Overnewton Anglican Community College (more commonly known as 'OACC') is an independent, co-educational, day school with two campuses - one located in Taylors Lakes, Melbourne, Australia and the other located in Keilor, Melbourne, Australia. Prep to Year 8 is available at both campuses; Year 9 is only available at Taylors Lakes Campus and Years 10, 11 and 12 are only available at the Keilor Campus. Canowindra is the name given to the Year 9 Campus (adjoining to the Taylors Lakes Campus) in honour of the Aboriginal custodians that owned the land prior to industrialisation of the area. Emphasis is placed on providing a well-rounded education. All students are encouraged to experience and become involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities that complement the academic program. A diverse range of academic, physical and cultural experiences help students grow into confident, self-reliant and capable young adults. Christian education is a core subject at all levels, promoting the development of individual morals and Christian values in the context of family and community living. Outstanding academic results have been consistently achieved at VCE level. Families also form an integral part of the learning experience with all parents being actively involved in College life by participating in the Family Contribution Scheme, whereby they contribute 18 hours of service to the College each term.
The school has participated for many years in the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge in both the junior, premier and RAW divisions. Students from Years 5 and 6 are available to apply for the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Division and students from Years 10, 11 and 12 were available to apply for the RAW Rock Eisteddfod division (until 2010, the year in which Rock Eisteddfod was temporarily replaced by 'Vic Moves', where the school placed first overall and accumulated numerous awards). Prior to 2011, only the Year 9 cohort was available to apply for the Rock Eisteddfod Premier Division, however as of 2011 students from Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 were made readily available to audition and came third - their best achievement in Premier Division.
The current Principal is Mr. James Laussen.
Overnewton Anglican Community College was founded in 1987 and, in 2012, Overnewton celebrated its 25th year.
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