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Page 1: Darling Downs prospectus 2012
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Australian Christian College – Darling Downs is more than simply a school. It is a community of young learners. Visit the School and you will experience a community of learners who regularly display confidence, creativity, optimism, faithfulness and compassion.

Australian Christian College fosters spiritual growth and academic success in an environment that celebrates excellence. The School effectively integrates faith and learning without compromising either.

The vision of the School is to develop students who are equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to be a positive influence on the world in which they live.

As a Christian school, students are not part of a closed environment that seeks to isolate them from the harsh realities of life. Rather, students are taught resilience, persistence, optimism and an inquiry-based approach to learning.

To ensure students are given every chance to succeed academically, we only employ professional Christian educators who are committed to their ongoing development. Furthermore, we also deliver a rigourous and dynamic learning program, which challenges students to strive for their best.

Australian Christian College is widely recognised as a technologically advanced school. Students have access to MacBooks, which they use regularly in class. The learning environment is conducive to digital connectivity with wifi broadband access in every learning space. Plus, students can access all of their courses online through our learning portal.

Australian Christian College - Darling Downs is a small school with big potential. I invite you to be part of our future.

Mr John MatthewsPrincipal

PrinciPal’sWElcOME

WElcOME TO OUr cOMMUniTY OF YOUnG lEarnErs

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acadEMicsUccEssa POsiTiVE EXPEriEncE in THE EarlY YEars OF scHOOl is KEY

Believe it or not, school can be fun! By making learning fun, your child will be more engaged and keen to attend school each day.

Your child’s natural curiosity will be nurtured into a thirst for knowledge, which is typically the seed that grows into a love of learning.

The academic program focuses on building a strong foundation for learning through a rigorous study of literacy and numeracy.

Our program comprises of challenge-based and inquiry learning methods while integrating a Christian worldview across all subject areas.

It also encourages students to develop technological fluency with an online learning portal, smartboards and laptops available.

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Michelle (Parent)

“We are so thankful that Australian Christian College provides such a wonderful, healthy Christian environment for our son to learn in. The teaching staff are all caring, encouraging and committed to teaching the children. Our son has really progressed both academically and socially since attending Australian Christian College and enjoys school every day. We highly recommend ACC to anybody wanting an exceptional school.”

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BEYOnd THE classrOOMa GrEaT EdUcaTiOn is MOrE THan JUsT acadEMics

Learning often occurs spontaneously in settings outside the classroom. To ensure this impromptu learning flourishes, the school offers a range of co-curricular opportunities.

The Arts allows students to express their unique, God-given personality. Students identify who they are, through creative expression and participation.

At Australian Christian College students are engaged in an integrated arts program from Kindergarten to Year 7, which includes visual arts, drama and music.

In addition to the Arts, Australian Christian College offers a sports program. Sport fosters a competitive spirit in our students. They are encouraged to strive for their personal best, and at the same time, demonstrate exemplary sportsmanship.

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TEacHErs carE WHaT sTUdEnTs BEcOMEFOr TEacHErs aT aUsTralian cHrisTian cOllEGE, THis is MOrE THan a JOB

Romela (Parent)

“When I enrolled Junjun at Australian Christian College at the beginning of this school year, I only did so because there is a bus service, it ’s a Christian school and the school fees are reasonable. But ACC offered more. The school transformed Junjun from a very shy boy to being confident and enthusiastic. Attending school has now become an enjoyable experience for him.

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This is a place where God’s precious creations are lovingly cherished by Christian teachers who genuinely care.

As you can appreciate, the quality of the teachers reflects the quality of education being delivered. At Australian Christian College we are blessed to have teachers who are profoundly committed to nurturing the ‘whole child’.

As well as being servant-hearted and caring our teachers are professional educators. They are constantly striving to improve student learning.

To maintain the school’s high standards of teaching and learning, the teaching team engage in regular professional development. They stretch each other to deliver better lessons and share strategies for improving student learning.

Our teachers don’t withdraw to the staff room at every opportunity. Come behind the scenes and you’ll notice teachers listening to students talk about their hobbies and aspirations.

As a result of the teachers, the school benefits from an immensely cheerful and vibrant community of students who are eager to do their best.

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EdUcaTinG FOr ETErniTYdEliVErinG an EdUcaTiOn THaT lasTs BEYOnd a liFETiME

Your child has many things vying for his or her affection. Amid all the earthly temptations, we are working to ensure the school delivers a positive spiritual influence on your child.

Academic rigour and co-curricular opportunities are undoubtedly important, however we are striving to have an eternal impact on the students.

Importantly, our approach to laying a biblical foundation in every student is one of human inquiry. The school does not brainwash nor indoctrinate the students. As you know, Christianity is based on historical events and documented evidence. Students are encouraged to investigate the facts.

Christian values and beliefs are weaved into the very fabric of the school through a biblically consistent learning program, Christian teachers and regular prayer.

Stemming from our Christian ethos, we value:

» Lord Jesus Christ friend of sinners and saviour of those who believe in Him

» A diversity of student opportunities

» Service in local and global communities

Visit the school and you’ll experience a community of young learners who are gracious and warm-hearted.

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THE accadVanTaGEThe distinct benefits of Australian Christian College, includes:

» Students are happy, because they are respected as unique individuals in a caring Christian commuanity.

» Students achieve academic success according to each child’s potential due to the individualised learning program we deliver.

» Students feel comfortable and safe, because the school’s team of Christian teachers are approachable and dedicated.

» Parents are able to send all their children to the school as we offer generous family discounts on top of our already affordable fees, plus we are a Kindergarten to Year 7 school with co-educational classes.

» Students thrive in a dynamic and progressive environment that encourages big thinking and a ‘can do’ attitude among the student cohort.

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“As migrants from India we were really scared about how our son would cope with an entirely different language and atmosphere, but from the very beginning the teacher proved that she can manage a student and it doesn’t matter where they come from. Now our son is learning more English with their support.Thanks Australian Christian College! ”

Dhania (Parent)

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WHaT’s YOUrnEXT sTEP?THE dEcisiOn TO EnrOl YOUr cHild aT scHOOl is a BiG OnE

To assist with your decision, you might be interested in visiting the school for a personal tour.

Personal School Tour

By arranging a Personal School Tour you can meet the Principal, teachers and tour the school grounds.

You may like to coincide your school tour with an enrolment interview. To book your tour, please visit acc.edu.au.

Enrolment Process

If you’ve already decided that Australian Christian College is the right place for your child, please follow this process:

Step 1:Complete an enrolment application, which indicates your desire to enrol your child with Australian Christian College.

Step 2:Once you’ve provided a completed enrolment application to the school, you and your child will be invited to attend an enrolment interview with the Principal during the term prior to planned commencement.

Step 3:An offer of place is made as a result of a successful interview. If you accept an offer of a place, the necessary forms must be returned to the school and payment arranged.

Regardless of what next step you’ve decided to take, we look forward to providing you with a warm welcome at Australian Christian College.

John Matthews (Principal)

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Phone (08) 9399 6776

Email [email protected]

Address 10 Ninth RoadBrookdale WA 6112

Website acc.edu.au