Vision, Mission & Values

Our Vision

For Christ to rule in the hearts and minds of our students so they are able to contribute as citizens to a peaceful and just society through a biblical understanding of family, community and human endeavour.

Our Mission

At Grace Christian College, our mission is to fulfil our vision by partnering with parents, staff, and students to provide a Christ-centred education that nurtures the whole child—academically, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Together, we strive to:

• Create a Christ-honouring learning environment
• Cultivate each student’s God-given potential
• Inspire a lifelong love of learning, curiosity, and understanding
• Encourage compassion for others, modelled on the life of Jesus Christ

We are committed to fostering an educational community where:

• Staff model authentic Christian faith through their personal devotion, prayer life, and service.
• Every student is recognised as uniquely created by God, with gifts and a calling to discover and pursue.
• Education equips students to think deeply, reflect meaningfully, and grow in wisdom.

A Lifelong Approach to Learning

We believe learning is a lifelong journey. Our curriculum emphasises:

• Mastery of foundational skills to support future learning
• Development of critical thinking and self-reflection
• Engagement with truth through thoughtful analysis and evaluation of ideas
• Understanding one’s own culture and beliefs as a foundation for respectful global connection

A Vision for Global Citizenship

Students are encouraged to:

• Recognise the universality of the Gospel message for all people
• Understand their role as global citizens, connecting with others in an empathetic and respectful manner
• Respond to God’s call to serve others, working towards a more peaceful and just world
• In all things, students are challenged to respond with faith in action, self-sacrifice, and devotion to Jesus Christ, acknowledging that all people are created in God's image and are worthy of love, dignity, and respect.

Statement of Democratic Affirmation

Grace Christian College is committed to all elected governments, the rule of law, equal rights for all, freedom of religion, freedom of speech and association and the values of openness and tolerance.