Educational Philosophy

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

We as a school community are committed to:

Providing a Biblically- based environment, incorporating into everything that is taught a Christian worldview based firmly on the Bible both as the source of truth and the unifying factor which gives perspective and meaning to all learning.

Ensuring school relationships, procedures and policies reflect Biblical principles and the highest Christian conduct.

Employing teachers who are committed Christians, dedicated to the ministry of Christian education and are living under the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, capable of teaching Biblical truth.

The importance and value of prayer, Christian testimony and fellowship in the life of the school.

Consistently being a witness for Christ to our community and beyond, demonstrating Christian service and motivated by mission.

Providing a balanced curriculum that provides for the learning of all essential skills, relevant knowledge and wise application.

Innovation in educational practice and continual improvement in delivery of all educational programmes.

Recognizing that education is primarily a parental right and responsibility and aim to ensure that parents are consulted and given every opportunity to be involved in their children’s education.

Sharing in the responsibility of guiding children into a personal growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, working in partnership with parents and churches to achieve this.

Developing Christian character and life skills in each student so that they find life-long fulfillment in making a unique and positive contribution to society.

Teaching children to find their God-given calling and to dedicate their skills and abilities to God’s glory in that calling.

Encouraging students to pursue excellence, reaching their full potential in all areas, - academic, physical, creative, social and spiritual and to enjoy working and playing to the best of their ability.

Promoting personal responsibility in learning and conduct, and community responsibility by way of service and leadership skill.

STATEMENT OF BELIEF

We affirm:

The Sovereignty of God and the Lordship of Jesus Christ over the entire universe, recognising Him as the Creator and Sustainer of all things and that they exist for His Glory.

The infallibility and authority of Scripture, its sufficiency and applicability to all of life.

That mankind was created by God, uniquely in His image, and is given dominion over the Earth to populate and manage it as responsible stewards, under God and under the laws he has established.

That man is now in a state of sin and needs renewal by the Holy Spirit.