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David Gleeson

Principal

Neville Findlay

Business Manager

Jodie Vamplew

Head of Primary

Derek Bendall

Head of Secondary

Bonnie Lang

Head of Pastoral Care

Kristie Barber

Head of Teaching & Learning; English Faculty Team Leader

Administrative Staff

Rebecca Corbell

PA to Principal

Annie Badenhorst

Office Manager

Linda Bailey & Ella Staric

Accounts

Denise Eddy

Uniform Shop Manager

James Anderson, Aaron O’Brien & Daniel Prowse

ICT

Simon Vamplew & Michael Clarke

Maintenance

Cherie Riding & Rosalin Muthusami

Primary Classroom Aides

Maria Skelton, Lucy Egan-McCormack, Nicole Stickland, Suzanne Zelenak & John Eddy

Integration Aides

Wendy Elliott, Sara Zarosinski & Candice Naude

Receptionist

Liz Micallef

Registrar

Heather Cootee

Library Technician

Jacob Lewis

Daily Organiser

Louise Hansen

Marketing & Community Liaison

Hiba Faraj

Hospitality Technician

Sandra de Heaume

Science Laboratory Technician & Integration Aide

Teaching Staff

Kristie Barber

Head of Teaching & Learning; English Faculty Team Leader

Lydia Palmieri

Curriculum Advisor

Simon Doherty

Technology Faculty Team Leader

Kerrie Keeling

VCAL/VET Coordinator

VCE Administrator

Sara Zarosinski

Angela Inglis

Year 11-12 & VCE Coordinator

Kellie Giannes

Year 9-10 Coordinator

Barry Ibrahim

Year 7-8 Coordinator

Carla Bendall

Arts & Design Faculty Team Leader

Namrata Shipstone

HaSS & LOTE Faculty Team Leader

Bel Broad

Mathematics Faculty Team Leader

Mary McCarthy

Science & Food Faculty Team Leader

Angela Inglis

PE & Health Faculty Team Leader

Deborah Litster

Education Support Coordinator

Glen Strange

Year 5- 6 Coordinator

Kerryn Walshe

Year 3-4 Coordinator

Jill Monnik

Year Prep-2 Coordinator

Ian Shattock

PE Primary Coordinator

Jade Doherty, Ervina Ngu & Rachelle Grady

Prep Teachers

Janice Deo, Theresa Naude & Va Areli

Year 1 Teachers

Stacey O'Dea, Jill Monnik & Jilly Pardo

Year 2 Teachers

Chantelle Fernandez, Rebecca Santander & Kristina Scerri

Year 3 Teachers

Kelson Holt, Kerryn Walshe

Year 4 Teachers

Querim Gonzalez & Marjorie Kellock

Year 5 Teachers

Glen Strange & Tamara Drenovski

Year 6 Teachers

Ian Shattock, Nathalie Delahunty, Lydia Palmieri & Kerry Hobbs

Primary Specialist Teachers

Nicole Hutchinson, Emily Clements, Raelle Smit & Jessie Williams

Primary Specialist Teachers

Belinda Broad

Secondary Teacher

Carla Bendall

Secondary Teacher

Deborrah David

Secondary Teacher

Matthew Dionysiou

Secondary Teacher

Kerri-Ann Ciarniello

Secondary Teacher

Nimmy Justus

Secondary Teacher

Linda Karman

Secondary Teacher

Lachlan Mason

Secondary Teacher

Judy Lam

Secondary Teacher

Ashraf Mikhail

Secondary Teacher

Elisa Mueller

Secondary Teacher

Natasha Oxley

Secondary Teacher

Glen Pettifer

Secondary Teacher

Josephine Roy

Secondary Teacher

Phillip Ryan

Secondary Teacher

Sven Wardrop

Secondary Teacher

Thornly Talasaia

Secondary Teacher

Jason Todio

Secondary Teacher

Elizabeth Sfameni

Secondary Teacher

Vernessa Vennik

Secondary Teacher

David Waddell

Secondary Teacher

Fiona Meagher

Secondary Teacher

Daria Volokh

Secondary Teacher

Hannah Warner

Secondary Teacher

Rod Grimaldos

Secondary Teacher

Fiona Meager

Secondary Teacher

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22 Dec

The Right Time for Alumni

2020 is a significant year in history. The global pandemic caused uncertainty and disruption, and upended the usual rites of passage for the Class of 2020. While 2020 may have been a year of uncertainty, it has cemented the importance of genuine relationships for us as a school. Melton Christian College has always had an unofficial network of past staff and students. Forming the MCC Alumni is the first step in establishing contact with those vast networks of people. The Alumni will

02 Dec

MCC & CS Carols 2020

This year, Melton Christian College is partnering with CS Carols as the major sponsor of the event. That makes a lot of sense because MCC is committed to community, and CS Carols is all about community. This is the 6th Annual Carols By Candlelight Event that INChurch Melbourne, in partnership with the City of Melton, have organised and hosted. It is a whole of community event and fun for the whole family. Be inspired by the joy and hope that

19 Nov

The Physics of Luna Park

Our Year 12 VCE Physics students were able to go on an excursion at Luna Park earlier in the year before restrictions were announced. 'Why Luna Park?', you may ask. Where else can you analyse such obvious examples of physics in action? It was great day of learning and fun! Students enjoyed seeing the various things they have been learning in action and feeling the various g-forces on the rides! “It was an enjoyable experience. We were able to experienc

13 Nov

Online ISOirée

NOW SHOWING Despite COVID-19 and the subsequent postponing of many College events, our Term Four Soirée is now showing online! Mrs Bendall and her team have worked very hard to produce an online Soirée which features a number of songs and performances from the hit Broadway show ‘Guys and Dolls’. It also features songs from our VET Music group and monologues from our Theatre Studies students. It is all packaged in an online production

30 Oct

Arts on Show 2020

Welcome to this year's Art Show online! Mrs Linda Karman and Mrs Elizabeth Sfameni are so excited to share this year's Melton Christian College artists’ works online. As you all know this year has been one like no other; yet this has not stopped our students from producing work that is creative and inspiring. Students have had to adapt from creating artwork in the art room, to making art at home with the available materials they have

11 Sep

Growing & Developing

Growing and developing is our core business as an educational community. God tasked His very first image bearers, Adam and Eve, with the role of stewardship: to grow and develop creation in faithful obedience to Father God (Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15), and we get to share in this work. We are designed to do life together, in community. And when a community partners together and is aligned in shared purpose, the community flourishes. Although we are in different places and learning in

07 Aug

Online Information Session

Our virtual School Information Sessions are your opportunity to experience everything Melton Christian College has to offer, from the comfort of your own home. Each session will include a short talk from the Principal, Mr David Gleeson, and Heads of School to help you understand our learning approach and what makes Melton Christian College unique. A Question Time and Virtual Tour of the campus with the Principal will follow. Bookings are essential. 2020 DATES 9:00AM - 10:00AM Tuesday 28th July, 2020

31 Jul

Deep Hope for Learning

It shouldn’t surprise you that our team is deeply passionate about…teaching and learning…! Our teachers are committed learners. We are curious. We ask questions. We reflect. We wonder. We imagine. We Hope. We are curious about God’s creation and all its parts. And we invite students to be curious learners about creation too. We ask probing questions to uncover assumptions and biases. We do this so we can be better leaders of learning

16 Jul

Every Challenge is an Opportunity

Primary Teachers at Melton Christian College have the privilege to teach and care for students in a Christ-centred environment. This year, the coronavirus interrupted normality and teachers abruptly had to “change gear” and upskill in several different areas to continue to provide excellence in teaching and learning. Creativity and flexibility were essential as our staff faced an unknown and unfamiliar path. One of our teachers, Terri Naude, has known her fair share of challenges in life. She has

28 May

Extra Long Distance Learning

While all of our students have made the transition to At-Home-Learning, not all have had to overcome long-distance obstacles like one of our Year 8 students. Jasnoorpreet, currently in lockdown in India due to the global pandemic, was interviewed by Homeroom Teachers Mr Phil Ryan and Mrs Linda Karman, and Year 7-8 Coordinator Mr Barry Ibrahim. Firstly, can you tell us why were you in India? We came over her for a holiday, as it was my aunts’ wedding.

01 May

A Message from our College Leaders

Do your best not to compare what you are able to do with what other families might be doing. Comparisons will only rob you of peace. Do your own best, that’s all. Don’t try to do anyone else’s best; your best is all that is asked. Everyone’s best will look different and that is ok. As a Christian it is comforting to remember that God knows everything. Nothing surprises God. It is

24 Apr

Celebrating Anzac Day

One of the most symbolic days on the Australian calendar will be commemorated in a whole new way this year, with no dawn services or street marches, no two-up at the pub or family barbecues in the backyard. Instead, we’ll mark Anzac Day from our living rooms and driveways, as we remember them - the heroic armed forces. Here are some ways you can mark our national day of remembrance at home: Live Stream Dawn and Commemorative

20 Mar

Certainty in Uncertain Times

Many of you are people who turn to the Bible in uncertain times. For some others the Bible is somewhat unknown. Yet you all know it to be a source of wise guidance. Right now, when we are surrounded by alarming, irrational, fear-based behaviour it seems wise indeed to turn to the steady, settling strength of the Bible. The Bible is full of songs. The original music isn’t recorded, only the lyrics. In this week’s editorial

17 Mar

Open Day Postponed

As the potential threat of the Coronavirus continues to unfold, it is with regret that we advise the cancellation of this week’s Open Day, originally scheduled for Saturday 21st March. While we are pleased to confirm that there are no cases of Coronavirus at the College, it is important that we minimise all potential risk and exercise caution in the interest of our College community as well as the broader community. Our hope is to run the Open

07 Feb

Student Leaders Paving the Way

Today our student leaders made a fantastic welcome gesture to our year sevens. Filling the green with picnic blankets, lawn games, kind messages, hash tags on blackboards and balloons in college colours, the student senate hosted a lunch time ‘Welcome to Secondary’ picnic for our three new classes of year sevens. Our College captain, Ravleen Kaur, began by welcoming the students and underlining the college value of community, inviting all to ‘belong’. This was followed by

29 Jan

Welcome to the 2020 School Year

School starts this week; I am excited. School is sensational! It’s not the buildings or sports fields that are exciting, it’s not the labs or classrooms, nor the pathways and playgrounds. All these places are lifeless until the students and staff return and revive the whole campus. As I write this the teachers are coming back on campus. There’s been clearing, cleaning, painting and preparing going on throughout the places and spaces that will

16 Dec

Christmas is Coming

Christmas is coming; it’s always so exciting! Of course, as a Christian school we LOVE Christmas. Ok, maybe it is a bit overcommercialised in the shops, but we don’t live in the shops; we create our own Christmas in our homes and in our hearts. Christmas food is wonderful, the traditions are beautiful, and the convention of gift-giving reminds us of Jesus who came as a baby and gave Himself as a gift for us. Christmas

22 Oct

Secondary Art Show & Charity Art Auction Event!

The Secondary Art Show & Charity Art Auction event opens Wednesday the 30th October at the MCC auditorium. It will run from 3.30pm - 6:00pm. This free event runs alongside the Secondary Arts Soirée. This year students are donating some of their original art pieces for our very first silent art auction. All proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders (msf.org.au), who provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

19 Sep

Bringing Learning to Life in Year 9

Mr Robert Keenan, a Melton Christian College parent, addressed the students on his experiences as a former Police officer (RUC) in Belfast during ‘The Troubles’ of the 1970’s. This was a time where there was great division and conflict in Northern Ireland as a result of political and religious beliefs. Mr. Keenan shared with the cohort obstacles that he and his family faced in a time of terror and conflict. The talk consolidated our current unit

09 Sep

Seussical the Musical is Coming to Town!

Whimsical and Magical Musical of Seussical™ Proportions Opens this September! A lead cast of 17 students and the whole primary school taking part, this year's musical is set to be the biggest yet! From the Jungle of Nool to Kalamazoo, MCC Primary students will unlock the imaginations of the citizens of Melton & surrounds when they bring the Cats in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird, the Whos in Whoville and other Seuss favorites to life

12 Aug

Celebrating Multicultural Day

The whole College was abuzz with activity and vibrant costumes last week as we celebrated the many nationalities of our students and families. Run over two days for Primary and Secondary students, Multicultural Day has grown year by year as the students and staff share their heritage through classroom study and special incursions. The event is a wonderful expression of how unique God has made each of us, and how we all come together to be part of one

30 Jul

A Magical Night with Aladdin JR

We entered the auditorium with feelings of excitement and anticipation, looking forward to see how this year's cast and crew were going to entertain and charm us with for the evening. Welcomed by the unmistakable aroma of freshly popped corn seeping through the air and hypnotised by the mystical lamp encased in glass we strolled down memory lane admiring by the chronologically placed, life size posters of the musicals gone by. Reminiscing about every performance we had attended

05 Jul

Magic Comes to MCC

Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie made a guest appearance on campus last week, and made front page in the newspaper! Check out the article here: https://www.starweekly.com.au/news/magic-comes-to-melton/ The cast is getting ready, the props are all done, and it is just a matter of time before the auditorium is transformed. If you haven't purchased your tickets, go to http://www.ticketebo.com.au/melton-christian-college. *Final night is nearly sold out. Don'

11 Jun

Aladdin JR. is coming to MCC

Make all your wishes come true! Melton Christian College Performing Arts will be performing Disney's Aladdin Junior this July! The spectacular musical is based on the 1992 Disney Film. You are going to love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! Join Aladdin, Jasmine and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. Running over 3 days, you won'

07 Jun

Exploring Perseverance

Last month, our year 8 students participated in an exciting one night hiking trip in Anglesea. This camp runs each year, concentrating on the theme of perseverance. Our aim is for students to learn practical ways to develop reliance and support for each other. Each homeroom spent two days hiking through Bells Beach, Iron Bark Basin and Anglesea Heath. The weather was beautiful, providing a great atmosphere for students and staff. Despite the nerves, our students were well prepared and came

13 May

Top Arts for VCE Students

On Wednesday the 24th of April, VCE Studio Arts students attended the “Top Arts” Season of Excellence event at NGV Federation Square (Melbourne CBD). This was a special time where students gained insight on how to succeed in Studio Arts. Students listened to advice from past year 12 students who explained their journey and provided tips on how to produce high quality artwork. They explored successful Art folios and marvelled at the amazing artworks exhibited. Students also

06 May

We Will Remember Them

MCC Celebrated ANZAC Day this year with a range of activities and services across Primary and Secondary School. Melton Dawn Service A group of Student Leaders attended the Melton Dawn service to lay a wreath next to the Melton War Memorial, along with many other community groups. This is a special time each year to join with our community to honour our servicemen. ANZAC Day Commemorative Service Run by our Student Senate, the service included a reading of The Ode,

23 Apr

Where on earth is Mrs Monnik this year?

I made the decision to come to Africa for a year because I knew that there was a desperate need. Psalm 12:5 But the Lord says, "Now I will arise! I will defend the poor, thise who are plundered, the oppressed, and the needy who groan for help". I grew up in Africa with my parents who were Australian. They went to share the good news about Jesus. I have always loved Africa and her people. In 2015 and 2017, I made

14 Mar

Working Class Man

Students from 6B recently enjoyed studying the story of Labour Day. They were so enthusiastic that they thought it would be good to design a play to communicate the story to the whole Primary School. A small group of students designed the script, another team designed the props, and yet another group looked after the technical side of the play. The story involved a group of stonemasons who were fed-up with working such long hours, and their families who were

01 Mar

The Colours of Success at MCC

It is lovely that our staff take such an interest in what our graduates do after they leave MCC. I overhear the teachers speaking excitedly about different past students after they graduate, celebrating the courses or careers that they are now undertaking. Many MCC graduates go on to university, but not all. Some have other gifts and skills. How pleasing to see the photo of Blake Florrimell. He is a former MCC student who finished his secondary schooling last year.

22 Feb

First Days of School in Prep

Our Prep students have started the year with great excitement and enthusiasm! It is always wonderful to watch the new students grow, not only into their uniforms, but also into the learning environment that is school. The first few weeks in Prep are all about settling students into the daily classroom routines. What happens at school needs to become predictable so that the children feel safe, supported and enjoy being here. Knowing what is expected of them and what happens

11 Feb

Year 12 Aspire Retreat

In an ongoing pursuit of excellence, our Class of 2019 attended a full-day Study Retreat earlier this week. Held at the WestWaters Hotel complex in Caroline Springs, the retreat was for all Year 12 students, whether pursuing a VCE, VCAL or VET pathway. The theme of the retreat each year is ‘Aspire’. ‘Aspire’ means to lift, to reach. It is our deep hope that students are inspired to reach beyond perceived limitations to achieve their goals. At Melton

31 Jan

Open Day 2019

Are you wondering which school is the right fit for your family? At Melton Christian College, we understand that choosing a school community is an important decision. Our Open Days help you discover what is so special about our school! You will have a chance to tour the college, participate in activities, and meet our wonderful team. Bring your whole family! Click here for more information on College Tours. ...

23 Nov

2018 WEC VET Award

News Flash! Jamel Cabucol, year 12, received the Principals' Award at this year's WEC Awards (Western Edge Cluster) presentation evening. Each school Principal nominates one student from their student body to receive this prestigious award, and with a near-perfect score in his VET course so far, Jamel was the stand out choice. To be eligible, students must display outstanding effort and outstanding results. "Jamel has demonstrated comitment and perseverance, and the resulting success is evident in his achievement." - David

26 Oct

Deakin Oration

Our College was recently afforded an amazing opportunity for two students and one teacher to attend the annual Deakin Oration event at the Victorian Parliament House. Given their passion for law and service to the College in their capacity as key Student Senate members, both Sobur Dhieu and Chantelle Calonge were selected to attend with our Head of Curriculum, Mrs Kristie Barber. The Deakin Oration is an annual presentation at Parliament House honouring Australia’s second Prime

03 Oct

Celebrating Leadership

The news is in! Our very own Victoria Hirt, year 12, has just been awarded the winner of this year's VCE Leadership Award for Victoria! Featured on the VCAA website as one of eight finalists in this year’s VCE Leadership Awards, the judging panel were very impressed with Victoria's application and interview, and she received the news at the award ceremony last Friday. 'Wherever you see a person in need, there is an opportunity for leadership. That

VCE Physics at Luna Park

Year 12 Physics Excursion Our Year 12 Physics students joined 200 other schools last term for the annual VCE Physics Day at Luna Park. VCE Physics Days provide students with practical examples of some of the concepts covered in ‘Motion in one and two dimensions’ and ‘How fast can things go?’ for Unit 3 of the VCE Physics Study Design. Luna Park provides us with exclusive access to the Park where students utilise study materials with a program

Learning to Love and Connect

Year 10 Camp When students look back on the school year, one of the moments that always sticks out is the yearly camp. This year’s camp was no exception. When we first heard the details of the camp, as usual, there was a level of excitement surrounding it. But some, including myself, were a bit skeptical about what we may be doing. We went into the experience completely blind, aside from a couple Google searches and the

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Staff List

David Gleeson

Neville Findlay

Jodie Vamplew

Derek Bendall

Bonnie Lang

Kristie Barber

Administrative Staff

Rebecca Corbell

Annie Badenhorst

Linda Bailey & Ella Staric

Denise Eddy

James Anderson, Aaron O’Brien & Daniel Prowse

Simon Vamplew & Michael Clarke

Cherie Riding & Rosalin Muthusami

Maria Skelton, Lucy Egan-McCormack, Nicole Stickland, Suzanne Zelenak & John Eddy

Wendy Elliott, Sara Zarosinski & Candice Naude

Liz Micallef

Heather Cootee

Jacob Lewis

Louise Hansen

Hiba Faraj

Sandra de Heaume

Teaching Staff

Kristie Barber

Lydia Palmieri

Simon Doherty

Kerrie Keeling

VCE Administrator

Angela Inglis

Kellie Giannes

Barry Ibrahim

Carla Bendall

Namrata Shipstone

Bel Broad

Mary McCarthy

Angela Inglis

Deborah Litster

Glen Strange

Kerryn Walshe

Jill Monnik

Ian Shattock

Jade Doherty, Ervina Ngu & Rachelle Grady

Janice Deo, Theresa Naude & Va Areli

Stacey O'Dea, Jill Monnik & Jilly Pardo

Chantelle Fernandez, Rebecca Santander & Kristina Scerri

Kelson Holt, Kerryn Walshe

Querim Gonzalez & Marjorie Kellock

Glen Strange & Tamara Drenovski

Ian Shattock, Nathalie Delahunty, Lydia Palmieri & Kerry Hobbs

Nicole Hutchinson, Emily Clements, Raelle Smit & Jessie Williams

Belinda Broad

Carla Bendall

Deborrah David

Matthew Dionysiou

Kerri-Ann Ciarniello

Nimmy Justus

Linda Karman

Lachlan Mason

Judy Lam

Ashraf Mikhail

Elisa Mueller

Natasha Oxley

Glen Pettifer

Josephine Roy

Phillip Ryan

Sven Wardrop

Thornly Talasaia

Jason Todio

Elizabeth Sfameni

Vernessa Vennik

David Waddell

Fiona Meagher

Daria Volokh

Hannah Warner

Rod Grimaldos

Fiona Meager

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