Reflections

Feb 20, 2023 8:00:00 AM | Reflections

As a Village family, reflection is a core concept the IB framework through the Learner Profile. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) learner profile

Dear Village Family,

On Wednesday this week, we enter into Lent, commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert as He prepared to begin His public ministry.

How you observe lent typically depends on your spiritual background and religious traditions. Similar to many of the traditions are the three pillars of Lent: prayer (renewing our connection with God), fasting (focusing our energies on the spiritual), and almsgiving (sacrificing on behalf of others). For our family, Lent provides a time to pause and reflect, to re-center our lives around God's great calling to love Him and love others.

As a Village family, reflection is a core concept the IB framework through the Learner Profile. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. Each of the IB's programmes is committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile. The IB learner profile represents our mission in action; learn more here.

So this week, we invite you to join us in reflecting on your year, recalibrating your life around God, and setting a 40-day goal to live His love.

In His Grace,

Derek Cummings
Head of School
Derek Cummings

Written By: Derek Cummings

Spend a few minutes with Derek and you will know that he is passionate about education. Not just any education, but one that is founded in Christ. That is why he counts it a privilege to lead Creation Development Foundation in developing and funding educational projects which provide whole child health. His vision is to provide children with a healthy foundation from which they can pursue their dreams with the hope that one day these amazing little ones will become Christ-like leaders who strengthen their families and communities. Derek was blessed to serve in the technology and communications field where he gained valuable experience managing operations, delivering solutions, and creating new businesses. The opportunity to combine his experience and his passion into the same pursuit was a God sent blessing and that is what he wants to pass on to each child the Foundation serves.