Faith, Unity, Respect, Compassion & Diligence
Educating Christ's Way (Since 1998)
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History
Natanja Christian School opened its doors in 1998 in a modest hostel building in the farming town of Ottosdal. The school was founded by Pierre and Sarie de Villiers, who were guided by a vision to establish a Christian school where children could grow in knowledge, faith, character, and purpose. The name "Natanja", meaning “Gift from God", reflected their belief that the school was a blessing from God to the community. The school began with six learners, including their own children, Phil and Annatjie de Villiers, together with four other learners whose families desired a Christ-centred education. Despite limited facilities and resources, the founders moved forward with faith, prayer, and determination, laying the foundation for what would become a lasting legacy in Christian education. Over the years, Natanja Christian School grew into a place where Scripture guided learning, teachers viewed their work as ministry, and learners were encouraged to discover and develop their God-given gifts. What started as a small school with humble beginnings became a spiritual home for generations of learners and families, standing as a testimony to God's faithfulness and provision.
The aim of Natanja Christian School is to provide Christ-centred education where learners can grow in knowledge, faith, character, and purpose. Scripture guides learning, and teachers view their work as a ministry, encouraging every learner to discover and develop the unique gifts God has placed within them. A strong Christian foundation, built on faith, prayer, compassion, and perseverance, remains at the heart of the school. The school began in 1998 in a modest hostel building in Ottosdal. Although the facilities were humble, the founders, Pierre and Sarie de Villiers, together with a small group of learners and families, believed that God could use small beginnings to accomplish great things. From those early days, the school grew steadily, becoming a spiritual home where learning, worship, and Christian values were woven together. In 2011, through the generosity of Assore Mining Group and the faithful leadership of Principal Henlize Winter, the school experienced a remarkable expansion. New facilities included modern classrooms, a school hall, sports facilities, swimming pools, a lecture centre, and a training centre, enabling Natanja to offer education from pre-school through Grade 12. The Lord has remained faithful throughout every season of the school's history. Through periods of growth, challenge, restoration, and renewal, Natanja Christian School continues to stand as a testimony to God's provision, faithfulness, and purpose. Today, the school remains committed to shaping future generations through Christian education, spiritual growth, and excellence, always giving glory to God.
Governance
Natanja Christian School is governed by a board of Trustees responsible for the Development, maintenance and governance of the school. The Board are the Gate Keepers of the school and oversee all matters pertaining to the well-being of the establishment. The school management team consists of senior members of staff (as determined by the Principal) who manage the daily activities of the school.
Our Core Values
Our five core values are the foundation for our discipline and the discipling process. By instilling our core values of Faith, Unity, Respect, Compassion and Diligence we strive to ensure our children are balanced and have sound values by which they live their lives.
Learning Begins With Us
We, at Natanja Christian School offer supportive and inspirational environments for young enquiring minds to learn and grow with us. Our passion for learning means we achieve more than outstanding results. We strive to build confident and creative thinkers and aim at delivering an education that is truly relevant to their future. We are an early learning academy focused on social-emotional development and early literacy and numeracy. Our students walk out with the character and confidence to make their mark in the world, equipped with the knowledge and real-world skills that take them way ahead in the industry they may serve.
Mission
What are we doing ?
Educating staff and learners in the Madibeng District in a Christian environment to produce optimum Christian character using highly equipped curriculum to develop body, mind, spirit and soul through an inter-phased, Christ-centred Biblical Worldview. Daily prayer, worship and Bible studies by means of a spiritual formation programme. Encouraging spiritual growth through assemblies, integrated Biblical class teaching, camps, choir festivals, prayer groups, Bible Quiz tests and outreach team.Trusting for the guidance and council of the Holy Spirit. Maintaining a high level of excellence in discipline, personal neatness and respect. Continuous assessment of performance. Employing qualified Christian Education
How are we doing it?
- Through an inter-phased, Christ-centred Biblical Worldview.
- Daily prayer, worship and Bible studies by means of a spiritual formation programme.
- Encouraging spiritual growth through assemblies, integrated Biblical class teaching, camps, choir festivals, prayer groups, Bible Quiz tests and outreach team
- Trusting for the guidance and council of the Holy Spirit.
- Maintaining a high level of excellence in discipline, personal neatness and respect.
- Continuous assessment of performance.
- Employing qualified Christian Education
Why are we doing this?
- The school’s target audience are learners from preschool to Grade 12 and the target area is the greater Madibeng District.
- All learners and parents who can afford the school fees and who are willing to accept the schools core values and norms.
- Learners of all races, colours, creeds and backgrounds are welcome. The school is best suited to those who embrace Rabboni’s Bible-based education and ethos.
For whom are we doing it?
- We commit to the Great Commission which commands us to make disciples of all men.
- We believe it is our calling in life to educate and to ensure that those who walk our corridors have heard the gospel and have received an opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
We enrich the mind by developing different aspects of the learner. We achieve excellent results in the following:
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- Chess
- Prayer Groups / Nights
- Outreaches
- Public Speaking
- Art plays
- Gospel evenings
- Bible Readathon
- Spellathon
- Poetry
- Choir
- Camps
We believe that a healthy body must be developed to accommodate a healthy mind, therefore we provide:
Phase
Foundation Phase
Grade RRR-1
Classes are for 2 – 5 year-olds. Gr. R (readiness) is for the 6 year-olds, preparing them for school. The large, well-equipped playgrounds and classrooms are spacious and toddler friendly. Breakfast, lunch and tea time is included in the daily programme.
Grade 1-3
Play-based learning transforms classrooms into holistic, interactive environments that seamlessly merge education with play. It naturally integrates math, STEM, social skills and biblical principles, nurturing curiosity, creativity, and comprehensive development.
Intermediate & Senior Phases (Grade 4-9)
The nine learning areas:
- Languages (English,Afrikaans)
- Art and Culture
- Mathematics
- Life Orientation
- Natural Science
- Technology
- Social Science
- Economics
- Sport period
- Management Science
- Compulsory reading program and chess period
Further Education and Training Phase (Gr. 10 - 12)
7 Seven subjects must be taken:
- 1. English Home Language Compulsory
- 2. Afrikaans First Additional Language Compulsory
- 3. Life Orientation Compulsory
Select one of the following combinations
- 4. Mathematics OR Math Literacy
- 5. Physical Science OR Business Studies
- 6. Life Science OR Economics OR Geography
- 7. Accounting OR Tourism OR Computer Application Technology
- This phase also have sport periods, Arts and Culture and Chess periods.
Executive Leadership Team
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Executive Principal
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Administrator
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High School Principal
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Primary School Principal
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