Core value 1

The Bible’s central place in the life of our associations and school communities.

• Christ revealed through reading and interpreting Scripture correctly
• Parents, teachers, leaders and other staff, applying biblical perspectives and principles to curriculum, processes, structures and all areas of association and school life

Core value 2

Christian parents having a determinative and ongoing involvement in setting the direction of the school.

• Support and empower parents as the primary educators of their children
• Strong ownership for and long-term commitment to the vision for Christian education within the parent community
• True partnership between parents and professional educators

Core value 3

Associations and schools demonstrating a vibrant biblical faith in every aspect of activity.

• A Christian world and life view is actively explored, explained and embodied
• The equipping as authentic disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ
• Training and equipping staff and leaders to apply biblical perspectives and principles to their roles

Core value 4

A national community supported by and accountable to each other.

• “We do together what we cannot and should not do alone”
• Build and maintain a mutually supportive community
• Effectively represent member associations to governments and relevant agencies
• Provide services to assist members to fulfil their role in Christian education
• Provide resources to assist in training and equipping

Core value 5

Sharing the vision of Christian education with the wider Christian community.

• Strategically target communities where no Christian school exists
• Establish and maintain contact with church leaders to present the vision of Christian education
• Develop and share the necessary resources for associations to share the vision

Core value 6

The education of children for responsive discipleship, to share God’s life and hope.

• The education of children for responsive discipleship, to share God’s life and hope.
• The education of children for faithfulness by being agents of change in a culture that is not faithful to the Lord
• Children to achieve their full potential as God’s child in God’s world, in true service to their Lord and their fellows
• Celebrate the multi-faceted giftedness of all children.