St Philip’s Christian College is a leading Christian independent school group in the Hunter Region catering for over 3800 students from babies and pre-school through to Year 12. The College spans across six schools and six early learning centres and prides itself in offering a high standard of education with innovative teaching techniques and state-of-the-art facilities. Staff at St Philip’s Christian College are dedicated to working alongside each student to draw out their God-given potential and equip them with the tools to succeed not only through their schooling career but through their life. Founded in 1982 with 2 staff and 25 students, St Philip’s Christian College now has schools located in Newcastle, Cessnock, Gosford and Port Stephens. Each school provides students with numerous opportunities to succeed be it through academic achievement, creative arts, information technology, vocational education or sport. St Philip’s Christian College has also established DALE Christian School, catering for students with emotional, behavioural or intellectual challenges along with DALE Young Parents School which offers parents the opportunity to complete their schooling studies while their children are cared for at the onsite childcare facilities. Both programs have been widely recognised for their success.