Focus on MECS - Mount Evelyn Christian School

Mount Evelyn Christian School135 York RoadMount Evelyn VIC 3796ABN 19 775 686 269Tel (03) 9738 6000Fax (03) 9738 6001office@mecs.vic.edu.auwww.mecs.vic.edu.au<strong>Focus</strong> on MECSMount Evelyn Christian SchoolMECS VisionSeeking theKingdom of Godin EducationOur MissionWe provide Parent-governed, Christ-centred schoolingwith learning experiences that challenge each studentto actively live for God in His world, while partneringwith Christian parents in the nurture of their children ata price affordable to those who are committed.

WelcomeThanksOur VisionSeeking the Kingdomof God in Educationfor looking through this ‘window’ into the life andidentity of Mount Evelyn Christian School – ‘MECS’ aswe like to call it. I hope that you will get a glimpse of ourvalues and vision through this document, and trust youwill discover our determination to make a difference foryour child.I’m sure you have great aspirations for your child. Comejourney with us for a few moments to see whether theeducational and life aspirations you have for your child fi twith those we have at MECS. You will discover that wesee each child as created in God’s image, and as being aunique individual gifted in their own way. For us, educationis about the development of the whole child, and is builton a solid biblical foundation. I invite you to discover ourlearning community and consider becoming a part of it.Paul OldmanPrincipalOur MissionWe provide Parent-governed,Christ-centred schooling withlearning experiences thatchallenge each student toactively live for God in Hisworld, while partnering withChristian parents in thenurture of their children at aprice affordable to thosewho are committed.

Christian Education for your ChildWe believe Christians can make a difference to oursociety and we want MECS students to be a part of that.The heart of our vision is “Seeking the Kingdom of God inEducation.” This means that every area of life, includingour school, is part of that - His kingdom. We believe thatChristianity is not solely about church on Sunday. Instead,we believe that our relationship with God impacts andtransforms the way we act in all areas of life, includingeducation. Pursuing the vision of seeking God’s willtransforms the way we do education; hence we see whatwe do as transformational education.At MECS, we recognise that we have the special task ofguiding each student in discovering and understandingthe meaning and structure of the world. It is then our roleto move them beyond discovery to a real and well thoughtout response that equips them to recognise their place inthe world and to understand how they can serve God inall of life.Direction

Learning EnvironmentMECS gains a real sense of community because wehave all years from Kindergarten to Year 12 on the oneproperty. Each part of the school - the Kindergarten,Primary, Middle, and Senior schools, has its own space.Students at MECS are not overlooked or lost in the throng;instead, they soon develop a sense of belonging. One ofthe ways we achieve this is by maintaining small classsizes and ensuring that teachers are the primary sourceof pastoral care for students.Visitors exploring MECS are impressed with our wonderfullearning environment, the result of decades of communitybuilding, careful planning and creative design andconstruction that suits our natural bush setting. It’s ourbelief that an educational community that seeks out thebeauty in children, in learning and in the environment cannot help but respond to God’s goodness in thankfulnessand care.Your Next StepThanks for taking the time to focus on MECS. Youprobably have questions. Please ask us or check out ourFAQ section on the website. We hope that you would liketo come and explore. To take the next step call us on(03) 9738 6000 or visit www.mecs.vic.edu.auCommunity

13/02/2013Mount Evelyn Christian School 135 York Road Mount Evelyn VIC 3796 Tel (03) 9738 6000 Fax (03) 9738 6001 office@mecs.vic.edu.au www.mecs.vic.edu.au