Highlands Christian College

Private, co-ed school in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Highlands Christian College, formerly Christian Outreach College Toowoomba, is an independent, non-denominational Christian, co-educational, P-12, school, located in Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba, in Queensland, Australia.[2][3][4] It is administered by Independent Schools Queensland, with an enrolment of 661 students and a teaching staff of 53, as of 2023.[4] The school serves students from Prep to Year 12,[2][3][4] but are divided into Primary and Secondary.

Coordinates27°36′2.74″S 151°56′58.04″E
TypePrivate, co-ed
MottoLearning. Faith. Life.[1]
DenominationChristian
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Highlands Christian College Toowoomba
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505 Hume Street, Kearneys Spring

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Coordinates27°36′2.74″S 151°56′58.04″E
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TypePrivate, co-ed
MottoLearning. Faith. Life.[1]
DenominationChristian
Established1982
GradesP–12 (with connection to Early Learning Centre within same campus)
ColorsNavy, black, gold    
Websitehighlands.qld.edu.au
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History

The school was established on 1 January 1982[5] as Christian Outreach College Toowoomba at the back of Highlands Church,[6][1] which was founded in 1978.[7]

The school changed its name from Christian Outreach College Toowoomba to Highlands Christian College on 21 January 2019.[8]

Sporting Houses

The college is divided into four 'house groups' – Finney (Red) Liddell (Yellow), Booth (Green), and Wesley (Blue). These house groups compete to encourage interest and involvement in different athletic events held throughout the year.[citation needed]

Extra-Curriculars

The college provides many extra-curricular activities such as TSSS level sporting and athletics, Science and Engineering Challenge, Eisteddfods, school camps, and excursions.[citation needed]

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