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NAMBOUR CHRISTIAN COLLEGENCC is a leading independent school on the Sunshine Coast offering excellence in education from Child Care to Year 12.

Through outstanding student achievements in academics, vocational education, sport, instrumental music and performing arts, NCC has gained an enviable reputation as an exceptional school for the past 37 years.

A NCC education opens minds, provides spiritual guidance and develops the unique gifts of each student in a Christ-centred learning community.

The curriculum at NCC is constantly reviewed to provide our 1,150 students with new learning opportunities. We support classroom learning with first-class facilities, pastoral care, outdoor education and co-curricular activities ranging from music to sports and performing arts.

NCC BOARDINGNCC has provided boarding to international and remote rural students for many years. This has been through our highly successful ‘Homestay’ program.

In 2018, we are delighted to also offer residential boarding to Senior School students (years 10 to 12). During 2018, it is planned for some of our boarders to be accommodated in a converted house on the NCC campus.

This will allow a group of students to board together, reducing the challenges associated with attending a remote boarding school and building on relationships developed in earlier years of schooling.

This boarding house will allow for a maximum of 2-3 students per bedroom, supervising staff and extensive indoor and outdoor living areas.

The NCC Boarding house parents, academic tutors and co-curricular staff will provide experienced and compassionate support for the students in a large family unit where each student will enjoy a real sense of belonging.

The College study, cultural and sporting facilities will be adjacent to the boarding house. These include a swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, indoor sports centre, playing fields, library and instrumental music centre.

Boarding students can be involved in a multitude of co-curricular activities including sporting programs, performing arts programs and the College farm.

PASTORAL CAREAt NCC the practical and impartial support of our entire student body requires the willing participation of every staff member as they prayerfully model and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ on a daily basis.

The first level of Pastoral Care is the Family Group teachers who have daily contact with students – caring, praying and sharing devotions. The College Year Level networks are the next level of Pastoral Care providing a specialist coordinator overseeing the well-being of each age group of students.

In addition, Life Lessons and Applied Christian Studies classes, chapel services and outreach activities further shape Godly living, discipleship and community service.

For boarding students, the house parents, academic tutors and co-curricular staff provide a high level of individual Pastoral Care for each of the students.

For students who find they are struggling with life issues, our staff provide help, empathy, guidance and support.

In co-operation with parents and guardians, students are afforded every assistance with referral to specialised counselling support when needed.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact us at any time and should never allow themselves to feel disengaged from this crucial network of support.

PARENTAL SUPPORTNCC provides parents and guardians of boarding students with a high level of assistance during the initial enrolment process and the time leading up to the start of the boarding year.

This assistance to parents and guardians includes helping access financial and logistical support through such programs and organisations as:

• ABSTUDY

• QATSIF (Qld Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Foundation)

• LAFHAS (Living Away From Home Allowance Scheme)

• AIC (Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme)

• TSS (Transition Support Services)

• Doug Hall Foundation (scholarships)

• IAS (Indigenous Advancement Strategy)

SUBJECT CHOICEThere is a very wide selection of subjects available to Senior School students at NCC:

• English, English Communication

• Maths A, Maths B, Maths C, Pre-vocational Maths

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science

• Japanese

• Modern History, Geography, Study of Religion

• Accounting, Legal Studies, Business Communications & Technologies, Graphics

• Hospitality Studies, Hospitality, Pastry & Baking, Industrial Technology Studies, Furnishings & Manufacturing

• Visual Art, Drama, Film & Television, Music, Music Extension

• Physical Education, Recreation, Health & Fitness

• Religion & Ethics, Focus (Yrs 10 & 11), Exit Prep (Yr 12),

NCC has a proud tradition of providing a wide range of vocational education paths (through traineeships and apprenticeships) for students, especially in the areas of Hospitality, Industrial Technology and Sport & Recreation

(Please refer to the enclosed NCC ‘Senior School Course Descriptions’ booklet for complete details)

CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIESOpportunities exist for NCC Indigenous boarders to immerse themselves in the local aboriginal community. NCC has close links with the elders of the Sunshine Coast Kabi Kabi people and a series of cultural and weekend activities are planned for NCC boarders.

These cultural links with the Kabi Kabi people will provide opportunities for NCC Indigenous students to access traineeships, employment and ongoing education. Other opportunities exist through NCC’s association with QCCC’s Outdoor Education camp at Mapleton and the University of the Sunshine Coast, both only 20 mins from NCC.

LEARNING ENRICHMENTThe NCC Learning Enrichment Centre assists students with acknowledged special needs. This support is offered in a variety of ways depending on the student’s level of need, the school resources and places available. Students may be referred at enrolment, at any time by parents, or when teachers or boarding tutors identify difficulties.

WEEKEND ACTIVITIESA wide selection of options are available for NCC boarders for extra-curricular and weekend activities. These include:

• accessing the many facilities located on NCC’s campus including swimming pool, gymnasium, indoor sports centre, ball courts, playing fields, climbing wall, etc.;

• various Sunshine Coast sporting organisations covering such sports as rugby league, rugby union, netball, athletics, hockey and swimming;

• activities by Goombuckar Creations, the Indigenous culture education arm of the local Kabi Kabi people;

• QCCC Outdoor Education camp featuring archery, ropes courses, abseiling, canoeing, rafting, bush skills, etc.

• local Sunshine Coast attractions such as Australia Zoo, Aqua Fun Park, Underwater World, Aussie World, Big Kart Track, beaches, national parks, coastal walks, etc.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESInternationally, nationally and on the Sunshine Coast, NCC provides a diverse range of opportunities for students to be involved in co-curricular activities. These can be broadly grouped into the following areas:

• Music• Sport• Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)• Dance• Outdoor Education• Mission Trips• Cultural Exchange

(Please refer to the enclosed ‘Co-Curricular at NCC’ booklet for complete details)

SPORT AT NCCNCC Senior School students participate in the secondary SCISSA competition against 9 other independent schools. These after school competitions cover the sports of soccer, volleyball, softball, basketball, water polo, touch football, rugby 7’s, AFL and netball.

NCC carnivals for athletics, swimming and cross country lead to district, regional, state and national representation.

NCC students also participate in Sunshine Coast trials for other sports such as cricket, golf, hockey, rugby league, rugby union, surfing and tennis.

Nambour Christian College2 McKenzie Road (PO Box 500), NAMBOUR QLD 4560

w: www.ncc.qld.edu.aue: info@ncc.qld.edu.au

p: (07) 5451 3333f: (07) 5335 1624

ACN: 106 434 511Cricos provider No: 01461G

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