Christian School: What Does That Mean?
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Part 1 of a series by John Heaton, Headmaster The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Christian education is that I am a product of it. […]
The High Calling of Craftsmanship
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Little known to most people, even many students of the Bible, are the men and women who were engaged in the construction of the very first House for God in […]
Personal Responsibility
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This sign is pretty funny. It made the rounds on Facebook, and while I probably wouldn’t post it at New Covenant, I sympathize with its message. First, let’s admit it: […]
Five Essentials of the New Covenant Community—Part 3
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The following is part 3 of a series adapted from the Headmaster’s address to the school community at Convocation, August 15, 2021. I’ve taken a few issues of Quid Novi […]
Five Essentials of the New Covenant Community—Part 2: Shared Liturgies
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The following is part 2 of a series adapted from the Headmaster’s address to the school community at Convocation, August 15, 2021. New Covenant Schools is a community that is […]
Five Essentials of the New Covenant Community—Part 1: Shared Authority
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The following is part 1 of a series adapted from the Headmaster’s address to the school community at Convocation, August 15, 2021. New Covenant Schools represents a layer of community, […]
Time To Say Goodbye
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Almost every morning I speak to little Kathleen. She is not in school yet, but she rides along most mornings with her older brother who is in kindergarten. Buckled securely […]
Senior Thesis: The Capstone Project
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New Covenant is well-known for its emphasis upon reading and writing. From preschool through the earliest years, our students are given a strong foundation in language skills, not only in […]
Predictability and Support: Two Keys to Community Success
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Research from Independent School Management (ISM) shows that the two factors that correlate most closely to long-term academic success for students are a predictable environment coupled with support. Predictability means […]
November is for Readers
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There’s been a quiet little revolution going on over in first grade. Students there are learning to read! That’s right. November is the month that written language comes together for […]