Motto: Be transformed by the renewal of your mind — Romans 12:2
The family still has the most significant influence in a child's life — it shapes attitudes long before a child reaches our gates, and those attitudes show up in behaviour. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 makes teaching a parent's role first; Renew School exists to walk alongside that, not replace it. As we say on our Christian Education page, we see the school as an extension of what's already happening — or should be happening — in a Christian home, not a separate track running in parallel to it.
That's why one of the things that makes a Christian school different is a genuinely close working relationship with parents across every area of a student's development, not just academics — though we take seriously our role in helping students achieve academically and gain the qualifications they need.
Because character and learning grow together, there are real expectations that come with this partnership — for the school environment, and for what happens at home.
Practical Keys
We would ask you to consider the following as being practical keys which will positively build into the lives of your children:
- Have family devotions, including Bible reading and prayer, each day. This will help lay strong foundations in children’s lives.
- Teach and expect good manners, respect and obedience from your children.
- Pray regularly for the staff, students and the school
- Co-operate with staff in matters of behaviour management
- Stand against criticism of school staff and policy by their child, and use it as an opportunity to contact those involved to check out the accusations made
- Ensure children have tasks where they can help around home. Expect them to complete these according to your time frame not theirs.
- Have times where you read to/with your younger children. If possible make this a daily occurrence. Reading will help in academic success.
- Establish boundaries and limits in your home – especially for TV/internet/music/friends.
- Follow through with any work, assignments, or slips to be signed
- Ensure that your children are punctual, and provide a written explanation of absences
- Train your children to respect the property of others.
Communication
Communication in regard to any areas about school life is crucial, for the school and your children. Please let us know about anything that we need to know which can impact your child’s academic success. Please keep us updated on any change of address or e-mail contact.
We would also ask that you are diligent in reading newsletters, attending parent meetings and interviews, and checking the school website/facebook page regularly.
