ref name=CoCurriculum/> Music activities are offered throughout the year, including a [[House system|House]] Music competition, Carol's Service, Creative Skills week and recital evenings.<ref name=CoCurriculum/> ===Sport=== Calrossy offers a number of sports in which each student is encouraged to be involved, from beginners to advanced level. The school participates in many local community sporting associations, where competition takes place throughout the week outside school hours.<ref name=CoCurriculum/> Calrossy is an affiliate member of the [[Independent Girls' Schools Sporting Association]] (IGSSA) and participates competitively against 28 other similar type independent girls' schools in [[swimming]], [[Athletics (track and field)|athletics]], [[Cross-country running|cross-country]], [[tennis]] and [[gymnastics]]. There is an opportunity for talented students to represent IGSSA in [[Field hockey|hockey]], [[netball]], [[waterpolo]], swimming, athletics, cross-country, tennis and gymnastics. Other sports available include [[touch football]], [[basketball]], [[soccer]], [[Equestrianism|equestrian]] and [[softball]].<ref name=CoCurriculum/> Calrossy holds annual inter-house competitions in swimming and athletics, and a Sports Day involving a range of sports in [[Academic term|term]] three.<ref name=CoCurriculum/> ===Public speaking=== Students may participate and compete in a range of speaking activities, including [[Mock Trial]]s, [[Model United Nations]], local, state and national [[debating]] and [[public speaking]].<ref name=CoCurriculum/> ===Exchange=== An overseas [[exchange program]] is in place for students in Years 11 and 12, whereby students may attend schools in [[England]] or [[Canada]]. Some students arrange short term stays at the completion of their Year 10 [[School Certificate]] course.<ref name=CoCurriculum/> == Notable alumni == [[Alumnae]] of Calrossy are known as Old Girls and may elect to join the schools [[alumni association]], the Old Girls' Union (OGU).<ref name=OGU>{{cite web |url=http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/OGU/index.asp |title=Old Girls' Union |accessdate=2008-01-28 |work= Our Old Girls |publisher=Calrossy Anglican School}}</ref> Some notable Calrossy Old Girls include: {{listdev}} <!-- Please do not add alumni without providing a source and/or link to a valid Wikipedia article --> <!-- Please add alumni in alphabetical order under appropriate category --> ;Academic * [[Bronwyn Davies]] &ndash; [[Professor]] of [[Education]] at the [[University of Western Sydney]]; Author<ref name="BDavies">{{cite encyclopedia| editor = Suzannah Pearce| encyclopedia = Who's Who in Australia Live!| title = DAVIES Bronwyn| accessdate = 2007-09-26| date = 2006-11-17| year = 2007| publisher = Crown Content Pty Ltd| location = North Melbourne, Vic}}</ref> * [[Lyn Gorman]] (née Chaffey) &ndash; Deputy [[Vice-Chancellor]] (Administration) at [[Charles Sturt University]]; Former Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Charles Sturt University; Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (1999&ndash;2002) at [[University of Brighton|Brighton Polytechnic]] (UK); Author<ref name="LGorman">{{cite encyclopedia| editor = Suzannah Pearce| encyclopedia = Who's Who in Australia Live!| title = GORMAN Lyn| accessdate = 2007-09-26| date = 2006-11-17| year = 2007| publisher = Crown Content Pty Ltd| location = North Melbourne, Vic}}</ref> ;Media, entertainment and the arts *[[Jennifer Hoy]] &ndash; First Violin with the [[Sydney Symphony]]<ref name=JHoy>{{cite web |url=http://www.sydneysymphony.com/page.asp?p=58 |title=Strings: First Violins|accessdate=2008-01-28 |work= About Us|publisher=Sydney Symphony}}</ref> * [[Aleyce Simmonds]] &ndash; Country music singer<ref name=ASimmonds>{{cite web |url=http://www.aleyce.com/bio.htm |title=The Story of my life – So far! |accessdate=2008-01-28 |work= Bio |publisher=Aleyce Simmonds}}</ref> * [[Kelsey Strasek-Barker]] &ndash; [[Aboriginal]] singer ;Politics, public service and the law * [[Shirley Margaret Adams]] [[Order of Australia|OAM]] &ndash; [[Councillor]] of [[Clarence Valley Council]]; Deputy [[Mayor]] of Clarence Valley Council (2005&ndash;07); Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association (2002&ndash;04), Mayor of [[Grafton, New South Wales|Grafton City]] Council (1996&ndash;2004); Recipient of the [[Centenary Medal]] 2003<ref name="SMAdams">{{cite encyclopedia| editor = Suzannah Pearce| encyclopedia = Who's Who in Australia Live!| title = ADAMS Shirley Margaret| accessdate = 2007-09-26| date = 2006-11-17| year = 2007| publisher = Crown Content Pty Ltd| location = North Melbourne, Vic}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==Further reading== * Newman, W. 1994. ''Calrossy 1919-1994: A Vision Unfolding''. Halbooks Publishing, Avalon, N.S.W. ISBN 0646199080. == See also == * [[List of non-government schools in New South Wales]] * [[List of boarding schools]] *[[Schools in Tamworth, New South Wales]] == External links == * [http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/ Calrossy website] {{AHIGS Schools}} [[Category:Girls' schools in Australia]] [[Category:Boarding schools in New South Wales]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1919]] [[Category:Private schools in New South Wales]] [[Category:Anglican schools in Australia]] [[Category:Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools]] [[Category:Buildings and structures in Tamworth, New South Wales]] [[Category:High schools in New South Wales]]