A place to belong
Discover a school that sees the individual and meets them where they’re at.
Enquire about ENROLMENT TODAY. Our vision is to set the international benchmark for engaging young people in education. ENROL TODAY. Empowering young people.
Our Purpose
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always open
Discover a college that understands you.
Submit your enquiry today.
Submit your enquiry today.
Every young person deserves the chance to succeed.
At MJC, we offer a caring, supportive, and tailored education for students who need a different path.
Ready to explore a school that understands you?
Submit your enrolment enquiry today – we’re here to help every step of the way.
At MJC, we offer a caring, supportive, and tailored education for students who need a different path.
Ready to explore a school that understands you?
Submit your enrolment enquiry today – we’re here to help every step of the way.
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Our “Is MJC Right for You?” quiz is a simple way to explore whether our approach to learning and wellbeing could be a good fit. It only takes a minute, and might help you take the first step.
Our People
Get to know our people
At MJC, our dedicated team of educators, caseworkers, and wellbeing staff go beyond teaching.
We provide guidance, care, and tailored support to help students thrive.
We provide guidance, care, and tailored support to help students thrive.
Darren Twist
Principal
Jamie Shackleton
Head of School (Shortland)
Josh Field
Head of School (Tuncurry)
Simone Hollway
Head of Student Services
Stories of belonging
Our Story
A Legacy of Impact
MJC was founded by Margaret Jurd, a visionary dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth through education and care. Beginning in a bus in the 1980’s and later moving to a pub in Carrington, the college continues to provide transformative learning experiences built on strong values and an unwavering commitment to student success.
Our Leadership
Strategic Growth, Lasting Change
Our Board provides the foundation for educational excellence, fostering personal growth, wellbeing, and long-term impact. Learn more about our governance and leadership at MJC.
Not all students thrive in traditional schools. That’s why MJC exists – to reconnect young people with education.
As a ministry of the Uniting Church of Australia (UCA) we provide a holistic, supportive environment that fosters personal growth and future pathways. We offer specialised support for students in Years 9-12 (Shortland) and Years 9-10 (Tuncurry), small class sizes for personalised learning, a trauma-informed, wellbeing-focused approach, and pathways beyond school for lasting success.