HISTORY
His Church School (formerly known as City of Life Academy) was founded in 1994, by Fiona Desfontaine, with the purpose of supplying a Christian School for children from His Church (formerly known as City of Life). The first principal was Mrs. Cheryl van der Merwe. The school has since grown and currently caters for students from grade 1 to grade 12.
The first learning centre was hosted in, what is affectionately known as “The Fish Bowl”, a small single room leading off the foyer. Later the upper floor of His Church was developed into premises for the school.
In 1997, the school faced the possibility of closing down, due to a decision by the Municipal Council and local community. The school lost a number of students in the process. When it had been officially declared that it was to retain its right to exist, His Church School had to start the slow process of regaining students.
VISION
His Church School desires to establish Godly foundations for each child’s life and to educate children, so that they will impact their generation for Eternity. We want to see God clothe the children with His armour and prepare them for war, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
We desire to raise up:
Decision Makers; World Shakers; Challenge Takers
MISSION
The Mission of the School
1. Academic:
To provide quality, individual, modular education, with FET following NSC exit route;
To focus on the holistic development of learners; and
To encourage learners to achieve their full potential, through continuous monitoring and assessing of progress, ensuring correct academic levels.
2. Spiritual:
To encourage each child to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and become a more effective witness for the Lord;
To establish learners in the Word of God and train them to appropriate it in their lives; and
To assist learners in seeking their purpose, and training them in the way of serving.
3. Character Development:
To develop Godly Character;
To emphasise learners’ individuality;
To train learners to be confident, disciplined leaders, who are relevant in society;
To minister love and grace to learners, maintaining discipline in a loving and caring environment; and
To help learners to meet their responsibilities.
