Araluen Christian College

Araluen Christian College partners with families guiding each child’s journey of living and learning,providing hope, in Christ, for their future. Our community is founded on the following principles:

• All people are of value and are created equal in the sight of God.
• Parental involvement is valued and is essential in the development and sustaining of the College community.
• Educational programs provide for the development of the whole person – intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual.
• Children feel safe and are likely to reach their potential when encouraged in a caring, Christian environment.
• All parents, staff and students are expected to support these principles and the College ethos which upholds them.

Jesus is the head where Everyone strives for excellence in all areas of educational achievement. Each member of the College community is challenged to reach his/her God-given potential. Personal acceptance and inclusion of each individual is clearly and consistently conveyed to everyone: students, staff and parents. Relationships are based on Jesus’ example of love, acceptance and servant leadership. Proper authority is exercised and respected as it is based on justice and fairness for all. Students take ownership of their choices and abide by the Student Code of Conduct. Response to student behaviour is appropriate and consistent and consequences are just, progressive and predictable. Students grow to become responsible, respectful, generous and reliable young people who have a sense of pride in our College community. Choices – we all face them. Some choices are easy to make. Other choices can affect the rest of our lives – or the lives of our children.

At Araluen Christian College, we believe that one of the most important choices parents face today is where to educate their children. As parents you look for a quality education with high academic standards and one which instils the values you believe are important for your children.

We believe that it is possible to combine a quality academic education and a commitment to Christian values. At Araluen Christian College, we integrate both these perspectives: in an affordable education equipping your children for life. While strongly advocating a Christian world view, we cover all aspects of the national Australian Curriculum while we continue to integrate the parts of the Northern Territory Curriculum Framework which are still in use.

Transition gives children a first impression of the educational pathway on which they are embarking. As the door is opened. At Araluen it is important to us that children have a happy and successful start to school. Children are individuals who mature at differing rates and as such they will progress differently from each other. Some are ready and eager, some are a little reluctant, some need gentle encouragement, some need a firmer approach. All need constant care as they become familiar with a new environment.

A typical day in Transition may look like this:

• The day begins with Brain Gym a series of exercises that calm and prepare the brain for learning.
• Class devotions and fruit break.
• Several days per week, the students participate in a Perceptual Motor program. This involves fun physical activities that enable children to use their bodies in a way that develops their fine and gross motor skills. It also allows them a time to relate more informally in a group setting with their peers.
• After Recess, developmental concepts in literacy and numeracy are the focal points up until lunchtime.
• The afternoon is spent focusing on the following areas; Science, History, Geography,Technology and Design, Learning Technology, Health, Biblical Studies, Art, Music, Library and Physical Education.

There is plenty of time to learn through play, to build and create, to develop social skills, to solve problems and resolve the occasional conflict. Your child is special to us, and we delight to see him or her progressing along this very special pathway.