Fremantle Christian College is well known in the community as a school that offers outstanding Pastoral Care. We put an onus on knowing and caring for every student that comes through our doors. We want every student in our college to become who God has created them to be while also empowering them to achieve their academic potential. We have strong and vibrant pastoral programs, systems and processes that run through the Secondary College. This includes structured pastoral care groups at the beginning and end of each day, external programs and guest speakers, camps, socials, leadership programs, community service days, fundraisers, after-school clubs and a firm, yet fair, student management policy and behaviour management strategies. These programs and systems are supported by all staff but are driven and facilitated in particular by the pastoral care team, which includes the chaplains.
Fremantle Christian College offers three different camps as part of its comprehensive pastoral care program. These camps provide students with valuable opportunities for personal growth, team building, and self-reflection.
The Year 7 camp, held in Busselton during the middle of term 1, focuses on setting a positive culture while fostering bonds and friendships. Students engage in a range of exciting and challenging activities, including an amazing race around Busselton town, archery, a high ropes course, yallingup maze, and mini-golf. This camp aims to create a fun and unique environment where students can develop lasting connections and build a strong foundation for their educational journey.
At the beginning of term 2, the Year 9 camp takes place at forest edge. Its primary objective is to encourage students to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences. Through activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, a flying fox, bush walks, and team-building games, students are challenged to overcome obstacles and develop resilience. This camp plays a crucial role in fostering personal growth and building confidence in students.
Lastly, the year 11 camp, held in Albany at the end of term 1, focuses on preparing students for life after school. It prompts students to reflect on the legacy they want to leave and encourages them to think about their future. During this camp, students visit significant locations such as the Anzac Centre, Elephant Rock, Denmark, Valley of the Giants, and bald head trail. By exposing students to these meaningful experiences, the year 11 camp helps them gain a broader perspective and develop a sense of purpose.
Overall, these camps are an integral part of Fremantle Christian College’s Pastoral Care Program. They provide students with opportunities to develop important life skills, build strong relationships, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
We understand that the transition into Year 7 can be a daunting and nerve-racking experience for many students. Consequently, we provide multiple connecting opportunities prior-to and throughout the Year 7 educational journey to ensure that they feel safe and supported.
Before a student starts Year 7, parents and students are invited to attend an Orientation morning for students, pre-start meetings for students with educational needs, and Chromebook and SEQTA information sessions with staff.
On their first day, Year 7 students are met by their Year 10 mentors and their Pastoral Care Group teachers to help them settle in.
Our Year 7 class structure adopts a middle-school approach where students have only a handful of teachers for the year, to provide consistency of teaching approach and allow them to adopt to a different high school learning style, before navigating multiple teacher shifts every period.
Our annual Year 7 Camp is held in Busselton in the middle of Term 1, allowing students the opportunity to bond and build friendships in fun, unique and challenging environments. We also have Youth Workers from New Life Church who come in to support our Year 7 students at this camp and in in elective classes. New Life Youth also facilitates a fantastic Youth Group program on Friday nights, held at College Hall, that many Year 7 students find a valuable connecting point with their peers in a relaxed setting.
Our Extended Pastoral Care Group sessions offer students a unique opportunity to engage with their peers in a variety of formats. Activities range from year-level fun activities, House-based sporting activities, presentations on wellbeing and mental health issues and future-career and study focussed sessions.
Extended PCG sessions serve as a platform for building strong community bonds and relationships among students, year groups, and the wider secondary college. By enhancing relations and connections, we aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Coming to school at FCC is super fun, exciting and an enriching experience. As a stay home Mum I had some concerns about leaving my child in the care of someone else. But I could not have asked for a more warm, safe, loving and caring environment for her to grow in to become everything God created her to be.
We feel incredibly blessed to have our kids at Fremantle Christian College. From the beginning, we were drawn to the school’s nurturing and Christ-centered environment. It’s a place where students are genuinely known, supported, and encouraged to grow—not just academically, but in character and faith. The teaching standards are high, and the staff are dedicated, compassionate, and student focused. Our kids have been both challenged and supported, and we’ve seen them thrive in confidence, learning, and spiritual maturity. We’re so thankful to be part of a school community that values excellence by keeping Christ at the heart of everything.
Our daughter started Kindy at Fremantle Christian College in 2024, and she absolutely loves it here. As soon as we arrived at the school, we felt a strong sense of community through friendly, welcoming, and supportive staff and families. The dedicated staff provide a fantastic range of learning opportunities through play, outdoor learning and classroom-based activities. FCC has excellent pastoral care which has allowed our child to flourish in so many ways. We love being a part of the FCC community!
We moved our children to Fremantle Christian College after we experienced bullying in our previous school that was not dealt with or acknowledged. Being at FCC has given our children back their confidence, good friendships, and the assurance that they can learn in a safe environment where teachers and even other students are looking out for them.
We joined FCC a five years ago when we arrived from interstate. We were immediately welcomed by teachers, students and families, many of which are now close friends that fell like family. We know that our children are nurtured, encouraged and loved by all the teachers and staff, and we love that the foundation of every lesson is God.
Our children have been attending FCC since 2015. The College has grown exponentially since that time, and amidst the growth we’ve seen quality pastoral care and the pursuit of academic excellence remain key areas of focus. FCC staff have been approachable and responsive when we have had queries, and the strong community within the school (including the ‘FCC Dads’ group) has been a gift to our whole family.
When we made the decision to move our young man to Fremantle Christian College, it was an easy choice. We have come to know the staff as dedicated and passionate professionals who foster an environment where learning is expected yet each child is able to do so at their own level. Our young man enjoys the environment where Christian ideals are taught and encouraged, resulting in confidence, high moral standards, and a strong sense of community. We highly recommend FCC to any parent or carer.
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