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Part of our Heritage - Honouring the Okubo family

 Our relationship with the Okubo family started in 1997 when twin daughters, Yoshimi and Satomi began at this College in Yr 7 in 1997. They graduated pursuing further study in Hospitality and Child Care in 2002. 

We recognise the family name now because of their younger brother Gentoku who came to study full-time at out College in Yr 7 when his sisters were in Yr 12.

This makes the Okubo family the overseas family with the longest association with our College here at Gosford. 18 years of enrolment at the Full Fee paying rate is a substantial investment.

With Gentoku graduating this year we took the opportunity to honour the family when Mr & Mrs Okubo visited earlier this year.

Mr & Mrs Okubo receiving a gift and commemorative plaque in honour of their commitment and willingness to entrust their children to us.  THANK YOU for that WONDERFUL opportunity!!  God Bless you richly.

                                       EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENTS

GOSFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

• Gosford Christian School has been acquired by St Philip’s Christian Education Foundation Ltd. to add to their current group of Schools including Newcastle, Port Stephens, Cessnock, DALE and Narnia Preschool. All of the Schools are situated in the Hunter Valley tourist areas, just north of  Gosford.

• St Philip’s Christian Education Foundation Ltd is independent of any church affiliation and is support by a broad range of churches including traditional, evangelical and Pentecostal. We are members of the Australian Association of Christian Schools and of the Association of Independent Schools.

• St Philip's are very excited at the prospect of adding Gosford to our group of schools and believe that together we can grow to be stronger as we share the experience and talents of staff across our schools to benefit all our students.

• The name of the College will change in time to St Philip’s Christian College – Gosford. The current uniform, education programs, teaching and pastoral  care  will remain at the same high standard.

The Management of St Philips Christian Education Foundation Ltd. fully endorses the excellent International Student Program that has been operating in Gosford Christian School since the early 1990’s.

We look forward with anticipation and excitement to working with you and your organisation to develop the International Education market across the other campuses of our Education foundation.

Graeme Irwin

Executive Principal

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2007 Term dates

Term 1        29th January to 5th April 2007

Term 2        26th April to 29th June 2007

Term 3        18th July to 28th September 2007

Term 4        15th october to 14th December 2007

Hong Kong  - Gathering of past students - 5th July 2005

Visting Hong Kong allowed the opportunity to catch with some past students of Gosford Christian School.

We spent a very enjoyable 4 hours together reminiscing about their school days; reflecting on the decision for them to have studied in Australia; their aspirations for the future etc.

Here's a photo minus Candy Chan who wasn't able to join us until later in the evening.

Left to right front row:

Simon Ng; Kate Kelleher; Kim Chan, Raymond Lok

Gilbert Lo, Eva Chan, Pontus Cheung

From those students:

What did you find most beneficial about going to Gosford Christian School?

"I learnt a lot from GCS - I found myself there - I found love, friendships, respect - I love Aussie."

"Everyone is friendly; education & studying environment is good"

"Learn how to live with a family from different culture. Became a Christian; Met lots of friends from different countries"

"Great experience for my life. Improve my English so much. Lovely school environment and very good studying environment as well."

"Get much closer with local Australian students; Christian environemtn helps me to develop self-control".

Best memories: Chapel; sports carnival; homestay program; camp; excursions; everything

Would you recommend GCS to prospective students and why?

Nice environment

Good teachers; "The teachers are very nice to all the students, no matter whether you are smart or not - they put their heart with you."

Loving homestay

Location is good - Far enough from city to encourage good study

Has a wonderful International Program

Academic Excellence

Highlights - 7 out of the last 15 School Dux have been International Students

• CONGRATULATIONS to Gillian Shi for:

                  *achieving the highest University Entrance result and being Dux of the

                   School for 2004 - 98.7 UAI