The Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation (SASC) has secured the future of the Orange and Dubbo Anglican schools.
Macquarie Anglican School at Dubbo and Orange Anglican Grammar School had been on the market because of financial issues in Bathurst Diocese.
Expressions of interest were called for in February for the purchase of the schools, which operate on a similar 'affordable fee' model to Sydney schools operated by SASC.
The Dubbo school was established in 2002 and is a growing K-12 co-educational institution. Orange Anglican Grammar started in 2007 as a primary school but has now grown to year 10.
Dr Laurie Scandrett, Chief Executive Officer of Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation, announced that the Corporation has exchanged contracts for the purchase of both schools.
“We are very excited to be able to make this announcement" Dr Scandrett said. "By including the operation of these schools as part of Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation, we can guarantee to students, parents, staff and each community that the future of these schools is secure. The schools will be able to continue their great work of Christian education with confidence.”
Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation currently operates 17 schools across Sydney and the South Coast of NSW with more than 12,000 students and 1,500 staff. Schools outside metropolitan Sydney include those in Milton, Nowra, Tahmoor and Shellharbour.
"Every Corporation school operates under a local School Council to ensure that they maintain their foundations in the communities for which they exist to serve. At the same time, the Corporation brings the strength of resources of all of our schools that can only enrich the educational experience of all students,” said Dr Scandrett.
He said the corporation had been "impressed with the staff teams and their dedication to providing teaching and learning experiences and facilities that are truly outstanding in each area". Dr Scandrett emphasised that the decision of the Bathurst Diocese and the Board of Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation will "bring stability to underpin the future operation of these schools".
"We believe that parents choose Anglican Schools because they appreciate the quality of education offered and the commitment to Christian values that form the basis of the culture of our schools” Dr Scandrett said.
The purchase is expected to completed at the end of September.
Photo: Anzac Day at Orange Anglican Grammar school
