ELIM CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
2005-2007
SPECIAL CHARACTER STATEMENT
Elim Christian College is a Christian School established for Years 1 to 13, founded to provide for the educational needs of Christian families and present the message of the gospel to children and the community within the context of Biblical truth and practice as recognised by adherents of the evangelical Christian faith. The same Biblical truth and practice encourages a mission perspective. Parents and students are expected to support the Special Character of the School.
The Special Character of the School is determined by the faith system made up of the Christian beliefs, values and lifestyle of the Elim Church of New Zealand Inc who shall have the right to determine from time to time what is necessary to preserve and safeguard that Special Character.
The School is a caring community built on Christian beliefs which permeate all aspects of School life. These beliefs recognise God’s purposes as revealed in the Scriptures and in the risen Lord Jesus Christ. They are dynamic and determine the purpose and content of the curriculum in a changing community.
These beliefs encompass all aspects of the School and permeate the mind and heart of each member of the School community. It is expected that all staff members and members of the Board of Trustees will demonstrate unqualified commitment to the School’s Special Charter.
The objective of Elim Christian College is to pass onto students the truth that all creation is subordinate to the Will of God as expressed in the Scriptures; that all truth finds its meaning and centre in God and that God gives purpose and hope to individuals as well as His creation by virtue of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. It is the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, communicated by the Holy Spirit operating in the human individual, that gives substance to intellectual, physical, spiritual, ethical, emotional, social and aesthetic development.
The curriculum, including all the New Zealand Curriculum Statements, is presented within a Christian world view. Such a world view gives perspective and meaning to all learning in the School.
Implicit in the curriculum is the development of Christian ethical values exemplified by the Ten Commandments and Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. These values are the foundation for personal and social peace, just government, responsible citizenship, compassionate neighbourliness, wise parenting and a responsible attitude to creation. Such Biblical values also recognise that a life of self renouncing love is one of liberty.
SPECIAL CHARACTER AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The Special Character of Elim Christian College is determined by these guidelines and objectives
and it is within these that the Principal and Staff operate.
1. A. To teach and nurture the Christian faith upholding the Elim Church Special Character.
2. A. To provide a quality education where the whole person is developed in a whole of life context, through a
wide-range of educational endeavours.
C. To equip students for leadership, work and service in the community.
4. To foster a Christian environment that draws church, home and college together.
To reflect in our practices respect for staff and others.
6. To provide quality facilities and equipment in a modern, contemporary environment.
Christian College
STRATEGIC PLAN
2005-2007
WHAT to do?
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We have identified the following S T R A T E G I C V A L U E S for development and improvement
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Achievement
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Responsibility or Responsible
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Inspiration or Inspire
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Skilful or Skilled
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(Elim) Christian Character
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NAG 1
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NAGS 1-3
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NAGS 1-5
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NAGS 1-4
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NAGS 1-5
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Elim Christian College aims for each student to be inspired, responsible, academically and practically skilled life long learners, living their Christian values and exploring their God-given potential to achieve personal excellence.
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NEPS (National Education Priorities):
Building an education system that equips N.Z with 21st Century skills. Reducing underachievement. Raising expectations for achievement of all learners. Focusing on quality teaching. Strengthening family and community involvement. Focusing on outcomes. Supporting the future proofing or our educational institutions. Focusing resources on our priorities.
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We have identified the following S T R A T E G I C G O A L S for development and improvement
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Christian College
STRATEGIC PLAN
2005-2007
HOW do we improve over 3 yrs?
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Achievement
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Responsible
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Inspired
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Skilled
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Elim Christian Character
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IMPROVE(3)
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IMPROVE(2)
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IMPROVE(1)
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MAINTAIN
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activities to reflect our dual
cultural heritage
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expectations, support and
motivation for students to be
aware of and achieve their
goals
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Christian College
STRATEGIC PLAN
2005
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Achievement
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Responsible
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Inspired
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Skilled
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Elim Christian Character
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IMPROVE(3)
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IMPROVE(2)
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IMPROVE(1)
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MAINTAIN
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expectations, support and
motivation for students to be
aware of and achieve their
goals
Programme
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throughout the school.
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assembly–quality, focus,
purpose
secondary students
programmes with Elim
Youth and Powerzone
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Christian College
STRATEGIC PLAN
2006
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Achievement
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Responsible
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Inspired
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Skilled
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Elim Christian Character
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IMPROVE(3)
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IMPROVE(2)
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IMPROVE(1)
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MAINTAIN
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Department identity
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reflect ARISE
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entering ECC.
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Christian College
STRATEGIC PLAN
2007
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Achievement
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Responsible
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Inspired
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Skilled
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Elim Christian Character
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IMPROVE(3)
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IMPROVE(2)
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IMPROVE(1)
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MAINTAIN
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programme Years 7-13
according to students needs
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