SUNCOAST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE is a co-educational independent institution with a total enrolled population of 860 and caters for students from Pre -prep to Year 12 - Primary, Middle and Senior Schools. Because all three schools operate from the same campus, the curriculum is designed to be seamless and, therefore, facilitate an easy transition from one school to the other. Our entire curriculum is developed around a Christ-centred perspective, using the current Years 1 to 10 Syllabus documents and Senior study programmes accredited by the Queensland Studies Authority.
Our school population is drawn from families who desire a Christian education which recognises academic excellence and the need for a strong values base.
Distinctive Curriculum Offerings
Because Suncoast Christian College recognises the diversity of its population and that students are unique and, therefore, have different needs, a "smorgasbord" of opportunities exists. Our extensive curriculum offers the more traditional academic subjects, plus others which invite students to develop their interests and giftings through real and relevant experiences. It is our commitment to provide multiple pathways to future study and career possibilities.
Below are some features of our College that distinguish us as an educational institution which considers the development of the whole child.
Christ-centred Curriculum including a weekly Chapel service, daily devotions and the inclusion of Christian Studies lessons.
Learning Support catering for students from Years 1 to 12 with an emphasis on early intervention in a caring and supportive environment.
Special Education Unit catering for students who require greater support and assistance in the form of modified programmes and immersion in main stream lessons.
Weekly English and Maths tutorials for Secondary students requiring extra assistance.
Dance offered as an elective in Years 7 to 9, and as an OP subject in the Senior Years.
Vocational pathways through Certificate II courses in Business, Information Technology, Hospitality and school-based traineeships.
Certificate III in Music (in conjunction with Cooloola Institute of TAFE)
Year 4, 5 and 6 Extension Class where students are encouraged to challenge themselves and tackle real life problems.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Academic Program
Participation in Readers Cup
Debating Teams
National English, Mathematics and Information Technology Competitions
Catering by our Hospitality students at school functions
Leadership Opportunities
Election of School Captains who represent the student body and College at important functions
Membership of the Student Representative Council whereby a class representative reports back to the class on student initiatives and concerns
Sports Captains who help with the general organisation of teams at interschool level and sports carnivals
Team leaders who coordinate teams to assist in areas such as hospitality, technical help, stage management, peer support, etc.
Arts Program
Biannual Musical Production and On-Stage Variety Concert
Biannual Primary Production and Spotlight performances
School Band and choirs
Dance Eisteddfods
Voice & Instrumental Program (VIP), afternoon Speech, Drama & Dance classes, Boys Only Dance (BODS)
Participation in the Sunshine Coast Independent Schools Sporting Association (SCISSA)
After school participation in interschool netball, basketball and rugby union competitions
Community Awareness
Annual Participation in Bloomhill Cancer Help fundraiser
Fundraising for "Compassion" Children
40 Hour Famine
Day for Daniel
Interaction with senior citizens during annual Easter celebrations at which they are guests of honour.
Our School Culture
Staff Development
At Suncoast Christian College all staff members are involved in planning and accessing personal professional development opportunities. The school administration ensures that fortnightly professional development in-servicing is done through the Director of Teaching & Learning. Staff members are also regularly up-dated on educational initiatives and trends at state and federal level.
Pastoral Care
Suncoast Christian College recognises that every Student is unique and precious and that the environment in which they are nourished will play a pivotal role in how they deal with the responsibility of adulthood. As a result, there are support staff, programs and processes in place to protect and care for every student.
These include:
Christian Teaching
Daily staff devotional time
Values taught and modelled by all staff
Support Services
Church Pastor available for spiritual support
Student Support in place for guidance in careers and curriculum/school-related matters
Life Coach on site for emotional support
Support Programs
Child protection policy and designated teacher officers accessible and known to all students in the College
Zero tolerance for bullying activated through monitoring, surveys and programs
Supportive discipline policy aimed at monitoring and adjusting student behaviour, where necessary
Parental Involvement
At Suncoast Christian College parental input and involvement in all aspects of College life is both desirable and highly valued. The governing body is the College Board which consists of parents and interested members of the community. The Board meets monthly and is responsible for the overseeing of the operational side of the College and any new initiatives.
Other opportunities for parental involvement include:
The Parents and Friends Association which is responsible for all major fundraising drives and the running of the cafe
Focus Groups which provide valuable feedback and is used to drive continuous improvement
The Valued Volunteer Program offers many opportunities for volunteer support in the areas such as Support-A-Reader, Support-A-Maths, Perceptual Motor Skills Program, administrative duties and the coaching of sports teams
Parent Reps who work within each class to ensure parents are well informed, support the teacher as required, encourage parents to assist in activities not only at a class level, but also in the wider College community
