Suncoast Christian College Explained

Suncoast Christian College
City:Woombye
State:Queensland
Country:Australia
Type:Independent, co-educational, day school
Established:1979
Principal:Greg Mattiske
Enrolment:~803 (P - 12)
Houses:Abednego, Meshach, Shadrach, Daniel
Colours:White,red, navy blue

Suncoast Christian College, founded as the Suncoast Christian Academy in 1979 and known for some years as Suncoast Christian Outreach College, is a co-educational K–12 college located in Woombye, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

History

Suncoast Christian Academy was founded in 1979 by Pastors Neil & Nance Miers of the Nambour Christian Outreach Centre (now known as Suncoast Church).[1]

In 1989, Suncoast Christian Academy changed its name to Sunshine Coast Christian Outreach College.[2]

2004 saw the 25 years celebrations occur, and the name change to Suncoast Christian College. In this year, the school purchased the neighbouring former pineapple farm to expand the educational facilities.[1]

Governance and ethos

the principal of the school is Greg Mattiske.[3]

Its mission statement says that it aims "to provide a Christ-centred education that promotes life-long learning, develops excellence and Christian character, and fosters social responsibility", and describes its culture as embodying "faith, diligence, and love".[4]

Sport

Suncoast Christian College is a member of the Sunshine Coast Schools' Sports Association (SCISSA) and participates in a range of sports including soccer (football), basketball, volleyball, rugby sevens, water polo and netball in both primary and secondary.[5]

College sporting venues

Performing arts

Suncoast Christian College has a performing arts program. The college produces a biannual musical[6] in the campus auditorium.[7]

Sunarts

The Sunarts program is an extra-curricular program that allows students in both primary and secondary to learn an instrument. The musical instruments offered include keys, guitar, strings, drama and acting, brass, woodwind, drums, voice and dance.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: College History. Suncoast Christian College. https://web.archive.org/web/20190717080320/https://suncoastcc.qld.edu.au/about-suncoast/college-history/. 17 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Suncoast Christian Outreach College . Just Motivation . 1 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Our Community . Suncoast Christian College . 1 February 2022.
  4. Web site: Values and Culture - Faith Diligence Love . Suncoast Christian College . 1 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Committee - Suncoast Clippers Basketball Association - SportsTG. SportsTG. en. 2018-08-07.
  6. News: Esther: Story of power, politics and persecution. Sunshine Coast Daily. 2018-08-07. en.
  7. Web site: Suncoast Events Centre – Sunshine Coast Premium Event Centre. suncoast.events. en-US. 2018-08-07.