Principal's Welcome

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to South Coast Baptist College located in the southern coastal suburb of Waikiki, Perth, Western Australia.

Since its establishment by the Baptist Church in 1985 as a quality co-educational, Christian College, South Coast Baptist College has flourished to offer our students a school with a wide range of academic, performing arts, sporting and co-curricular opportunities, a supportive environment of belonging and a place where friendships and positive relationships between staff, students and the community are evident. We are a College of 1300 students K-12, which makes us big enough to be well resourced and committed to offer genuine care.

Our Childcare facility provides access to safe and quality early learning services for the best possible start in life. Our values, together with a future-focused education, prepares our graduates with strong foundations and purposeful vision to become people of good influence. South Coast Baptist College produces compassionate young people with a deep sense of conviction. We encourage authenticity, integrity and the confidence to contribute. We are warmly inclusive and value respect for our country. We encourage an awareness for the integrity of leadership that serves others.

Our students are well-prepared, well-grounded and supported by our caring staff to face life’s challenges intelligently, with resilience and optimism. We deliver a comprehensive, rich and engaging curriculum from our early years learning through to Year 12 Graduation. We deliver excellence in ATAR, General and VET/Vocational-industry-specific, pathways. Our students have choice, opportunities and networks that enable their futures. We provide an environment of positive, holistic education for wellbeing and excellence K-12. Specialist educators and mentors support our students to enjoy their learning, pursue their interests, develop applicable knowledge through STEAM, realise their strengths and stretch themselves to develop their potential. Our Football Academy, Gymnastics Academy, Vocal Music program and our Gifted and Talented programs are recognised amongst our many offerings.

Our students are encouraged to be:

• Leaders and citizens who will not withhold good when it is in their power to act (Proverbs 3:27)
• Creative, Collaborative and Critical thinkers who will value add with relevant contribution
• Honourable young people who have the skills of social agility and emotional connectedness to be authentic, courageous and capable
• Young people with a deep sense of values and understandings from which to draw inner strength

At South Coast Baptist College, we understand that choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision. We look forward to educating your child, sharing with you their formative school years and nurturing their strengths in our quality learning environment of care and belonging.

I look forward to meeting and welcoming you to South Coast Baptist College.

Principal

Dawn Clements

BA DipEd MEd (Man/Lead) UWA, FAIM