The College offers an outstanding program of academic, vocational, sporting, cultural and social experiences aimed at transforming lives. As well, the intention is to integrate into all facets of College life distinct opportunities for developing an understanding of a Christian worldview and for spiritual growth.
A range of programs are offered that help support students in their holistic growth to strengthen their success at school and make them future-fit. As well as the day-to-day curriculum classes, students meet together with their teachers in a range of pastoral care, Stage and Year specific sessions designed to foster friendships, develop positive relationships and create a sense of belonging.
We also run study skills programs such as ‘Enterprise’, staff/student mentors and other regular scheduled incursions and excursions, all of which aim to better assist students to make quality decisions for their pattern of study here, as well as for life beyond school. Focus groups such as those working on iSTEM projects or preparing for the various Science and Engineering Challenge competitions meet in the Science labs to hone their skills.
Pastoral Care
The nurture and development of our Years 7-12 students is at the heart of our College Vision as we aim to develop the whole person in growing up into Christ. This is fostered by our organisation of co-ed Year 7-12 Connect groups designed to promote the cohesiveness of each year group. Connect sessions intentionally enable significant times for students to experience meaningful connection with others, and positive affirmation in their learning, and to develop a close relationship with their teachers and a small group of their peers. The Connect teacher generally remains with the same group of students in Stage 4 to Stage 6. As well, our Stage Leaders coordinate Pastoral Care programs and oversee the welfare of their year groups.
Our mentoring programs foster transformation as students discover and realise their goals, through intentionally structured Pastoral Care and student/staff connections, or in drawing on visiting speakers or year group conferences that occur on a fortnightly rotation. At BCC we understand students need a significant adult in their life who can address difficult issues that inevitably arise, and we believe we work well in partnership with parents to complement the Christian values of the home. Some of the areas addressed include how to balance recreational and academic pursuits, discovering ways to be better organised for success, maintaining good relationships, wellbeing and resilience.
At BCC there are many formal occasions when the Pastoral Care of each student is actively developed including weekly chapel, devotions, activity days, school camps and mission trips.
Academic Support
- self-assessment and peer assessment
- strategies for students to monitor and evaluate their own learning
- feedback with evidence to help teachers and students decide readiness for the next phase of learning or whether there is need for further learning experiences to consolidate their knowledge, understanding and skills
There are ongoing life-transforming benefits when students are encouraged to take on leadership. Student leadership impacts the tone of our whole community and we are committed to developing young men and women who take on leadership roles. Following the example of Jesus, we seek to train up our students to view leadership as an opportunity to serve. They are provided with mentoring as they explore their own gifts and passions in a relatively safe context. As well as a number of less formal lunch-time groups and activities, we provide more formal opportunities through each of the Stages:
- Student Council (Years 7-10)
- Sport House Captains
- House Stage Leaders (Years 7-10)
- Connect Service Teams (Years 7-12)
- Prefects (Years 11 and 12)
- College Captains and Vice Captains (Year 12)
At BCC we believe that the purpose of technology is to meet human need. Helping others is a core value at BCC, so we desire to empower students to use technology to serve others and glorify God. We want our students to be excited by the possibilities digital technologies create for them. It is our goal to provide a seamless environment where digital teaching and learning resources are available, either online, at home or at the College, and to be intentionally innovative and future-focused.
BCC Secondary students currently work in up-to-date computer facilities and a one-to-one student laptop program using Chromebook devices and Google Classroom. All students have access to the College network and their own email address. We have incorporated a Digital Discipleship course for all students and parents to complete on issue of their purchased devices.
Enrol your child in Secondary School at Belmont Christian College
- is unique in the opportunities available to students;
- enables experience of various traditional sports and opportunity to participate in a range of non-traditional sports;
- has use of extensive outdoor sporting areas onsite;
- uses our fleet of buses to access other sporting venues, the lake and the many beautiful beaches in the greater Lake Macquarie and Newcastle region;
- provides pathways for talented sports orientated students to pursue representative honours. The College is a member of Christian Schools Sports Association NSW (CSSA) where students are able to represent NSW Christian Schools at Combined Independent Schools (CIS) events and at National Christian School events.