“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”
It was great to spend time with next year’s Grade 7 cohort this morning for their Orientation Day. I was able to talk to them about High School and how to approach it. We looked at how students can be empowered in their studies by praying and remembering Philippians 4:13 - I can do all this through him (Jesus Christ) who gives me strength.
A few minutes after speaking to the Grade 6/7 students, I interviewed a family considering joining us for Prep. You may remember, if I interviewed you for a spot for your child here at Emmanuel Christian School, that I asked, among other questions, “What do you want from the school?” The response from the family this morning was lovely. They wanted a school where their child’s Christian faith is nurtured above all. They noted that academic studies are important but second to the development of Christian understanding.
I know this can be a strange idea, but the closer and more determined our walk is to Jesus, the better our studies and work can be. It does not mean ‘A’s, but it does mean our God-empowered best.
Emmanuel Christian School has done well academically this year. Some students are making one and a half years’ progress in maths and some of our students recently went to Canberra with Mrs Newitt to receive a state award in the National History Challenge. We are very blessed and it is such a privilege to call ourselves a Christian School.
Emmanuel is setting children up for a rewarding life after school by providing rich learning experiences. These are inseparable from our Christian journey and the last 40 years of school history.
Let’s uphold all our new students and families in prayer and make them feel very welcome in our wonderful school community. 2020 is shaping up to be a great year!
Scott Winkler - Principal