Our purpose is, through excellence in education, to develop people of integrity and Christian character. The College is part of the second largest private system of education in the world. Gilson College is a Christian co-educational day-college providing a safe, friendly environment, on a 30 acre campus which is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Education Dept. We achieve our purpose by having enthusiastic and dedicated Christian teachers, thorough development of core skills in essential subjects of reading, writing and mathematics, a comprehensive program covering P to 12 and a varied and stimulating curriculum based on Australian educational standards, all delivered in smaller classes enabling personalised attention. A willingness to listen to the needs of parents and students and an emphasis on the traditional values of courtesy, respect and diligence further fulfils our aims. We are also registered for overseas students. Over 2,500 years ago Confucius stated, 'I hear, I forget. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.' Little has changed. Our student-centred programs provide many exciting opportunities for students to actively participate in the process of their education. Much more could be said or written, but you can only really understand if you come and visit.