Good Shepherd Christian School is a very affordable, independent school situated in Albany Creek, Brisbane. We are a small community catering for students from Prep to Year 7. Our school has a Christian ethos and caters for families seeking a Christian school culture and education for their children. All our staff are committed Christians, selected for their academic competence as well as their sense of calling to the ministry of a Christian School. Our motto is 'Nurturing Firm Foundations'; the aim behind this is to nurture lifelong qualities in our students as they learn in a community guided by our core values: attitude, respect, responsibility, excellence and Christ-likeness. The school achieves its mission by providing excellence in education, teaching Biblical Principles and demonstrating exemplary Christian living. Some of the features our school has to offer are: * smaller class sizes which allow individual attention * a Christ-centred, Bible-based curriculum in line with the Australian Curriculum * specialist lessons including Chinese, music, athletics and swimming * firm discipline and anti-bullying policies * excellent modern teaching facilities * a caring Christian environment * well qualified, committed Christian staff * a commitment to excellence * affordable fee structure We encourage the development of the whole child - spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. Good Shepherd Christian School offers personalized attention and teaching aimed at the student's individual needs. One on one help to assist students' maintain and reach their academic potential. In addition, we have a School Chaplain available to promote the school's core values and liaise between parents, teachers and students. The curriculum at Good Shepherd Christ1an School is committed to excellence with great emphasis on our core subjects - English and Maths. Our phonics based English program integrates all aspects of literacy using a spiral development and helps students develop critical thinking skills...