Victoria
Who We Are</span
Christian Education National is a network of ten member associations, 15 schools, and one trade training centre in Victoria who actively support one another in the provision of Biblically-based Christian Education. CEN works together to support and encourage our members by providing services to assist schools to be Christ-centred educational communities. We are deeply committed to seeing the young people of Victoria educated in a wholistic manner in which faith and culture are rigorously engaged. Our network touches more than 6000 students in Victoria as we engage thoughtfully in quality education.
We love what we do and especially enjoy seeing our schools cover such a wide range of sizes, socio-economic demographics, urban and regional communities and serving a diverse range of students, families and communities. Our schools are renowned for their pastoral care and attention to the whole person as well as their commitment to a high standard of teaching and learning.
CEN specialises in providing this from within a uniquely Christian context and offers the following services:
Governance
Training and support for school executive and boards is available to support boards in Victoria. Please contact your State Executive Officer, Karen Hooper for more information.
Advocacy
Providing up to date information and liaison with Independent schools Victoria (ISV) and the Victorian Regulations and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and other educational authorities
Professional learning and training
State and national conferences; equipping boards and staff; professional learning workshops and resources; networking
Pastoral support
Our State Executive Officer visits schools and is in regular contact, listening to school stories, responding to the needs and current issues
Curriculum Support
Karen Hooper also supports schools in Curriculum related matters.
Grants
The Victorian State Council believe in supporting the building of capacity into the people who serve in our schools. To support this belief, we have Development Grants of $5000 available upon application to both staff and boards of Victorian schools.
Upcoming Events
Click here for all upcoming events.
VIC State Council
- Tanya Fletcher (Chairperson) - Maranatha Christian School
- Chris Lewis - Swan Hill Christian School
- Pete Wells - Chairo Christian School
- Peter Bain - Plenty Valley Christian College
- John Rashed - Donvale Christian College
- Bill Jackson - Maranatha Christian School