Christ Church Preparatory School opened its doors in 1997. Today it consists of three schools; Little Seedlings Pre-School, the Preparatory School and the College, operating as a single unit. We are an independent, Protestant based Christian School, situated in Midrand. Our school motto is “To Serve and To Lead” and our eight Core Values are a strong reflection of our Christian values. We strive to live out these core values every day.
The school is dedicated to providing a fully inclusive education, catering to pupils from Grade 000 to Grade 12. Our teachers are all qualified and passionate about maximising each pupil’s individual potential. Staff are encouraged to regularly attend training, to not only better themselves, but to keep up with the ever changing demands of education in South Africa. Our excellent IEB matric results and tertiary success bear testament to this.
The school is registered with the Department of Basic Education, the Independent Examination Board, the Independent Schools Association of South Africa and the Association of Christian Schools International. We are accredited by Umalusi and IQAA.
Little Seedlings Pre-School focuses on learning through play, recognising the importance of hands-on experiences in early childhood development. We provide a holistic Christian-based place for young children’s development. The children engage in classroom and outdoor play, gross and fine motor play, as well as following thematic teaching on a range of topics. Fun and laughter is important as is the time to focus and learn. Skills taught are how to interact and build relationships with their peers, as well as the fundamentals of language, literacy, numeracy and creativity.
As pupils progress into Primary School, we adopt a more formal approach to assessments and teaching, ensuring that all pupils are continuously monitored and supported to reach age-appropriate milestones. We also provide our own in-house Learning Support Centre, known as Edunique, which partners with teachers and parents to bridge academic challenges some pupils may have. The Edunique Centre has a full cohort of therapists and Learning Support Specialists, ensuring that no pupil is left behind.
The Preparatory School is a place where pupils are encouraged to develop a love for learning through exploration, collaboration and participation. With a maximum of 25 pupils in each class, the teachers believe in a well-rounded education which encompasses academic, cultural and physical growth. We meet each pupil where they are in their learning journey, but encourage them to discover their own talents and interests. Each pupil is unique, and we aim to adapt our approach to meet their needs and strengths. Academics, as well as spiritual growth, are guided by our Christian ethos and strong Christian values. Outreach plays a key role in each phase and pupils of all ages are consistently encouraged to give to those around them.
Christ Church College offers a high standard of education. Pupils are encouraged, through hard work and commitment to their studies, to achieve their own academic excellence, according to their individual potential. We are acutely aware that we need to prepare our pupils for the future, and, as such, emphasis is placed on 21st century skills.
We believe in an holistic education and offer the College pupils many opportunities to grow – be it academically, culturally, spiritually or physically. We want every pupil in the College to find their niche and to find, and use, their God given talents. We realise that every child is different, and we cater for individual needs and strengths. We prepare our pupils for going out into the world to do good, and to make a difference to society. This is incorporated into our mission statement and core values.
Sport at Christ Church Preparatory School and College is flourishing. We offer tennis, swimming, cricket, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, boys’ hockey, girls’ hockey, netball, athletics, cross country and golf.
We believe in a strong foundation, hence, our nestling sports programme for Grade 1 & 2’s is seen as the base of our sports programme. Our nestling sports programme encompasses hand-eye-coordination, foot-eye-coordination, sports specific training, and mini sports. This programme lays the foundation for competitive sport that starts in Grade 3.
Our sports facilities consist of 2 full size soccer fields, 2 junior soccer fields, 4 tennis courts, 4 netball courts, 1 hockey field, 1 junior cricket field, 1 senior cricket field, 4 outdoor cricket nets, an indoor cricket facility, turf practice pitches, an artificial soccer and netball facility with lights, an athletics track, an indoor heated pool, an outdoor heated pool, and a gym.
Cultural activities in our school play a crucial role in fostering creativity, self-expression, teamwork and appreciation for diverse art forms. Our culture clubs for Grade 1-3’s set the perfect platform for our pupils to move into other phases of the school. The clubs consist of chatterbox club, art club, and chess club.
The cultural activities at our school include choir, marimba bands, drama, public speaking, art, slam poetry, gumboot dancing, African drumming and chess. Many of our culture pupils, past and present, achieved high recognition from external adjudicators at external events.
Our culture facilities include a music centre, an auditorium, and two halls.
