Oxley College (Burradoo)

Oxley College is an independent school located in Burradoo, New South Wales, Australia.

History

Oxley College was founded in 1983 as part of a non-profit project by the local community. A $600,000 () building grant was provided by the Commonwealth Schools Commission, and local investment brought the total funding to $1 million. The college had an initial enrolment of 24 students, with a goal of enrolling 350 students within a few years of opening. The college takes its name from Australian explorer, John Oxley.

Description

The school is a non-denominational independent school. It is a member of the Round Square network of schools.

The school motto is Patientia et Fortitudine, meaning "Patience and fortitude".

The school has a house system, with each house being named after Australians who were pioneers in their field:

• Dobell, after artist Sir William Dobell (1899–1970)
• Durack, after Olympic swimmer Sarah Durack (1889–1956)
• Florey, after scientist Howard Florey (1898–1968)
• Mawson, after geologist and Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson (1898–1958)
• Monash, after military leader Sir John Monash (1865–1931)
• Oodgeroo, after Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal (1920–1993)

See also

• List of non-government schools in New South Wales

References