Medowie Christian School is Medowie’s only high school. As stated in the vision statement, the school is committed to “Delivering quality education to grow courageous and compassionate global citizens with truth and wisdom in Christ”. Commencing operations in 1995 with 41 students and two teachers in two demountables, the school has grown steadily with the introduction of secondary education in 2005. Serving the Port Stephens community, MedowieChristianSchool is located on a 10-acre campus. It is a healthy, thriving educational facility with more than 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Facilities: Many new specialist classrooms and sporting facilities have been added since 2005, including a science block, computer lab and music room. In 2010 a multi-million dollar multipurpose hall, complete with theatre-style sound and lighting and a full-size basketball court was built. Other facilities include cricket nets, gym, two basketball courts and a food technology room. There are excellent classroom facilities for primary and secondary students, complete with the latest classroom technology such as smart boards and/or interactive data projectors. At MedowieChristianSchool we are committed to preparing students for the fast paced 21st century.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Japanese, Physical Activity and Sports Studies, Industrial Technology, Textiles, Food Technology, Agricultural Technology.
Stage 6 Subjects: English – Standard, English – Advanced, Mathematics General 2, Mathematics (2U), Modern History, Ancient History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Japanese Continuers, Music 1, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Textiles and Design, Visual Arts, Food Technology, PD/H/PE. Distance Education and VET courses are also offered.
Sport: MCS offers opportunities for students to participate in an increasing number of sports. In addition to cross-country, swimming and athletics carnivals, organised sports may include soccer, cricket, touch football, AFL, rugby league, basketball, futsal, golf, sailing, hockey, netball, volleyball, fitness, tennis, T-ball, softball, baseball, squash, gymnastics and dance.
Extracurricular activities: These may include Ministry Team Band, Community Service Teams, school musicals, vocal ensemble, choir, Mathematics competitions, inter-school debating and public speaking competitions.
Special features: Medowie Christian School has a strong focus on service which develops an awareness of global and community issues within students. They are encouraged to advocate for the needy through local service programs and mission trips. Senior students have the opportunity to join a short-term mission trip to Indonesia and Boggabilla.
Additional features include a laptop program for all students in Years 7 to 12, iPads in primary classrooms, leadership development opportunities and strong welfare and personal development programs.