Charlton Christian College

Charlton Christian College opened its doors for the first time on 28 April 1998, with six students and one teacher, situated in a church hall in Toronto, NSW under the name of Lake Macquarie Christian College In February 1999, the College relocated to its current site in Fassifern, 12 hectares of bushland in the heart of beautiful Lake Macquarie, with a total of 56 students from Kindy to Year 7. The College grew steadily, changing its name to Charlton Christian College in 2005, and by 2007, it offered education from Kindergarten to Year 12, with students sitting for their first HSC exams. At Charlton, we strive through Christian education to grow the GOD-GIVEN potential of each of our students, so they can positively IMPACT the world. Current we have 850 students and are built on the premise that recognises academic achievement as well as character building, attitude, effort and relationships in an environment where we believe we can equip students for life.

The four Cornerstones of our College are built on the foundation of our Motto: “Equipping for Life”. A life of Love. A life of Integrity. A life of Faith. A life of Empowerment. These will then establish our community-building values of excellence in relationships; good and Godly character; wisdom which is grounded in Christ; and the development of students’ gifts and talents through the joy born of hard work and determination. Let me invite you to share the Charlton journey where your children will be equipped for life, both now and into the future.

At Charlton we have a strong emphasis on Pastoral Care.  Our team is dedicated to supporting and fosstering positive relationships with the members of our community. We also recognise that every student is unique and the environment in which they are nourished will play a pivotal role in how they deal with the responsibility of adulthood.

We pride ourselves on connecting with others and encourage our students to maintain caring and positive relationships with their peers and teachers.  We understand that a holistic approach to school is the desire of parents for their children and therefore our Pastoral Care is fundamental to who we are and what we do at Charlton.

Each year we offer Mission Trips for students in Junior, Middle & Senior School. Our Year 12 Students are also invited to participate in our yearly schoolies trip to Nepal. At Charlton Christian College will strive to provide Christ-focused education of excellence, within a positive, creative, challenging and caring community. Together we are committed to nurturing your child’s academic, social and spiritual development whilst equipping them for life. We aim to develop our students’ capacity to learn whilst recognising their strengths and abilities.

Charlton focuses on providing an educational environment that enables students to discover and develop their talents in a safe, supportive, Christian community, and to live a fulfilling life that makes a meaningful contribution to society.

Junior School at Charlton Christian College is from Kindy to Year 4 and our focus is seeing students develop a love for learning as they seek and discover the unique person God has created them to be. Our staff are committed to loving, developing and guiding our students so that the early years at school is a rewarding and positive experience. We understand that your child is unique and at Charlton you will find our goal is the same as yours, to prepare your child for their future.

Middle School is known as a time of tremendous change for students between the ages of 10-15 years. During this time these students need to be connected emotionally and socially as well as intellectually to remain engaged. It is easy for students to ‘fall through the cracks’ during this time in a traditional school setting and at Charlton we believe the learning in Middle School focuses on encouraging students to negotiate the curriculum according to their interests and passion.

The Senior School at Charlton is a place of opportunity and challenge. During the final years of formal schooling, students are developing a platform for their future. Charlton staff are a dedicated team of professional educators who strive to work as a team alongside students and parents to spur students on to aspire to and achieve their very best.  Throughout the Senior years, students grow a greater sense of self-identity and an increased responsibility for their own learning. Charlton seeks to cater for all types of learners and offer a suite of opportunities for students to enhance their learning.