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HeronBridge College

25 Years of education with

faith and heart

ounded in 2001, HeronBridge Many families have journeyed Looking ahead, HeronBridge College
College celebrates 25 years of through multiple phases, and it is remains committed to educating
Feducation rooted in heart, faith, not uncommon to see siblings — future generations with faith,
and purpose. What began with a and even the children of alumni — excellence, and compassion —
clear vision to offer a values-driven, walking the same pathways others continuing a legacy of education
Christ-centred education has grown did years before. with heart that will endure for many
into a flourishing learning community years to come.
where young people are nurtured to Throughout the years, countless
become confident, compassionate, moments have shaped our story: Proverbs 22:6
and capable individuals. first days filled with excitement, “Train up a child in the way he should
milestones achieved, challenges go, and when he is old he will not
From its earliest days, HeronBridge overcome, and celebrations depart from it.”
College has believed that education shared. Dedicated staff members
extends far beyond academic have played a pivotal role, Kenneth Checkley
achievement. Our approach has always investing deeply in generations Executive Head
been to educate the whole child — of learners and leaving lasting
intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, impressions that extend well
socially, and physically. This holistic beyond the school years. Alumni
philosophy has shaped our culture and often reflect on the teachers who
continues to define the HeronBridge inspired them, the friendships that
experience, ensuring that every learner shaped them, and the values that
is known, supported, and encouraged continue to guide their lives long
to reach their full potential. after graduation.

Over the past 25 years, HeronBridge As the educational landscape has
College has grown in both size and evolved, so too has HeronBridge
scope, yet the school’s heart has College. Facilities, programmes,
remained unchanged. Learners are and learning approaches have
challenged to strive for excellence while been thoughtfully developed to
being grounded in strong values such meet the needs of a changing
as integrity, respect, perseverance, and world, while remaining firmly
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service. These principles are lived out anchored in the values on which
daily — in classrooms that encourage the school was founded. Innovation Birthday
curiosity and critical thinking, on sports and adaptability are embraced, Events
fields where teamwork and resilience preparing learners to navigate
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are built, and through cultural and the future with confidence and January June
23 January 2026 All school production
service opportunities that foster character. Church services Founders function
Junior primary school
Senior primary school July
creativity and empathy. High school Preschool
24 January 2026 ‘Celebrate Me’
As we mark this significant 25-year Church service
Preschool
August
Holidays
A defining feature of HeronBridge milestone, we acknowledge that February
13 February 2026 September
College is its strong sense of HeronBridge College’s legacy has Barefoot and Croc fundraiser Colour run festival
March October
community. Relationships sit at the been shaped by many hands and 18 to 21 March 2026 Birthday cook off
HeronBridge College Invitational
centre of school life, creating an hearts — learners, families, staff, April November
All staff celebration
Holidays
environment where learners feel a and partners who have journeyed
May
HeronBridge College Day
true sense of belonging. with us since 2001. and ‘Handprints’
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