History
The Full Story
The Early Vision (1970s)
In the mid-1970s, Roger Slack, a mathematics lecturer, and Ruth Saunderson, a primary school teacher, were newly married. ​As their family grew, they and other local Christian families became concerned about the education offered in UK state schools and looked to the Bible for guidance on how Christians are called to educate children. They found abundant direction, leading to the birth of a vision for a new kind of school.
​Covenant Begins (1981)
In 1981, Covenant Christian School opened its doors in a farmhouse in Reddish and the first three children began their first lesson, the fruit of the prayers of six families.​​​
Covenant was to be distinctively Christian—Biblical truth woven into every subject across the curriculum in an environment mirroring a happy home, with children loved for who God made them to be.​​​
​A Growing School with Faithful Leadership (1985 -2011)
As more families joined, the school quickly outgrew its farmhouse beginnings. In 1985, Covenant moved to its current home in Heaton Moor. The school held firmly to its Christ-centred foundations, without sacrificing academic excellence, including excellent GCSE results.​
For three decades, Roger and Ruth led Covenant from their own home, and built a strong, joyful learning community. God called Ruth home in 2011.
Legacy and Future
From its humble beginnings, Covenant has nurtured children who have gone on to become agriculturalists, artists, doctors, engineers, missionaries, musicians, parents, pastors, and more.
Covenant continues to grow and adapt, but the heart remains the same: a school committed to Christ-centred relationships, a Christ-centred curriculum, Christ-centred aspirations, and a Christ-centred partnership.
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