Good Shepherd College

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The Senior Campus, supporting Year 7-12 students, is set on a picturesque, 100-hectare property located on Hamilton's outskirts. It offers a broad range of curriculum experiences that provide for multiple pathways for students beyond school. The Senior Campus specializes in agriculture, with a fully operational farm including:

• an accredited Murray Grey stud, complete with undercover cattle yards
• a mature orchard, with a variety of fruit trees
• a working shearing shed and yards
• a well-maintained vegetable garden, in addition to the extensive glass and shade houses, located close to the classrooms, and
• a fully equipped, specialized agricultural classroom, complete with change rooms and undercover workshop.

Lutheran schools have been a part of Australia's educational landscape since 1839 and now extend into every state and territory of Australia except the ACT. Today more than 35,000 students receive their education in 85 Lutheran schools throughout Australia. They are located in every state and territory apart from the ACT. It is also estimated that 3,600 children are educated and cared for in around forty Lutheran early childhood centers around the nation.

Lutheran schools have experienced significant growth, which has led to system support at regional and national levels. Lutheran schools are schools of the Lutheran Church of Australia and, as such, are based on the central message of the gospel, that our acceptance by God does not depend on our worth or achievements, but on His unconditional commitment of love for us, evidence through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The promotion of Christian growth and development in our students is a reflection of what Jesus has done for us.

Lutheran schools offer quality teaching and learning experiences for each child to reflect their uniqueness. Lutheran schools are communities where caring and respectful relationships are developed. These strong relationships form the binding element that allows Good Shepherd College to share its ethos and values actively. As a learning community, Good Shepherd proclaims hope for the future grounded in the Lutheran tradition. We celebrate the word of God through:

• Daily devotions and weekly chapel services
• Christian Studies teaching and learning curriculum
• Pastoral Care activities and service-learning programs.

Unique to the Hamilton region, our college has been established on two distinct campuses. This enables the college to tailor each learning environment to the developmental stages of students. We believe this reflects 'best practice' and provides teaching and learning situations suited explicitly to the students in each location, focusing on how these students' best learn.

We believe every student is a special gift from God, each with unique gifts, skills, and talents, which will enable them to become active citizens beyond school when nurtured. Every child is treated with Christian love and respect and encouraged to have control over their learning. Each is challenged to discover, develop, and use their gifts and abilities for personal growth and service to others. We hope that the enriching and fulfilling opportunities experienced in our community stay with students for life.

Right, Shepherd College is widely regarded as a caring school. We place a high priority on pastoral care. Our staff works hard at developing nurturing relationships with students because encouraging and affirming relationships lie at the heart of effective learning.

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