Mueller College is an independent, non-denominational Christian, co-educational, P-12, school, located in the suburb of Rothwell within the City of Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia.[2][3][4] It is administered by Independent Schools Queensland, with an enrolment of 1,790 students and a teaching staff of 153, as of 2023.[4] The school is named in reference to George Müller, a Christian evangelist who established 117 schools and offered Christian education to more than 120,000 students.[1][5]
| Mueller College | |
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| Location | |
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75 Morris Road , | |
| Coordinates | 27°12′43″S 153°03′40″E / 27.212°S 153.061°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Christian |
| Motto | Knowledge and Obedience in Christ |
| Established | 1990 |
| Principal | Paul Valese |
| Grades | P–12 |
| Enrolment | 1575 (2018)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Navy blue, red and white |
| Website | mueller.qld.edu.au |
History
editThe school opened on 30 January 1990,[6] as a ministry of the Mueller Community Church, which is a member church of Christian Community Churches of Australia.[5]
In 2009, the principal at the time, Colin Krueger, admitted the school still used the cane, but at the request of parents.[7] However, by 2011, the school had moved away from corporal punishment, due to community outrage.[8]
The school set the record in the University of Queensland’s annual sunflower competition in 2014.[9]
By August 2018, Mueller College had a total enrolment population of 1,575 students from Preparatory to Year 12.[1]
It was reported that a student was sexually assaulted by his fellow peers in 2022,[10] with the school captain being wrongfully identified as the culprit, an apology was issued by the Courier Mail for this mistake.[11]
In October 2024, it was reported that students of the school were being investigated by the police for sharing a "rape list" via social media.[12] According to the school, "immediate steps to discipline the students who were involved" was taken.[12]
Vocational education
editVET courses available to students include:
Extracurricular activities
editExtracurricular activities available to students at Mueller College include:
- The MUROC Radio Controlled Plane Club, in which students learn how to design, build, fly and maintain model aircraft[14]
- The Infinity Program for academically advanced students[15]
- Mission trips through Australian Mission Outreach Support (AMOS)[15]
- Vella & Apphia development programs for students in Years 7–10[15]
- Music tours[15]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Annual Report 2018" (PDF). Mueller College. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Mueller College (Rothwell) | Department of Education". Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Mueller College, Rothwell QLD". Private Schools Guide. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ a b "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ a b "About Us". Mueller Community Church. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools". Queensland Department of Education. 14 April 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Teachers given cane go-ahead at Bundaberg Christian College". The Sunday Mail. 29 March 2009. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ Chilcott, Tanya (30 June 2011). "Campaigners anger at Queensland schools using corporal punishment". The Courier Mail. Archived from the original on 13 April 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Record smashed at UQ sunflower weigh-in". UQ News. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Mueller College student reveals shocking sexual assault claim". NewsCop. 28 October 2022. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Apology to Mueller College School Captain designate". The Courier Mail. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Students at Queensland Christian college investigated over reported 'rape list'". Nine News. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Senior Subject Selection Information 2020" (PDF). Mueller College. pp. 92–96. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Drone flyer diary – Anthony Banks". Flight Safety Australia. 20 October 2022. Archived from the original on 28 February 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Extra-curricular". Mueller College. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2019.