PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Friends!

It’s hard to believe that it is the end of Term 1!

Easter celebrations commence the holiday break and it is a special time to reflect; to be thankful; and, draw closer to God.

As I reflect on the past term and year, I am thankful for the firm foundation in Christ we have at St Andrews Christian College.

It is really encouraging to review the results of our Parent/Staff/Student VIVIDUS SCHOOL SATISFACTION SURVEY 2020 and that people see that Christ is the focus at St Andrews and clearly understand our mission and purpose.

Our solid foundation in Christ is not just in words but should permeate every area of the College. It is present in classrooms; the basis of our learning and teaching philosophy; evident in policies; intentional in all planning; entwined in curriculum through a biblical worldview lens; outworked in service learning; the thread of unity in our community; and, the reason we exist as a school.

We have an anchor in God, who is immoveable and unchanging in His love for us.

I love the words of an old hymn that reminds us:

“My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. 

I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

On Christ the solid rock I stand. All other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil.”

My testimony in my life and also as a principal for 18 years (now 10 years at St Andrews Christian College), is that God is faithful. Even when, and especially when the storms fly in or when the drought is incessant, I can trust God to lead me, guide me and be with me through all.

7 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,

whose confidence is in him.

8 They will be like a tree planted by the water

that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes;

its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought

and never fails to bear fruit.”

– Jeremiah 17: 7-8

Wishing you all special blessings for Easter as you remember and reflect on our Saviour’s death and resurrection – and love for us all.

Shalom,

Catriona Wansbrough