About Kent Academy, Miango
Brief History
Kent Academy was established by SIM in 1945, as a school for the children of SIM Missionaries. Kent Academy, named for Thomas Kent, one of the three SIM founders, took off in the rainy season of 1945 with five students and Paul Craig as the Administrator/Principal. KA is now serving national church workers, internationals and others with a student body of less than 200 students.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of Kent Academy is to provide an excellent Christian primary and secondary education in a nurturing, living, and learning environment where children are discipled and equipped to fulfill God’s purpose for them in the church and society.
Philosophy and Admission Policy
Kent Academy is maintained primarily to provide educational opportunities for children in good standing who meet the entrance requirements outlined by the School Board. Enrollment is open to all without discrimination on a space-available basis.
Kent Academy offers instruction from grades one through six (and other additional grades in the nearest future) organized on the basis of the common North American Pattern of elementary (grades 1 – 6) and middle/high school (grades 7 – 12) education with some adaptations to international and Nigeria curriculum.
An excellent Christian school in a conducive learning environment where students are nurtured spiritually and academically to fulfill God’s purpose in the Church and society.
Kent Academy exists to provide a Christ-centered education by equipping the students through teaching, discipling, nurturing and networking for the glory of God. KA develops staff members for effective ministry in school and society.
- Christian ministry where there is spiritual discipline through prayer, memorizing, studying and applying God’s word.
- Relationships where there is trust, respect, understanding, support and love for one another.
- A loving and caring community that believes in the worth and giftedness of each member -John 13:34-35 “Let me give you a new command. Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples – when they see the love you have for each other,” ( the Message).
- Integrity in all spheres of life such as transparency, honesty, accountability and openness – Micah 6:8 “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
- Creativity based on God-given potentials and abilities.
- Servant leadership that empowers, mentors, delegates and exemplary- Matt.20:26-28 “ Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
- Stewardship of God-given resources – human and materials are harnessed for His glory and the well-being of society.
- Capacity building of students and staff for effective service to God and humanity.
- Partnership and Networking for mutual benefit.