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| From a SLIDESHOW given by our Headmaster at a coffee for parents... |
Purpose of Houses
•Create an avenue for friendly competition
•Encourage an atmosphere of excellence
•Foster an sense of accountability
Potential Changes in a Growing School
•From family to community
•From connectedness to disconnectedness
•From Teachers’ authority to peer influence
•From clear vision to diluted vision
•Rooted in English boarding schools (1700’s)
•Concept grew from boarding to day schools
•Centers for community life of schools
•Tradition continues in many New England schools
•Resurgence in other classical schools
Gryphon – part lion, part eagle
•Dual nature of God made Flesh to dwell among us.
•Regal Lion of the tribe of Judah
•Battle ready King of the skies
•Loyalty to the cause of Christ
Leviathan – sea creature of Scripture
•Illustrates the awesome power and majesty of God
•Creature of immeasurable strength yet submissive to the hand of God
•Humble in service to our Great God
Phoenix – Image of healing and resurrection
•Dies to himself, but rises from the ashes
•In sacrifice, more prepared to serve
•Learn of the beauty of mercy
•Seek to be merciful and serve the least among you
Dragon – passionate fire and fierce bravery
•Exemplifies golden virtues of self-control and self-denial.
•Christ’s refining fire burns away dross purging the heart of a servant.
•Protector of the treasure.
•Honor comes through self-sacrifice, and purity is as gold.
•No tardy, dress code, homework violation bonuses
•Teacher awarded points for service, hard work, etc
•House challenges (games)
Discouragements
•Behavior inconsistent with standards of Providence
•Game awards – ribbons to hang on banners
•Defined by God (Prov. 1:7)
•To be sought out (Prov. 2:1-4)
•Passed down, not innate (Prov. 3:5,6)
•She calls to us (Prov. 1:20 – 27)
•Directs one to “the right” (Prov. 1:1-7, Plato)
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