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Kuruman
Christian Academy
Kuruman Christian Academy
is a reputable English medium school in Kuruman. We
cater for pupils from crèche - Gr12. Classes do not
usually exceed 28 pupils and this type of environment is
conducive to the nurturing of the individual child.
We offer a full cultural
and sport program as well as aftercare facilities
DISTINCTIVES OF THE KCA
PROGRAMME
● Academic Excellence
● Individualized Instruction
● Bible-Based Education
● Mastery-Based Learning
● Diagnostic Testing
● Biblical Values
● Reasoning Skills
● Character Building
THE VISION OF THE
SCHOOL
● To establish
well-equipped students by means of a high quality
individualized educational system
● To develop students
with a Christ-like character, which will enable them to
think well, act responsibly, and live wisely.
The object of our school
is to teach children how to live, and equip them for
success. The school is an extension of the home in
training young people. The school staff works closely
with parents to train the whole child.
Attendance at the school is a privilege and not a right.
The goal is to train youth of all abilities in the
highest principles of moral character, self-discipline,
individual responsibility, personal integrity, and good
citizenship. The school stands without apology for high
standards of morality and wisdom.
SCHOOL BODIES
The School Council is
the legal governing body of the school and makes
decisions on policy matter affecting the school. This
function is largely governed by long-term planning.
Representation comprises of the Administrator,
Principal, Senior School Pastor and other co-opted
members acting in an advisory capacity.
The School Executive Committee carries
out the day to day running and implementation of school
policy. It comprises the Administrator, Principal, Phase
Managers and Pastor.
A Parents’ Association exists
with the objective of promoting co-operation and
fellowship between the parents and staff of the school.
They raise funds for school purposes and assist at
various functions.
Parental Involvement
The school values parent involvements and aims to
establish relationships with parents based on trust and
mutual respect. We acknowledge that God has given the
primary oversight of children to parents. The school is
here to partner with family in this truly challenging
task.
We hold regular parents’ meetings, attendance promotes a
good understanding between families and the school and
is strongly encouraged.
Parents have an opportunity to serve on our Parents’
Association.
Our code of conduct for pupils is summarized as follows:
Love God
Love Each Other
Love ourselves
Live Orderly Lives
ATTENDANCE
A written excuse, signed
by a parent or guardian , must be presented to the Class
teachers when a student returns to school after an
absence. If the absence is foreseeable, a note should be
sent in advance. Doctor, dental, and other appointments
are to be scheduled after school hours, if possible. If
a student is absent for three or more days
consecutively, a doctor’s certificate is required.
If a student has to leave the school premises during
school hours, the parent must sign the student out, or
phone personally and arrange with the secretary
SCHOOL OPERATING TIME
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Winter and
summer: |
Starting time:
Closing time:
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07:30
14:00 Grade 4 - 12
12:00 Creche,
Grade OO, Grade R
12:30 Grade 1 - 2
13:30 Grade 3 |
SCHOOL FEES
School fees are payable in
advance, preferably not later than the last day of the
previous month, i.e. 31 January for February. School
fees are yearly revised, and it is our only source of
income.
There are 2 payment options:
A – in 10
installments January to October
B – via
debit order over 12 months
Option B can be arranged by you with your own bank
via stop order. (The schools banking details is
available at the school office.)
Option B can also be arrange at the school office using
STRATCOL a debit order company.
With your application form you will find a contract that
has to be signed and returned to the school. The school
expects you to honor the agreement as God’s
medium of education is firstly His Word: the primary
place of education is the home; the key teachers are the
parents. Parents are the ones whom God holds responsible
to TEACH their children how to love God, and live lives
that honor Him and their fellow-man. Parents lead by
INSTRUCTION, as well as EXAMPLE, in the home. The school
is there to assist the parents with academic, sport and
cultural activities, as well as spiritual training and
materials for the children which must again be
REINFORCED after school.
The FEAR OF THE LORD means to honor, respect, love
and obey God, and in so doing we reap the benefits in
life. If we excluded God from our education, we excluded
the Source of ALL TRUE KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM.
God’s wisdom will be evidence in one’s CHARACTER and
VALUES more than one’s academic abilities. God’s
principles bring discipline into one’s life.
ADMISSION POLICY
Kuruman Christian Academy is a ministry to the
community and to Christian Parents and children of all
Christian denominations. We shall not discriminate
against students on the basis of race, colour, national
ethnic origin in our selection and admission of
students. Any born-again family, belonging to a
Christian Church, irrespective of nationality, may apply
to enroll their child in this school. An appointment
will be arranged with the principal. Christianity and
the Bible will be the only religious medium used in this
school. Christian Biblical character traits will be
constantly expounded in all subjects of the curriculum.
All children must agree to attend all the Christian
meetings held during school hours, to fully honor the
Christian principles, not to promote any other religion
at school.
PROMOTIONAL POLICY
School beginners will be subjected to the SCHOOL
READINESS TEST at the end of their level O year, and
should they qualify, will progress to Grade1.
Students who have transferred from another school, may
be required to complete a DIAGNOSTIC TEST to determine
at their grade level knowledge.
Learners will move on to the next grade, if they are
able to meet all the requirements needed to complete
their current grade.
Learners progress reports will be handed out to parents
at the beginning of each new term.
EASY STEPS TO ENROLMENT
Complete an APPLICATION
FORM and return it, *Together with a copy of A)
up-to-date report card, B) child’s birth certificate,
and any other necessary documentation as stipulated by
the principal
If initial application is
successful an APPOINTMENT will be made for both parents
to have an interview with the principal.
The parents will then be
notified of the DIAGNOSTIC and/or SCHOOL READINESS TEST.
* The testing fees must be paid when the tests are
taken.
When an application is
successful, THE REGISTRATION and REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT must
be paid.
REGISTRATION FEE: there is
a registration fee payable at the beginning of your
child’s enrollment with KCA. This is a once only
payment. Once enrolled you have to pay a re-enrollment
fee at the end of every year which will be determined by
the management board.
GROOMING & RESPECT
The school sets a very
high standard of excellence as far as the grooming and
manners of students and staff is concerned. Parental
involvement and cooperation is of vital importance.
The children will be taught constantly to check their
grooming and appearance, and whole-heartedly to support
the dress standards set down by the school. The students
will be expected to be neat, clean and well-mannered at
all times, so as not to dishonor and discredit the God
they serve, or the school and uniform that they display.
When a child knows and feels that he is neat and smart,
it will be reflected in a high standard of performance
academically.
Whilst our intention is for students to have a degree of
uniformity, we aim to keep uniform prices reasonable and
ensure that their requirements are practical.
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