MISSION

At Toongabbie Christian College, we understand the innate call placed on our lives, as Christians, to be the hands and feet of Jesus. This is reiterated throughout scripture, as Christ continually calls on His people to care for one another:

“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NIV)

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking at your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute … defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)

It is our heartfelt desire that each and every student at Toongabbie Christian College is encouraged to consider their responsibility to those around them; to love our neighbours, care for those in need and reach those who are lost. In all that we do, we are committed to seeing the outworking of God’s faithfulness in our community and beyond and invite our students to play a crucial role.

We are proud to partner with both local and global ministries to see this come to fruition. 

Toongabbie Baptist Church

Toongabbie Christian College is a ministry of Toongabbie Baptist Church, and to this day the College continues to have a strong and nurturing relationship with the Church. Through our partnership, we are able to provide families in Toongabbie and surrounds with access to a quality, Christ-centred education – a natural continuation from the values they learn at Church.

Through our partnership with Toongabbie Baptist Church, we’re able to provide students with the opportunity to attend kids church, youth group and Sunday services.

To find out more about the programs available for students at Toongabbie Baptist Church, please click here.

MOTTO

CENTRED IN CHRIST

‘Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ’ (Eph 4:15 NIV 1984)

At Toongabbie Christian College, we desire Jesus to be first in everything we think, say and do. Working together, we seek the mind of Christ in all our planning and decision making. As we participate in every aspect of College life, we seek to offer the best of ourselves for God’s glory. We long to be a generous and inclusive community where our students, staff and parents/carers are valued and enabled to discover and live out God’s purpose for their lives. We are committed to walking the journey of character and faith formation, speaking the truth in love and maturing until each one of us attains ‘the whole measure of the fullness of Christ’ (Eph 4:13 NIV).

VALUES

FaithHonourExcellenceCreativityService
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‘Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see’ 

(Hebrews 11:1 NIV)

As a faith community, we bear witness to a Biblical truth that reveals that God is committed to humanity with a strong and patient love. By faith, we are also witnesses to the life and death of Jesus, confident that His resurrection changes everything. Faith is a foundational attitude for life. It expresses itself as the pursuit of truth, trusting obedience, perseverance in doubt, constant prayer and a total confidence in Christ. The application of faith will impact the thinking and relationships of the College Community.

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these’

(Mark 12:30-31 NIV)

Our primary purpose is to honour God in everything we think, say and do. Living simply and sustainably is how we honour God’s creation. Respecting and valuing one another is core to all our relationships. Honour generally recognises the good in others. It is also found in those enduring qualities of character we call integrity, wisdom, valuing the truth and ever seeking to close the gap between our words and actions.

‘Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ’

(Ephesians 4:13 NIV)

Excellence is focused determination to participate in the fullness of life as God intends. It makes the most of academic, sporting and service opportunities, striving to develop potential and our capacity for learning. The pursuit of excellence is not about perfection. Instead excellence overcomes adversity and learns from failure in its desire for growth and maturity. Excellence offers the best of ourselves – our time and our talents, ‘as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing’ (Romans 12:1 NIV) for God’s glory.

‘For in Him we live and move and have our being’

(Acts 17:28a NIV)

Creativity begins with curiosity and wonder in the amazing diversity of God’s creation. It delights in learning through play, exploration and discovery. God has given us all gifts of creativity. It is upon us to discover these gifts and to utilise them for God’s glory. At its heart creativity inspires vision. Fostering creativity builds capacity to see and experience the world in fresh and new ways. It is the catalyst for ingenuity, problem solving and innovation.

‘He has shown you… what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God’

(Micah 6:8 NIV)

Service recognises that loving God is a life poured out humbly serving others. God invites us to participate with Him in healing, renewing and restoring our world. Therefore in serving others, we seek to be generous, inclusive and compassionate; desiring justice and a fair go for everyone. Service requires standing up for and alongside those in need. While it seeks to relieve immediate suffering, at its heart service also works to empower, building the capacity and choices of others.