Perspectives

Perspectives is the blog section of our site hosting special reports, discussions and opinion pieces. If you have an idea for an original piece contact the editor, or contribute to one of the blogs below.

National Connections August 4

Our national e-newsletter

Posted on August 4th, 2008 in Newsletter | Leave A Comment

national connections July 28

e-newsletter from CSA national office

Posted on July 28th, 2008 in Newsletter, Politics and Policy | Leave A Comment

Sex Discrimination Act Inquiry

The ability to choose staff who actively live by the faith of our schools is imperative to religious freedom in Australia. A senate committee is inquiring into this issue. It is essential we act to preserve this right. A briefing paper, action items and information are contained here.

Posted on July 28th, 2008 in Politics and Policy, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment

Computer fund round 2

Federal Education Minister Julia Gillard has announced round two of the Government’s computer rollout - known as the National Secondary School Computer Fund.
The Fund is DEEWR’s outworking of the Government’s election promise of (the equivalent of) a computer for every student 9-12.
The commitment is for $ 1bn over 4 years. The process of distributing these [...]

Posted on July 28th, 2008 in Politics and Policy | Leave A Comment
Tags: digital revolution; funding; DEEWR

Prayer request - Dalby CS

Please pray for Dalby Christian School and its community, particularly the family of a year 1 boy killed today in a bus crash on the way to school.
The six year old, Ben,  was the sole passenger of a mini-bus which collided with a coal train at a level crossing  in foggy conditions .
The school is [...]

Posted on June 5th, 2008 in For Prayer, Queensland, School news | Leave A Comment

School audits - the facts

There’s been a good deal of comment recently about school financial auditing, much of it based on some basic misunderstandings. Independent schools are audited every year and fully accountable to government. The facts are set out in this post.

Posted on June 4th, 2008 in Funding, Politics and Policy | 1 Comment

Response to Chris Bonnor

A response to criticims levelled by public school advocate Chris Bonnor, in an open letter to the NSW Board of Studies, regarding the teaching of science.

Posted on May 30th, 2008 in New South Wales, Politics and Policy, School news | 3 Comments
Tags: bonnor, evolution, registration, science

Julia Gillard: the moral dimension of schooling

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education Julia Gillard has reinforced the importance of cultural and moral values - including religious values - in schooling.
In a keynote speech to the Christian Schools National Policy Forum at Parliament House in Canberra, Ms Gillard said the “less tangible” aspects of schooling should not be overlooked.
“As important as [...]

Posted on May 28th, 2008 in Culture, Politics and Policy | 1 Comment
Tags: faith-based schools, Julis Gillard

Be part of a good news story in Tweed Heads!

A potentially devastating situation for students and staff in Tweed Heads has been avoided, with the re-opening of their Christian School under new management and governance. This articles tells the story and launches an appeal - can you help this school?

Posted on May 19th, 2008 in For Prayer, New South Wales, School news | Leave A Comment

A new beginning

A blog from CSA’s NSW Executive Officer Anne Knock , on the fresh start for students and staff at the former Lakeside Christian College, now reborn with a new identity, new board and management, and a renewed enthusiasm.

Posted on May 8th, 2008 in New South Wales, People, School news | Leave A Comment
Tags: lakeside, neville pollard, pacific coast, pacific hills, ted boyce