Primary School
The primary department of Lighthouse Christian College offers students high quality learning opportunities, in a well established and caring environment. Students are regarded as unique individuals and their God-given abilities and talents are nurtured to enable each individual to reach their potential. Relationship building is seen as paramount, enhancing learning as well as facilitating a warm Christian community within which the primary school functions and thrives.
The dedicated and innovative Christian professionals who make up the primary school staff team are committed to delivering a God Centered Educational Program which integrates the character and nature of God with the academic studies.
This explicit teaching and learning program:-
- Develops Christian character and values in the students that are consistent with biblical teachings
- Provides a safe, secure and loving environment which is conducive to individual and collective needs
- Raises a standard of excellence that glorifies God
- Inspires and motivates all students to work towards achieving their potential
- Supports the learning of students with learning difficulties and ESL students
- Promotes literacy and numeracy skills building a strong foundation for future studies in secondary school
- Develops creative thinking and creativity in the arts – music, drama, dance and art and craft
- Promotes a healthy active lifestyle through a physical education program which includes swimming, gymnastics and interschool sports
- Supports the learning that takes place in the classroom by incursions, excursions and camps
- Encourages student participation in chapels
- Instills a sense of responsibility in students towards others and being better stewards of God’s creation
- Facilitates a strong partnership with the college, parents and local churches in developing and preparing our students to realize God’s plan for their lives