CarmichaelCollege

At Carmichael College, we are committed to the mission of educating students for life in the world and eternity.

This means that while we recognise the importance of

delivering high quality educational outcomes to students

for their lives now, we also value the importance of

relationships and a personal faith in the Lord Jesus

Christ. Ensuring a safe, nurturing and supportive

environment is key to our students’ learning, developing,

and exceeding their own expectations.

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WELCOME

Welcome to the beginning of your journey here

at Carmichael College - a unique College with an

eternal vision. From our humble beginnings we

are building a school of great learning, pastoral

care and community.

The story of Carmichael College’s establishment

began in 2002 with land being purchased

in the Morayfield area. With great vision and

commitment from our Directors, Carmichael

College opened in 2015 with students from Prep

to Year 6.

From this time Carmichael College has continued

to grow and in 2020 Carmichael College will open

its secondary campus with the commencement

of Year 7.

The name Carmichael College is taken from the

missionary, Amy Carmichael, who devoted her

life to improving the lives of orphans and temple

children in India. Through her great faith in God,

she and her fellow missionaries built education

and health facilities to meet the needs of the

children. Most importantly she shared with the

children the love of Jesus.

Our staff also view their role here as a ministry.

Ensuring a safe, nurturing and supportive

environment is key to our students learning,

developing and exceeding their own expectations.

The first rule of our resilience program My LIfe

Rulz reflects this belief beautifully — I belong here;

I do belong.

We consider timely professional development

as an important part of maintaining professional

standards as well as ensuring our units of work

are Christ Centred and biblically based. I am

reminded of the verse in Proverbs 22:6 — “Train

up a child in the way he should go and when

he is old, he will not depart from it.”

I extend a warm invitation to you to read through

the following pages to discover a little more about

Carmichael College.

Yours in Christ,

Margot PinelPrincipal

Carmichael College

From the Principal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome .................................................................4

Our Story .................................................................8

Our Vision ..............................................................10

Masterplan .............................................................12

Our Core Values ....................................................14

The Carmichael Journey........................................16

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OUR STORY

Carmichael College first opened its doors in

2015. Our College draws its name from the

missionary, Amy Carmichael, who devoted her

life to improving the lives of orphans and temple

children in India.

Miss Amy Carmichael

Miss Amy Wilson Carmichael (1867 – 1951)

was born in Millisle, Northern Ireland, where

she initially worked with the poor mill-working

women. Amy wanted to dedicate her life to

serving God by sharing the Good News about

the Lord Jesus Christ. At first she went to Japan

to work in a mission but finally,

in the mid 1890s, she began

her work at Dohnavur in

southern India where, in 1901,

she started an orphanage

for girls rescued from temple

slavery. The Indian Government

made this practice illegal in

1948. She remained there

for 56 years never returning

home again. The Dohnavur

Fellowship continues today,

now supporting approximately

500 people on 400 acres with

16 nurseries and a hospital.

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The Vision of Carmichael College is to enrich

minds through excellent education, transform

hearts for Christ and serve in our community.

Our Vision is articulated through

our three Vision Statements:

» Excellent Education

» Intentional Pastoral Care

» Connected Community

We provide this by:

» encouraging

» engaging

» enabling

» expecting

» equipping

At Carmichael College we believe passionately in every student’s ability to exceed their own expectations. We believe Learning is for Life.

OUR VISION

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MASTERPLAN

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1 Carpark

2 Daycare Centre

3 Prep Building

4 Kindergarten

5 Administration

6 Primary Building

7 Primary Building

8 The Courtyard

9 Library and Resource Centre

10 Senior School

11 Middle School

12 Chapel and Performing Arts Centre

13 Multipurpose Courts

14 Primary Playing Field

15 Secondary Playing Field

16 Oakey Flat Road

17 Workshop

18 OSHC

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Excellent Education » High-quality schooling, with diverse subject

offering

» Seamless transition from primary to secondary school

» Extensive STEM program

» Educational opportunities for university, trade, apprenticeship or TAFE pathways

» Comprehensive senior syllabus preparation in Senior Years

» Extracurricular programs

» Christian ethos embedded in all learning areas

Intentional Pastoral Care » Pastoral care team

» Dedicated Christian staff

» Student leadership program

» Devotional program with Chapel, missional opportunities, and Christian Studies curriculum

» Digital citizenship program

» Recognition, celebration, and showcase of achievements

» Responsive behaviour program

Connected Community » Strong partnerships with Interseed

Foundation, Creekside Community Church and Carmichael Kids

» Close connections with Carmichael families and community

» Serving in local community and globally

Our Core Values of justice, mercy and humility are

taken from our College Scripture verse. These Core

Values represent and reflect our Pastoral Care

intentions here at Carmichael College.

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

OUR CORE VALUES

Micah 6:8 (NIV)

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”

- Aristotle

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Early Years (Prep – Year 2)

For a Carmichael student, Prep is the beginning of

their formal learning adventure. Your child will bring to

the classroom a natural wonder and curiosity about

the world and their place within it.

The Early Years will provide a critical foundation

for lifelong learning and the acquisition of life skills.

Early learning at Carmichael College takes place in

a nurturing, supportive and stimulating environment

that strives to meet the needs of all learners. Teachers

regularly pray for the students in their classes.

During these formative years our teachers assess, monitor and respond to each child’s learning. Our partnership with parents is fundamental to the development of our students.

THE CARMICHAEL JOURNEY

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Junior Years (3 – 6)

As the Carmichael student enters the junior

years of schooling they continue to build on

existing relationships in and out of the classroom.

Academically they will be challenged to expand their

skills and knowledge in a classroom environment that

supports their individual abilities.

These years build on the strong foundations of the

Early Years as students expand their horizons to

explore a range of key learning areas. The Carmichael

student’s learning becomes deeper as they move

from concrete to abstract thinking.

Students are challenged to live like Christ — to love,

to accept and to forgive.

Our students in Years 5 and 6 are given increased responsibilities and opportunities to develop leadership skills as they interact with the younger year levels and serve in their College community.

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Middle Years (7 – 9)

The Middle School at Carmichael College will provide

a learning environment that is relevant, meaningful,

and enriching. Focusing on the seamless transition

from Primary School, our Christian teaching and

support staff strive to develop the educational,

spiritual, social and emotional growth of our emerging

adolescent students.

Students will be challenged through a diverse

range of learning experiences, high standards,

and opportunities to develop responsibility and

accountability for their own learning, in a supportive

and nurturing environment.

Strong foundations are created in a well-balanced curriculum that emphasises literacy and numeracy, within a positive atmosphere underpinned by the core belief that every student belongs. Students are encouraged to become confident, enthusiastic and successful learners.

“Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

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Senior Years (10 – 12)

Preparation for life beyond secondary school is a

key focus in the Senior School. This preparation

incorporates two aspects: the pastoral pathway

encouraging resilience, independence and social

awareness, and the individual academic pathway

promoting excellence in education. Our aim is for

our students to leave Carmichael College feeling

confident to face the future with hope and optimism.

To this end, we challenge and support every individual

student and develop their skills and abilities, helping

them to achieve their maximum potential.

We recognise the uniqueness of our Senior School

learners and provide opportunities for them to learn

and develop as valued individuals. This is achieved

through meaningful relationships, relevant curriculum

and learning opportunities, and a sense of purpose in

a supportive Christian School community.

We strive to develop in students a deep understanding and appreciation for the world around them to enable them to graduate as educated, independent, creative, and resilient problem solvers, ready for life in the world and eternity.

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CarmichaelCollege

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PHONE (07) 5431 1200

EMAILadmin@carmichael.qld.edu.au

WEBSITEwww.carmichael.qld.edu.au

POSTAL ADDRESS793 Oakey Flat Road,Morayfield, Qld 4506

COLLEGE HOURS Office: 8.00am – 4.00pmSchool: 8.25am – 3.00pm

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