CCC Horizons 2022-2026

COOLOOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

2022-2026

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Foreword We are pleased to present this Strategic Horizon document to our CCC community. It has been shaped through consultation with students, families, staff and our College Board, recognising all that has gone before and setting a clear vision for the future.

The story of CCC began a little over 30 years ago with people of faith who had the vision to establish a Christian College that would partner with families in raising their children to know God and recognise His plan for their lives.

This ministry has flourished ever since, growing to become one of the leading schools in the region.

Our College is uniquely operated by 4 churches (5 congregations). We are founded on a biblical, Christ-centred approach to education. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2022, we affirm that this foundation underpins our strategic thinking and the way it is enacted. Our mission has not changed, but the landscape, culture and context must cyclically inform and re-shape our future focus.

CCC is a College that has moved through infancy, childhood, and the awkward youth years. We are now stepping into true adulthood - bringing an expectation of excellence across a diverse range of subject offerings, educational partnerships, career pathways, staffing, facilities and resources. We are charged with the responsibility of equipping students so they can confidently embrace the opportunities and challenge of living in a post-Christendom world.

“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

Ephesians 4:11-13

Schools are about learning and growing. In fact, we are all on a learning journey. At CCC, we have identified specific guideposts (dimensions) that mark our way. These 6 dimensions speak directly to our Graduate Statement and our CLEAR Values. As your children experience the ‘CCC Way’, we hope these guideposts will be evident in the shaping of their faith and character.

A strategic document should never be published as an academic exercise and left on the shelf. It must become a living document, revisited constantly as the organisation celebrates significant strides and responds to the ever changing horizon.

We invite you to partner with us in this exciting journey.

Mitch Cocks

Ross Waltisbuhl

CCC BOARD CHAIR

PRINCIPAL

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OUR MISSION:

Growing God’s Kingdom through Excellence in Education OUR VISION: CCC nurtures curious and courageous learners through experiences that develop their minds, captivate their hearts, and equip their hands, to explore God’s world and understand His plan for their future.

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Our Graduates Cooloola Christian College provides safe, caring and quality learning opportunities, through a Christ-centred and biblically-based curriculum and co-curricular activities. We strive to develop students’ God-given talents and character so that our Graduates are enabled to: •

respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ;

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be critical and creative thinkers and collaborative learners;

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be compassionate servants contributing positively to their community;

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act ethically in decision making, demonstrating good character;

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be informed and responsible global citizens;

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live healthy and fulfilling lives.

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OUR CLEAR VALUES We are courageous learners who strive for excellence, acknowledge we are accountable for our choices and seek always to show respect.

COURAGEOUS We teach students to be brave, compassionate, and resilient. We teach them to stand for what is right and fight injustice.

LEARNERS Learners have a teachable attitude, and a desire to grow.

EXCELLENT We set high standards and expect students to give their best effort in all contexts.

ACCOUNTABLE Each of us needs to take responsibility for our choices and their consequences.

RESPECTFUL We teach that all people are created in the image of God, that each is given different abilities and that we are to value, honour, and respect one another in word and deed.

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INTRODUCING

The CCC Way

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OUR 6 GUIDEPOSTS

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Focussing on Faith

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Leading Learning

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Shaping Character

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Valuing Stewardship

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Wellbeing Building Community

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Focussing on Faith STUDENTS

Given regular opportunities to respond to the gospel.

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Enact the curriculum from a Christian worldview.

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Honours Christ in our activities and interactions.

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Shaping Character STUDENTS

Learning to be responsible citizens through the Responsible Thinking Program and CLEAR values.

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Model Christ inside and outside the classroom.

COMMUNITY

Connects with organisations and churches through participatian in leadership and community events.

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Valuing Stewardship STUDENTS

Learn to care for God’s creation.

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Display operational, environmental and fiscal wisdom.

COMMUNITY

Seek partnerships that support environmental sustainability.

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Leading Learning STUDENTS

Strive for excellence in all learning opportunities including co-curricular endeavours.

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Work in collaborative learning teams, using data and HITS (High Impact Teaching Strategies) to improve student outcomes.

COMMUNITY

Offer innovative and creative education in our region, developing partnerships with other training, employment and higher education organisations.

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Suppor ting Wellbeing STUDENTS

Access high quality, coordinated student services and unparalled pastoral care.

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Valued and supported across the campus.

COMMUNITY

Provides both parent education and practical family support through our support services team.

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Building Community STUDENTS

Learn to serve through curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.

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Engage in co-curricular activities and lead mission/ministry programs.

COMMUNITY

Regular connection with community and church events.

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Facilities Planning As our enrolments grow (current trend is 3.5% annually) our built environment must grow with us. Our Master Plan helps us prepare for projected growth and meet the needs of our students and staff over the next 10 to 20 years.

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#The CCC Way Note: The order and timing of each project is dependent on needs and enrolments.

COOLOOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 1 College Road Southside QLD 4570 (07) 5481 1000 admin@ccc.qld.edu.au www.ccc.qld.edu.au