History
Chinchilla Christian College has a rich history that tells a story of God's faithfulness. The school was established in 1983 by a group of local Christian parents who had a vision for Christian education in the area.
In 2023 the College celebrated its 40th anniversary with a community celebration. Many people through the College's history were part of the celebration and contributed their time to tell the story of what God has done through His school.
Past Principals & Notable Teachers
Timeline
1983
Meyrick Roberts
Founder
A group of Christians across denominations sought to establish a school that would be founded on the Word of God and would teach from a Biblical Worldview. Ilene Morrison became the first teacher. The school met at Buffalow Lodge and the Showground Pavilion.
1984
Lindsay Bell
Principal
The original school building was built on 88 Oak Street.
The motto "Let your Light Shine" was established.
1990
Herman Bakker
Principal
1995
Philip Nippress
Principal
1998
Lindsay Bell
Principal
The school continued to run offsite and overcame the threat of closure through God's provision.
Having returned to Oak Street, the school continued to move forward.
The original school building recieved a much needed renovation.
2004
Dennis Lockhart
Principal
Facing closure again, Dennis Lockhart took the school from six students to over 180. New classrooms and Library were constructed.
2013
Chris McPhail
Principal
The Secondary School was established in 2014 and the name of the school changed from Chinchilla Christian School to Chinchilla Christian College.
2015
John Lyndon
CEO
Went from being locally run to joining Christian Community Ministries (CCM). Chairman of the Board, Bruce Uebergang, oversaw the transition to CCM.
2016
Nathan McDonald
Principal
The journey through Secondary continued, with the first group of Year 12 students graduating in 2018.
2023
Nathan McDonald
Principal
Celebration of 40 Years. Now with 14 Primary Classrooms and 15 Secondary classrooms. 433 Students enrolled.
Future
Moving forward as a College that seeks to teach students from a Biblical Worldview. Future building includes: "The Hub" a building that will provide a new library, student services, learning support centre, visual art room, two Secondary classrooms and staff facilities.
Also further development of Secondary classrooms and a Performing Arts centre. Aiming to cater for 720 students with two classes for every year level.