SENIOR LEARNING COMMUNITY

from Hillcrest Christian College Prospectus

YEAR 9 RISE PROGRAM

Our Senior Learning Community (SLC) is the final phase of education at Hillcrest for students in Years 9 - 12. It is a time of significant emotional and physical growth, and a time when a student's identity begins to take a more defined form as they approach maturity and adulthood.

Students are guided through the art of goal-setting, and meeting the higher expectations of independence, responsibility, self-motivation and self-discipline. We provide SLC students with many opportunities to explore their personal talents and interests, while preparing them for life beyond our College.

STUDENT-DRIVEN PATHWAYS

All students study and follow the Australian Curriculum in Years 9 and 10. In Years 11 and 12, all students study from a wide range of Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA), General and Applied subjects and courses that count towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and if chosen, an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

The College aims to provide offerings to enable students to choose their desired pathway and offers an extensive range of choices. This flexibility fosters personal interests and strengths and combined with staff support, provides the necessary roadmap to drive students towards their future goals - whether they are headed for further education, training, an apprenticeship or straight into the workforce. Our goal is to help students find a pathway to success in a way that is meaningful to them.

Life Groups

Our vertical Life Group structure has students across all SLC year levels meet every morning in their Life Group for a daily devotion and the opportunity to connect and mentor students across younger years. Life Groups have become a highly valued foundation of our community, and Life Group Leaders support each student’s personal goals to personally monitor and nurture their academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development.

Leadership And Service

Our Senior Leadership Program commencing in Year 9, provides students with many opportunities to develop their skills through leadership roles, practical workshops, assistance at College events, and service to others in the College and wider community.

College Captains, Prefects, International Captains and House Captains are appointed by College Executive to carry out leadership responsibilities in Year 12.

Missions and Community Service

Hillcrest senior students are invited to participate in mission trips and other mission-based activities, both locally and internationally each year.

The College offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award program which provides an opportunity for eligible students to engage in Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards.