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His Church School

About Us

Historic photo representing the beginnings of His Church School

Since 1994

History

His Church School (formerly known as City of Life Academy) was founded in 1994 by Fiona Desfontaine to provide 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 learners 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.

In 2004, we received an additional room that was the former computer training centre of the Christian Bible Institute. In January 2005, the school's governing board applied to the Municipal Council for a relaxation of the maximum enrolment number from 60 to 120 students, awarded in May of the same year.

In 2015 the SGB made the decision to implement the writing of the NSC exams as HCS' exit exam. Currently the entire school, Grades 1 to 12, uses the CAPS curriculum.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for a hope and a future."Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Our Purpose

Vision

“Our Goal Is To Please Him”

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 desire to raise:

Decision MakersWorld ShakersChallenge Takers

Our Calling

Mission Statement

01

Academic

  • Provide quality, individual, modular education with FET following NSC exit route
  • Focus on the holistic development of learners
  • Encourage learners to achieve their full potential through continuous monitoring and assessment
02

Spiritual

  • Encourage each child to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ
  • Establish learners in the Word of God and train them to appropriate it in their lives
  • Assist learners in seeking their purpose and training them in the way of serving
03

Character Development

  • Develop Godly Character and emphasise learners' individuality
  • Train learners to be confident, disciplined leaders who are relevant in society
  • Minister love and grace to learners, maintaining discipline in a loving and caring environment

His Church School Organogram

Excellence Through Teamwork

Governance

SGB

Principal

Esther Botha

Principal

E. Botha

  • Staff
  • Academic Staff
  • Invigilators
  • Parents
  • Servants (Student Leaders)
  • Female Staff
  • Hospitality Department

Vice-Principal / Senior Phase

A. Botha

  • Senior Phase Staff
  • Senior Phase Learners
  • Disciplinary Team
  • Maintenance Team
  • LSEN-H.O.D.
  • Male Staff
  • Learnership Staff
  • Badgers Leaders
  • Safety & Security
  • New Applicants' Interviews

Administrator

B. Cawood

  • Admin Staff
  • Support Staff
  • Supply Ordering
  • Fundraising Team
  • Financial & Fundraising Oversight

Foundation

B. Govender

  • Foundation Phase Staff
  • Hospitality
  • Functions

Secretary / Marketing

T. Botha

  • Students' Rep. (SGB)
  • Community Outreach
  • Girls' Discipline
  • Counsellors
  • LSEN-Support
  • Marketing Team
  • Classroom Helpers

Intermediate

S. Green

  • Intermediate Staff
  • Intermediate Learners
  • IT-Administrator
  • Logistic Staff
  • Media Team
  • POPI-Official
  • SACAI-Registrations

FET

R. Geldenhuys

  • Staff Rep. (SGB)
  • FET-Staff
  • FET-learners
  • Boys' Discipline
  • Sport Coaches
  • Praise & Worship Team

Meet the Team

Our Staff

Tap or press a card to learn more about each staff member