GENERAL OVERVIEW
Brisbane Adventist College has been providing caring Christian education for over 30 years and is noted for its warm family environment. It is a small coeducational day school, catering for students from Preschool to Year 12, and focuses on the whole person: reaching academic excellence, developing physical and social well-being, and building good character based on Christian values.
LOCATION
Brisbane Adventist College is located on a tranquil 15 hectares and enjoys large playing fields and a leafy green corridor. It is situated in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, on the border of Mansfield and Wishart. It is just 15 minutes by car or bus into Brisbane and is close to an excellent public transport system. BAC also has a comprehensive private bus system.
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Principal Jack Ryan says, "BAC is proud of its rigorous academic program and its reputation as a nurturing place where children learn manners and values in an intentional way. Our chaplaincy program is meeting the needs of our young people in a way that is rare in most schools and we have teachers who are prepared to go the second mile to help students with their school work. This is a place where students can achieve their very best."
BOARDING FACILITIES
Homestay accommodation for international students is arranged in a caring family environment. All students attending Brisbane Adventist College must live with a parent or approved family member, or in approved homestay accommodation.
TERTIATY PATHWAYS
All overseas students are eligible for the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and the Overall Position (OP) score for tertiary entrance at the end of Year 12. Senior secondary students at Brisbane Adventist College are offered subjects in the sciences, arts, humanities and business education that will give them access to every possible university course, TAFE course or apprenticeship.
COMPETITION PARTICIPATION
Primary public speaking competition; National and regional maths, English and science competitions; District chess competition and Visual arts competition; District sporting competitions; Beenleigh and Gold Coast eisteddfods.
SCHOOL FACILITIES
Private music rooms for individual tuition; Multi-purpose student centre for sport, music and drama; Computer rooms; Science laboratories; Industrial arts centre (including computerised and traditional graphics); Home economics centre; Specialised music and art facilities; Basketball, netball, tennis and volleyball courts.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Leadership programs and personal development camps; Instrumental program; AMEB exams; Duke of Edinbourgh Award program; Overseas rugby tour; Snow skiing trip; Year 12 Sydney trip; School musical production; Primary choir; Strings ensemble; Community service and Red Shield Appeal; Days of Excellence program; BACstage drama club; Stormco trips; Concerts and drama performances.
SPORT
Swimming, badminton, basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, touch football, rugby union, ultimate disk, softball, aerobics, table tennis.
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