Nine students were enrolled in Hinchinbrook Christian School in 2019. Of these, six were engaged in schooling in Ingham–three were primary students (all were girls) and two were high school students (two boys). The remaining three students were in our distance education program – two primary students (one boy and one girl) and one high school student (one girl).
Besides the usual emphasis on academics and sports, students at HCS are encouraged to develop their Christian responsibility toward others. Regular Christian service opportunities are provided for the students through their classroom interaction, visits to nursing homes and participation in church activities. High school students are encouraged to do the leadership development program offered to them through Camp Benaiah.
HCS seeks to develop a family atmosphere in which all the students seek to help each other. Parents are encouraged to assist in the education of their students by supervising homework, helping in the classroom if their schedule permits and maintaining regular communication with staff. Our annual survey of parents continues to register close to 100% satisfaction with the school's philosophy, educational procedures, management and staff. Students are happy and content with the school with most students expressing disappointment when unable to attend school because of ill health. The staff and management committee have all been associated with the school for may years and provide stability and experience to the educational program. For further information about Hinchinbrook Christian School contact the Principal–Becky Jaworski.
School Concert:
The annual concert this year consisted of a play entitled “Just Mouse” that was performed by the primary school and a Sacred Vespers performed by the high school students. This included singing, instrumentals, dramatic readings and poetry. It was a wonderful evening that will be long remembered by those who were able to attend.
Christian Service:
Our students are encouraged to use their talents for the Lord. They have opportunities to go as a school to some of the aged-care facilities in the community and sing or play their instruments. The High School students have opportunities for Christian service and leadership training through Camp Benaiah. Individually, the students are encouraged to serve in their churches with special music or the reciting of Scripture that they have memorised.
Visitors:
Visitors broaden the outlook of our students and expose them to new lands and cultures. Rev. & Mrs McPhail visited our school and spoke to the students of the opportunities that there were in Asia to witness and train believers to serve Christ.
Excursions:
Our trip to Canberra was definitely one of the highlights of the year. We left school on Monday morning, drove to Townsville and then flew to Canberra. We were able to visit Questacon, do a boat trip on Lake Burley Griffen, visit the Telstra Tower, meet our local member of Parliment and visit the War Memorial. We arrived home on Friday afternoon tired but thrilled with our visit of a life time.