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The Secondary College provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students engage in learning activities supported by a biblical worldview.
The College strives to provide opportunities for students to have an educational experience that supports their academic goals, their social-emotional needs, and their Christian development.
The teaching team encourages students to identify their skills and aptitudes, and supports the development of our students to become balanced, well-grounded and confident individuals. As the College has expanded we have been able to offer a number of pathways to our students, including school-based traineeships and apprenticeships, that prepare them for life after graduation.
At Townsville Christian College we believe that it is essential for Christian values and content to be embedded into the curriculum. We aim to instil a sense of Christlikeness, and the skills necessary to become strong leaders, innovators and visionaries, with the belief that this will allow our students to mature and prosper.
Our secondary students have the opportunity to explore a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities that broaden the learning experience.
GRADE 7
At Townsville Christian College grade 7 students will participate in core, school-based and a range of elective subjects. Students in Grade 7 do not chose subjects, rather they are placed in two streams and they rotate through the subjects each term. They will each have the opportunity to trial two elective subjects each term which will equate to a total of eight each year.
GRADE 7 CORE SUBJECTS
- English
- Mathematics
- Humanities
- Science
- Health and Physical Education
SCHOOL BASED
- Leadership
- Assembly
- Youth Arts Project
EXPLORATORY SUBJECTS
- Digital Technology
- Design Technology
- STEM
- Food Technology
- Media Arts
- Drama
- Visual Art
- Dance/Music
GRADE 8 & 9
Year 8 and 9 students are given the opportunity to focus their subject selections, considering their interests and abilities. The elective subjects in Year 8 and 9 are designed to provide students with learning opportunities that will equip and prepare them for further studies in Year 10 and beyond. Year 8 and 9 students will participate in core subjects and school-based subjects and students will choose two elective subjects. Subject changes will only be offered at the completion of each semester.
GRADE 8 & 9 CORE SUBJECTS
- English
- Mathematics
- Humanities
- Science
- Health and Physical Education
SCHOOL BASED
- Leadership
- Assembly
- Youth Arts Project
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
- Design Technology
- Digital Technology
- Drama
- Food Technology
- Music
- STEM
- Visual Art
- Economics and Business
GRADE 10
Students in Year 10 study preparation courses for their senior studies. All Year 10 students are required to study the following core and school based subjects. Students are required to choose four elective subjects.
GRADE 10 CORE SUBJECTS
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities
- Health and Physical Education
- QCAA Short Courses: Literacy, Numeracy and Careers.
SCHOOL BASED
- Leadership
- Assembly
- Youth Arts Project
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
- Design
- Drama
- Food Technology
- Music
- Visual Art
GRADE 11 and 12
Year 11 and 12 students at Townsville Christian College follow the internationally recognised Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) system, which is under the direction of the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA).
Current 2023 subject offerings
- Essential English
- Essential Mathematics
- Science in Practice
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Business Studies
- Sport and Recreation
- Visual Arts in Practice
Career Guidance
There are various career pathways available to Townsville Christian College students. The college offers tertiary, blended and vocational education pathways. Vocational education pathway includes School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SAT) and VET in Schools (VETiS).
Our Career Advisor will help students assess their abilities and interests to make decisions about their learning pathways. Advice on alternative pathways to university is also available. This entails application and eligibility to direct entry programs such as ‘Start Uni Now’.
John 3:16 TPT
For here is the way God loved the world—he gave his only, unique Son as a gift. So now everyone who believes in him will never perish but experience everlasting life.