Welcome to the Tenison Woods College website.
Tenison Woods College is a dynamic Reception to
Year 12 Co-educational Catholic College located
in Mount Gambier, South Australia.
Consisting
of approximately 1200 students,
the College offers regional and international
students access to an exciting array of
educational and vocational programs to enable
each student to meet their needs and
aspirations.
The Tenison Woods College motto, 'Let Your Light
Shine', lies at the heart of our curriculum and
pastoral care programs.
Based on the Mercy and Marist charisms of
providing every child with the opportunity to
thrive, the College is proud of its heritage and
its commitment to supporting the pastoral care
and well-being of all students as we support
them in meeting their needs and exceeding their
aspirations.
The College is proud of its Catholic heritage
and of the great achievements of its students
and teachers. The College is purpose built and
prepares students for life in the 21st Century.
With the development of the new College
programs
comes
advanced use of
technology, greatly improved facilities,
equipment and curriculum options. All of these
benefits
enhance your
child’s experiences
and achievements
and improve
their vocational and career options
as they move into secondary schooling.
Tenison Woods College is
renowned as
an enterprising Catholic School providing
excellence in education for all students.
Our focus on
educating all students to achieve their personal
best in academic, spiritual, social and sporting
achievements,
enables the College to continue to deliver above
average results in state and international
assessments and Year 12 scores.
Tenison
Woods College was formed in 2001 following the
merging of St Paul's School
(primary)
and
Tenison College (secondary). Both of
these schools had proud reputations, with an
excellent record of student achievement and care
for individuals. The
College is named in
honour
of the pioneering Priest, Scientist, Orator,
Researcher, Father Julian Tenison Woods, whose
shared vision with Mother Mary MacKillop laid
the foundations for Catholic education system in
this state and across the nation.
Choosing a school is one of the most important
decisions you make as a parent/carer or student.
We hope this website will assist you by
providing
relevant
information about the benefits of education at
Tenison Woods College.
Guiding Principles
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Our Passion
To educate young people for inspiring participation in
the World community.
Our Mission
To be an enterprising Catholic School of educational
excellence.
Our Motto
Let Your Light Shine!
Core Competencies
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Educating students for life
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Pastoral care of students, staff and families
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Ability to deliver quality education programs at an
affordable price
Strategic Intent
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Catholic schools, in partnership with parents, in union
with Christ’s saving mission and communities, educate
young people for participation in the Church and world
communities today. Founded in the Catholic
tradition and strengthened by our Mercy and Marist
ethos, Tenison Woods College is committed to being an
enterprising Catholic school of educational excellence,
and being the school of first choice for families
desiring a Catholic education in the South East.
