Radford College
Radford College is an independent school, Anglican, coeducational day school, located in Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Founded in 1984, the college is named after Bishop Lewis Bostock Radford. It has a non-selective enrolment policy, with nearly an equal balance of boys and girls, and currently caters for over 2,000 students from pre-kindergarten to Year 12. History. Radford was established on 11 February 1984, its foundation stone having been laid on 30 April 1983. Under founding principal Jock Mackinnon AM, the College opened with 240 students and 21 staff. Professor T.B. Millar AO served as the  inaugural chairman. Radford presently has more than 1,600 students enrolled across its Junior (Years pre-kindergarten to 6), secondary School (Years 7–12). Curriculum. Junior School pupils undertake the International Baccalaureate Primary Years programme. The Secondary School operates a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious and Values Education, and Physical education as well as various electives including Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Design and Technology, and Languages. A strong emphasis is placed upon service learning, and active participation in cocurricular activities. In the Senior School, students work toward the Year 12 Certificate, a credential awarded to ACT secondary students  on completion of their studies. Radford College offers a range of courses leading to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), in addition to accredited courses for students not seeking to enter university. In 2011, more Radford students sought tertiary entrance than any other school in Canberra, with 93% of students receiving an ATAR. Radford College has a record of academic success, with its Year 12 graduates achieving the highest median ATAR of all ACT schools in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Connections with other schools. Radford College is an active member in Round  Square, with exchanges and participation in conferences and service opportunities. Radford College is twinned with the following schools: Collegians and notable alumni. The Radford Collegians' Association is about building a community that provides ongoing support to its members on a social, educational and career level. Originally founded in 1989, the association has grown by about 160 members per year. With over 6,500 former students, the Association seeks to connect Collegians' to each other and their school. The association is committed to three core pillars of focus including social & community awareness, business & career opportunities and giving back. These pillars guide the  Radford Collegians' in success and growth. The Association organises reunions, mentoring programs, supports college functions and funds select community outreach programs.