Stories of good news from parents and grandparents

My son was persecuted for his Christian faith. By year 11, he was dropping out of school. When we realised how bad things were, we enrolled him in a Christian school, and it was transformative. Before, he was always getting sick, and missing classes. At his Christian school, he never missed a day and went on to complete year 12.  We are profoundly grateful for his Christian School. It has made a huge difference in my son’s life.

We strive to make a difference in the society, work hard, make generous donations to the needy in Australia and faithfully pay our taxes. All these values have been instilled in us by our parents and the Christian teachers who invested so much time in us. 

Christian teachers and staff make a significant difference in students’ lives through several impactful actions:  (1) Faith Integration: They incorporate Christian values and teachings into the curriculum, helping students see the connection between faith and everyday life.
(2) Moral and Ethical Guidance: By promoting biblical principles, they help students develop a strong moral compass and ethical decision-making skills.
(3) Role Modelling: They exemplify Christian behaviour, serving as role models for students in how to live out their faith.
(4) Personal Attention: Christian school staff often provide personalised care and attention, fostering strong relationships and understanding each student’s unique needs.
(5) Encouragement and Support: They offer emotional and spiritual support, encouraging students to overcome challenges and grow in their faith.
(6) Creating a Safe Environment: By fostering a safe and nurturing atmosphere, they help students feel secure and valued, promoting better learning and personal development.
(7) Community Building: They cultivate a sense of community and belonging, emphasising the importance of fellowship and mutual support among students.
(8) Service Orientation: They encourage and provide opportunities for students to engage in community service, teaching the value of serving others.
(9) Holistic Education: They focus on the development of the whole person, addressing not only academic but also spiritual, emotional, and social growth.
By integrating faith with education, Christian teachers and staff profoundly shape the character and future of their students, preparing them to live meaningful and purpose-driven lives.

Why we choose to send our children to a Christian school:
(1) Learning and living by the word of God from the Bible everyday at school.
(2) We want our children to be brought up with Christian values, culture and way of life.
(3) A wholesome Christian education and environment with teachers sharing the same faith, values and beliefs, leading the way for our next generation.
Please don’t change anything with our current educational system – our children are flourishing. 

My son has a very open and honest Christian faith. He was free to grow and explore that faith in a school community surrounded by people who share and live by the same values. Preventing Christian schools from selecting Christian staff makes it impossible for that environment to exist.

My children have gone from a place of anxiety about the future to flourishing in both their faith and academic journey since joining my Christian school in Year 7. This has only come about because of dedicated Christian staff that have listened to my children and made room for them in the school culture, embodying God’s love in a way that made them feel safe ad included.  How else can teachers and staff remain faithful to this calling of maintaining a Christian school presence except by schools being able to clarify the position this faith may stand on? 

My children have been lovingly guided through their education and faith at this wonderful school. The fruits we are seeing in our children are wonderful. Thank God and the founders of Christian schools in Australia 🇦🇺

My son is a great kid who takes his faith seriously but sometimes struggles socially as he has little in common with a lot of the other boys in his year. One of the ground staff at our school has been great at getting alongside him, encouraging him in his faith and also helping him to see how to talk about his faith to his friends in a way that is relatable.

My son is at [school name hidden] in Year 9. He is flourishing in all his subjects and is excelling in basketball. He could get that at many schools across Queensland – yes, I know! However, there is something very special going on in his character of late. Instead of waking up grumpy dreading the school day. Instead of wanting everything done for him. He wakes up excited about the day ahead and often says ‘God is so good, there is so much to look forward to in life’. He has started making me breakfast and checking that I have lunch for the day. The shift from self-centred hopelessness to others-centred expectation for the future has been significant. The deep realisation that life is full of purpose has become evident this past term. He is testimony to the foundations of Christian schools helping students know they are loved and valued by God and that they have a purpose in life. He is fully aware that his purpose is not just selfish, but is about affecting the lives of his peers, his teachers and his community.

Our son has Autism Spectrum Disorder and the staff loved, accepted and cared for him so genuinely. He was not made to feel different and adjustments were made to accommodate his needs so he could successfully learn alongside his peers. He graduated Year 12 and took an apprenticeship and his teachers were so proud of his success.

My eldest boy has just started studying at university to be a teacher. Why? Because he was inspired by the teachers he has at his Christian School who have modelled a life of faith to him, whilst teaching him about the world around him. Teachers at Christian Schools have a greater purpose, not only educating young minds, but caring for, and loving them. My son wants to now do this for others.

Under the guidance of her teachers, my daughter is not only excelling academically but also embracing her Christian path. While all schools teach, [school name hidden] has ignited her love for learning from day one, with her teachers incorporating their faith to inspire her. Being a solo single parent, I diligently budget to ensure she can remain at [school name]. It’s heartening to see her grow up feeling protected and motivated by her teachers, forging her individual journey of faith alongside God. I personally discovered my faith (for the first time) and became a Christian in the year leading up to her starting school. This journey introduced me to a fulfilling life I didn’t even know existed. Not only do the teachers at [school name hidden] inspire our children but they also inspire the families. My daughter is now in year 3 and her class teachers have contributed wholeheartedly to the wonderful Christian journey she is on and without them knowing it – that I am on as well.

When I decided to send my son to a Christian School I thought I’d just be helping him to focus better on his studies. I didn’t realise I’d also benefit from my interactions with the staff from a Christian school. The teachers at the school loved their Christian values and faith, and lived vastly different lives from mine, which at first I found difficult but interesting. Their caring influence had a calming effect on the children & on me too, which I enjoyed.

We are extremely grateful and blessed to have had Christian teachers at our school who do not take their roles as ‘just a job’ or even ‘just a job’ or even ‘just a career’ but go above and beyond as they consider it a ‘ministry’ and ‘a calling’. They have prayed with and prayed for our children, stood by us and assisted us when we faced challenges with any of our children and have come along side us as parents in guiding our children. It is not just about educating them with facts and figures but growing them as individuals and our teachers do an amazing job at partnering with us in this.