Genesis Christian College is an independent, co-educational, interdenominational school that caters for approximately 1,280 Prep to Year 12 students. The architecturally designed campus encompasses the Little Genesis Early Learning Centre, catering for children from six months upwards and four sub-schools: Prep to Year 3; Years 4 to 6; Years 7 to 9; and Years 10 to 12. Our sub-schools are dedicated to providing a caring Christ-centred environment with each retaining an individual small community identity where students can feel valued and nurtured. The College motto is “Your Word is my Light” (based on Psalm 119:105) and its mission is to provide high quality education that develops a passion for lifelong learning, Christian character, and a desire to serve God in the wider community. Our point of difference, 'Creating an ethical, thinking, learning community', articulates the quality values and excellent education that we strive to deliver. At our core is a desire to develop personal excellence and school pride while emphasising the values of Christ-likeness; excellence; integrity; perseverance and resilience (determination); and a sense of service and respect. We focus on developing highly skilled teaching teams through an ongoing emphasis on professional learning delivered on campus or through external facilitators. This ensures that there is a constant emphasis on pedagogy (teaching practice), subject expertise and the teaching of literacy and numeracy. Curriculum and lesson planning is shaped by the “Dimensions of Learning” (Robert J. Marzano) framework which focuses on students developing good attitudes and perceptions about school; adopting productive habits like resilience, perseverance and getting on with others; developing skills in acquiring, integrating, extending and refining knowledge; and the ability to use knowledge meaningfully. Our programs, based on the national and state curriculum documents, provide innovative and relevant educational opportunities with a focus on developing deep..