August 2023

The semi-rural surrounds of Southern Hills Christian College (SHCC) allow for numerous outdoor activities to be undertaken by students and teachers in order to learn more about the natural world around us. A recent project for the Pre-Primary class came to fruition this week, with seven baby chicks hatching in the classroom for students and […]

“Ideally, we should like to define a good book as one which ‘permits, invites, or compels’ good reading.”– C. S. Lewis Students across SCEA schools dressed in their favourite characters for National Book Week. Energetic staff and parents even donned their chosen garb for this special day of the year! Do you recognise any of

In 2022, Dr Darnelle Pretorius, Principal – Swan Christian College (SCC), began a tradition of welcoming new Kindergarten families to SCC by providing a dinner (catered for by Chef Rob and the hospitality students) and a masterclass with the Dean of Early Learning, Mrs Hollie Johnson. In 2023 this tradition continued, with parents and families

SCEA staff, past and present, would be aware that the long wait for a permanent home for SCEA’s growing school in Bennett Springs is reaching a climax – after more than 20 years of waiting! After securing the excellent site in Bennett Springs Drive in late-2020, Mr Michael Bolan (Principal – Beechboro Christian School), and

The Ellenbrook Christian College (ECC) staff gathered with SCEA representatives on Thursday 17 August 2023 to commission Mrs Gigi Thiele for her new role as Principal of ECC. Dr Graeme Cross (Chief Executive Officer – SCEA) remarked that, in his youth, the word ‘commissioning’ was only ever used in church contexts when churches were sending

All SCEA staff members are invited to play in the annual SCEA Staff Social Golf Day at Maylands Golf Club on Thursday, 5 October 2023. Limited to 48 players (Twelve teams of 4-players), this exciting event provides an opportunity for you to spend a morning during the school holidays on the golf course, socialising with

A travelling group of ten SCEA staff visited two Christian school systems in and around Melbourne this week and then flew to Hobart to take part in the National Leadership Summit (NLS) for Christian Schools Australia (CSA). The group left Perth on Sunday (6 August 2023) with Dr Gregg Weaver setting up the school visits

If you know a Year 10 student interested in pursuing a trade career, then there has never been a better time to sign up with Swan Trade Training Centre (STTC). Ask a friend how their building renovation is going and they will tell you that it is costing twice what they expected! Need an electrician?

This week, you may have seen a new SCEA video popping up on your Facebook page, your ‘vertical reel of videos’ or even your Instagram feed – what is happening? The videos are short clips of SCEA staff members talking about their experience in SCEA schools and why they have chosen to pursue Christian education

Term 3 has traditionally been the term for athletics carnivals, cross-country running and track and field events in SCEA schools. With Beechboro Christian School looking forward to their carnival today (Friday 11 August 2023) and other schools having already hosted a number of events, we look back to a few of the outstanding photos on