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Radford College

This article is about the school in Australia. For the U.S. institution formerly known as Radford College, see Radford University. For the university in Ghana, see Radford University College.

Radford College
Address
Map
1 College Street

Bruce
,
Australian Capital Territory
,
None

Australia
Coordinates35°14′36″S 149°05′19″E / 35.2433°S 149.0885°E / -35.2433; 149.0885
Information
Typeprivate, day school
MottoTruth, Compassion, Wisdom
DenominationAnglican Church of Australia
Established11 February 1984[1]
Sister schoolKure National College of Technology, Hiroshima, Japan Konko Gakuen school, Okayama prefecture, Japan
ChairVicki Williams
PrincipalAndy Gordon (Acting)
Staff1
GradesPre–K–12
GenderCoeducational
Enrolment1 (2023)
Colour(s)Gold, maroon, navy blue
     
AffiliationAssociated Southern Colleges
Websiteradford.act.edu.au

Radford College is an independent school, Anglican, coeducational day school, located in Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Founded in 1984, the college is named after Bishop Lewis Bostock Radford.[1] It has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for over 2,100 students from pre-kindergarten to Year 12.[1]

History

Radford opened its doors in 1984 under founding principal Jock Mackinnon AM, with 235 students and 15 staff.[1] Professor T.B. Millar AO served as the inaugural chairman.[2] Radford presently has more than 2,100 students enrolled across its Junior (Years pre-kindergarten to 6), and secondary School (Years 7–12).[2]

Principals

Years Principal[2]
2023–present Andy Gordon (acting Principal, Head of Junior School)
2014–2023 Fiona Godfrey OAM (formerly headmaster of St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School)
2009–2013 Phillip Heath AM (currently headmaster of Barker College)
2001–2008 David Mulford (later headmaster of Newington College)
1993–2000 Graeme Wigg
1989–1992 Peter Casson
1983–1989 Jock Mackinnon AM (was appointed before the college opened, formerly headmaster of Pulteney Grammar School)

Chairman of the Board

Years Chairman
2021–present Vicki Williams
2017–2021 Steve Baker
2008–2017 Ian Morison
2003–2007 Ray Young
1985–2003 Lawrie Willet AO
1982–1985 Tom Millar (was appointed before the college opened)

Curriculum

Junior School pupils undertake the International Baccalaureate Primary Years programme.[3]

The Secondary School operates a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious and Values Education, and Physical education as well as various electives including Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Design and Technology, and Languages.[4] A strong emphasis is placed upon service learning and active participation in co-curricular activities.

In Senior School, students work toward the Year 12 Certificate, a credential awarded to ACT secondary students on completion of their studies. Radford College offers a range of courses leading to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), in addition to accredited courses for students not seeking to enter university.[5] In 2011, more Radford students sought tertiary entrance than any other school in Canberra, with 93% of students receiving an ATAR.[6] Radford College has a record of academic success, with its Year 12 graduates achieving the highest median ATAR of all ACT schools in 2004,[7] 2005,[8] 2006,[9] 2007,[10] 2008,[11] 2010,[12] 2011,[13] 2012,[14] 2014,[15] 2015,[16] and 2016.

Connections with other schools

Radford College is an active member in Round Square, with exchanges and participation in conferences and service opportunities.

Radford College is twinned with the following schools:

  • Konko Gakuen school in Okayama prefecture, Japan[17]
  • Kure National College of Technology, in Hiroshima, Japan[18]
  • BISU High School in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China[19]

Collegians and notable alumni

The Radford Collegians are about building a community that provides ongoing support to members on a social, educational and career level. With over 6,500 former students, the group seeks to connect Collegians to each other and the College. It is committed to three core pillars of focus including social & community awareness, business & career opportunities and giving back. These pillars guide the Radford Collegians in success and growth. They organise reunions and mentoring programs, support College functions and raise funds for community outreach programs.[20]

Notable faculty – current and former


See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Strategic Plan 2011–2015 Archived 14 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 21 December 2011
  2. ^ a b c History and Location Archived 8 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 21 December 2011
  3. ^ Junior School Archived 8 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 21 December 2011
  4. ^ High School Archived 8 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 21 December 2011
  5. ^ Senior School Archived 8 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 21 December 2011
  6. ^ BSSS 2011 Overview Archived 26 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 21 December 2011
  7. ^ "Students with ACT Tertiary Entrance Statements" (PDF). Annual Report 2004-2005. ACT Department of Education and Training. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  8. ^ "Radford Tops School Tertiary Rankings". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  9. ^ "Students with ACT Tertiary Entrance Statements" (PDF). Annual Report 2006-2007. ACT Department of Education and Training. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
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  13. ^ "School Exam Scores Slip". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  14. ^ "On course for bright futures after ATARs". The Canberra Times. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  15. ^ "ACT Year 12 Certificate awards on the rise". The Canberra Times. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  16. ^ Clare Sibthorpe (16 December 2015). "ACT college results: Fewer students admitted to tertiary, more completing year 12". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
  17. ^ Sharp, Michele. "A second sister school partnership in Japan".
  18. ^ Fitzpatrick, Dianne. "Skype with Radford's sister school".
  19. ^ Fitzpatrick, Di. "From the LOTE Department".
  20. ^ "About us". Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  21. ^ Radford College Accessed 8 December 2016
  22. ^ ACT Legislative Assembly Accessed 8 December 2016
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  25. ^ Riotact - Vale Dale Brede Accessed 19 July 2023
  26. ^ "Comets focus on former Canberrans". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  27. ^ "Life after Radford with Jo Clay". Radford Collegians. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  28. ^ Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory - Jo Clay Accessed 05 September 2023
  29. ^ ACT Greens - Jo Clay Accessed 05 September 2023
  30. ^ Carbon Diet - Jo Clay Accessed 05 September 2023
  31. ^ Radford Collegians interview with Jo Clay Accessed 05 September 2023
  32. ^ "Conductor who does not do anything by halves". Radford Collegians. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  33. ^ "Flanagan picked in Roos". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  34. ^ Radford Collegians - Vale Jane Garrett - Class of 1990 Accessed 29 July 2024
  35. ^ Annual Report 2010 Archived 8 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 21 December 2011
  36. ^ "Deputy Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea". Radford Collegians. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  37. ^ DFAT - Ambassador to Mexico Accessed 24 June 2024
  38. ^ Interview with Rachel Moseley - Ambassador to Mexico Accessed 11 July 2024
  39. ^ Australian Foreign Minister - Senator Penny Wong - Media Release Accessed 18 July 2023
  40. ^ - Name reference - Australian Government Directory Accessed 21 January 2024
  41. ^ Twitter - Rachel Moseley - Australian Ambassador to Mexico presenting her credentials to the President of Mexico Accessed 24 June 2024
  42. ^ Australian Government Directory Accessed 12 December 2023
  43. ^ DFAT Directory Accessed 11 January 2021
  44. ^ DFAT Accessed 11 January 2011
  45. ^ Radford Alumni Interview YouTube Accessed 11 January 2011
  46. ^ Radford Alumni Interview SoundCloud Accessed 11 January 2011
  47. ^ Sydney Morning Herald Accessed 4 November 2011
  48. ^ Rohan Telford – Australian National University
  49. ^ Rohan Telford – University of Canberra
  50. ^ Rohan Telford – Google Scholar
  51. ^ Jesse Wagstaff – 2008–09 Men's Basketball
  52. ^ Simon Young
  53. ^ "How a Canberran conned his way to a New York penthouse in $114m fraud". 22 February 2021.
  54. ^ John Foulcher – Life beyond Radford
  55. ^ John Foulcher – AustLit
  56. ^ – National Library of Australia
  57. ^ George Huitker – Music
  58. ^ Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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