Australian Association of Christian Schools AACS

10/06/2026

It was wonderful to hear Hugh McDermott MP: State Member for Prospect recognise the AACS Policy and Advocacy Summit in a Community Recognition Statement delivered in NSW Parliament recently.

The Legislative Assembly Hansard on 12 May stated:

Dr HUGH McDERMOTT (Prospect) - "It was a pleasure to address school leaders from across Australia at the 2026 Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) Advocacy and Policy Summit at the Parliament of NSW.
AACS provides Christian schools with a voice to deliver an authentic Christian education. The Prospect Electorate is the proud home of several Christian schools that provide wholistic, faith-based education to young learners. The Summit connected educators, principals and leaders to foster new connections and meaningful community engagement. Attendees had the opportunity to work directly with elected officials and policy experts on key issues shaping Christian education and undertake practical advocacy training.
The Summit aimed to equip school leaders with skills to continually advocate for faith-based education in their local communities. At the event, I was honoured to represent Deputy Premier, the Hon. Prue Car MP, Minister for Education and Early Learning, and address over 150 attendees regarding educational reforms and support for educators, students and families as they navigate current challenges.
Thank you to Vanessa Cheng, CEO, AACS, and all our school leaders, volunteers, and supporters for a constructive and valuable Summit. May God bless your work."

06/06/2026

"Grounded in Christ, Committed to Excellence,
United in Purpose." An encouraging reminder of God's provision over 40 years 🙏

03/06/2026

This week the AACS team joined with some of our member schools including Graeme Irwin, CEO of St Philip's Christian Education Foundation, AACS Board Member Chris Baldry of Pacific Hills Christian School and Mark Andrews of Melton Christian College and many Christian leaders from across Australia at the Christian Ministry Advancement 2026 conference in Melbourne.

Through its accreditation process, the CMA Standards Council provides a vital framework to help ministries demonstrate accountability and good governance.

Congratulations to CMA on its 25 year anniversary of equipping Christian ministries for greater impact!

Schools can find out about the accreditation process at: https://www.cmasc.net.au/get-accredited-2/accreditation-overview

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

Principal Joshua McEwen has a genuine heart for Christian education. Not only was he a student at Covenant College Geelong, but his parents were also among the school’s founders.

Thank you to Joshua for hosting AACS CEO Vanessa Cheng, along with Bev McArthur MLC and Jasmine Yuen, today to share the story of this growing and thriving school community.

27/05/2026

May we be people who listen with compassion, seek peace, and reflect Christ’s love in our school communities.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9

27/05/2026

Thank you to Julian Leeser MP for the Coalition’s clear commitment to protect the right of religious schools to operate in accordance with their faith and beliefs as quoted in The Australian.

We are grateful for leaders who recognise the vital contribution Christian schools make across Australia and who are committed to protecting parental choice and religious freedom. 🌏📚

The Coalition is defending religious freedom in schools and pinning soaring private school fees on the federal government’s inflationary public spending.

25/05/2026

On National Sorry Day, AACS acknowledges the pain, suffering and hurt of the Stolen Generations, including their descendants, families and communities.

As Christians, we are called to listen, learn and pursue reconciliation with humility, compassion and truth. We recognise the importance of understanding our shared history and continuing the journey toward healing and reconciliation.

To learn more about National Sorry Day and the history of the Stolen Generations, visit Reconciliation Australia: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/publication/lets-talk-sorry-day/

21/05/2026

Dr. Minta Hardman, administrator at Mountain View Christian Academy, learned from Vanessa Cheng, CEO of the Australian Association of Christian Schools, on how to organize a rally for school choice. God is moving through advocacy across countries! https://www.acsi.org/about/news-and-more/stories/story/advocacy-through-imitation

20/05/2026

Wisdom begins with the Lord. 📖✨

As Christian schools, we have the privilege of nurturing not only knowledge, but true wisdom grounded in God’s truth. May our students, staff, and communities continue to seek understanding that comes from Him alone.