Tatachilla Lutheran College

Specialties

Tatachilla Lutheran College aims to provide a program of Christian education, which will:

* Provide students with a comprehensive program of education that is

conducive to the development of their talents and skills for

responsible Christian living and service in community;

* Encourage children to strive for excellence in learning according to

individual ability;

* Help children to value themselves as persons created in the image of

God, redeemed by Christ, and made members of His body, the

Church, and to express their new life in Christ in their relationship with

God and others; and

* Assist parents in fulfilling their God-​given responsibilities to their

children.

History

Established in 1995.

Tatachilla Lutheran College was established in its present

location in 1995 by an association of Lutheran Congregations

of the Fleurieu Peninsula. This association maintains governance of the school through the College Council.

Since the initial group of 67 students in 1995, Tatachilla Lutheran College has expanded to include all year levels from Reception to Years 12 and 13, with an enrolment of 1100.

The name ‘Tatachilla’ means ‘red sandstone ridge’ in the language of the area’s original inhabitants, the Kaurna people. This reference to rock brings to mind the story of the man who built his house upon the rock as told by Jesus in Matthew 7:24−27.

In this story Jesus vividly illustrates the importance of building the ‘houses’ of our lives on Him for our eternal and earthly good. Therefore Christ is at the heart and foundation of the College.