Local & Societal Context
Integration of Faith & Learning
90% of the student local survey respondents indicated positive faith development and having a strong spiritual relationship with God.
Also, in the local survey, 81% of students responded that for Core Competencies of Learning, specifically, they are taught that as a Christian, their response whatever the situation, they should always be loving and respectful.
Strength
Positive faith development and a strong spiritual relationship with God are intentional components that are taught to students which guides them to be loving and respectful Christians in society.
Growth Points
Integration of Faith and Learning must have intentionality at the planning stage.
Spiritual Leadership opportunities
In our local survey, the first response we received for leadership opportunities to participate and lead in chapel or classroom worships, including topics and engagement, revealed 71% for leadership and topic development opportunities in chapel and 79% for classroom worship.
Strength
Our district continues to provide many leadership opportunities for students. This is recognized in chapel and classroom worships where students are free to select topics of discussion and lead out in engagement.
Growth Points
Leadership activities and opportunities need to be identified as such with an emphasis on inclusiveness for all by recognizing foundational leadership or leadership that is essential in the background.
Enhance Spiritual Growth and Development Plan
88% of student respondents indicate they feel they are surrounded by Christian teachers, who behave in a caring and professional manner, who help them understand the Bible at a deeper level and that God loves them.
Strength
Teachers in our district continue to model what it means to be a Christian. Their characters reflect positive behaviour and a caring attitude in a professional manner. Students have recognized this Christian authenticity.
Growth Points
Direct student involvement in the creation and implementation of school-wide Spiritual Growth and Development Plans.
Graphics and Sources
Relationship with God
I am certain that…
God loves me.
God listens to my concerns.
God understands my feelings.
I can ask God for advice.
I am walking close to God.
God is with me when I need Him most.
God has a purpose for my life.
Core Competencies of Learning
In my class my teacher...
connects the lessons being presented to real-world problems and applications.
provides me with frequent opportunities to read, discuss, debate, write, think deeply, and reflect on the topics discussed during our lesson.
connects literacy skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking throughout the school year in all my classes and subjects.
connects an understanding of numeric concepts throughout the school year in all my classes and subjects.
Spiritual Development & Christian Worldview
In my class my teacher…
behaves in a caring and professional manner.
shares with me how important it is to be a Christian.
prays with me when I share my problems.
helps me understand that the Bible is the standard by which everything else in life is measured.
helps me understand that the Bible story of Creation reflects God’s true plan for humanity.
helps me understand that the story of how sin entered the world has distorted God’s intention for humanity.
helps me understand that God made a way for our redemption through faith in Jesus Christ.
helps me understand that God loves me.
helps me understand that I am saved by God’s grace alone.
helps me understand that God intends to restore us to our original relationship with Him.
helps me understand that all truth must begin with God.
helps me understand that God is the source of all understanding and knowledge.
helps me understand that God calls me to serve others in whatever career I pursue.
Chapel Topics
I like the topics during chapel.
The topics during chapel are interesting.
I have the opportunity to participate in the chapel program.
I am given the opportunity to lead out in the chapel program.
My school has a chapel service at least once a week.
Classroom Worship
The worships in class are interesting.
I have the opportunity to participate in my classroom’s worship service.
I am given the opportunity to lead out in my classroom’s worship service.
My teacher uses a variety of ways to show us how much God loves us.
We have classroom worship at the beginning of each day.
School Spirit
The school assemblies are interesting.
I like the topics of our school assemblies.
The after school activities at my school are interesting.
I like participating in the after school activities at my school.
The field trips are interesting.
I like participating in the school field trips.
I am given the opportunity to lead out in school activities.