Strategic Framework
The strategic intentions of the Board of GEMS Christian Education Limited are guided and underpinned by:
- Our Moral Owners, Hopelands Church, continue to seek to glorify God, change lives, impact the community and touch nations through the ministry of GEMS Christian Education Limited;
- Our Constitution, Statement of Faith and Core Purpose are central to work in partnership with families, churches and the broader community to be a Christian community built on the teachings of Jesus Christ that is preparing hope filled students for lifelong, quality learning;
- Our Biblical values are based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and are expressed in our GEMS and FACETS and are lived out, taught and promoted in our Christian learning community.
Strategic Intentions
We pursue the following strategic intentions towards our core purpose so that:
- Our students will embrace the values of God, Excellence, Members and Service; discover who they are as individuals; and pursue God's purpose for their lives.
- Our staff will embrace our core values and personally display Christ to the students utilising stimulating, creative, innovative curriculum and teaching practice.
- Our resource sustainability will allow us to continue to provide and maintain an outstanding and inspiring place of teaching and learning within an environment of seeking partnerships with the wider community.
- Our culture is Christ-centred, driven by our GEMS and demonstrated by our FACETS and will be a welcoming, accessible and inclusive Christian educational community through partnerships with local, national and global communities.
- Our governance will proactively ensure we provide effective strategic and operational leadership to achieve our core purpose and to glorify God.
Core Purpose
Our Core Purpose is to be a Christian community built on the teachings of Jesus Christ
that is preparing hope filled students for lifelong, quality learning across a number of educational enterprises.
that is preparing hope filled students for lifelong, quality learning across a number of educational enterprises.
Motto
“Learning for Life”
Core Values
GEMS
G - God
E - Excellence M - Members S - Service |
In each individual, we foster a personal relationship with God through an understanding of His truth, His purposes, His character.
In every thought, word, and action, we challenge each member of our company's community to realise their potential in the context of 'life in abundance', enabling them to participate meaningfully in contemporary society. We encourage good relationships, right attitudes and commitment between members and the community. We encourage service to God, family and community through educational programmes that are based on social justice and compassion. |
FACETS
F - Friendly
A - Appreciative C - Compassionate E - Encouraging T - Truthful S - Self-Controlled |
Concerned, kind
Uniqueness, individuality, observant, resourcefulness and thoroughness Caring, considerate, tolerant, respectful, kind, patient, sincere and merciful Available, concerned, confident, cooperative, faithful and persuasive Discerning, honest, responsible, discreet, truthful and virtuous Tactful, tolerant, patient and peaceful |