Trinity Lutheran College
Trinity Lutheran College is an independent Christian co-educational school in Ashmore, Queensland, Australia, offering early learning through Year 12 education. Established in 1981, it operates under the motto "No other Foundation... Jesus Christ!" and serves approximately 1,200 students[^5^].

History

Founded as Trinity Lutheran Primary School in January 1981, the institution began with 75 students in Southport’s Trinity Lutheran Church Hall. Key founders included Eddie and Lila MacKenzie, Ben Stephan, and Jack and Irene Strohmeyer[^5^]. Over time, it expanded into a multi-campus college with a senior secondary curriculum.

Educational Structure

The college operates across two campuses:

• Early Learning and Junior Years Campus: Prep to Year 5.
• Ashmore Road Campus: Middle Years (Years 6–9) and Senior Years (Years 10–12)[^5^].

Related Nonprofit

The Friends of Trinity Lutheran College Foundation, established in 2003, supports capital projects and educational programs. Its initiatives include fundraising for facilities such as a chapel, aquatic seat campaigns, and community events. The foundation engages alumni, parents, and local businesses to provide tax-deductible donations and volunteer support[^1^][^4^].

Facilities

Key features include a 700-seat auditorium, cultural precinct, sports centre, 25-metre swimming pool, and trade training facilities[^5^]. The foundation’s ongoing projects aim to enhance these resources[^1^][^4^].

[^5^]: Historical and structural details derive from the Wikipedia entry.
[^1^][^4^]: Foundation activities are documented on its official website and ACNC records.

[1] https://www.tlcfoundation.com.au [2] https://tlc.qld.edu.au/the-friends-of-trinity-college-lutheran-foundation/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/f475e6e2-2daf-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60 [4] https://www.tlcfoundation.com.au/support-us [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_Lutheran_College_(Queensland)