The identification ‘Christian School’ covers a wide range of conceptions and models. Currently the rapid establishment of new schools, particularly by the Anglican diocese of Sydney, has highlighted some significant and fundamental difficulties. Having surveyed a range of leaders and models of Christian schooling in the Sydney area, this paper raises ten critical issues in the definition and planning of an evangelical Christian school and considers some of the challenges and difficulties that are currently cause for concern.
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