School Structure and Curriculum

The school consists of three (3) sub groups:

Junior School Kindergarten to Year 5

Middle School Years 6, 7, and 8

Senior School Years 9 and 10 and Year 11 and 12

Our structure is one that assists the 'transition' between each of the schools, especially as the student moves into the early teenage years, hence the development of our middle school. Please read our publication 'What is a Middle School?' which provides information on our Middle School.

Having completed their schooling at WCCS, students will be well equipped to continue their education elsewhere. Year 10 students will sit for the NSW School Certificate exams as all teaching programs meet the NSW Board of Studies for each stage. Year 12 students will sit for the Higher School Certificate which represents the highest level of scholastic achievement in the New South Wales Education System.

OUR DISTINCTIVES
Wyong Christian Community School is distinct in providing an environment which is
Safe, caring and nurturing
Relationship focussed
Modelling Christian values, attitudes and beliefs
Medium sized, with an emphasis on community and family
Committed to the all-round development of students
Offering a broad, balanced curriculum
Encouraging the development of the creativity of our students
Providing new, fresh and modern educational facilities and resources
Set in a rural environment

OUR JUNIOR SCHOOL - Kindergarten to Year 5
A comprehensive literacy and numeracy program
Support for individual students' learning needs through varied and specially tailored programs and systems
Stimulating, colourful, imaginative and expressive classroom environments
A variety of learning experiences, including individual, partner, small groups and whole class activities

In the Junior Department (Years K-5) the school's curriculum meets the basic objectives of the NSW State curriculum. The curriculum is focussed on the following Key Learning Areas:
• Biblical Studies
• English
• Mathematics
• Science and Technology
• Creative Arts
• Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
• Human Society and Its Environment

In addition, classes enjoy short, daily devotional times.

While many students at WCCS achieve high academic standards, we seek to encourage students of all ability levels to reach their full potential. Class programs are tailored to meet individual needs. In addition, educational support programs are structured to cater for students with particular academic needs. A program of enrichment activities and planned acceleration is available for gifted students.

OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL - Years 6, 7 & 8
Single-sex classes for most subjects
Home rooms and home teachers to provide a safe, secure environment
A broad, balanced curriculum in all Key Learning Areas (KLA's)
A small team of dedicated and experienced specialist teachers
Opportunities for mission service locally and regionally
Worship opportunities through weekly chapel services
Separate girls and boys lunchtime groups to support the students' Christian development
Support for individual students' learning needs through varied and specially tailored programs and systems

OUR SENIOR SCHOOL - Year 9 through to Year 12
A team of caring teachers who seek to recognise and attend to the challenges and successes of the students
A safe, secure environment for learning
A curriculum firmly based on the syllabus of the NSW Board of Studies working towards the NSW School Certificate and Higher School Certificate
Various pathways offered for the HSC. Our school makes available the opportunity for students to enrol in TAFE delivered courses (an additional cost) and for Vocational Education and Training courses.
A team of dedicated and experienced specialist teachers
Opportunities for mission service locally and regionally
Worship opportunities through weekly chapel services
Separate girls and boys lunchtime groups to support the students' Christian development
Opportunities for leadership within the school community

Years 9 & 10
All students in Year 9 & 10 study the following subjects:
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• HSIE (Geography and History)
• Information Technology
• Biblical Studies
• Christian Foundations
• Personal Development, Health and PE (PD/H/PE)

The following elective courses are offered in Years 9 & 10, depending on demand: Agriculture, Drama, Food Technology, Metal Technology, Timber Technology, Textiles Technology, Music, Spanish and Visual Art

Years 11 & 12
The senior school combines the advantages of a wide range of subjects with small class sizes. This allows more personal attention to be given to each student.

The school offers courses from the following elective options for Years 11 & 12, depending on demand: Studies in Religion (1 unit), Ancient History, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, English (Standard to Ext 2), Food Technology, Geography, Information Processes and Technology, Mathematics (General to Ext 2), Modern History, Music 1 & 2 and Extension, Legal Studies, Physics, Personal Development /Health/Physical Education (PD/H/PE), Software Design and Visual Art,

DISCIPLINE Working 'in partnership' with the teaching staff, parents play a vital role in the encouragement, support, effective nurture and discipline of their children.
At WCCS, we discipline our students on the basis of a relationship of love, founded on a Biblical understanding of the nature of the child (and ourselves). Our goal is that they may grow up into all things of Christ, attaining spiritual maturity through a process of planned discipling in which the school, church and home all work in partnership.