Byford John Calvin School W hat are the hallmarks that make the John Calvin Schools unique?

Reformed education is covenantal in character. It is for covenant children who have been claimed by God and have received the sure promises at their baptism. This binding relationship is the context within which the children are to be nurtured in godliness, and equipped to live out of their calling as prophets, priests and kings.

Reformed education is confessional in character. The confessional task of the school, like that of the home, is a constant I do to all that God reveals about Himself in His Word and works as the creator, redeemer and sanctifier of life.

Reformed education recognises the antithesis. The school assists the home in teaching the children to recognise the battle lines of the great struggle in which Christ will be victorious, a battle to which He calls them to live in holiness to do the will of their Father.

Reformed education functions in a unity of purpose at home, school and church. When home, school and church are united with respect to the education of our children, the work of each has life giving benefits for all covenant children.

(adapted from C Van Halen, Teacher’s Conference 2008)