Whitsunday Anglican School, Private Anglican school in Beaconsfield, Mackay, Australia
Whitsunday Anglican School is a private school in Beaconsfield, Mackay, educating students from kindergarten through year 12 with separate primary and secondary divisions serving over 700 students. The school offers a wide range of subjects including Mathematics, English, French, and Japanese, with dedicated ESL programs for international students.
The school was founded in 1988 by Right Reverend John Lewis SSM, marking the beginning of an Anglican educational institution in the Mackay region. Since then it has grown into an established school community with multiple divisions and programs.
The school organizes its student body into four houses named after Christian saints, which compete against each other during school events throughout the year. These house groups shape the social life and build community connections within the school.
Visitors should note that the school maintains a strict uniform policy and accommodates both day and boarding students on the campus. Access and specific visiting times should be confirmed beforehand, as this is an active educational facility with students.
The school is the only facility in Mackay offering boarding accommodation, housing approximately 80 students from year 5 through 12. This makes it a rare option for families from remote areas seeking full integration into the school community.
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