Mackay Christian College
Mackay Christian College is a coeducational independent Christian school based in North Mackay in the Mackay Region in Queensland, Australia. The college is situated across two campuses, with the Providence Campus situated on Ambrose Way and the Kings Park Campus situated on Quarry Street. The Providence Campus accommodates students from Pre-Prep to Year 6 whereas the Kings Park Campus accommodates students from Years 7 to 12.[2]
| Mackay Christian College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
17 Ambrose Way, 9 Quarry Street , | |
| Coordinates | 21.115°S 149.182°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Christian |
| Motto | Thy Will be Done |
| Established | 1984 |
| Principal | Barclie Gallogray |
| Grades | P-12 |
| Enrolment | 764[1] |
| Colour(s) | Dark blue and dark red |
| Website | |
Curriculum
Early Learning
Mackay Christian College's Providence Campus includes a Pre-Prep Learning Centre, which includes three classroom spaces and an outdoor shaded play area.[3]
Junior School
Mackay Christian College's Providence Campus's primary school facilities consist of 21 classrooms from Prep to Year 6, a music room, a library, an auditorium, a sports oval and multiple playground areas.[3]
Middle school
Students in the Middle School phase (Years 7–9) undertake the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Health & Physical Education. Each Year 7 students also undertakes four semester-long elective subjects whereas Years 8 and 9 students undertake three year-long elective subjects. Elective subjects available to Middle School students include:
- Agriculture
- Art
- Business Studies (Years 8 & 9 only)
- Design Technologies
- Drama
- Home Economics
- Industrial Technologies
- Multimedia
- Music[4]
Senior School
Year 10
Year 10 students at Mackay Christian College undertake the core subjects of English and Mathematics. Each student is placed in one of the three Mathematics classes (Preparatory Mathematical Methods, Preparatory General Mathematics or Preparatory Essential Mathematics) based on their Year 9 Mathematics results. Other subjects available to Year 10 students include:
- Agriculture
- Design Technology
- Drama
- Health & Physical Education
- General Health & Physical Education
- Adventure Challenge
- Home Economics
- Humanities
- Industrial Technologies
- Multimedia
- Music
- Science
- General Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Visual Arts[5]
Years 11 & 12
Years 11 and 12 students at Mackay Christian College have opportunities to participate in General and Applied subjects as well as Vocational Education & Training courses.
General subjects include:
- Drama
- English
- Film, TV & New Media
- Humanities
- Legal Studies
- Modern History
- Mathematics
- General Mathematics
- Mathematical Methods
- Specialist Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Science
- Agricultural Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics[5]
Applied subjects include:
- Essential English
- Essential Mathematics
- Hospitality Practices
- Industrial Graphics Skills
- Sport & Recreation
- Visual Arts in Practice[5]
Vocational Education & Training courses include:
- Certificate I in Construction (CPC10111)
- Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM20413)
- Certificate II in Rural Operations (AHC21216)
Extracurricular activities
- Academic competitions for students Years 6 to 12 with a proficiency in Mathematics, English and Science
- Adventure Club
- Aero Club
- Cattle Show Team
- Chess clubs; Junior School Chess Club and Middle & Senior School Chess Club
- Choirs; Year 3 Choir, Year 4/5 Choir, Year 6/7 Choir and Song and Dance Club
- Club sports; Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Tennis and Touch Football
- Creative Academy instrumental program
- Creative Art Class & Gallery
- Drama Club (Years 11 and 12 students only)
- F1 in Schools Technology Challenge
- Festival of Fashion
- Missions; Local Outreach, Indigenous Outreach and International Missions
- MTB School of Excellence
- Multimedia Camp
- Robotics Club
- ZACH MACH (Mackay Adventure Challenge)[6][7][8]
References
- "Mackay Christian College". The Good Schools Guide. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "Contact Us". Mackay Christian College. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "Providence Campus". Mackay Christian College. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "Middle School Subject Selection Book 2019". Mackay Christian College. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "Senior School Subject Selection Book 2019". Mackay Christian College. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "Extracurricular". Mackay Christian College. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "Art Studio". Mackay Christian College. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "MCC Missions". Mackay Christian College. Retrieved 15 May 2019.