Parents & Friends Association
A Vibrant School Community
At Nambour Christian College, we offer a dynamic learning environment that encourages every student to reach his or her true potential. The Nambour Christian College community supports our students as they learn and grow. Since our inception, this passionate group of individuals, families and local Sunshine Coast organisations has contributed greatly to the richness of school life at NCC.
Parents and Friends Association
Aims and Objectives
The aims and objectives of the NCC Parents & Friends can be summarised as:
- to promote the interests of the College and the welfare of the students by various fundraising activities
- to create a close and harmonious relationship between teaching staff and parents of students
- to promote the principles of Christian education
- to represent the viewpoint of parents and friends with respect to the College’s aims and objectives
- to provide a channel of information about educational trends and developments
- to operate under the College’s Constitution and Deed of Trust
P&F Activities
CARNIVAL UNDER THE STARS
This is the main College community event of the year. Held in August from 12pm to 6.30pm finishing with a delightful fireworks display, there is both the opportunity and expectation for every parent to be involved, assisting with the variety of stalls and activities that make the Carnival such a special event. A wide variety of rides are available to suit most ages and a great selection of food, coffee and drinks can be purchased.
What the P&F have Funded
The NCC P&F contributes almost $30,000 per year to improve facilities and support the activities of our students. Examples of projects funded in recent years include:
- Junior School playground equipment & shade sails
- Instruments for Year 4 Instrumental Music Program
- Shade sails over the College amphitheatre
- Sporting grants for students representing at state, national & international competitions
- Breeding stock and truck for the Berakah Farm miniature horse stud
- Contributions to Fiji, Malawi and Thailand student mission trips
- Equipment for secondary school departments and library
- Support of the Creative & Performing Arts (CAPA) College Musicals and Arts Festivals
- Equipment for the Primary School chess program and gifted & talented program
- Books for the Junior School home reader program
- Equipment for Learning Enrichment and the Gross Motors Skills program
- Canoes for the College Outdoor Education program
- Gym equipment for the Health & Fitness Centre
- Furniture for the Library
