History
Rabboni Private Christian School opened its doors on 17 January 1995 with 84 students, from Grade 0 to Grade 12. There were eight students in Grade 12. The school started with twelve, accomplished qualified and inspired teachers with Mr. Han Sipsma as the headmaster of the school. Mrs. Morag Askham gave the school its name “Rabboni” from John 20:16 and composed the school song. Rabboni means “Master” or “Teacher”. Mrs. Petro Booysen designed the school badge with the motto “Serving the Master”.
The aim of the school is training learners for effective Christian living. We always try to maintain the Christian character of this school. A spirit of love, cooperation, discipline and hard work gives us the ideal foundation for true, meaningful Christian education. The medium of teaching is English and students of all races are welcome. Classrooms were initially in the house where Oom Han and Tannie Martie Sipsma live, as well as under the trees. The first classrooms to be built were the Grade 1 classrooms and at a later stage the ablution block as well as the crèche area was developed. Since then the building projects have not ended. The Lord is our Provider and we thank Him for His faithful undertaking over the years and in the future. We as leaders and the teachers would like to remind you, that we don’t want to portray only the authority figure, but you can always come to us if you need any kind of help. We will go out of our way to help you.
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:
sport
- 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 program.
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
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- Technology
- Social Science
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Economics
- Sport period
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Management
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Compulsory reading program and chess periods
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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