A WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to the website of Groves Christian College, Kingston.
I would like to introduce the College to you and recommend it
as an attractive schooling option for families of the Brisbane
South, Logan and Beenleigh areas.
Named after the famous missionary statesman of yesteryear, Anthony
Norris Groves, the College commenced in 1999 as a second campus
of Mueller College, Rothwell. The college became legally and
financially independent of Mueller in 2001 - though close links
of fellowship and professional co-operation remain. Groves operates
over two campuses in Kingston; one in Laughlin Street and the
other in Velorum Drive. Laughlin Street is our main campus.
In 2006, Groves has grown to over 815 students from Preschool
to Year 12 in the Day School and over 800 students in our School
of Distance Education. Groves is a member of Christian Schools
Australia (CSA) and the Association of Independent Schools in
Queensland (AISQ). It has a non-denominational Christian ethos
and caters for children from a wide variety of Christian backgrounds
and traditions. It also caters for families who - though not
necessarily Christian themselves desire a Christian school culture
and educational experience for their children. All staff are
committed Christian people from various denominational backgrounds
selected for their professional competence as well their sense
of calling to the ministry of a Christian school.
I invite you to visit the College to see what is on offer, and
to discuss your children's schooling needs with us. We will
be happy to be of whatever help we can, and would welcome the
opportunity to show you around the College. Turn left from the
in-bound lanes of Kingston Road at the Woolworths Servo and
find us in the cul-de-sac at the end of Laughlin Street.
Yours sincerely,
Terrence McCorkell
Principal
Introducing ...
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Mr Terrence McCorkell
Principal
Terrence McCorkell commenced as Principal of Groves Christian
College in 2006 after having worked for two years as Head
of Secondary School. With a background in Mathematics,
I.T. and German, his training at University of Queensland
included diverse areas of applied and pure Mathematics
along with studies in International Business German. Terrence
and his wife, Kathryn, welcomed the first child to their
family in April of this year. Outside of education, Terrence
has a keen interest in music, computers, kayaking, and
a range of other things. Terrence committed his life to
the Lord Jesus Christ as a teenager.
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Mrs Sharon Singh
Head of Primary
Born in Fiji, she completed her university studies in Computer Science, Information Systems, Science, Mathematics and Education
at the University of the South Pacific in Suva. She has a ‘rich’ experience of 24 years of teaching in Christian; Hindu; Independent;
International; and Muslim schools and colleges. She loves the Lord dearly and uses every opportunity she has to spread Jesus’
love to others. She is an International Faculty for Haggai Institute which is a privilege and a great source of joy to her.
Her interests include cooking, music, photography, reading, sport and traveling.
Sharon is married to Albert and they have two daughters and a son. They have lived in Fiji, New Zealand, Hong Kong and now Australia.
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Mr Wayne Schulz
Head of Secondary
Wayne has 31 years experience in Secondary Education.
His background is in Science and has served as a Head
of Department in both State and private schools. Practical
applications of how students learn in different environments
is an interest of Wayne's as evident in the publication
of student manual forlaboratory work in schools.
Wayne is married to Elizabeth and they have three grown
children. The Schulz family has enjoyed living in this
area since 1979. He is a keen racquet sportsperson and
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Mrs Kay Ready
Principal's P.A.
Kay deals with most enrolment enquiries. She has a
background in administration and personnel management,
and has been involved in the college since it began.
Married to Richard, Kay is a parent as well as a staff member
of Groves. Beside answering queries and possibly showing
you around the college, Kay will also arrange an interview
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Mrs Marilyn Zietsch
Registrar
Fully committed to the Mission of Groves to provide Christ-centred schooling which will encourage students to achieve their full potential for God, Marilyn will help you with all your enrolment enquiries or a tour of the college. Married to Bill for 22 years, with a son and a daughter who attended the college before moving on into the workforce and university, she has a background in Christian Schooling and business. In her spare time, Marilyn likes to spend time with her family, home renovating and a little craft work.
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Mr Bryen McNally
Head of Distance Educatiuon
As Head of Distance Education at Groves, 35 years experience
in secondary schools (both state schools in NSW and
Christian schools in NSW and QLD) has prepared Bryen
for the task of establishing and building Groves’
Distance Education operation.
In education, Bryen has taught Humanities (Geography,
Economics, and Business Studies) as well as Computer
applications, Mathematics and Wood Technology. He has
been involved in areas of middle and senior management
within schools.
Married, with two children and two grandsons, Bryen
enjoys music, canoeing and (all too rarely) most forms
of relaxation.
His passion is to assist young people become competent,
intelligent Christian leaders of character and integrity
in their world, fulfilling the purpose and destiny God
has planned for them as they follow Him.
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