Our History

Thornlie Christian College is a ministry of Thornlie Church of Christ that grew out of a vision held by its members to establish a Christian school based on Christian principles. The goal of the College was and is to offer a quality education where students learn the importance of academic performance, a balanced spiritual life and self-discipline. It is from this that we derive our motto, “Learning for Life”.

Founded in 1984, the College has become an interdenominational Christian College that provides a complete education from Kindergarten to year 12, The College produces high calibre graduates and through its commitment to individualised pastoral care and the learning needs of its students, has built a reputation for excellence.

Affiliation

The College is affiliated with Christian Schools Australia, a national association of Christian schools that provides fellowship, support and advocacy for member schools. CSA member schools provide an education that seeks to establish in students a practical understanding of how the Christian Faith applies to life, through the integration of Biblical teaching in the curriculum.

In Partnership

We recognise that an effective partnership with the family is necessary to ensure success in achieving our objectives. To this end, parents encouraged to participate in the life of the College in a number of ways including: helping out in the classrooms; supporting College activities and the Parents and Friends Association; joining the College prayer group; providing opportunities for work experience placement; attending weekly assemblies; or volunteering to help in the Library or Office.

The College is a close-knit community and our partnership with parents helps to build and maintain a joint commitment to offering students the best possible educational opportunities. We hope you will see the College as a place where you are welcome to share and participate in the life of the community.