Reflections from the Parents and Teachers’ Conference 2025–2026

Scripture: “Rizpah, daughter of Aiah, took sackcloth and spread it out for herself on a rock. From the beginning of the harvest till the rain poured down from the heavens on the bodies, she did not let the birds touch them by day or the wild animals by night… After that, God answered prayer on behalf of the land.” (2 Samuel 21:10, 14)

At Jabneh Christian Academy, we entered this new school year under a powerful charge from Scripture: “Fighting for Our Children Until the Rain Comes.”

This theme was at the heart of our Parents and Teachers’ Conference. We gathered as staff, board members, and resilient parents and were reminded of Rizpah’s vigil in 2 Samuel 21. She spread sackcloth on a rock and stood guard, refusing to allow the birds or beasts to devour her sons. Her persistence and faith stirred the king to act, and eventually, God sent the rain.

Like Rizpah, we too are called to stand guard over our children. Our fight is not physical but spiritual, moral, and practical. It is the fight to protect hearts and minds, to build strong values, to discipline in love, and to resist the culture of neglect and nonchalance that robs children of their destiny.

The Zone of Optimal Performance

At Jabneh, we describe our partnership as a 50-50 covenant. Parents and school must walk hand in hand. Excellence cannot be sustained if one side is weak. When we both give our best, our children, the icons of God’s kingdom, will soar into their full potential.

A Prayer for the Rain

As we move forward, we do so with faith that God will honour our watchfulness. Like Rizpah, we will not give up until the rain comes: the rain of favour, blessing, growth, and success over every child, every home, and every aspect of Jabneh Christian Academy.

“Lord, give us the vigilance of Rizpah, the wisdom of David, and the unity of Your Spirit as we fight for our children. May the rain of Your blessing pour upon this institution and upon the lives of our icons. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”