Nhulunbuy Christian College was founded on the dream and vision of a few passionate parents who desired a high quality, Christ-centred educational alternative in north east Arnhem Land. This dream didn’t remain a dream for long, as the concept progressed rapidly to reality. By 15 August 1999, Nhulunbuy Christian School opened with 23 dedicated students, and families, willing to go on the pioneering journey.
College timeline
7 November 1997
A call is made to Northern Territory Christian Schools Association (now Northern Territory Christian Schools) about starting a school. NTCSA advises it will send information.
7 February 1998
A public meeting is held to discuss the possibility of starting a private Christian school in Nhulunbuy at the Neighborhood Centre, with the objective to: “Form a Christian parent-controlled school in Nhulunbuy that provides quality education at a cost that ensures the school is accessible to all families that desire…
May 1998
Northern Territory Christian Schools Association authorises negotiations to secure a loan for stage one buildings.
27 January 1999
Nhulunbuy Training Centre agrees to the use of their premises for the school until April (with an option to extend).
30 April 1999
The first working bee at the Eugenia Ave site. Volunteers clear broken bottles and rubbish.
29 May 1999
Cor Kool holds a community information night to talk about Christian education.
1 February 2000
First day of school for students. Judy Chesson, Daniel Clarke and Sandra Brazier join the teaching team.
5 December 2000
Thanksgiving evening: Children in Years 4-7 perform their own plays and Transition – Year 3 perform a puppet play.
31 January 2001
Students’ first day back. Tracy Pickford and Anita Tilyard join our staff team.
24 July 2001
A grant is obtained for shade cloth over the playground. Students plant trees around the school.
19 October 2001
3-year operating plan is adopted. Policy statement on Indigenous Education is passed. Internet Policy is accepted.
30 January 2002
Laura Bambling, Suzanne Hyde, Fay Roach and Kylie Farnsworth join the teaching team.
14 February 2002
Nhulunbuy Christian School adopts a new mission statement: ‘To assist parents in the training of their children so that they may live, love and learn to their full potential, through a relationship with Jesus and an understanding of the Bible.’
