Partnering in Community

At Melton Christian College, we often remind our students—and our families—that we are a safe and supportive community where everyone belongs. Our school rules and expectations are part of how we create that environment. When we talk to students about these rules, we explain that they are there to keep them and others safe. And when a consequence is given, it’s simply because a choice has been made that steps outside those safety boundaries. Our aim is always to guide, teach, and help students understand how their actions affect themselves and those around them. It’s all part of supporting them to grow into kind, considerate and responsible adults, in the hope that we are becoming image bearers of Jesus.

We are also passionate about creating a learning environment where every child feels encouraged and ready to do their best. Our teachers are passionate about making learning meaningful and engaging, and it helps enormously when our school expectations are supported consistently at home. When students come to school prepared, settled, and aware of what’s expected, they can jump straight into learning—and they feel more secure because the messages at home and school match and are consistent with each other.

Parents play a vital role in this partnership, and we are very grateful for the support you provide each day. One of the most helpful ways you can partner with us is by being familiar with the MCC Handbook and helping your child meet our expectations. Even the small things—wearing the correct uniform, choosing to wear the correct earrings, choosing not to wear unacceptable items of jewellery, following our hair guidelines—make a big difference. These details might seem minor, but together they create a calm and consistent atmosphere where students can focus on learning and teachers can focus on teaching, without needing to focus their attention on uniform or presentation issues. This takes away from valuable teaching and learning time.

We deeply appreciate all that our families do and the care you put into preparing your children for school. By working together, we can continue to build a community where children feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.

jodie vamplew, head of primary