Radiant Life College

Radiant Life College is a non-denominational Christian school with the bible being the integrating factor in all areas of learning and activities, recognising that God is the giver of all truth. Radiant Life College recognises that every Student is unique and precious and that the environment in which they are nourished will play a pivotal role in how they deal with the responsibility of adulthood. As a result, there is support staff, programs and processes in place to protect and care for every student.

At Radiant Life College parental input and involvement in all aspects of College life is both desirable and highly valued. The governing body is Radiant Life Education; The Board meets monthly and is responsible for the overseeing. Other opportunities for parental involvement include:

• The Parents and Friends Association which is responsible for all major fundraising drives and the running of the cafe
• Focus Groups which provide valuable feedback and is used to drive continuous improvement
• The Valued Volunteer Program offers many opportunities for volunteer support in the areas such as Support – Reader, Perceptual Motor Skills Program, and the coaching of sports teams.
• encourage parents to assist in activities not only at a class level but also in the wider College community

At Radiant Life College all staff members are involved in planning and accessing personal professional development opportunities. The school administration ensures that fortnightly professional development in-servicing is available through the Director of Teaching & Learning. Staff members are also regularly updated on educational initiatives and trends at state and federal level.

The Radiant Life College staff are committed to providing quality classroom teaching that has a profound influence on student teaching and learning. Our pedagogy is supported through the vision that every child has an equal opportunity to learn and learn to a high level. This is carried out through our three school values of respect, responsibility and safety.

At Radiant Life College, we believe in setting high expectations for our students and providing an endless amount of academic and emotional support. We believe in providing the highest level of explicit teaching and differentiating the learning for children of all needs. This belief is demonstrated through developing a safe and supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to aim high in all areas including academics and behaviour.

Our school pedagogy aims to enhance student wellbeing through implementing the Australian Curriculum as specified by the P-12 curriculum, assessment and reporting framework: as well as embedding the personal and social capabilities, information communication and technology, critical and creative thinking, ethical behaviour and intercultural understanding. Our teaching and learning focuses on the Cross Curricula Priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Australia’s engagement with Asia and Sustainability. Our teaching staff will carry out this teaching pedagogy by;

• Building relationships with students and their families
• Targeting teaching through individualized student learning
• Demonstrating respect for students
• Building on the student’s strengths
• Use children’s preferred learning styles