TISCA Updates

TISCA over the years…Memories from former General Secretaries

TISCA is approaching its 30th anniversary in 2025. We are excited about the future – the work is growing and seems to be needed as much as ever. We shall be focusing on sharing more widely about TISCA and fundraising next year: might you become a per…
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‘Be strong and of a good courage’ as Christians in society today get on their bikes!

We asked Andrew Lewer, MP, the Chair of the All Parliamentary Group for independent education, and a friend of TISCA, to reflect on how he has seen pressure build on schools and on people of faith today. Deuteronomy, 31:6 Be strong and of a good …
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The gospel and teen culture: do they ever connect?

The good news of Jesus Christ is acultural and ahistorical (in relevance, not in inception). It has challenged and molded cultures throughout history and all over the world. It continues to do the very same today. Teenagers are culturally bound (i…
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The Independent Schools Christian Alliance – The origins

TISCA came into being in its present form over 25 years ago. We asked one of the founders, Peter Leroy, a former Head of Monkton Prep School, to do a bit of research for us into the beginnings and objectives of TISCA. How did TISCA start? / TISCA -…
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Cinderella, the Little Glass Slipper of Reality

TISCA’s Annual Conference on Tuesday, 13th June 2023 is again being held in Westminster at the Emmanuel Centre. Our theme is In His image – our dignity, development, distinctiveness and desire to serve in schools. In the article below, Alan Campbell,…
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Spiritual Struggles for Tired Teachers

.Christian teachers aren’t immune to the pitfalls of tiredness. We asked some teachers what were the main struggles for them and how they seek to keep going! Fellowship: it can be easy to feel too tired to meet up with Christian friends or to commi…
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Having Christian Conversations with your Children

It seems that parents find it increasingly hard to talk about spiritual things with their children but that it's just as necessary as ever.  Simon Heather, Youth Minister at St Nicholas Church in Sevenoaks, shares some advice. Sometimes when I have…
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Top tips for supporting young Christian members of staff

Starting working in a school isn’t always easy but there’s lots that other members of staff can do to help. Beth Muckle started as a Chaplain’s Assistant at Dean Close Prep School last year after graduating from university. Now in her second year, sh…
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How to brief your visiting speakers

Perhaps you’re already planning your programmes for next term.  Many schools invite visitors to their Chapel services, assemblies or Christian meetings. Frankie Knight, TISCA Trustee, gives us a few tips on what to remember to tell those you inv…
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Houseparenting across the world

At the heart of a boarding school, the House or Dorm parents play a vital role, along with the Tutors. We asked a few to reflect on their role and, especially, on what it means for a Christian to serve… Houseparenting in the UK In the pursuit of …
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Deciding on a Gap Year?

Thinking about a year out after school or indeed at different stages of your career - TISCA first published this article in its printed publication TISCA News and Views -Spring 2022 - edition 84 Many people decide to take a ‘gap year’ after scho…
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Lunar New year

Celebrating Lunar New Year One of the biggest celebrations in the world began this week: Lunar New Year is on Tuesday (1st February 2022) with celebrations typically starting the night before.  If you have East Asian pupils in your school, you’ll k…
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