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Conception
A third Anglican school for Canberra is first mooted -
Establishment Committee
The Establishment Committee is created -
Seeking Support
The Establishment Committee begins to gather support for the new school -
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Gauging Interest
Newspaper advertisements are published to gauge public interest. The first enrollments begin to flood in. -
Bruce is Selected
The Bruce site is selected -
Interim Board Created
The Interim Board is established under the leadership of Dr T.B.Millar -
First Principal Named
Jock Mackinnon is made Radford's first Principal -
Naming
The new school is formally named Radford College -
Protests
The Teacher's Federation and Trade and Labour Council picket the building site -
Foundation Stone Laid
The school's foundation stone is laid by Bishop Cecil Warren -
First Day
The first day of school -
Opening
Radford College is formally opened by Sir Ninian Stephen -
Crest and Motto
The current school crest and motto are chosen -
T.B.Millar Departs
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First Chaplain Appointed
Father David Lunniss is named the first Chaplain of Radford -
Stage 2 Building Completed
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Senior School Opening
The original Senior School area is opened -
T.B.Millar Hall Opened
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First Graduation
The first year 12s graduate. -
Peter Casson Named Principal
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J.A.Mackinnon Oval Opened
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Collegians Association
The first meeting of the Collegians Association is held -
Graeme Wigg Named Principal
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10 Year Anniversary
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G. Wigg Sports Centre Opened
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Performing Arts Centre Opened
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Radford Archives Opened
The Radford Archives are opened by foundation staff member Shirley Campbell -
David Mulford Named Principal
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Chapel Opened
Designed by Rodney Moss, the Chapel goes on to win an architectural award in 2003 -
Molly Brownbill Retires
Long-time and highly valued staff member Molly Brownbill retires -
Middle School Opening
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20th Anniversary
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ELC Opened
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Arts Centre Opening
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25th Anniversary
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Junior School Opening
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Phillip Heath Named Principal
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Radford Institute Founded
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Community Contribution Award
Order of Australia Association Awards for Community Contribution -
Community Contribution Award
Order of Australia Association Awards for Community Contribution -
Junior School Extension
Increase in Junior School Year 4 Centre (Gold Rooms) -
Formation of the Middle Years
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John Leyshon Retires
Former Deputy Principal John Leyshon retires -
Statement of Intent Approved
Radford College Statement of Intent approved -
30th Anniversary
The three Radford Time Capsules are interred -
Fiona Godfrey Named Principal
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New Senior School Opening
The three Radford time capsules are interred on this date -
Dirrum Dirrum Centre Formation
Formation of Dirrum Dirrum Centre for Ethics, Values and Compassion -
Fiona Godfrey Commissioned
New principal Fiona Godfrey's comissioning service took place on this day. -
Phillip O'Regan Named Deputy Principal
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Senior School Building Awarded
The new Senior School building is honoured by the Australian Institute of Architects http://www.archdaily.com/516482/australian-institute-of-architects-announces-winner-of-2014-act-awards -
New Road Entrance Opens
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Peter Dodd Announces Resignation
Head of Highschool, Peter Dodd, announces his resignation after 29 years. -
Radford Joins the Healthier Workplaces Scheme
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21st Anniversary of Radford Rowing
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Sean Michell and Ottmar Weiss Retire
Two long-serving board directors retire. -
1 to 1 Program Launched
In a new initiative, students are provided with electronic devices with access to educational software. The program is a rapid success. -
New Access Ramps
Work is begun on new access ramps on campus. -
Radford Dance Academy Announced
The building of a dance studio is announced, with plans for opening at the beginning of 2016 -
New Executive Role Created
Radford announces plans to employ a Director of Assessment, Reporting and Curriculum for 2016. -
2016-2020 Strategic Plan Released
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Dance Academy Opens
Enrollments open to the newly created Radford Dance Academy, run by Danielle White, Radford's first Director of Movement -
New Entrance Signs Installed
New signs are installed at the original school entrance, as well as the newly opened Haydon Drive entrance. -
Jock Mackinnon Passes Away
Radford's founding Principal, Jock Mackinnon, passes away at the age of 88 -
Opening of Junior School Top Oval
A new playground is officially opened at the Junior School Top Oval
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Junior School Recognised as Apple Distinguished School
The Radford Junior School is recognised as an Apple Distinguished School, an invitation-only award which highlights schools for excellence in education and technological integration and innovation. http://www.apple.com/education/apple-distinguished-schools/ -
Radford Foundation Launched
A special foundation is launched, through which donations, pledges and bequests from the community can be made to support the school -
Chairman of the Board Retires
Ian Morison, Chairman of the School Board for ten years, announces his retirement. -
New Vice Principal
Dr Adrian Johnson begins as Radford's new vice principal, having previously served as Head of Senior School at Somerset College on the Gold Coast. -
Dr Adrian Johnson Named Deputy Principal
Dr Adrian Johnson, former Head of Senior School at Somerset College on the Gold Coast, is named Radford's new Deputy Principal -
Mark Whitby Resigns
The president of the Collegians Association steps down after four years of service. He is succeeded by Tristan Madigan (Class of 1999). http://www.radford.act.edu.au/news-and-events/latest-news-and-achievements/article/?id=collegians-president-says-goodbye -
Mr Andy Gordon Named New Head of Junior School
Mr Gordon had previously held the role of Head of Primary at John Paul College in Brisbane, and at the time of his appointment to Radford was on the National Advisory Committee of the Australian Principals’ Association and a member of the State Executive of the Independent Primary School Heads Australia (IPSHA). -
New Senior Chaplain Appointed
Rev’d Katherine Rainger, formerly the Assistant Priest at Holy Covenant, Jamison, is named as the new Senior Chaplain with the departure of Fr Richard Browning at the beginning of Term Four.
