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In Memory of Peter Wallace

09 Feb 2020

We have lost a friend and valued colleague in the Education Department. Peter Wallace died unexpectedly late Friday afternoon. Peter’s positive attitude, ever present smile, and desire to be of service to others were a joy to experience. Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife Jennifer and the Wallace family. 💐   ———…

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GSC Staff Changes

08 Feb 2020

Pr Phil Yates will be moving out of the Greater Sydney Conference Youth Department next year to a new appointment.  From Pr Phil:  “This decision has been very prayerfully considered and, I believe, led by God. Firstly, I want to thank all the advisories that have worked tirelessly serving the Greater Sydney Conference in their areas. The way you…

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Sanitarium Scholarship for Year 12 Students

31 Jul 2018

Scholarship opportunity for Year 12 students with Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing. This is your chance to get 50 per cent  payment of university fees (HECS), 10-15 weeks paid internship, mentoring by industry professionals and career opportunities upon graduation. Visit www.sanitariumscholarship.com for more! Applications open 1 August to 30 September 2018. Available for Australian and New Zealand resident students only. …

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Hills College Student First in HSC Textiles and Design

18 Dec 2017

Emily is in a class of her own A Year 12 graduate from Hills Adventist College in Sydney has achieved the extraordinary result of first in NSW for HSC Textiles and Design. Emily Savage was one of 120 students recognised for their outstanding achievement in this year’s First in Course ceremony held yesterday and hosted…

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STEM Week – Mt View Adventist College

06 Dec 2017

Last week the Mt View Adventist College (MVAC) enjoyed STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Maths) week hosted by the Science and Maths departments. This year’s theme, “Future Earth”. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the National Science Week, an annual celebration of Science and technology in Australia. Established in 1997, National Science Week provides an opportunity to…

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STEM Challenge Day Evaluation 2017

05 Dec 2017

August 3 saw 12 teams from three Adventist Christian Schools in Sydney compete in the inaugural STEM Challenge Day for Years 7 and 8. Students worked in teams of three to design, construct and present their solution to the brief of making an “automatic” table tennis server. With a timeframe of only 4 hours this…

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Junior Orchestra 2017

03 Mar 2017

Seventh-day Adventist combined Junior Orchestra for school aged children who play an orchestral instrument. One (1) year experience/lessons and basic skills with reading music required. Meetings are 3.00pm every second Sabbath of the month at Mountain View Adventist College, Doonside. Interested? Email La-Dean Malifa at ladeanmalifa@adventist.org.au to receive registration and audition details. If auditioning for…

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Meet the New Principal of Hills Adventist College: Dr Malcolm Coulson

03 Mar 2017

Dr Malcolm Coulson has joined the Greater Sydney Conference as the new Principal of Hills Adventist College. Dr Coulson has worked extensively in education in a variety of roles. He commenced teaching in the Queensland State system. His area of specialty is in Science – biology, chemistry and general science. He first worked for Adventist…

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Sydney Adventist Junior Schools Host Academic Olympics

24 Aug 2015

From Sydney Adventist School Auburn: This Thursday we hosted the Academic Olympics for all of our Adventist Junior Schools in Sydney.   8 students represented each school.  Students were required to complete activities related to Mathematics, English, Science, History, Bible and Technology.  The tasks set were intentionally quite difficult, as the students were doing work…

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The Adventure of Band Camp 2015

19 Aug 2015

The journey down to Band Camp is an adventure in itself as the buses snake through Galston Gorge, winding down a trail through the bush up to the gates of the Crosslands Convention Centre. 119 students and teachers from Sydney and Canberra Adventist Schools traversed down to hold the annual Band Camp over the 1st…

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