Central Coast Adventist School

Central Coast Adventist School is an independent Seventh-day Adventist co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Erina, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.

Central Coast Adventist School
Location
Erina, Central Coast, New South Wales

Australia
Coordinates33°26′08″S 151°23′22″E
Information
TypeIndependent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school
MottoLatin: Nihil Sine Deo
(Nothing Without God)
Religious affiliation(s)Australian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
DenominationSeventh-day Adventist
Established1969 (1969)
FounderJohn Hammond
PrincipalTony Kent
Employeesc. 120
YearsEarly learning and K–12
Enrolmentc. 920 (2014)
Colour(s)Silver, blue, and white    
Websitewww.ccas.nsw.edu.au

Founded in 1969, the school is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[1][2][3][4] John Hammond was the first principal with 18 students. The school has grown to over 900 students today.[5]

History

The school was established on former farm land which was donated to the local church for the establishment of the school. Local church member, Kevin Chugg, built two classrooms at a total cost of $16,000.[6]

The school buildings have also changed over time. As early as 1995 the school only had two buildings, the white building at the top of the school (which has been removed) and the old primary school rooms (which have been removed).

  • Main high school building as viewed from front entrance.
    Main high school building as viewed from front entrance.
  • Aerial image of the Central Coast Adventist School campus in 2011.
    Aerial image of the Central Coast Adventist School campus in 2011.

See also

References
  1. Kido, Elissa (15 November 2010). "For real education reform, take a cue from the Adventists". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 23 April 2019. ...the Adventist Church runs a Christian school system second only in size to the Roman Catholic parochial schools.
  2. "Seventh-day Adventists - Christian Denomination | Religion Facts". Archived from the original on 23 March 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  3. "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Archived from the original on 17 October 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  4. Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (1 April 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  5. Doherty, Linda (23 June 2003). "Adventists look outwards to grow". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 April 2006.
  6. "History of Erina - Gosford City Council". Archived from the original on 19 August 2006. Retrieved 27 May 2006.


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