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Vision, Values & Strategic Intent

Vision & Values

Vision Statement

“Growing in Christ, Striving for Excellence, Influencing the World”

Mission Statement

Wyndham Christian College is a high quality, contemporary Christian school where we honour God and put Jesus at the centre of all we do.

We produce students who have a strong Christian faith and the capability and desire to positively influence the world around them. We earnestly help and encourage our students to develop the skills and mindsets needed for a purposeful and meaningful life in a changing world, including an innovative and enterprising mindset, initiative, a strong work ethic, empathy and a growing capacity to lead and serve others.

Through our strategic programs and wide ranging learning opportunities, our students grow and flourish through our, “Five foundations of a Whole Child” framework. That is, they will grow spiritually, emotionally, academically, physically and socially. This is enhanced as they strive for excellence to develop and use their God given passions and talents.

Philosophy

Heatherton and Wyndham Christian College are an expression of the life of the Kingston City Church which serves God in

Winning souls for the Kingdom of God
Caring for them at the point of felt need
Training them for life and the work of ministry

The College exists to achieve these for children in the context of an educational environment. This process involves the whole person, physical, mental and spiritual so that every student reaches their maximum potential and should become mature, stable, creative and knowledgeable citizens of the wider community.

The philosophy of Heatherton and Wyndham Christian College is based upon:

A Pentecostal, charismatic, and evangelical view of the scriptures in harmony with the mainstream of Christian doctrine.
An efficient and exciting approach to the learning process in which excellence of education is paramount so that each child will reach their potential.
A disciplined environment to facilitate the educational process with due regard to common courtesies, well mannered behaviour and strong social interaction.
An awareness and responsibility towards the wider community yet at the same time protecting the students from destructive influences.

Democratic Principles

Wyndham Christian College was established in 2019 within the guidelines for the establishment of a school within the State of Victoria. The College is committed to compliance with State and Federal Law and adherence to the policies and expectations of legally appointed authorities that oversee the operation of educational institutions in this State. In this regard, we recognise:

The principle of elected government at Federal, State and local levels of government.
The rule of Law, and the right of the parliament and legal authorities to make and enforce compliance with that Law.
The equal rights of all people before the Law.
The freedom of religion
The freedom of speech and association
The values of openness, inclusion and tolerance

Five Foundations of a Whole Child

At Wyndham Christian College, all that we do is built from our “Five Foundations of a Whole Child”.

These foundations are based on Jesus’ answer to the Pharisees in Mark 12:29-31

Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

We believe that our role is to work in partnership with families to encourage their children to become lifelong learners who grow spiritually (heart), emotionally (soul), academically (mind), physically (strength) and socially (neighbour) through strategic and intentional teaching methods and programs. We provide every individual with opportunities to identify, develop and use their God given potential, whereby their passions are discovered and nurtured.

Strategic Priorities

Our newly developed Strategic priorities for the College are as follows. The full version, containing our “Key thinking and beliefs”, and “Goals” for each priority, are in our Strategic Priorities document.

Faith in Action

Our Objective – Students who are strong and growing in their Christian faith and knowledge of the Bible, and who actively share God’s love with others through acts of service and discipleship.

Learning & Creativity

Our Objective – A rich and creative learning culture where all students and staff remain inquisitive, motivated to learn and work hard to achieve their God given potential.

Innovation & Enterprise

Our Objective –To raise Christian thinkers, designers and entrepreneurs who solve problems and create ethical and sustainable social and business solutions.

Growing Leaders

Our Objective – A servant leadership mindset, skills, behaviour and actions in all our students and staff.

Health & Wellbeing

Our Objective – All students and staff “thriving” spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially.