Wycliffe Christian School

The Wycliffe Christian School (abbreviated as WCS) is an independent non-denominational Christian co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in Warrimoo, in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia.

Wycliffe Christian School
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Australia
Coordinates33°43′15″S 150°36′55″E / 33.7208454°S 150.6151543°E / -33.7208454; 150.6151543
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Former nameJohn Wycliffe Christian School
TypeIndependent co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school
MottoRemember Your Creator
DenominationNon-denominational Christian
Established1976; 48 years ago (1976)
Educational authorityNSW Department of Education
PrincipalDavid Johnston
GradesEarly learning and K–12
Enrolment500[dubiousdiscuss]
SloganEncouraging learning founded on God's Word
Websitewww.wycliffe.nsw.edu.au

History

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The Wycliffe Christian School started in 1976 as a small school of 28 students based in a church hall in Warrimoo. It then also made use of a church hall in Mt Riverview until 1979 when the whole school moved into the Warrimoo campus in Rickard Road. It was originally called John Wycliffe Christian School, named after John Wycliffe, the man who translated the bible from Latin to English in 1382. Since moving to the Warrimoo location, the school has had six major renovations, the last of which being the construction of a multi million dollar Administration Office in 2013. Under the first principal, Geoff Wheaton, the school grew steadily. Robert Johnston replaced Geoff Wheaton as principal in 1978 and the school continued to grow. Geoff Bowser replaced Robert Johnston in 2005. Geoff Bowser was replaced in 2015 by Peter Jamieson. Two interim principals in 2017 were George Granville, then Kathy Pereira. The current principal, David Johnston, began in 2018. In 2008 Wycliffe opened their 'transition' class which provides Christian pre-kindergarten daycare services.

Principals

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The following individuals have served as Principal of the Wycliffe Christian School:

Ordinal Officeholder Term start Term end Time in office Notes
1 Geoff Wheaton 1976 1977 0–1 years
2 Robert Johnston 1978 2004 25–26 years
3 Geoff Bowser 2005 2015 9–10 years
4 Peter Jamieson 2015 2017 1–2 years
5 David Johnston 2018 incumbent 5–6 years

Notable alumni

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The following individuals are notable alumni of the Wycliffe Christian School:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Madigan, Damien (27 November 2013). "Using Big Brother fame to focus on issues close to Tim Dormer's heart". Blue Mountains Gazette. Retrieved 20 August 2020.



(* Michele Campfens is one of the graduating year 10 students prior to accreditation for year 11 & 12 was one of the original year 10 graduating class of 1980 “1980-2020 A reminder for the Ancients” by Michele Campfens copies of which are gifted to the school. She also collated photos and stories (along with her husband/ teacher at Groves) of the students of Groves Christian College, Kingston Qld into a book to funds for those students affected by the 2011 floods. A copy gifted to Prince William and Princess Katherine on their visit)