St. Philip's Christian College

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The true purpose of education...

to focus on the whole student and draw out their God-given potential

St Philip's Christian College was founded in 1982. From humble beginnings of 2 teachers and 25 students, we now cover five campuses in Newcastle, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Gosford with over 2300 students and 300 staff.

In student achievement, curriculum development, information technology, vocational education, performing arts and sport, St Philip's continually strives to set new standards in teaching. Alternative programs established for students with emotional behavioural or intellectual challenges and young mothers have gained widespread recognition for meeting the needs of students who would normally be missed by the education system.

Regional 'Firsts'

First Laptop Program

First Middle-school structure (Yrs 5-8)

First K-12 Special Education Faculty

First Young Mothers' Program

Regional Independent School 'Firsts'

First Opportunity class for gifted and talented students

First Discovery Learning Program for multiple intelligences

First multi campus school (Newcastle, Port Stephens, Cessnock, DALE, Narnia)

First IM Program for mild intellectually challenged students

First Students at Risk Program

First V.E.T Program (Vocational Education Training)

First Vertical Curriculum

First school to initiate a regional student leadership ministry conference

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me - John 14:6