Strategic Direction
Our Strategic Plan
Our Mission
We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.
Our Vision
To be a flourishing learning community through excellent Christian education that transforms lives for God’s glory.
Our Key Biblical Text
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10b
Our Virtues
The Greek word “CHARIS” (Χάρις) refers to the grace of God: his kindness, love, and mercy that is given to us freely. It is most clearly shown in Jesus Christ, who sacrificed himself for the redemption of humanity. We cannot earn or deserve CHARIS; rather, it is God’s generous gift that forgives, restores, and changes us. This is the grace that enables Christians to live by faith, with love and purpose. Just as God shows us CHARIS, we in turn are called to extend it to others through kindness, forgiveness, thankfulness, and compassion. At SCEA, we want to be the home of CHARIS education reflected in how we live out the following virtues every day:
We are determined to achieve what is worthwhile, even in the face of difficulty.
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
– Galatians 6:9
We avoid arrogance, embrace learning, and value others.
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
– Philippians 2:3
We are grateful to God for our lives, others, and all he provides.
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
– 1 Thessalonians 5:18
We treat everyone fairly and justly as we would like to be treated.
Do to others as you would like them to do to you.
– Luke 6:31
We use good judgment and do what is right and true.
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
– Proverbs 10:9
We take responsibility for our thoughts and behaviour and won’t be controlled by our desires.
A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls
– Proverbs 25:28
Our 2025 - 2030 Priorities
Unity
We aim to build strong connections between our schools that mirror the body of Christ, with all parts working effectively together for a common purpose. We will do this through strong leadership around a collective vision, mission, virtues, and Strategic Plan.
Across our schools – in how we teach, what we teach, how we develop our staff, and how we run our schools – we will work together to support every student’s journey of learning, personal growth, and faith formation.
We will also strengthen our bonds with school families and local communities to help every one of our students flourish.
Capacity
To offer excellent, Gospel-inspired education, we need the right people, resources, and infrastructure in our schools. We will work to attract and retain great Christian staff, helping them grow both professionally and personally, and encouraging a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Additionally, we will invest in the tools, technologies, and facilities needed to create the best environments for our students to learn.
Financial viability and responsible decision making will remain a core focus as we sustainably grow our Association, making sure that we do not lose focus on our mission, compromise the quality of teaching and learning, or undermine the affordability of our schools.
Reach
We believe that Gospel-inspired education can transform lives, and more families and communities should have access to it. We want to increase the accessibility of our schools and expand their reach through digital learning and partnering with local churches, like-minded organisations, and the community.
We want to work closely with governments and key stakeholders so that we can have a greater impact and increase our influence for good. We plan to grow our existing schools sustainably and will actively pursue opportunities to establish new ones in high demand areas that do not have access to excellent Christian education.
