COLLEGE PROFILE
About Us
Four Schools
What we teach about God
Discipline in the College
Rockingham Baptist Church
Relationship between Home and College
ABOUT US
The College was established in 1985 by a small group of parents as a ministry of Rockingham Baptist Church, to provide an education of high academic standards that is based on:
- An acceptance of the Lordship of Christ
- An acceptance of the Bible as the revealed Word of God as defined in the Statement of Faith of the College
The College aims to foster self-discipline in the learner while teaching them to accept the discipline of the Church which the body of Christ, to be obedient to their parents and to obey the laws of the Government.
Further, the College aims to develop the individuality of the learner and stresses the function of the learner as a member of the Body of Christ and the community.
The College aims to train the learner in the moral and ethical standards of the Bible as interpreted in the teaching of the New Testament and develop the learner's creative and critical abilities.
In addition, the College aims to encourage co-operation rather than competition and to foster the development of the gifts, skills and abilities of the learner for the service of Jesus Christ in the Body of Christ and the community.
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FOUR SCHOOLS
Maranatha Christian College is a College of 4 school sections; The School of Early Learning, The Junior School, The Middle School and The Senior School.
Each school operates under the direction of a Head of School (HoS), with the College being led by a College Executive comprising the Principal, Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning), Assistant Principal (Student Services) and the Business Manager.
Being a Christian College, Maranatha believes that the framework for all it does must be a recognition that a truly balanced education addresses the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs of a person. All staff are committed Christians trained in integrating Biblical truth into the curriculum.
EXECUTIVE STAFF
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| Rod
Passmore Principal |
Trevor Jenkin Assistant Principal (Student Services) |
Keith Newby Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning) |
Mark
Bateman Business Manager |
SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING
 Catherine Jones Director |
 Annette Trimble Associate Director |
Childcare
The Childcare Centre opened in October 2006. Christian staff who have a passion for children and display maturity & competency provide Long Day Care programmes for 6month – Kindy age children, Vacation Care and Before & After School Care Programmes for children up to 15 years of age.
Playgroup is also available.
The College endeavors to provide an exemplary service that offers a nurturing, loving environment and a highly educational service influenced by the ‘Reggio Emilia Approach’, which adapts a socio constructivist model of learning to early childhood education. Teachers focus on building meaningful relationships with children, families & each other, and creating environments & programming experiences which will provide all the ingredients necessary to foster a child’s development educationally, physically, relationally and as a whole.
Mrs Catherine Jones and Mrs Annette Trimble direct the Centre under the leadership of the College Principal Mr Rod Passmore.
If you are interested in the service call the Child Care office to book a guided tour of our beautiful centre on (08) 9527 9980 or email childcare@maranatha.wa.edu.au or see the Childcare page for more information.
 Danielle Campbell Early Learning Co-Ordinator |
Kindy / Pre Primary
The Kindergarten and Pre Primary programs offer a strong emphasis on being part of a family. We recognise that each student is developing through the experiences of their life and are deserving of individual care in the areas of academic, social, physical, spiritual, psychological and personal development. Our programs are designed to provide opportunities for structured play, socialising and cognitive growth.
For details contact the College Office on 08 9528 2838
Download the SOEL Handbook
JUNIOR SCHOOL
 Anthony Moses HoS Junior School |
Year 1 to Year 5
The Junior School focuses on establishing a strong partnership with the family as it seeks to develop the physical, mental, social and spiritual capacities of each student. There is a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills within a caring pastoral environment.
For details contact the College Office on 08 9528 2838
Download the Junior School Handbook
MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Di Lake HoS Middle School |
Year 6 to Year 9
The Middle School years are an exciting time in a student’s life, the world is opening up and no longer revolves just around the family. The peer group becomes very important too and the Middle School seeks to provide an environment where each student feels valued and supported as a person.
The school strives for academic excellence within a framework that caters for each student’s strengths and weaknesses. In addition to the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Society and Environment and Bible and Christian Studies, students begin to experience opportunities to study a number of interesting options across a diverse curriculum.
For details contact the College Office on 08 9528 2838
Download the Middle School Handbook
SENIOR SCHOOL
 Kim Palmer HoS Senior School |
Year 10 to Year 12
The Senior School is the time for students to consider the ever broadening choices of subjects and careers that lie before them. Maximising the educational offerings and helping guide students through the myriad of possible pathways is the objective of the experienced team of teachers in years 10 - 12.
Students can choose from programs that prepare them for further tertiary studies or engage them in vocational educational training (VET) and structured workplace learning (SWL) programs. Certificates in Music Industry and Hospitality are complemented with a Childcare certificate offered in conjunction with the College’s purpose built daycare centre.
For Details contact the College Office on: 08 9528 2838
Download the Senior School Handbook
ENRICHMENT AND EXTENTION
 Lee Ellis Head of Extended Learning |
In our classrooms a strong emphasis is placed on the development of literacy and numeracy skills within broad and stimulating classroom programs that provide a wide range of learning opportunities for all students. At times, however, some students may need differentiation or adjustments to their program in order to optimize their learning. This Department has been developed as a pivotal point from which selected personnel, under the direction of the Head of Extended Learning, provide appropriate and purposeful activities for students who have special learning needs, as well as providing academic challenges to those students identified as express or gifted learners.
We believe all students can achieve their God given potential in a positive, challenging educational environment that targets students’ interests, channels their energies, develops their abilities and allows learning to take place at the student’s own developmental rate.
For Details contact the College Office on: 08 9528 2838
Download the Enrichment and Extention Department Handbook
WHAT WE TEACH ABOUT GOD
We are a non denominational Christian School that teaches students that both the seen (physical) and unseen (spiritual) universe is the work of the loving Creator God. We teach students that the Old and New Testaments of the Bible are a historically accurate account of the history and moral condition of this world. We teach students that God so loved us he sent his Son the Lord Jesus Christ to be our saviour by dying on a cross and rising again to new life. We teach students the importance of understanding that true meaning and purpose in life only comes from accepting God’s forgiveness and living in obedience to his laws.
Maranatha Christian College is a learning environment where Biblical Values & Beliefs (A Christian World View) are not a distinct and separate entity in the curriculum but an integrated element of all subjects and activities with-in the school community.
Biblical Values & Beliefs need to be inserted into the curriculum and deliberately planned for by teachers in lesson programmes. Whereas many schools have 8 key learning areas based around a secular world view, at Maranatha we purposefully integrate a Christian world view of beliefs and values into the standard 8 key learning areas and then add a ninth area – that of Bible and Christian Living.
The following diagram explains this approach.
"By Christ all things were created: things in Heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together."
Colossians 1:16-17
View our Statement of Faith.
DISCIPLINE IN THE COLLEGE
We have a whole College approach to discipline. We encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour and therefore accept the consequences of that behaviour. We hope to establish a code of behaviour among them that is both responsible and purposeful.
Self discipline in the children is to be encouraged and the use of positive reinforcement for good, acceptable behaviour is promoted. All secondary students are required to sign a copy of the College's Code of Behaviour signifying their agreement to uphold these rules as best they can.
By enrolling their child, parents are demonstrating their support of the College in its aims and objectives and have agreed to uphold in every way possible the College’s authority and right to administer appropriate discipline in accordance with the policies of the College. There is a 5 step process for behaviour management outlined in our Junior, Middle and Senior School handbooks. View the College's Code of Behaviour and Policy on Bullying here.
ROCKINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH
Maranatha Christian College is a ministry of the Rockingham Baptist Church. The church supports the College and families in prayer and also supports with Pastoral Care.
If you are not already attending a church you are welcome to come along on a Sunday morning at 9.30am or evening at 6.00pm. Crèche and Sunday School are provided.
Regular church activities include; Craft with crèche, Ladies Bible Study, Telos (over 55 years) and Adult Home Groups. Home Groups are where small groups of people get together once a week to encourage each other and learn more about the Bible.
As well as providing our students with a fully functional Church, the building also serves a dual role as a large, full carpeted multi-purpose School Hall. This is an area where students study drama, music, gymnastics and where our weekly School Assembly is held.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND COLLEGE
The College seeks to build close relationships between parents, staff and students. Families are encouraged to support the Parent and Friends Committee and are invited to be involved in various activities throughout the year. Parents and Grandparents are welcome to volunteer for parent help in the classroom.
Written reports indicating your child's progress are issued at the end of each semester for Years 1 - 12. Teachers are available at any time, by appointment, to discuss any areas of concern.
Weekly newsletters keep parents informed of upcoming events, activities and interesting bits of information.
Parents are also welcome to attend the assemblies each Friday at 8.30 am.