Holistic Education
The holistic education of students at St Paul's is overseen by the Authentic Ministry Committee. This committee, set up in early 2010, in accordance with the Strategic Plan is currently exploring ways of ensuring that St Paul’s abides by the School’s Mission and Statement of Philosophy in all that it does. The Committee is also discussing how it can effectively function and make a positive contribution towards the growth of Authentic Ministry as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
Authentic Ministry includes members of the St Paul’s community being involved in the ministry of Jesus; is based on Scripture (Luke 4: 18 – 19; Matthew 28: 19 – 20); invites people to participate in the Kingdom of God; equips people to live authentically for Christ; engages with the real world; let’s go of the world’s way of getting things done e.g., for payment, self-gratification, for reward, for power, for status; and seeks to win the world through love, compassion, vulnerability, teaching, mercy, giving, service and faith in God.
Thought for the week from Robin Cox
“..that you may know what is the hope of His calling.” (Ephesians 1:18)
God is the master designer, and He allows adversities into your life to see if you can jump over them properly – “By my God I can leap over the wall” (Psalm 18:29). Rise to the occasion – do what the trial demands of you. It does not matter how much it hurts as long as it gives God the opportunity to manifest the life of Jesus in your body.
(Source: My Utmost For His Highest – Oswald Chambers)
Thought for the week:
“Never teach the same lesson exactly the same way twice. There’s always something you can improve or adapt to new circumstances.”
- Richard Ramsay
