Torrens Valley Christian School
| Torrens Valley Christian School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Non-denominational Christian |
| Motto | In Christ, Wisdom and Knowledge |
| Established | 1980 |
| Principal | Emily Brookes |
| Grades | Reception to Year 12 |
| Enrolment | 600 |
| Colour(s) | Navy, red and white |
| Website | www |
Torrens Valley Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school providing a distinctive Christian environment to approximately 600 reception to year 12 students. The school is situated in Hope Valley, South Australia.
History
[edit]The school was founded by the parents from the Reformed Church of Adelaide, Campbelltown, in 1980.[1]
Principals
[edit]| Dates | Principal |
|---|---|
| 2023–present | Emily Brookes |
| 2013–2022 | Julie Prattis |
| 2004–2012 | Nigel Bennett |
| 1996–2003 | Andrew Mackenzie |
| 1988–1996 | Bob Stunell |
| 1983–1987 | Peter van der Schoor |
Notable alumni
[edit]- Andrea Boyd: flight controller for International Space Station Flight control team in Europe[2][3]
- Matthew Glaetzer: Australian Olympic track cyclist
- Daniel Gorringe: AFL footballer Gold Coast Suns 2011–2015, Carlton Blues 2016–
- Emily Hodgson: Adelaide United Westfield W-League 2016–2018 squad, Young Matildas Squad 2018
- Laura "Loz" O'Callaghan: Radio presenter on Triple M Breakfast with Roo, Ditz & Loz[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Torrens Valley Christian School". Archived from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ Federation, International Astronautical. "IAF : Andrea BOYD". www.iafastro.org. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Russell, Christopher (18 November 2014). "Australia's space export Andrea Boyd raises her voice for SA". Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Shows - Roo, Ditts & Loz". Triple M. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
Sources
[edit]- Official website
- Brian Vaatstra, A Short History of TVCS 1975-1983, 1 April 1984
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080718214920/http://tvcs.sa.edu.au/school.htm
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