Fiji National Curriculum Framework

FIJI NATIONAL CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

VALUES

Civic Pride

(Pride in your city)

God is a Servant

God is Love

Our response

to show serve the community

to do one’s best for the country and community
to appreciate and respect the positive aspects of Fijian society
appreciate other cultures
be sensitive to the feelings of individuals
share His love with others
to keep alive Fiji’s Christian heritage
pray for our community servants

Bible passages:

God is Servant: Being a helper; community helpers

Ephesians 6:7 Serve whole heartedly, as if you were serving the Lord
Luke 10:29-37 The Good Samaritan
Luke 22:27 Who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves?
Phil 2:7 Jesus is a servant, made human.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.

God is Love

Psalm 33:12 – Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.
Deuteronomy 8:7 – Bringing you into a good land
Psalm 136:21 – Land as a heritage.

Compassion

(Empathy for others)

God is Love

God is a Shepherd

Our response

to love and care for others as God loves and cares for us

to do help when they are hurt or in need
to listen to someone's problems
to be sensitive to the needs of others
to understand how people feel

Bible passages

God is Love / God is a shepherd– He loves people of all cultures

1 John 4: 7-8 – God is Love
Romans 12:9 – Love without hypocrisy
Galatians 5:13 – Through love serve one another.
John 13: 34-35 – Love one another
Matthew 5: 43-44 – Love your neighbour.
Psalm 23 The caring nature of the shepherd
John 10 The Good Shepherd

Creativity

(Inventing or developing something new)

God is Love

God is a personal God who expresses His love by communicating with us. As we open ourselves up to God’s love we learn to hear His voice. Compare mass communication with personal communication.

God is Creator

Through the study of the Creation we see the greatness of God’s creative act. The earth is a special place.

Our response

be aware that God created the universe by His power
be aware thatGod has made us as creative beings
we listen to God’s voice as He communicates with us and shows us new things
appreciate how inventions make our world more accessible via communication
to use the resources around us to do great things for God
to be resourceful in spreading the Gospel and sharing faith
ask the Holy Spirit to give us His ideas
to use our talents for God
to be willing to try new things
ask God for original ideas for the extension of His Kingdom

Bible passages

God is Love

John 10 – the good shepherd. The sheep learn to recognize His voice.

John 16:13 The Holy Spirit guides us.
Psalm 33:2-3 Sing to the Lord a new song

God is Creator

Genesis 1 – The Creation
Genesis 1:27 – We are created in God’s image

Jeremiah 31:35 – God appoints the sun by day and moon and stars by night.

Cultural understanding, empathy and tolerance

God is patient and kind

God is love

God created people cultures differently. We see His love for all people, regardless of cultural differences.

Our response

recognize that God loves all people equally, regardless of cultural background
show interest in other people
be friendly towards those of different cultural traditions
be kind and considerate to all
accept and love others
be patient with others

Bible passage

God is patient and kind

Luke 10:25-38 – The Good Samaritan
1 Corinthians 13:4 “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud”
1Thessalonians 5:14 Help the weak; be patient with everyone.
1 Peter 5:7 – He cares for you
2 Samuel 4 & 9 – The little lame prince, Mephibosheth
Matt 9 – Jesus showed kindness through healing disabled people.

God is Love

Matthew 22:37-39 – Love the Lord your God. Love your neighbour as yourself. (Neighbour refers to people of other nationalities)

Matthew 18:10-14 – The parable of the lost sheep
John 4:1-26 Jesus and the Samaritan woman.

Environmental sustainability

(On-going practices that contribute to the quality of the environment on a long term basis)

God is Provider: God tells us that we are to care for His creation and the resources He has given us:

God is Wise

God does not change but our world does. We can trust in our unchanging God and rely on Him for wisdom in a changing world

Our response

appreciate God’s creation and provision
show responsibility towards plants in the environment
show wisdom in using and preserving the nation’s resources
be wise stewards
make wise use of the resources that God has provided
recycle
turn something useless into something useful

Bible passage:

God is Provider

Genesis 1:28-31 God said, "Be fruitful, fill the earth and subdue it."

Genesis 1:29 “God said, Look I have given you all the plants that have grain for seeds in them. They will be food for you.”

God is Wise

Proverbs 4:7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.

Faith

(Faith is trust. For the Christian, trust in God)

God is our Redeemer

How is the redemption of Jesus understood and celebrated?We celebrate thebirth, death and resurrection of Christ, knowing that this God’s plan for our redemption.

God is Powerful

Believe in God’s supernatural ability; have faith.

Our response

We put our trust in God who has given us new life in Christ.
We know that can work powerfully in the lives of individuals.

We trust those who have proved themselves trustworthy.
We put our trust in members of God’s family

Bible passages

God is our Redeemer

Matthew 1: 21 – “Mary will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.
Psalm 42:5 – Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

Acts 17:28a – “For in Him we live and move and have our being”.

God is Powerful

Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please God.
Ephesians 6:16 Put on the shield of faith.
Matthew 17:20 Faith as a grain of mustard seed.
Matthew 21:21-22 If you have faith, you can say to this mountain, 'move' and it will move.

Flexibility

(Flexibility is willingness to change or adapt)

God is Creator; God is our Father

God wants us to change our own ways to His ways. We listen to the Holy Spirit to show us new things.

Our response

Think of new and better ways of doing things

Be willing to change
Don’t get upset when things change
Agree that other people's ideas might be better than your own
Be humble enough to learn from the ideas of others
Don’t always insist on getting your own way
Understand that the best ideas are God’s ideas.

Bible Passages

Proverbs 3:5-8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don't rely on your own good understanding.
Proverbs 21:2 A man's way seems right to him, but the Lord looks at the heart.
Romans 12:3 Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought.

Honesty, fairness and respect for truth and justice

God is Truth

God is Just

God is Pure and Holy

Our response

Honesty is…

speaking the truth
not cheating
not stealing
not exaggerating
being trustworthy
being yourself and not trying to be someone you are not

Fairness is…

justice
having respect for people
sharing
playing games with respect for other people

Seeking the truth is…

knowing what is true and what is false
looking to the Bible as the only measure for truth
being alert, and watching out for things that are not right

Bible passages

Matthew 7:15-21 Wolves in sheep’s clothing
Matthew 7:7 Seek and you shall find.
Acts 5 Ananias and Sapphira
James 1:22 Be doers of the word and not hearers only.
Proverbs 8:7 My mouth shall speak truth.
Proverbs 12:17 When you tell the truth, justice is done.
Proverbs 11:1The Lord hates dishonest scales. But He is pleased with correct weights

Human rights, human dignity and responsibility

God is Love

God is Pure and Holy

Our response

understand that God created everyone of equal value
treat others with care and consideration
take responsibility in our actions

Respect is…

obeying the people we should obey
showing good manners
honouring the rules of my family, my school and my country

Responsibility is…

being reliable
being accountable
being dependable
doing the things I should do
being in charge of the way I act

Bible passages

God is Pure and Holy

Deuteronomy 6:18 Do that which is right and good.
Ephesians 5:8-11 Live as children of the light.

God is Love

Luke 6:31 Just as you want people to treat you, treat them in the same way.
Mark 12:31 Love your neighbour as yourself.

Integrity

(Integrity is consistency of actions, values, principles and outcomes.)

God is Pure and Holy

God is faithful and steadfast

Jesus upheld integrity: He served others before Himself. He carried through with His actions overturning the tables in the temple when people were trading for money rather than honouring God.

Our response

Do what we say we will do.
Always act according to what we know is right.
Be trustworthy

Bible passages

1 Peter 1:14 Be obedient to God
Psalm 37: 18 The Lord takes care of those who obey Him (GNB).
James 1:22 Be doers of the word, not just hearers.
Malachi 3:6 “I the Lord do not change”. His love never changes.

Lifelong learning

God is Truth

God is our Teacher

God is Wise

Our response

to be teachable
be keen in seeking knowledge and wisdom
to be humble enough to learn from others
to be able to discern truth from false teaching

Discernment is…

knowing what is true and what is false
asking the Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth
knowing what the Bible says and measuring it against everything we hear
listening carefully and thinking carefully when we hear new ideas
being alert, and watching out for things that are not right

Humility is…

not making myself look important
not boasting
not being proud
being willing to do jobs that are not recognized as being great
being willing to admit that you are wrong
being willing to accept help from others
being willing to learn from others

Wisdom is…

Knowing the right thing to do, and doing it.

Bible passages

Discernment:

Proverbs 2:6 – Only the Lord gives wisdom.
Matthew 7:13-14 The broad and narrow way.
John 14:6-7 I am the way, the truth, the life.
Acts 4:12 There is no other name by which we are saved.
John 10:1-18 The Good Shepherd.
Matthew 7:15-21 Wolves in sheep's clothing.
John 18:37 Everyone that is of the truth hears my voice.

Humility:

Matthew 18:1-4 Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the tax collector.
John 13: 3-5 Jesus washed the disciples feet.
Matthew 20:20-28 Servant of all
Luke 14:7-11 The wedding feast: Don't choose the place of honour.

Wisdom: Proverbs 2:6 – Only the Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from Him.

Peace and prosperity

(Peace is state of harmony and absence of hostility; Prosperity is to be thriving)

God is Peace

God is Provider

Our response

Trust in God to receive inner peace
Trust in God to provide
Be generous with what God has given to you.

Bible passages

God is Provider

Matthew 25:35-40 I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.
Mark 12:41-44 The widow's offering
Psalm 112:5 Be generous and lend freely.
Proverbs 22:9 A generous man will himself be blessed.
Isaiah 58:6-11 The kind of fasting God has chosen is to share food with the hungry.
Matthew 10:8 Freely you have received, freely give.
2 Corinthians 9:7 God loves a cheerful giver.
Matthew 6:1-4 Let your giving be in secret.
Acts 20:35 It is more blessed to give than receive.
Matthew 5:40-42 Give to the one who asks.
Romans 10:11 – “Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed”.

God is Peace

God sent Jesus so that we can have peace with God; inner peace comes from God
Nativity stories: Luke 1: 25-38; Luke 2; Matthew 2

Safety and security for all citizens (especially the child)

God is Protector

God is Peace

God is Wise

We can call upon God in times of need, trusting in His protection.

Our response

Trust in God for security.
Protect the future of our nation by protecting and nurturing our Christian heritage.
Protect children and bring them up in the ways of the Lord.

Show wisdom in behaving safely.

Care about the safety of others.

Bible passages

Security:

Psalm 91 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd.
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

Well-being of children:

Mark 10:13-16 Jesus, friend of children, (of every nationality).
Matthew 18:6 Jesus said, “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it is better for him that a heavy millstone be hung around his neck and that he be drowned in the sea.”

God is Protector

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteousness run into it and is safe.
Biblestories: Daniel in the Lion’s den; Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego.

God is Wise

Proverbs 28:26 Those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.

Sense of family and community

God is a Loving Father

God is a Servant

Our response

Follow God’s rules for Godly family living.
Fathers should take on a leadership role in the family but not to be overbearing.
Mothers aim to be the diligent wife (Proverbs 31).
Parents are to love and care for children.
Children are to obey parents.
Have positive attitudes towards family members
Serve one another as a community.
Have sensitivity towards others with a different “make up” of family, e.g. single parents; foster children
Thank God, our loving Father, for His desire to forgive and love us when we do something wrong

Bible passages

Joshua 14:15 Choose this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Eph 5:25, Husbands love your wives as Christ loved the church, and gave Himself up for her.
Colossians 3:19 Husbands love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
Eph 5:22 Wives be subject to your husband as to the Lord.
Proverbs 31 The diligent wife
Eph 6:1-2 Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.
Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things. This pleases the Lord.
James 1:27 Look after orphans and widows in their distress.
Romans 12:4-8 One body many members, each with different roles.
1 Cor 12: 4-30 The body is made up of many members
I John 4:19 We loved Him because He first loved us.
John 10 – The Good Shepherd knows His sheep by name.

Abraham and Sarah – miracle of baby in old age.
Martha and Mary were fond sisters
The Prodigal Son.
Mary the mother of Jesus.