All Good Things Come to Those Who......
As educators, our days are often full of tasks that require a level of patience. Planning, resourcing, meetings; all these take time to do and can easily consume our days, distract from our core business and require a level of patience. Patience is a virtue they say. It is easy to get caught up in the little things, the one percenter’s that eat away at our time and can make our days feel long and tiresome. Stopping to pause, reflect and having a little patience can go a long way to focusing on the things that really matter.
God calls us to be patient, to be still. In Galatians, patience is identified as a:
‘fruit of the spirit, love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.’ (Galatians 5:22-23)
Patience is something as a Christian school Principal I strive to find. Being patient allows for clearer thinking, accuracy in planning, and produces more collaborative results. It also helps to ensure that when decisions need to be made, we can be more confident that it is the right decision.
“We strive for growth in every facet: academics, spirituality, friendships, partnerships, the list goes on.”
More importantly, being patient is knowing that whilst we may face challenges that can cause stress or worry, God has the ultimate plan and he will always provide.
For our students and families, sometimes progress can be slow, and we may not find instant success in our academics; but with hard work, determination, and a little patience, success will come. Perseverance is key.
As we continue to grow as a school community, so to does the need for the Holy Spirit to grow within us. Trust that if we are patient, try our hardest, and continue to strive towards success, our spiritual growth will carry us further along our journey. Schools are built on success and the never-ending thirst for more. We strive for growth in every facet: academics, spirituality, friendships, partnerships, the list goes on. Sometimes growth is slow, or slower than anticipated. As Colin Powell put it,
‘There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.’
As we continue this journey, we have lofty ambitions. Ambitions to be better every day, to praise God for his glory and all that he does for us, and the patience he has granted us in knowing that success will come.
Brad Pharaoh - Principal
