SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PREP - YEAR 12 A CASE FOR DISTINCTIVE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ANDREW MIDDLETON PRINCIPAL, SHCS People often ask, why christian schooing? And we know that these conversations are embodied within relationship, and relationships are best worked out in community. At Southern Highlands Christian School, our community has been thriving for over 35 years and we are proud of the fact that many of our formér students enrol their own children át the School, desiring the same blessings and experience they received. And they should, it is an important question. It is a question about raising a new generation. Christian education is different from other approaches to education. It requires a distinctive understanding of the world. It requires of us to look at what the Bible says about educating our children. Standing firm in the knowl- a unique part in the great un- folding plan of 6od play A as it is told in the Bible. In the knowledge that He is the Creator of all things, and created us in His image as His representatives on earth. A flagship endeavour is our extensively redesigned Prep - Year 12 Biblical Studies program, offering continuity and fusion across school grades. The curriculum seeks to address the issues and challenges of a modern world through the enduring relevancy of the Christian faith. Radiating outwards are our Chaplaincy programs, such as our senior student community service activities, along with the annual local, national and international mission trips to Sydney, the Outback and Vanuatu. It is within this big story of God, that Christians position education. Submitting schooling and all its endeavours to God's vision. Challenging students to celebrate the Lordship of Christ over all creation and inspire them with courage, conviction and creativity to shape the world in which they live based on shared values, beliefs and customs. The result: young men and women well versed in the Christian way of living. Not only equipped for a lifetime of learning through academic excellence, but a lifetime of faithfu setvanthood as they are encouraged to develop a robust, biblical and relevant faith in our great God. To achieve this, a Christian approach to education trans- poses the question "Why do we study what we study?" to "What di terence does áttention to th various componénts of the ourricuum make in ar ef forts to learn mord about our trivne God nderstand who we are. What we shovld val- ve and how we miont ive our fives?" Within the areas of their expertise, ou capable teachers attempt to steadily and cumulatively start age appropriate conversations to stimulate not only the intellectual learning proses, but also the gradual exercise of practical skills, within their areas of expertise. Creating a culture of academic ex- cellence along the way from Prep to Year 12. In short, at SHCS, we declare to know God and serve Him We dare to exemplify a Head commitment to creative aca- demic excelence. we care to maintain a Heart commitment to contouring character and convicion. we share a Hand commitment to colaboration and experiencing community SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HIM NOW GOD AND SERVE BOOK AN EXCLUSIVE SCHOOL TOUR WITH ANDREW MIDDLETON, PRINCIPAL (02) 4861 1781 I office@shcs.nsw.edu.au I www.shcs.nsw.edu.au SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PREP - YEAR 12 A CASE FOR DISTINCTIVE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ANDREW MIDDLETON PRINCIPAL, SHCS People often ask, why christian schooing? And we know that these conversations are embodied within relationship, and relationships are best worked out in community. At Southern Highlands Christian School, our community has been thriving for over 35 years and we are proud of the fact that many of our formér students enrol their own children át the School, desiring the same blessings and experience they received. And they should, it is an important question. It is a question about raising a new generation. Christian education is different from other approaches to education. It requires a distinctive understanding of the world. It requires of us to look at what the Bible says about educating our children. Standing firm in the knowl- a unique part in the great un- folding plan of 6od play A as it is told in the Bible. In the knowledge that He is the Creator of all things, and created us in His image as His representatives on earth. A flagship endeavour is our extensively redesigned Prep - Year 12 Biblical Studies program, offering continuity and fusion across school grades. The curriculum seeks to address the issues and challenges of a modern world through the enduring relevancy of the Christian faith. Radiating outwards are our Chaplaincy programs, such as our senior student community service activities, along with the annual local, national and international mission trips to Sydney, the Outback and Vanuatu. It is within this big story of God, that Christians position education. Submitting schooling and all its endeavours to God's vision. Challenging students to celebrate the Lordship of Christ over all creation and inspire them with courage, conviction and creativity to shape the world in which they live based on shared values, beliefs and customs. The result: young men and women well versed in the Christian way of living. Not only equipped for a lifetime of learning through academic excellence, but a lifetime of faithfu setvanthood as they are encouraged to develop a robust, biblical and relevant faith in our great God. To achieve this, a Christian approach to education trans- poses the question "Why do we study what we study?" to "What di terence does áttention to th various componénts of the ourricuum make in ar ef forts to learn mord about our trivne God nderstand who we are. What we shovld val- ve and how we miont ive our fives?" Within the areas of their expertise, ou capable teachers attempt to steadily and cumulatively start age appropriate conversations to stimulate not only the intellectual learning proses, but also the gradual exercise of practical skills, within their areas of expertise. Creating a culture of academic ex- cellence along the way from Prep to Year 12. In short, at SHCS, we declare to know God and serve Him We dare to exemplify a Head commitment to creative aca- demic excelence. we care to maintain a Heart commitment to contouring character and convicion. we share a Hand commitment to colaboration and experiencing community SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HIM NOW GOD AND SERVE BOOK AN EXCLUSIVE SCHOOL TOUR WITH ANDREW MIDDLETON, PRINCIPAL (02) 4861 1781 I office@shcs.nsw.edu.au I www.shcs.nsw.edu.au