Our Approach
Social
our onsite social worker supports families with advice and social services.
Physical
ensuring our learners have food to eat, access to medical care and
appropriate clothing and shelter.
Intellectual
Education and training.
Spiritual
instilling a Biblical worldview and teaching sound doctrine supporting
our faith statement.
Relational
supporting families and providing workshops to enhance family
relationships
Emotional
providing counselling and psychological assessment and support.
Economical
supporting families in skills development and encouraging small
business development opportunities for parents and family members.
Prospectus
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Our family consists of learners, parents, and teaching staff. As is true in a good family unit, there are responsibilities for each of us to carry out in order to function effectively. Many of your responsibilities as a learner or parent are included in our Parent/Learner Guide, which will be reviewed and updated
Creche and ECD
Our small but well equipped creche is open from 7am to 6pm weekdays and caters for:
3 to 12-month old babies.
Parents are responsible for milk formula, first foods and diapers
12 to 24 months (1 to 2-years olds).
Parents are responsible for milk formula and diapers.
24 to 36 months (2 to 3-year olds).
Parents are responsible for diapers and extra clothes to facilitate potty training.
Grades RRR to R: For the pre-schoolers, while we focus on the basic education, we also look at the developmental stages and necessary milestones required for each stage. With the help of a qualified occupational therapist (OT) we assess and develop each child. The OT also points out potential problem areas which gets referred to other professional disciplines who consult with the parents and educators to find tailor made solutions for each situation. Our on-site social worker serves the families with any social needs, while our community development teams assist with physical needs like food, clothes and shelter, while the weekly clinic and medical doctor provide free medical care and support. Our child psychologist, play therapist and counsellor works with the family to empower them in dealing with trauma and behaviour problems. Above all, this multi-dimensional team together with the educators are all born again Christians who bring in the truth of the word of God and approach every aspect with a Biblical worldview and the love of Christ
Primary School
Our qualified teachers are all passionate about getting young learners equipped to read, write and do mathematics as well as developing their creative abilities. Our class rooms are not just between four walls therefore activities are often done outdoors to enhance the learning experience of the learners. Frequent informal and formal assessments are done to ensure problem areas are identified and addresses timeously. As in the case of the early childhood development centre, the primary school also has access to a multi-disciplinary team
who works holistically with the learners.
Our on-site social worker serves the families with any social needs, while our community development teams assist with physical needs like food, clothes and shelter, while the weekly clinic and medical doctor provide free medical care and support. Our child psychologist, play therapist and counsellor works with the family to empower them in dealing with trauma and behaviour problems. Above all, this multi-dimensional team together with the educators are all born again Christians who bring in the truth of the word of God and approach every aspect with a Biblical worldview and the love of Christ.
In this transition phase, it becomes extremely important to us to move from teacher centred class rooms to learner centred class rooms. We are embracing 21 st century learning, where the focus is on 4 C’s: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration and Communication. By allowing our learners to take responsibility for their development and involving them in participative learning, we believe we can achieve our goal of raising leaders, realising potential and realising dreams.
Moving away from traditional teaching methods towards STEAM as an education approach, we use Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. Through this approach learners are equipped to take calculated risks, participate in experiential learning, focussed on real life problem-solving, embrace collaboration and utilize creative processes. Subjects taught are aligned with the CAPS curriculum however it is presented in a project-based learning environment where learners are faced with real life problems and/or challenges and are required to investigate, research, design, develop and build creative solutions.
Each step in the process is recorded and evaluated while various presentations are made throughout the life-cycle. In everything we do and teach our born-again Christian teachers bring in the truth of the word of God and approach every aspect with a Biblical worldview and the love of Christ.
Secondary School
After Care
An aftercare facility for ECD to grade 7 learners is available for learners who require supervision after school. The hours are from 14:20 to 18:00. A meal is provided as
well as homework and play ground supervision. The cost per month is R350 per learner.
Sport
Currently Vastfontein Batho Pele Christian School provide Soccer, Hockey, Netball and Volleyball. Practice takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:00 to 15:00.
Once the sports stadium has been built, we will also focus on developing athletes and present field items. We are also planning on building tennis courts and a
swimming pool.
Practice takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:00 to 15:00. Choir: Our junior and senior choir are often invited to perform at churches and schools.
Chess: chess provides learners with strategic thinking skills. Gumboot Dancers: Vastfontein is renowned for its gumboot dancers and are often invited to perform at churches and schools
Youth evenings are presented every Friday evening from 18:00 to 20:00 where lots of clean Christian fun and formation is had.
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