Category Archives: Leadership Article

In our latest Leadership Blog, Mrs Jenny Rus (Director of Junior School) shares how research shows that delaying smartphone use can positively impact a child’s wellbeing, supporting healthy growth, connection and development.
As a Maranatha community, we encourage thoughtful, informed decisions that allow our children to grow, develop and enjoy their childhood for as long as possible.
Read more for insights and practical tips for families.At Maranatha, we partner with families to help students recognise and develop their God-given strengths. By intentionally affirming these qualities, we equip our young people with the confidence to face challenges and use their gifts to serve others.

In our latest Leadership Blog, Mrs Jess De Silva (Head of Middle School) shares powerful stories that remind us every young person responds to challenges in unique ways. Whether it’s learning from a setback, reframing disappointment, or seeking support, resilience takes many forms.
At Maranatha, we partner with families to help students recognise and develop their God-given strengths. By intentionally affirming these qualities, we equip our young people with the confidence to face challenges and use their gifts to serve others.

In our latest Leadership Blog, Mrs Kelly North (Head of Junior School, Endeavour Hills) shares how being grounded in the Word of God makes a real difference—especially in challenging moments. Through a recent example, she reflects on what it means for our students to be a light in the world, even under pressure.

In this insightful leadership blog, our ELC Director, Mrs Claire Robins, shares how conversations, play, storytelling and shared reading lay the foundations for language, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

In this leadership blog, Head of Secondary Sarah Kapranov explores the power of consistency, drawing on Olympic sports and biblical truths to inspire a disciplined, faith‑filled growth in students.

Discover our latest leadership article by Mrs Astrid Ferguson exploring how extra‑curricular experiences enrich learning, shape character and support purposeful, faith‑centred education.

In our leadership blog, Head of Middle School Jessica De Silva explores the importance of assuming positive intent, modelling grace‑filled conversations and navigating conflict through a Christian lens.

In this leadership blog, Maranatha Christian School’s Principal Bill Jackson explores biblical courage, drawing on Joshua 1:9 to encourage faith‑filled obedience, inward character and outward witness.

As a Christian school, we see education as more than academics. It is an invitation into learning, character, relationships, resilience and faith.

In our latest Leadership article by Mrs Jenny Rus, Head of Junior school, she invites parents to partner with us by trusting and supporting the work of our staff and reinforcing shared values at home. When school and home work together, children experience consistency, confidence and care.

In our latest leadership article, our newly appointed Head of Junior School, Mrs Kelly North, shares her journey as a former Maranatha student and teacher and how those formative years shaped her calling to return.
Click through to read about her hopes and desires as she leads the next generation of Maranatha students with a heart for Christ and a deep love for our community.