Facebook Instagram Linkedin

Welcome to the News page!

To keep up to date with the latest College news and events please subscribe to our newsletter.

We will provide you with the most up-to-date information about what’s happening around the college.

Stay informed and stay connected with us!

Subscribe

SchoolTV Report: Managing Screen Time

Many parents have reported excessive screen time as the number one health concern affecting kids, especially now in the hyperconnected world we live in. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that there should be no screen time at all for children under two, less than an hour a day for children aged from two to five, and less than two hours for five to 17 year olds.

Junior Sailing Courses

Discover Sailing Centre provides a variety of on water courses. They are holding some Tackers Courses (Junior Sailing) over the April 2024 school holidays.

YoungMinds Dance Connection

Empowering young people to discover their inner beat and overcome challenges one leap at a time.

Textiles: Celebrating Student Excellence and Creativity

We are excited to share some amazing achievements in the Textiles department here at our school. Last year, one of our Year 12 students, Chloe C, impressed us all by making her own ball dress.

Former Swan Student Premieres ‘Before Dawn’: A Moving Tribute

On the momentous night of Friday 22 March 2024, Principal Darnelle Pretorius, teachers and staff of Swan Christian College and the Swan Christian Education Association along with 1,600 distinguished guests gathered at Reading Cinema in Belmont to see the world premiere of Before Dawn, an eagerly awaited independent Australian film. Created by Swan graduate, Jordon Prince-Wright and his team at Prince-Wright Productions, the event marked a significant milestone in Australian cinema.

Crossing Continents: Mike Chumba’s Path to Australian Citizenship

On Harmony Week, our friendly ICT Service Desk Officer, Mike Chumba and his wife, became proud Australian citizens. He tells the journey that took place leading up to their citizenship ceremony.

Lighthouse Cru: Guiding Students Towards Faith in Jesus

Lighthouse Cru is a student-led initiative dedicated to fostering a welcoming space for individuals to encounter Jesus Christ and grow in their faith.

Year 5s Unleash their Imagination with Fantastic Creatures

We are thrilled to share the magic of the Year 5 Fantasy Land Exhibition that took place on Wednesday, 27 March! It was a wondrous showcase of creativity and imagination as our students unveiled their fantastical worlds to the school community.

The Dingoes Snatch Victory at the Graeme Wood Shield Finals

On Monday 18 March, the Year 10-12 Interschool cricket team, affectionately known as ‘The Dingoes’ headed off to the finals day of the Graeme Wood Shield. This day saw the top four teams (out of 26) from across the metropolitan area playing semi-finals in the morning, with the grand final and the playoff for 3rd and 4th held in the afternoon.

Ambassadors Help Grow Community through Languages

The Languages Department is delighted to announce the 2024 team of Languages Ambassadors. The role of the Ambassadors is to promote the value and benefit of learning a language throughout the school community and to plan and organize events throughout the year that celebrate languages.

Amelia Shines as a Youth Finalist in The Lester Prize

We're thrilled to celebrate Year 11 student Amelia W, whose talent has propelled her into the finals of The Lester Prize (Youth), one of Australia's most prestigious portraiture awards. This recognition places her among the nation's top young artists, an incredible honour considering the competition's stature just behind the renowned Archibald Prize.

Junior School Students Making Waves at Year 4-6 Swimming Carnival

Tuesday 5 March was the perfect day at HBF Stadium for our Year 4-6 Junior School Swimming Carnival! Our students dove into the pool with enthusiasm and showed off their swimming skills.

Celebrating Harmony Week as a Community

On Friday, 22 March, our school community came together for a vibrant Cultural Celebration Day, embracing the diversity that defines us.

Mobile Phone Lockers

We're thrilled to announce that our phone lockers for Years 7 and 8 are now installed and operational. Locker assignments, including locker number and 4-digit lock, will have been distributed to students on Friday, 23 February, and Year 7 and 8 students have started using them since Monday, 26 February. Phones must be stored in lockers before Mentor Group at 8:40am and can be retrieved after the final class at 3:05pm.  

Senior School Swimming Carnivals

On Tuesday, 6 February and Wednesday, 14 February 2024 our Senior School students competed in the House Swimming Carnival at Bayswater Waves. On Tuesday the Year 10-12 students competed and the following Wednesday was the Year 7-9 students' turn.

Review of ‘Roblox’: Online Safety with YSafe

Roblox is a large, popular online gaming platform where users create and share their own virtual 3D worlds or use their avatar to play games and interact in worlds designed by other users. Game designs and objectives are limited only by user imagination (and their coding abilities), and include anything from shooter-style or fighting games to sports, murder mysteries, or virtual pet care.

Stress Levels Sky High for Families of Neurodiverse Children – A School TV Article

New Curtin University-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress, poor mental health, financial hardship, and negative relationships.

Salvation Army: Car Boot Sale

The Salvation Army, Swan View is holding a Car Boot Sale on 16 March at Swan View.

Hills Rangers Football Club: Girls in Year 7 – 12

Hills Rangers Football Club is seeking girls in Year 7 - Year 12 to register their interest in playing football.

Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarship

The Rotary Youth Exchange is offering a full scholarship to a suitable student whose family would otherwise be unable to fund it. They want to give the opportunity to a young person who shows a commitment to working to the best of their ability and demonstrates care for others.

Junior School Easter Assembly

Save the date! Our Junior School Easter Assembly is scheduled for Thursday, 28 March at 1:30 PM in the Maali Mia Theatre.

Search By

Categories

Please click on the following link to download the How to access Parent Lounge document:

Enrolment Enquiry

Before submitting your enrolment enquiry please be aware of the following:
  • Limited places available in Year 3, 2026 and 2027
  • There are waitlists for Kindergarten and Year 7, 2026 and 2027
  • We encourage you to submit applications at least two years in advance.

Swan Christian College Alumni Registration

 

Sign up today to hear about reunions and other events. Please be sure to list your personal email address, rather than a school, work or university address, to ensure you’re kept up to date throughout your career.

Swan Christian College Alumni Registration

Sign up today to hear about reunions and other events. Please be sure to list your personal email address, rather than a school, work or university address, to ensure you're kept up to date throughout your career.