Hillcrest Christian College
David Gemmell is an experienced educational leader specializing in outdoor education and co-curricular activities. Currently serving as Deputy Head of RISE at Hillcrest Christian College since August 2024, David previously held the position of Director of Co-curricular Activities at Hillcrest Christian College from January 2022 to November 2023. David's extensive background includes roles as Head of Outdoor Education Department at Brighton Grammar School and Client Relationship Manager for The Outdoor Education Group, where responsibilities encompassed managing client relationships and implementing strategies to enhance outdoor learning opportunities. Additional experience includes delivering field-based outdoor education programs and serving as an Associate Lecturer at Aurora College. David holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning from Charles Darwin University, a Master of Science in Outdoor Education from The University of Edinburgh, and a Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Education from Briercrest College and Seminary.
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Hillcrest Christian College
Hillcrest Christian College is an independent, co-educational day school with approximately 1,600 students from Prep - Year 12. We have one campus across all year levels, located in Reedy Creek, on the Gold Coast of Australia. Hillcrest is so much more than just a college, and offers a nurturing environment that upholds our ethos of 'Excellence in Christ.' Our exceptional Christian teachers are committed to providing the best possible educational experience as they strive to challenge, inspire and maximise every student's learning potential. Hillcrest is changing the landscape of conventional schooling and we were recognised for our innovative approach to learning by receiving the Educator Magazine's Innovative Schools Award in 2017, for incorporating digital technologies, creative classroom design, and innovative learning programs. Our Hillcrest Life Program is embedded into our curriculum across all levels, and has been designed to foster a stronger sense of College community and concern for one another, through a range of character-building initiatives all based on biblical principles and teachings. We also offer excellence programs in academics, sports and the arts from Pre-Kindy to Year 12.