Radford College is an independent school,

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, located in

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, Australia. Founded in 1984, the college is named after Bishop Lewis Bostock Radford. It has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for over 2,100 students from

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to Year 12.

History

Radford opened its doors in 1984 under founding principal Jock Mackinnon AM, with 235 students and 15 staff. Professor T.B. Millar AO served as the inaugural chairman.History and Location
Accessed 21 December 2011 Radford presently has more than 2,100 students enrolled across its Junior (Years

to 6), and

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(Years 7–12).

Principals

Chairman of the Board

Curriculum

Junior School pupils undertake the

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Primary Years programme.Junior School
Accessed 21 December 2011 The Secondary School operates a core curriculum of English,

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, Religious and Values Education, and

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as well as various electives including Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Design and Technology, and

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.High School
Accessed 21 December 2011 A strong emphasis is placed upon service learning and active participation in co-curricular activities. In Senior School, students work toward the Year 12 Certificate, a credential awarded to ACT secondary students on completion of their studies. Radford College offers a range of courses leading to an

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(ATAR), in addition to accredited courses for students not seeking to enter

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.Senior School
Accessed 21 December 2011 In 2011, more Radford students sought tertiary entrance than any other school in Canberra, with 93% of students receiving an ATAR.BSSS 2011 Overview
Accessed 21 December 2011 Radford College has a record of academic success, with its Year 12 graduates achieving the highest median ATAR of all ACT schools in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Connections with other schools

Radford College is an active member in

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, with exchanges and participation in conferences and service opportunities. Radford College is twinned with the following schools: * Konko Gakuen school in Okayama prefecture, Japan * Kure National College of Technology, in Hiroshima, Japan * BISU High School in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Collegians and notable alumni

The Radford Collegians are about building a community that provides ongoing support to members on a social, educational and career level. With over 6,500 former students, the group seeks to connect Collegians to each other and the College. It is committed to three core pillars of focus including social & community awareness, business & career opportunities and giving back. These pillars guide the Radford Collegians in success and growth. They organise reunions and mentoring programs, support College functions and raise funds for community outreach programs. *

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MLA – former leader of the opposition at the

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* Samuel Beever – diplomat, former Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus * Nicholas BishopNicholas Bishop Biography
Accessed 21 December 2011 – actor * Dale BredeRiotact - Vale Dale Brede
Accessed 19 July 2023 – former Supercars Championship Racing driver * Katherine Calder – skier and Winter Olympian * Ryan Carters – first class cricketer for New South Wales and Victoria * Jo Clay – member of the

Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory - Jo Clay
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Accessed 05 September 2023Radford Collegians interview with Jo Clay
Accessed 05 September 2023 * Jessica Cottis – artistic director and chief conductor of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra * David Dawson – first-class cricketer, a former player for the

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and

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– actress, known for playing Annie Cresta in the '' Hunger Games'' film franchise * Anna Flanagan – hockey player for the Hockeyroos * Jane Garrett – Mayor of Yarra and a Member of the

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and the

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.Radford Collegians - Vale Jane Garrett - Class of 1990
Accessed 29 July 2024 *

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Annual Report 2010
Accessed 21 December 2011 – racing cyclist, competing in UCI championship * Elanor Huntington – Dean of Engineering at the

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– tennis player * Luke Letcher – Olympic bronze medallist, Australian men's quadruple scull * Sam Michael – Formula One engineer, former director at

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. * Rachel Moseley – diplomat, Australian Ambassador to Mexico,DFAT - Ambassador to Mexico
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Accessed 12 December 2023 former DFAT assistant secretary, Latin America and Eastern Europe Branch,DFAT Directory
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Accessed 11 January 2011 former Deputy Australian High Commissioner to Papua New GuineaRadford Alumni Interview YouTube
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Accessed 11 January 2011 * Kaz Patafta – soccer player for

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* Tom RogicSydney Morning Herald
Accessed 4 November 2011 – Socceroo, Futsalroo, Nike 'The Chance' winner, and professional soccer player for

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in the

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. * Allan Sly – probability theorist, professor of mathematics at

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, 2018

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* Rohan Telford – Sports Scientist *

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– professional basketball player for the

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*Simon Young – Deputy Principal at The Geelong College *Stefan Qin – Notable cryptocurrency fraudster *Andrew Welling - Hong Kong Rugby League player, and Social Entrepreneur

Notable faculty – current and former

* John Foulcher – Australian poet * George Huitker – Australian MusicianAustralian Broadcasting Corporation
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Former National Sporting Staff

* Edwina Bone - Australian National Women’s Hockey Team(formerly) * Tristan Thomas - Australian hurdler(Formerly)

References

External links

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