Welcome | Transitioning to Senior School

I am delighted that you have taken the step of opening this booklet to learn a little more about your transition to Senior School in 2024. Most of you reading this page will be coming from Highton or Bellarine campus and you’ll be pleased to know that the Senior Campus is just another part of the same school you are used to – same philosophy, same values, same expectations and, yes, same uniform!

We do also welcome students new to Christian College in Year 10 who wish to complete their secondary school journey with us.

No matter where you are coming from, you will find Senior School a very welcoming place with teachers who care not just about your academic achievement but you as a person. At Senior School, we want to help you grow your passions, know your purpose and explore your pathways.

Whilst many of you will find the transition to Senior School smooth and perhaps even enjoyable, we know that moving campuses or moving schools can be a little daunting at first. New environment, new teachers, new subjects, new friendships and a new timetable. That’s why we’ve put lots of things in place to support you now and well into next year. There’s our Transition Coordinator, Mrs Leanne Doran, plus Heads of House, House Mentors, Chaplains, Careers counsellors, the Learning Support team, a VCE Coordinator and a Vocational Pathways Coordinator. And to help you get a feel for the campus before next year, there’ll be a Subject Information Evening in August, an Orientation Day in November and a Transition Week in December.

There’s much to love about Senior School. We offer a huge selection of subjects to help you explore your pathway options, even if you’re still not sure what that looks like yet. And there’s the incredible House community with a range of lunchtime House activities not to mention House Music, Synchronised Swimming, Wearable Art and so many more fun events that are unique to Senior School.

The transition to Senior School is a process that starts now. So welcome! We’re excited to have you join our community.

Learning Pathways Information Session Tuesday, June 20th

Welcome to Year 10 Evening Thursday, July 20th

Subject Information Evening Refine subjects choices and pathways available Wednesday, July 26th

Our World Applications Due Friday, August 4th

Acceleration Applications Due Friday, August 4th

Subject Selection Week

Get to nominate your Year 10 subject preferences

Orientation Day

Transition Week

Monday, August 14th to Friday, August 18th

Get to know the campus and the House system Tuesday, November 7th

Get to know your timetable, your teachers and your cohort

Monday, December 4th to Friday, December 8th

Term 1 2024 commences Get to start your Senior School journey Wednesday, January 31st

Yours faithfully,

Rick Geall