Melville Knox–Aberdeen Receives Good Inspection Report
In November 2023, inspectors from Education Scotland visited Melville Knox – Aberdeen, and the school was approved along four major indicators – 1. leadership and management of staff; 2. learning, teaching and assessment; 3. curriculum; and 4. ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion.
Some of the major aspects of the school which received remark included the emphasis on God’s Word in the daily life of the school, the focus in the curriculum on the character development of the pupils, and the positive relationships between students and their peers.
What a blessing that these things are visible to others as they come to visit the school!
Below are several highlights from the report:
“The school’s vision is outlined in a constitution. This is founded on a statement of faith and principles of doctrine, grounded fully in the Reformed Confessions, especially the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms. The constitution defines the ethos of the school’s life in terms of the pursuit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Children are taught to oppose inequality, and to be supportive of those who are in need.”
“The school curriculum has a strong emphasis on character education. This programme helps children develop successfully their knowledge of personal qualities to become responsible citizens with a firm sense of moral purpose.”
“The lead teacher successfully implements a well-structured curriculum that includes well the vision and mission statement of Melville-Knox Christian School, Aberdeen. This approach results in a learning environment which provides a wide range of opportunities for children to learn and achieve.”
The “children can talk confidently about the way that achievements link to their Christian values.”
“Children are proud of their school. They experience a trusting and caring ethos at Melville-Knox Christian School – Aberdeen, which supports children to develop new friendships and feel confident in the recently established learning environment.”
To see the full report, click here.
In light of this report, we can be in prayer for our Aberdeen location. We can pray:
- For growth
- For a larger building as the school grows
- Additional play resources for free times especially in the school’s outdoor space, as noted in the Education Scotland report.
- For teachers, parents, and the pupils currently involved that they would continue to be a light for Christ.
