Building Names

Each building in our school, that is devoted to a learning community, has been named after a signficant biblical location. See below for a brief explanation as to why these places have been chosen.

Galilee - This is currently our Foundation learning community. This is named after the northern province of Israel, where Jesus grew up as a boy and began his ministry.

Jerusalem - the location of the Jewish temple and was the ancient capital city of Israel. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey on Palm Sunday. It is the location of the Last Supper and Jesus' death on the cross.

Damascus - was the city that Saul (St Paul) was travelling to when he had a life-changing encounter with the risen Christ.

Bethany - was the home of Mary and Martha and their brother Lazarus. According to the Gospel (John 11), the miracle of Lazarus's resurrection took place there.

Ephesus - a city where the St Paul preached and it is the subject of the Book of Ephesians. It is also said to have been the place where Mary, mother of Jesus, lived in her final years.

Jericho - is for Jesus, the gateway to Jerusalem. Jesus was tempted by the devil in a desert overlooking Jericho. Jesus had an encounter with Zacchaeus in Jericho. And the Good Samaritan parable took place on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho.

Bethlehem - the birthplace of Jesus.

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