Discover Opportunities With Whitsunday Christian College

In the age of ample decisions for what to pursue after high school, Whitsunday Christian College is providing all the tools for students to discover their work ready or tertiary options and gain relevant experience before graduating.

Beginning the tertiary and industry education journey while in Year 10 allows students plenty of time to discover their options and discover what they wish to pursue after graduation.

At Whitsunday Christian College students are shown pathways for whatever industry or tertiary education they wish to pursue.

Having partnered with TAFE Queensland, Binnacle and Skills Generation, the College is able to host certificate training for students, as well as sign on for School-Based Apprenticeships with local business for students.

This is compounded with internal onsite certificate facilitators who are able to offer certificates in Workplace Skills, Sport and Recreation and Engineering, which leads into a certificate III in Aviation.

“We can facilitate learning through Distance Education providers, if a student wants to do a specialised subject, as well as partner with Registered Training Organisations to deliver a desired certificate,” explained College Principal Kylie Langshore.

The College also has a good relationship with James Cook University, often hosting representatives of the university from different faculties, and transporting students to university open days and industry workshops.

No matter the pathway that students decide to pursue for tertiary education, Whitsunday Christian College is able to facilitate relevant and valuable certificates or pre-requisite education.

No matter the pathway that students decide to pursue for tertiary or industry education, Whitsunday Christian College is able to facilitate relevant and valuable certificates or pre-requisite education.

The College is deliberate in providing personalised learning that allows for close, nurturing learning opportunities for students, where the teacher is able to closely monitor the education and wellbeing of each of their students within the classroom, providing necessary support.

“What these supportive classrooms offer is a very personalised approach to learning, particularly in our Senior years,” said Mrs Langshore.

The College has a dedicated Senior Pathways Coordinator, Mrs Phoebe Lam, who oversees senior students as they navigate their tertiary and industry options, and shares with them relevant news, opportunities, and industry trends.

This level of dedicated care begins in the early stages of the College, with the specialty, Get Ready for Prep Program that helps prepare the youngest learners for Prep.

“Kindergarten children are invited to join in a two-hour familiarisation session every Thursday with their parents, so by the time they’re ready to start school next year, they’re well-adjusted to the school environment, they know their teachers and other children, and are less anxious about this significant transition,” said Mrs Langshore.

The seamless nature of the Prep to 12 education stages, means that children can move through Foundation, Junior, Middle, and Senior phase with appropriate transition, care and targeted support.  

Encouraging and growing young people of faith and character, who are capable of achieving personal excellence is what Whitsunday Christian College is committed to, and the myriad of exciting and varied pathways on offer support each and every student, promoting their strengths and their passions into an exciting profession following their graduation.  

Whitsunday Christian College invites you to explore what they have on offer and experience true community. Book a tour today!

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Whitsunday Christian College student, Mabel Gudes on sign up day for her Certificate III in Business Traineeship with City Beach Airlie Beach

Senior students at the James Cook University UniX Senior Excursion, sampling university life and courses. Photos supplied

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