Additional Services and Information
Freshwater Uniforms
Students are required to wear full and correct College uniform during the school day and when travelling to and from the College.
Formal shoes should be black leather (or imitation leather), polishable and lace up. Shoes should be kept clean and tidy.
Sport shoes should provide good support and should be predominantly black, white or grey.
Our winter jacket is available to be purchased for colder days.
Please note that generic uniform items are not allowed.
Uniform Shop
Our uniform Shop is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and our friendly staff are available to help during these times. If you have any questions please direct them to uniform@fcc.qld.edu.au.
Term Times
Monday – 7.45am to 10.00am
Wednesday – 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Friday – 7.45am to 10.00am
* When Mondays are Public Holidays, open on Tuesdays 7.45am – 10.00am instead. Our Uniform Shop is open longer hours during the January school holidays to assist families to prepare for the school year. Please see the dates below (under ‘Shop Opening Hours’).
Our Uniform Shop is conveniently located on Campus at the lower end of the main drive.
Bus Services
Freshwater Christian College offers a daily morning and afternoon school bus service covering Edmonton, City, Smithfield, Redlynch and the Northern Beaches areas.
Please Note: All students are required to use bus fobs to log on and off the bus. Replacement fobs will be charged to your Rollcall account.
First Bell
8.25am
School commences each day at 8.25am.
Last Bell
2.50pm
Our school day finishes at 2.50pm.
Booking Information
Regular Bookings
- Bookings are made for a full year, and the annual bus fees are payable via the Rollcall App or by a monthly direct debit set up through your bank into the College bank account. Your fees must be paid in full before the end of November, or before you cease to use the service (whichever comes first).
- Students must use bus fobs to log on/off the bus. Replacement bus fobs are available for purchase from the Finance office.
- To ensure their safety, all Prep students are signed on and off the bus by a parent or authorised person each time they travel. This information will be kept updated via the RollCall App.
- Please note that for safety reasons, Freshwater Christian Kindergarten students are not allowed on College buses, even if older siblings are travelling on the bus.
- If a new booking commences mid-year, families will be charged at the full Annual Rate, regardless of which weekday the first day of travel falls on.
Casual Bookings
- Casual bookings must be made a minimum of 48 hours before the requested date of bus travel. Bookings are to be made by contacting the Bus Coordinator on either 07 4243 3601 or bus@fcc.qld.edu.au during College office hours.
- Casual bookings are subject to availability and payment in advance of the travel being made through the RollCall App before the date of travel at a cost of $11.00 for each one-way trip.
- Students must use bus fobs to log on/off the bus. Replacement bus fobs are available for purchase from the Finance office.
- Non-attendance on a casual bus service booking due to an absence from the College (eg, sickness) needs to be reported to the bus coordinator at bus@fcc.qld.edu.au or via the RollCall Parent App by 10 am on the scheduled day of travel.
- A new booking must be made with the Bus Coordinator for each casual trip, as recurring/regular trips cannot be booked on casual tickets.
Key Term Dates
At Freshwater Christian College, we know how important it is for parents to stay informed and engaged in their child’s education. That’s why we’ve created a detailed school calendar that lists all the upcoming events, activities, and key dates for the year.
Please note: These dates may be subject to change. We encourage parents to check the calendar regularly to keep up with the latest school happenings and any updates.
The Great Wheelbarrow Race
Freshwater Christian College is excited to share an opportunity to partner with us for the 2026 Great Wheelbarrow Race!
Our Year 12 students and dedicated staff are busy preparing for this iconic 140km relay – an FCC tradition and highlight of the Year 12 journey that brings our community together while raising vital funds for charity.
Once again, our team is proud to support 3 Angels Nepal and their important work transforming lives through rescue, rehabilitation, and the power of education.
We’re pleased to offer multiple opportunities for businesses and individuals to partner with us as sponsors. We invite you to browse our sponsorship booklet, to consider supporting our students and this meaningful cause!
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Connect With Us
(07) 4243 3600
info@fcc.qld.edu.au
369-401 Brinsmead Road,
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