Oxley College (Burradoo)
Oxley College is an independent school located in Burradoo, New South Wales, Australia.
History
Oxley College was founded in 1983 as part of a non-profit project by the local community. A $600,000 building grant was provided by the Commonwealth Schools Commission, and local investment brought the total funding to $1 million. The college had an initial enrolment of 24 students, with a goal of enrolling 350 students within a few years of opening. The College takes its name from Australian explorer, John Oxley.Description
The school is a non-denominational independent school. It is a member of the Round Square network of schools.The school motto is Patientia et Fortitudine, meaning "Patience and fortitude".
The school has a house system, with each house being named after Australians who were pioneers in their field:
- Dobell, after artist Sir William Dobell
- Durack, after Olympic swimmer Sarah Durack
- Florey, after scientist Howard Florey
- Mawson, after geologist and Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson
- Monash, after military leader Sir John Monash
- Oodgeroo, after Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal