Responsibility is a key theme for the Senior part of the school, both our commitment to nurturing and guiding our students towards becoming the adults that God intended them to be, and their increasing understanding of their responsibility as world citizens.
We take a transformative approach, understanding that we all have a commitment to each other and that we can all learn from everyone around us. We look to grow our students’ tangible and intangible skills, prepare them for the future, and encourage Christ-like attributes of openness, accountability, empathy and selflessness. Without detracting from the importance and significance of academic achievement in this period, particularly the Hunter Christian School, we also focus on the underpinning skills and emotions involved in positive leadership, wellbeing and relationship building.
We have a talented and innovative staff team, always looking for better ways to learn and teach. We are deeply committed to encouraging the children in our care to become the best selves they can, with God at the centre of everything we do.
We have a proven academic record in external examinations, including NAPLAN and the HSC. Rigorous assessment standards are applied from Year 9 onwards to prepare students for HSC studies. Well-equipped technology rooms, giving students the opportunity to learn using the latest technology, enhancing their learning experience and facilitating easier entry into further study or the workforce.
Our VET options include ASQA and HSC approved Metal & Engineering and Retail Services course for Years 11 & 12, which have links with industry and aim to ease the transition to work placement, apprenticeships or university studies after Year 12. Food Technology students complete a Barista course, involving training using our school’s industry grade espresso equipment.
It is important to us that our students have the opportunity to experience a world that is bigger than themselves. Hunter Christian School secondary students have opportunities to go on various mission trips from local missions, to Tahlee Ministries and Karuah Public School, as well as our annual overseas mission trip to the Raki Raki region of Fiji.
The Fiji mission team comprises both staff and students from Hunter Christian School
and all team members are involved in serving the local community in
such practical ways as cleaning and painting buildings, grounds
maintenance, teaching classes and running sports programs. Our missions support our holistic approach to grow hearts, minds, and hands.
The purpose of the Character and Citizenship program is to equip Year 9 students to be the next generation of leaders, both within the school and in the wider community.
The program enlivens classroom-based learning in Christian Studies, Personal Development, Human Society and Its Environment, and Civics, by incorporating practical community projects, team-building challenges, outdoor education, camping and games.
Bounce On! is a continuation of our Primary School Bounce Back! program to aid our Year 6 students moving into Year 7. In this program, selected Year 10 students assist the Year 7 Support Group teachers in caring for and looking after our new Year 7 students during their first few weeks of secondary school.
The Bounce On! program also involves Support Group teachers working through and discussing topics such as – Peacemaking, Communication, Harassment, Self-Harm, How to deal with Conflict, Forgiveness and Apologies. Some of the Year 10 mentors also step up in this section of the program to be discussion leaders and question panelists.
Hunter Christian School students are offered a variety of opportunities to develop their abilities in an environment that fosters and values creativity. They can display their work through presentations and performances held at special assemblies and events throughout the year.
MADD Nights are held each year, where students express their talents and abilities in Music, Art, Drama and Design. Our students are also able to participate in regular school Musicals and Drama productions as performers or as part of the support crews who assist in a range of areas including set construction, sound and lighting, make-up, costumes, publicity and ushering.
The transition to high school can be daunting so at Hunter Christian School each Year 7 class has a Home Room and a Support Group Teacher. Up to half of a Year 7 student’s time will be spent in this familiar environment with one teacher who gets to know them well.
Year 8 is a year of consolidation. Students further develop the skills and knowledge first encountered in Year 7. This means all the fun, action and adventure of Year 7 but with more variety, freedom and responsibility.
Year 8 students are still cared for in the context of their Support Group (roll call, notices and devotions/prayer). The Support Group teacher is the first line of pastoral care support, and that teacher will teach the Support Group for at least one other class.
Year 7 & 8 students begin each day with 40 minutes of PE during Period 1 which is a dedicated session of physical activity.
As well as focusing on the core subjects, Year 9 & 10 students continue to enjoy a choice of elective subjects. Elective subjects allow each child to discover and pursue their particular talents and interests. Along with academic focus, Year 9 & 10 students also enjoy a wide variety of hands-on experiences across a range of sporting, cultural, community and classroom endeavours.
Year 10 students enjoy the opportunity to experience what life after school in today’s workplace is like during their Work Experience placements in Term 1.
Year 11 is officially called the Preliminary Year of the Higher School Certificate. It’s a year of new beginnings in many subjects. There is much more choice and accountability for individual students to manage their own learning.
Almost all subjects run over two years. While students can change their pattern of study somewhat during Year 11, by the end of Term 3 they need to have chosen at least ten units, (usually five or six subjects) to focus on for the Higher School Certificate year.
Year 11 and 12 students are the leaders of our school. The prefect body and school captains are elected by the staff and students of the school to represent them and to set an example of service and dedication to the rest of the school community.
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