About Pacific Berowra Christian School
Berowra rests on a sunny plateau above the Hawkesbury River 40 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD, and just ten kilometres north of Hornsby. Berowra is a close-knit, family oriented community and is surrounded by natural bush land, national parks and the Hawkesbury River valley.
This blend of natural surroundings forms the backdrop to Berowra Christian School that is located on the corner of King Street and Berowra Waters Road, Berowra.
Our Facilities
Berowra Christian School is known for its big-hearted approach to educating students and this is reflected in the attention to detail, not only in the curriculum, but in the approach taken to facilitate the students in every way.
The School’s excellent facilities include an up to date library that provides dedicated reading areas, practical work spaces and a sunny outlook, encouraging students to linger and continue learning.
Outdoors, the children have access to Berowra Oval, which is used for both weekly lunch time sport and PE lessons. It is also where we organise whole school events such as the Athletics Carnival, Cross Country and Sport.
In future years we intend to expand our property footprint and expand on these activities, broadening the students’ awareness of and experience in a larger range of outdoor activities.
Over the past five years the school hall has been significantly refurbished and now sports a fully equipped kitchen, ideal for functions, the Fresh Food Friday group and staff meetings. It has greatly enhanced our community-school based activities, inviting friends and families to stay and encouraging healthy relationships.
Other additions to the school facilities include:
- Air conditioning in classrooms
- Interactive whiteboards in every class
- Chromebooks and Ipads to develop confidence in 21st Century ICT Skills
- Engaging and safe play equipment with shade sails
- General maintenance upgrades to existing buildings
School Structure
Board Structure
Berowra Christian Community School Limited is 100% owned by the Pacific Group of Christian Schools Limited.
This company:
- is a not for profit Public company
- is limited by guarantee
- has a Board of Directors made up of Christians from a number of denominations and churches.
Directors are appointed by the Board to fill casual vacancies or elected by the sole member at the company’s Annual General Meeting. Initial terms of Board membership are for three years. Directors may be re elected. The Board comprises directors with a broad range of gifts and professional expertise, who volunteer their time.
The Board of Pacific Group of Christian Schools generally operates according to the “Carver” model of Governance.
The Board appoints a Chief Executive Officer (the Executive Principal) who is charged with the daily operational responsibilities of the School. The Board focuses its agenda to matters of company policy and of providing direction to the CEO about the future Vision of the School and to developing plans towards achieving that vision.
If you would like to read a brief synopsis of the Carver model of governance please download the PDF file: Governance Model
Board Members
| Director | Qualifications & Experience |
|---|---|
| Mark McCrindle Chair | MA, BSc (Psychology), GAICD Social Researcher, Director, Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd; Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; Compassion Australia Ltd; Australian Leadership Foundation Ltd; McCrindle Research Pty Ltd, Safeheart Foundation Ltd. |
| Edwin John Boyce Executive Principal / Director | OAM; BA; MEd; PhD, FACE, FACEL, AIM. Executive Principal of Pacific Group of Christian Schools Director of Morling Education, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd, Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; Christian Education Development Alliance Ltd. Chairman of College of Christian Higher Education Limited |
| David Benjamin Peacock Treasurer | Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) from UTS graduating in 2001 Master of Divinity (MDiv) from SMBC graduating in 2005 Treasurer, Pacific Group of Christian Schools. Director of Berowra Christian Community School Ltd. |
| Anthony Rex Morgan Director | BA; BEc; FCPA; FAICD; CIP;FCILA; FCLA; FUEDI-ELAE; ANZIIF (Fellow) Chartered Loss Adjuster; Director, Pacific Group of Christian Schools, Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; A R Morgan Pty Ltd, Ziklag Pty Ltd, Maccem Holdings Pty Ltd, Hornsby Community Church Incorporated (and associated companies) |
| Christopher Erik Baldry Company Secretary | FCPA, MBA, B.Bus, Cert Governance Group Business Manager, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Company Secretary for Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Pacific Group of Christian Schools, Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; Christian Education Development Alliance. |
Company Membership
Berowra Christian Community School has a sole membership structure, with Pacific Group of Christian Schools being the sole member. The ultimate holding company is Pacific Christian Education Limited.
Within Pacific Christian Education is a membership structure with a group of evangelical Christian men and women from the broad community of Christian churches and denominations. Company members include parents, staff, past students, past parents and other Christians from the general community who are interested in supporting the ministry of the Pacific Group of Christian Schools.
Company members:
- receive Annual Financial Statements;
- receive copies of Directors’ Report; and
- are eligible to attend the Annual General Meeting and other meetings held at times as required.
The staff at BCS come from a wide variety of church backgrounds and professional experience, and each has a sense of God’s calling over their life coupled with a willingness to share his or her gifts to teach children in the Christian school setting.
Registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is maintained through the standard process of documentation and regular inspection.
The school attracts subsidies from both State and Federal Governments and charges an annual fee covering all day-to-day expenses.
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