We have a tradition where every graduating student makes their own name plaque that becomes part of a tree.

This has important meaning. Many of these students had their first day of school with us. They know they are valued, they are known and appreciated for their contribution. As they continue in their lives they will be remembered.

That’s the nature of our College. We are proud of our students. For us, it is about who they become. That’s our passion and that’s what we work for.

Providing opportunity

We are intentionally giving students access to the whole curriculum, they will not be pigeon-holed or told they can only perform at a certain level. With encouragement and support, we have seen our students flourish.

Voice

We have a saying at MCC: “We do not work on students – we work with them.” Our students know they have a voice and that their opinions are valued, and that they can contribute to positive change on several levels. You empower young people by listening to them and giving them a chance.

Character

Contemporary society has divided ‘hard skills’ (knowledge and expertise) and ‘soft skills’ (empathy, resilience, communication, creativity). We believe it should be the other way around. These elements of character are essential for a life well lived. At our College, we believe character should be developed through real action and not just words. It’s not just what you know, it’s who you are.

Community

Our College is part of concentric circles of community: we who know each other and work together for a common goal, then our neighbourhood and on into our world. We are a school that doesn’t just try to explain our communities, we strive to improve them. We want you to be a part of this good story and we are grateful for your contribution.

As we consider our staff, our families, our students and our mission – we have faith in the future.

This year we asked parents who were new to our College, the reasons for their enrolment. Their responses highlighted four areas.

 

Location

• Our campuses are located in the beautiful Perth hills.
• We provide many opportunities to be connected to nature.
• We appreciate and work in open spaces.
• We learn in the atmosphere we live in.
• We are distinctively a ‘hills’ school.

Size

• We are very intentional about not being an industrial size school. We limit our growth.
• You and your child/ren will be known and connected.
• There is a sense of family: down to earth, connected, responsive, open and sharing.
• Learning is personalised and students grow and develop in the context of good relationships.

Christian Values and Pastoral Care

• We are inclusive and teach not out of dogma but careful consideration
• Our values, which we believe are eternal and universal, drive our decisions, actions and relationships.
• People grow well when they know they are loved and cared for.
• Pastoral care, to be effective, needs to be intentional, professional and planned.

Atmosphere/feel of our College

• You will feel something when you visit our College. Students look positive and engaged.
• Students are polite and considerate.
• The atmosphere is positive and encouraging amongst staff and students.
• We are a strong community.
• Our staff are professional and committed to excellence.

 

Mundaring Christian College is part of the Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA), one of Western Australia’s largest independent Christian school providers.

FAITH

Our faith is based on the Lordship of Jesus Christ who challenges each of us to excel, with courage and confidence. In Christ, through circumstances towards people.

HOPE

Our hope is founded on God, our creator, who recognises the unique value and talent of every individual and calls them to purpose. Providing resilience and assurance in adversity.

LOVE

The foundation of our community is to love as we are loved by God; expressed in kindness, respect, and courtesy for one another. Deeply valuing all people and creation.

ALUMNI: Abigail Crombie (Graduate 2020)

I started at Mundaring Christian College in the last term of 2009, in Year 1. I had just moved to Australia from Israel, where I lived.

I graduated in 2020 – the first year of COVID-19, making the uncertainty of the year a slightly more challenging ATAR experience, but in the end, we got through.

After school, I went to university, studying forensic biology, toxicology, and criminology. I had wanted to go on a gap year overseas before going to university, but it wasn’t possible with Covid.

After completing two years of my studies, I took a gap semester overseas, volunteering in a guesthouse in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. This was where my parents had worked for many years, and it was a home away from home for me. The work could have been more exciting, and the pay was non-existent, but the ability to live in a different country at little to no cost (my food and accommodation were covered by the hours I worked) was unique. Additionally, I lived in one of the most interesting places in the world. Dangerous sometimes. A mix of unfamiliar cultures, yes. Boring no.

With the end of the five months of my gap semester quickly approaching, I realised I didn’t want to leave. So, I changed my tickets and ended up staying longer, with plans to go in October. A couple of weeks before my flight, my parents and I agreed that the guesthouse needed my assistance, and it would be beneficial to stay until January and resume my studies.

On the same day as my October flight, Hamas invaded Israel, and war broke out. It became evident that God wanted me to stay in Israel to serve his people in this incredibly tough time. We (the staff and volunteers) began to welcome evacuees from the south into our guesthouse, a haven from the constant rocket fire they were experiencing. It was a challenging time for everyone living in Israel, but people came together to support each other.

After visiting family back home in Australia, I returned to Israel for another year to volunteer.

Since leaving school, it’s become apparent to me how we live in a ‘bubble’ in Perth. We should be so grateful for our life in Australia – free to speak our opinions, practice religion, and live how we want. But we should acknowledge that that differs from a big part of the world.

I advise those preparing to leave school soon to go out and explore. Experience new cultures and open yourself up to how the rest of the world operates. Also, give some of your time to volunteer work. It doesn’t have to be overseas. Working in an environment where you don’t gain anything but get the satisfaction of helping others is so beneficial. Most of the social programs in the world depend on volunteers.

To grow out of your box and mature, you must push yourself out of your comfort zone. It may be scary initially, but it will pay off in the long run. We live in a country overflowing with opportunities, so take advantage of them, but don’t take them for granted.