Mountain District Christian School

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Mountain District Christian School (MDCS) is a co-educational Prep to Year 12 Christian school situated in picturesque bushland near Monbulk in the Dandenong Ranges. With a current enrolment of fewer than 300 students, many families appreciate the opportunities this provides for the nurture and development of individual students’ gifts and interests. Children are educated from a Biblical perspective, with the desire to learn about God’s world, their place in it, and how they can respond through service in their daily lives.
It is a privilege to serve the MDCS community of families, students and staff, first as Deputy Principal and VCE Coordinator since the beginning of 2012, and now as Principal. As a school, we have much to celebrate and thank God for. Our families often comment on how much they love the beautiful surroundings in which their children learn and how teachers regard the well-being of their ‘whole’ child, not just their academic learning. I am also delighted to hear how much they as parents feel welcome and encouraged to be involved.
Our parents are grateful to have found a place where their children will be taught from a Christian perspective that seeks to mirror the Biblical truths and values modeled to their children at home. We recognize and understand the responsibility entrusted to us by families as we partner with parents in the nurturing and education of their children. As a whole staff team, we take this very seriously.
Suppose you are exploring our website with a view to enrolment. In that case, I encourage you to contact us to arrange a personal tour of the school grounds and if you know of families who already belong to our community, chat with them about their MDCS experiences. Whether you are already involved at MDCS or interested in learning more about us, I hope you find our website informative, helpful, and engaging.
I look forward to meeting with you and sharing what it means to be part of the MDCS community.
It is the vision of the MDCS Association to provide by God’s grace a flourishing Prep to Year 12 school community where Christ-centered education is paramount. The MDCS Association serves the families and the Christian Community of our district who desire a Christ-centered education. We do this by providing quality biblically-directed teaching and learning in a nurturing environment. Such education seeks to develop the God-given gifts of each child and together, with parents and the church, equip the child for a life of service in God’s world.
During the 1970s, a dedicated and passionate group of parents worked tirelessly to ensure that Christ-centered education was available to this district’s families. Their dream was realized in 1979 when classes first commenced at MDCS. Our story continues to grow as we partner with parents and the church to equip children for a life of service in God’s world.

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