St. Peter Christian College

Preparing students for a Christ centered life

COFA has provided support for St. Peter Christian College in Mhluzi, Middelburg, South Africa, since its creation by helping to design and construct its facilities and providing scholarships for disadvantaged students. An important component of the St. Peter Christian College experience is the religious education received by its students, as set forth in the school’s Mission Statement.

St. Peter Christian College Mission Statement

Our vision is to lay a foundation in our children’s lives that stands in every storm.

Our mission is to equip learners to thrive to reach their full potential for the next facet of their lives:

• Building Christ-Centered lives

• Nurturing the development of biblical perspectives and values

• Offering excellent academic standards

• Ensuring multi-skilled development

• Ensuring outreach and ministering to the community

• Developing leadership qualities of our learners

School activities designed to integrate a Christian education into the curriculum include:

·         Each classroom had daily prayers, which include the Apostles Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Saint’s Pledge, the school prayer and verse and pledge to the Christian flag.

·         Grade R (Kindergarten in the US) through Grade 12 are divided into four departments. The students in each department have a weekly assembly during which there are scripture readings. The whole school has a weekly assembly that includes a scripture reading.

·         The songs taught to students in music classes and in the choir include religious hymns.

·         Each room in the school, including classrooms, offices, and the cafeteria have a “Faith Corner” that includes an inspirational message which is updated each month.

·         Inspirational themes are posted throughout the school’s classrooms.