MVAC
College Prayer
Heavenly Father, Bless the Manning Valley Anglican College. Enlighten our minds, guide our hearts and be with us in all that we think, do and say so that we may share your love and your truth with those around us in service to our neighbours and to the honour of your name. Amen.
Principalâs Welcome
Mr Mark Newton
Welcome, and thank you for considering Manning Valley Anglican College. I hope I can give you an insight into our school and our values. Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make in their life because school will play such a fundamental role in shaping the person they will become. I am sure that you will want a school which looks to ensure that each child is known and encouraged to flourish in a holistic manner.
At Manning Valley we challenge students to; be themselves, care for others, achieve academic excellence, embrace opportunities, make a difference to the world, be resilient and strong, contribute to the culture of the College and, above all, to always strive to be the best that they can be. MVAC provides a number of academic, cultural and sporting opportunities which will support your childâs emotional, intellectual and spiritual development.
We are a learning community which values exploring, dreaming and discovering all that is possible. Our students are encouraged to think about their place in the world, to hear the Christian message and to form a personal response to the issues that face them, so that they can make a difference to society.
There is a culture of high expectation within the College that stimulates their young minds to aim for a personal best in all that they do, while always being aware of those around them.
MVAC is a caring, happy school where each child is valued, nurtured and extended. I encourage you to come and visit us and see first-hand our wonderful school and students in action.
MVAC would like to acknowledge the Traditional custodians of this land on which Manning Valley Anglican College resides.
We stand on Biripi Country â Shark Country.
We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal people and their ongoing connection to the land, river, sea and community.
We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We extend that respect to all people present.
Yii Biripi Barray (This is Biripi Country)
Yii Guyiwan Barray (This is Shark Country)
Gathay Burrugi Nyiirun (Let us all swim together)
Gathay wuwang nyiirun (Let us all work together)
Murrungbu Nyura (Thank you all)
Welcome to MVAC
Manning Valley Anglican College commenced as an educational institution on Thursday 30 January, 2003. On this day, our Foundation Students walked through our gates for the very first time, and our mission began in earnest. That mission, which continues to this day, is complex and fluid, yet always comes back to one simple notion:
ToFosterLearningExcellenceinaChristianEnvironment
We have since grown into a College that delivers a comprehensive, holistic education for students, from Pre Kindy through to Year 12. We acknowledge the importance of social development and spiritual guidance, and infuse these aspects into everything we do, in order to assist each child in discovering their fullest potential and becoming successful members and leaders in our community. We recognise that our student body has a variety of talents in all things academic, athletic and creative, and we work tirelessly to ensure that each child is given the opportunity to explore their interests and aspire to excellence.
The College, through its teaching staff, promotes a positive attitude towards learning and growing, setting our students on the life-long path of curiosity and discovery. We strive to make learning engaging and relevant, knowing that the critical skills our students build will assist them regardless of their path in life. Christianity is taught by the College to be the fundamental spiritual and moral basis of our lives. We encourage students to come to a personal faith in Jesus Christ, and guide them in applying his teachings to their everyday lives.
âLet your light shineâ is a guiding compass that encourages everyone to focus on the school vision of âfostering learning excellence within a Christian environment that encourages students to flourish in all aspects of lifeâ.
âIn the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heavenâ
As a Newcastle Anglican School every student is encouraged to flourish as individuals. We share the Newcastle Anglican vision, values and service philosophy.
Anglican Ethos Learning Excellence
âWe encourage individuality, promote student engagement, and accept eachstudentasanindividualcapableofachievinggreatnessâ
At Manning Valley Anglican College, we believe in a holistic education where teaching and learning is an important part of our role as a school. We believe that all students should strive to achieve their best academic, spiritual and creative potential. We are a community of lifelong learners whose shared values drive our commitment to continual improvement and individual achievement.
It is important to have a good start in life, and we are committed to providing each student with a strong foundation on which to build a love of learning.
Student Wellbeing
âWesupportourstudentstoFlourishâ
Student wellbeing is at the core of our vision as educational leaders. For students to truly flourish as learners we understand the importance of providing a supporting environment that promotes individual mental, social, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
MVAC values the importance of every studentâs mental and emotional wellbeing.
The MVAC Way
Poweringthefuture
The MVAC Way is a holistic approach to education that seeks to develop students as individuals. The MVAC Way creates independent learners who actively problem solve and self-direct their learning experience.
Under the guidance of Guy Claxtonâs Learning Power Approach, The MVAC Way is built on four core dispositions: Collaboration, Resilience, Resourcefulness and Engagement.
Together the four dispositions combine to allow students to grow and develop into flourishing members of the school community and beyond the college gates.
The MVAC Way takes emotional, social and physical wellbeing of all students and it begins in the classroom with clear instructional teaching strategies. Teachers nurture students to âlearn how to learnâ, empowering them with a toolkit of understanding on what it takes to be collaborative, resilient, resourceful and engaged.
The MVAC Way builds a skill set for life.
Powering the future through The MVAC Way.
The MVAC journey begins at Pre Kindy
Play is childrenâs work!
Our Pre Kindy program is designed to provide appropriate learning experiences to meet the needs of the child and foster development in all aspects of your childâs growth.
Our holistic approach to education means we consider the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual needs of every student.
Students participate in a variety of activities throughout the day without realising the importance of what they are learning and experiencing.
Pre Kindy operates Monday â Friday
Arrival time is between 8:15 am â 9:00 am each day. Departure time is 3:00 pm each day.
Pre Kindy runs during the same term timetable as Junior and Senior School.
Junior School
Kindergarten to Year 6
It is important to have a good start in life, and our Junior School is committed to providing each student with a strong foundation on which to build a love of learning.
Our teachers are committed to nurturing the original spark that lies within each child, bringing them to their fullest potential. We want to see every child grow to be intellectually curious, persistent and eager to follow their aspirations. We understand that literacy and numeracy are the foundation of academic success, and these are a focus of our teaching. However, we believe that ability is nothing without the right attitude. As such, we encourage young minds to develop a positive relationship with learning, by placing a strong emphasis on the social, athletic and emotional aspects of education. It is our ultimate goal to see students transition to further schooling, eager to seek out knowledge to achieve their own purposes.
Our Curriculum
NESA defines six Key Learning Areas, and our core curriculum recognises their importance, devoting the bulk of our class time to the following subjects:
English
Mathematics
PersonalDevelopmentHealthandPhysicalEducation(PDHPE)
Science and Technology
Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
Creative and Practical Arts
We are also able to offer further unique learning experiences, reflecting our emphasis on spiritual and cultural guidance, with classes in: Music and Christian Studies.
Senior School
Year 7 to Year 10
The Senior School builds on the strong foundation developed in younger years, so that each child follows a continuum of education in an enriching and stimulating environment. Students have the distinct advantage of individual attention, with ready access to excellent equipment, resources and technology.
Our Secondary teachers work with students to develop them holistically, identifying their strengths and talents so that they are able to let their light shine. As students move towards their Senior Studies, the College offers a broad range of subjects which allow them to choose the direction that best suits their outcomes.
Our aim is to assist each student to become an intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually grounded young person, in the College community and beyond.
Our Curriculum
From Years 7 to 10, students must meet the mandatory requirements determined by NESA, New South Wales Educational Standards Authority.
The following subjects form our core curriculum over those four years:
From Years 7 â 10 English, Mathematics, Science, Agriculture, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Christian Studies.
From Years 7 - 8 History and Geography, Visual Arts and Music, Technological and Applied Studies, German Language and Culture.
From Years 9 - 10 Australian History and Australian Geography.
Elective Subjects
Students in Years 9 & 10 have the chance to select a number of electives through which to carry on their studies in certain areas, including:
Design and Technology
Food Technology
Visual Arts
Commerce
Drama
Music
Dance
History
Leadership Year 11 & 12
Distinctly marked by the MVAC blazer our Year 11 & 12 students step up into an exemplar role for the entire student community.
We acknowledge that students have different aspirations, and understand that education comes in many different shapes and sizes. Thatâs why we aim to prepare our students for the next stage of their learning journeyâs, whatever that may be.
Undertaking the Higher School Certificate represents a large commitment for both the students and the College. We understand that students attend school in their Senior years out of a desire to continue to learn.
Though we do not wish to overburden students in this significant period of their schooling, we have an expectation that Senior Students will rise to the task of leading the College community.
Facilities
The College rests on an extensive site on the northern edge of Cundletown nestled within the Mid Coast region of NSW.
The existing College layout forms part of an ambitious master plan for future expansion. Our facilities are fitted with modern technologies and provide comfortable learning environments. Resources are ever changing to complement the curriculum and expand the learning experience.
Junior School Senior School
Our Infants area boasts two beautiful landscaped and fully fenced, shaded playgrounds to facilitate safe play sessions. The playground areas encourage outdoor learning and sensory play for our younger students.
Junior School students have ample space to run and play during free time with the Junior Oval available at recess and lunch.
Senior School Students have ample room and activities including the installation of two state of the art basketball courts.
In addition to general purpose classrooms, students make use of a fully equipped kitchen, Visual Arts room, materials workshop, music room and science labs. Senior students are also able to make use of dedicated study spaces in the Senior building.
School Services
BYOD-BringYourownDevice
We are a BYOD school, which means that students from Year 6 (Year 5 from 2025) and up need to provide their own device to learn within the classroom.
The decision to include Junior School into the BYOD program means that the transition to high school begins from Year 5. This level of responsibility opens the learning pathways for students and teachers.
Students have access to a personal IT support technician on College ground to troubleshoot any problems that arise.
As part of the Newcastle Anglican Diocese, MVAC has access to a large IT support department that students, parents and staff can access when needing assistance with any of our digital platforms.
LearningManagementSystem-eMpower
Every student has an MVAC Passport. This is their key to accessing the Learning Management System â eMpower.
eMpower at Manning Valley Anglican College means:
Personalised platforms for students, parents, and teachers.
A place to support and develop the whole student, their academic growth and progress, their wellbeing, and their wider school involvement.
A communication hub for students, parents, and teachers.
An innovative teaching and learning platform where parents and students will have access to key curriculum information, the school calendar, a unique personalised eDiary, student due work, student timetables, and information on sport and other extracurricular activities.
Fully integrated MVAC app where all eMpower features can be accessed.
eMpower allows the classroom to come to you by providing student and parent access to the curriculum, assessment tasks and task evaluation.
MVACCollegeLibrary
The library is situated in the Junior School Discovery Centre is accessible to both Junior and Senior school. The MVAC library supports our learners by promoting literature, reading, research, creativity and critical thinking skills within a resource rich environment.
Junior school students take part in weekly Library lessons with the College Librarian. Regular borrowing from the library catalogue is encouraged to support and extend upon the academic and pastoral learning within each classroom.
Senior School have access to a wide range of resources and a plethora of reading choices within the school catalogue. As we move forward to advance our digital resources students can borrow from an extensive ebook catalogue.
Clickview is the leading video content resource for primary schools, secondary schools and tertiary settings.
World Book online is a comprehensive suite of e-learning resources designed for all ages and abilities with articles, videos, educator tools, eBooks, research guides and more.
StudentWellbeing
We support our students to Flourish
Student wellbeing is at the core of our vision as educational leaders. For students to truly flourish as learners we understand the importance of providing a supporting environment that promotes individual mental, social, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
School is about more than just literacy and numeracy. The emotional and social aspects of gathering together to learn play a vital role in a childâs development. Compassion and care run deep through the Christian faith, and as an Anglican school we aim to support students in their personal and spiritual development.
For us to provide a safe and inclusive educational environment we will continue to support our students for them to thrive.
We believe in empowering our students and families to be the best they can be, and support everyone within to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
Daily Pastoral Care sessions provide our teachers a time to connect with small groups of students. These sessions promote self-reflection and encourage students to engage with their learning in a positive way.
At Manning Valley Anglican College, we are blessed with a caring and compassionate staff who work closely together to support the happiness and wellbeing of all students. Students have access to counselling services through the College to work with students and families on a more personal level. MVAC provides pastoral care to our students and their families, working closely with the teaching staff to nurture the wellbeing of our students.
Our Learning Support Team monitors student achievement and will implement intervention programs when necessary. Our support staff work with small groups of students and also provide support in the classroom.
Sport
MVAC is a member of the HRIS (Hunter Region Independent Schools) association. This provides a representative sporting pathway for our students. We offer a challenging and variety filled Senior School recreational sport program for Years 7-10.
Our Junior School students donât miss out on sporting opportunities either with many visiting facilitators supporting skill development, fitness and game skills.
Interschool sport includes local matches against other schools along with the major HRIS carnivals and gala days. We are proud of how our students perform often competing against schools with much larger populations.
MVAC boasts a growing rowing team developed through a partnership with the Manning River Rowing Club. Students compete in local club regattas, independent schoolsâ regattas and at NSW State Championships.
OutdoorEducation
Students in Years 3-12 are involved in a sequential and appropriately challenging outdoor education program. All Senior School students go on camp at the same time and the Junior School program provides for an appropriate level of challenge in the choice of venue and activities. We use a variety of well-known venues and our staff are actively involved in supporting the program. Outdoor education provides our students with a chance to challenge themselves in an adventure style environment.
PerformingArts
MVAC continues to grow our coâcurricular performing arts programs and we are known throughout the community for valuing the arts. The guidance of our specialist teachers encourages students of all abilities from Kindergarten to Year 12 to explore their creative talents.
We have a range of ensembles across the CAPA department within Music, Dance and Drama who perform regularly within the community.
OtherActivities
Public Speaking MusicTuition
Indigenous Dance Group SRC
Chess Team
Rowing Program Choirand band
Our Community
Manning Valley Anglican College is committed to our community and offers a variety of ways to connect with services within our local region.
For us to provide a safe and inclusive educational environment we will continue to support our community in order for you and your child to thrive.
We believe in empowering our students and families to be the best they can be, and staying connected with organisations and services within our organisation is key to the success of everybody.
Parents are valued as partners in all facets of College life and there are many opportunities to get involved. Our parents are committed to the College, and their partnership and support is an important and welcome aspect of our community.
We are blessed with an enthusiastic and active Parent and Friends Association that is supportive of the goals of the College. All parents and community members are welcome to join the Association or join as a volunteer to assist with events.
