Nau mai, Talofa lava, Bula, Malo e lelei, welcome...
...to the website of the 46 schools which make up the Anglican Schools Network of Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia.
This is a place where schools (and others if they wish) can access resources to help them in the challenging, puzzling, stimulating and rewarding task of being an Anglican School in their context. How can the Gospel at the heart of our church and faith be communicated to children and young people in a way which is truly good news? How do we offer open-hearted manaakitanga to all who come to us, a deep love and understanding of those who are different to ourselves, without compromising our belief in the truth of Christ? How, amid the competing demands of schools days crammed with activities, do we “work the yeast into the dough” of our schools until it spreads and gives life to all?
We try in any way we can! So here you will find a whole range of resources for a whole range of ways we are working the “yeast” of the Good News in every part of school life. Enjoy!
Anglicans have always believed that education matters!
Our experience down through the centuries teaches us that education can transform individuals and whole communities. Education is always about so much more than the acquisition of knowledge; it is about nurturing the foundations for a developing wisdom in every individual. Our hope is that young people in our Anglican Schools will develop a deep awareness that they are profoundly loved by God and that they each have unique and distinctive gifts which they can use for the good of all. We also hope that they discover in our schools an excitement for learning and an expanding sense of wonder for the world around them.
"The Archbishops of Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia. 'Understanding the Special Character of an Anglican School'."
What makes an Anglican School?
Here are two documents which approach that question from different angles.
A Whole Community
Our school life is underpinned by the belief that the world is not accidental; it has meaning, purpose and direction. Life is a gift from God and should therefore be lived with generosity and gratitude. Every child is beloved, belongs and is a child of God, so we welcome and are sensitive to the diversity of students’ faiths and backgrounds. Our distinctively Anglican heritage gives weight to faith, reason and tradition as we explore the mystery, wonder and power of the created world. We are part of a national communion of Maori, Pakeha and Pasifika Tikanga, weaving unity in diversity.
Understanding the Special Character of an Anglican School.
Our school accepts people of every denomination, as well as those who follow a different religion. Anglicanism is particularly well positioned to offer this welcome, since it has, for centuries, bridged the divide between Catholics and Protestants. Many denominations find they can feel “at home” within Anglicanism’s foundations in scripture, reason and tradition.
Upcoming Events
A Journey of Hope
Have you ever spent a day in Bangladesh? Walk with Munni, a 10-year-old girl living in one of the poorest parts of Bangladesh, as she shows you how her life…
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Transforming Service
Transforming Service: An ecumenical service learning conference for primary and secondary educators This is an invitation to educators involved in leading or organising service learning activities in Australian (and New…
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Cultivating Connections seminar
Many churches in NZ are on a journey to understand how the church can help cultivate connections between the generations. These connections are vital for enabling all ages to grow…
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Sharing ideas for what has worked and what might work in our chapel services.
Assemblies and short Chapels
This is a great easy-to use website for Assembly and/or Chapel Services. Each topic has a clear aim, outline and resources. To view an assembly outline, browse the lists under…
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Commissioning Service
I quite often get requests for service outlines for occasional services such as the commissioning of a principal or chaplain. There is no official service, and each school and each…
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A Few Smallish Fish
Many of you will know this blogsite already. It was created in 2012 by the educational wing of the Anglican Church of Southern Queensland, and it has collected a wealth…
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