having been established before Upper Coomera fully developed. That position has allowed Coomera Anglican College not only to serve its community, but to actively help shape it, growing alongside families, local organisations, and the identity of the region itself. Founded on an Anglican ethos and operating as a co-educational school, Coomera Anglican College describes its differentiator by exercising values of imagination, listening and respect, “always, everywhere, and for all people”. Rather than defining itself by a single flagship program, leadership of the College points to its four pillars of, Faith and Service, Teaching and Learning, Flourishing, People and Place. These are supported though a wide range offerings within Academic, Sport, Arts, Music, Leadership, Faith and Spirituality and Co-curricular opportunities. Students can begin in the Early Learning Centre at three years old, and the College prides itself on the importance it places on Nurturing Great Humans at every step of their journey. EXCELLENCE IN REAL-WORLD SUBJECTS Academically, Coomera Anglican College emphasises strong performance supported by a deliberate focus on “real-world subjects.” Its Science programs are a point of strength, alongside Media and other applied learning areas that encourage students to move beyond theory and toward problem-solving and learning for understanding rather than teaching for a test. In the middle years especially, the curriculum is designed to inspire exploration, helping students connect their learning to practical solutions and authentic challenges, rather than treating education as an abstract exercise. Coomera Anglican College approach is not simply to prepare students for assessment, rather to help them develop the skills and confidence to apply knowledge in meaningful contexts. In sport, Coomera Anglican College is “kicking goals” both literally and figuratively. Basketball, Netball, Soccer, Rugby, and Athletics were highlighted as growing areas of competitive strength, supported by a Sports’ Academy that is integrated into the curriculum. For elite student athletes, this model allows high-performance training and development to occur within the structure of the school day, an approach that leadership noted is still relatively uncommon and adds significant value to students balancing sport and education. PRIORITISING THE ARTS The Arts is another area of excellence at Coomera Anglican College and one where passion runs deep, particularly for Principal Innes-Hill, whose 47 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 08, ISSUE 01 COOMERA ANGLICAN COLLEGE
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