The Star: April 19, 2018

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School open DayS
Middleton Grange
School
Formation is at the heart of the education
Middleton Grange School provides – a
whole of life formation. We see learning as
holistic; it aims to instruct the mind, shape
the heart and equip the hand. The root of
formation is faith and so Middleton Grange
not only provides a first rate general education
but also biblically based teaching in the
Christian faith.
Formation of the mind is not primarily
intellectual contemplation or conceptual
mastery but a learning that nurtures wisdom
and discernment. It is a learning that
challenges the mind to think, discern and
critique the ideas and theories pupils are
exposed to from a Christian perspective.
Middleton Grange’s learning culture allows
the formation of the heart so that it shapes
the character of each pupil to develop habits
of righteousness, compassion and integrity.
This formation of the mind and heart generates
responsiveness. We want our pupils to
engage in the society they live in, to be of
benefit and blessing in a practical way.
For Middleton Grange School, while our
academic results are of the highest level,
what is highly prized, is that our pupils
exercise wisdom, serve the community and
promote the well-being of others. It is about
forming the pupil to be the person God created
them to be.
All of this is summed up in the school
motto: Character, Excellence, Service for the
Glory of God.
Richard Vanderpyl, Principal
Christian Integrated
Schools
Working together for the good of students
and families has been a successful recipe
for Christian Integrated Schools in Christchurch.
The Christian School Network has been
in existence for over ten years. Aidanfield
Christian School, Emmanuel Christian
School, Hillview Christian School and
Middleton Grange School decided in 2005
that there was much to be gained by working
together cooperatively. They recognised
opportunities to share successful teaching
practice, curriculum development initiatives
across a wide spectrum of school operations
as well as cooperatively strengthening their
special Christian Character. They recognised
that their ability to serve students and
families was greatly enhanced by working
together in a close and trusting relationship.
The success of the network has seen other
schools wanting to join in. Early in the piece
Rangiora New Life School became part of
the network. The schools joined together to
support the genesis of Ashburton Christian
School and also culminated in the start up of
a brand new school in Rolleston in 2015.
The schools have developed interlocking
enrolment schools which assists in providing
transparent pathways in Christian education
from new entrant through to Year 13.
A further strength has been a cooperative
engagement with the Ministry of Education
who have been pivotal in assisting the
networks successful development.
Te Huruhuru Ao o Horomaka
Information Evening
Tuesday 15th May
7.00pm
Hornby High School Auditorium
Open Afternoon
Wednesday 16th May
12.30pm - 2.30pm
See the Junior College in action
180 Waterloo Road, Hornby
Ph 03 349 5395
www.hornby.school.nz
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Middleton Grange School
Character, Excellence, Service for the Glory of God
OPEN DAYS
Tue 22 & Thur 24 May 2018
am & pm
BOOKINGS
ESSENTIAL
Bookings Open
Term 2
Primary School : Years 1-6
Middle School : Years 7-10
Senior College : Years 11-13
Places available particularly at Years 1, 4, 7, 9, 11-13
2019 Enrolments Close
Friday 22 June 2018 (Y7-13)
Friday 24 August 2018 (Y1-6)
If your child turns 5 next year, you must apply this year.
We are known for
our quality education as a compassionate community
in which the God-given gifts and talents of pupils are nurtured and celebrated
A Year 1-13 non-denominational co-educational Christian School
High quality affordable Christian education in a State Integrated School setting
Highly qualified teachers who are committed Christians
High expectations for academic achievement and behaviour
New Zealand Curriculum delivered from a Biblical perspective
Strong partnership and shared vision between home and school
for God’s calling on the life of the child
Christian values modelled and encouraged
office@middleton.school.nz
30 Acacia Ave, Riccarton
+64 3 348 9826 www.middleton.school.nz Christchurch, New Zealand
Hillview Christian School
Yr 1–10
Middleton Grange School
Yr 1–13
Emmanuel Christian School
Yr 1–10
Aidanfield Christian School
Yr 1–10 Yr 1–8
Open Days: 15 & 17 May
Contact
school
for details
p: 332 6923
e: office@hillview.school.nz
w: www.hillview.school.nz
• High quality affordable Christian education
• Qualified teachers who are committed Christians
Open Days: 22 & 24 May
Contact
school
for details
• High standards of academic achievement and behaviour
p: 348 9826
e: office@middleton.school.nz
w: www.middleton.school.nz
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
p: 359 3595
e: office@emmanuelchristian.school.nz
w: www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz
p: 338 8153
e: enrol@aidanfield.school.nz
w: www.aidanfield.school.nz
A network of non denominational Christian Schools offering limited places in 2019
• Co-educational and State Integrated
• New Zealand Curriculum delivered from a Biblical perspective
• Christian virtues modelled and encouraged
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
p: 550 2653
e: office@rcs.school.nz
w: www.rollestonchristian.school.nz
• Strong partnership and shared vision between home and school for God’s calling
on the life of the child
• Pathways for pupils from Aidanfield, Emmanuel, Hillview and Rolleston to
Middleton Grange School at Senior College level