Helen McLoughlin

Flinders Christian Community College

Flinders Christian Community College is an independent, coeducational, interdenominational Christian school (with an open policy for enrolments) for students in Kinder to Year 12 with three campuses located on three beautiful sites at Carrum Downs, Mt Martha and Tyabb. At Flinders, we value love, faith, integrity, humility, grace, excellence and perseverance. Respect for self and others; life-long learning; a safe and nurturing environment; growth and transformation; a strong partnership with staff, students, families and community. Flinders has established a positive school culture, which seeks to value all by displaying love, grace, integrity, humility and forgiveness. The teachings of Christ concerning God's love for humanity are expressed through respect and courtesy towards fellow students and teachers and the development of social responsibility. Staff members are committed to the Christian faith and ethos of the college and students are encouraged to explore and develop a personal Christian faith. Flinders invests heavily in professional learning and has developed advanced technology to support its education program. The learning environment is caring, structured, empowering and stimulating, catering for a range of interests and abilities. The curriculum is presented from a Christian perspective offering a comprehensive program for Kindergarten to Year 10 and a diverse range of VCE subjects providing the basis for all tertiary pathways. An extension program is available for talented students in Years 7 to 9 and senior students in Years 10 to 12 may take accelerated studies, University Enhancement programs or Vocational Education courses. The curriculum aims to challenge students in their thinking to become more critical, analytical, reflective and creative, and encourages self-discipline and independence.