Christian School: What Does That Mean?
Part 2 of a series by John Heaton, Headmaster In our last QUID NOVI I discussed the rise of Christian schools in the last half of the 20th century. (If […]
Christian School: What Does That Mean?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
