The Importance of Good Character

These awards honour learners who live out their faith the way that the Biblical Daniel did. The philosophy behind the Daniel Awards is best described in the words of Alan Frow (a previous Pastor of Love Reaching Communities Church, the founders of our school):

‘There are times when it would seem simpler just to settle for great academic results, victorious sporting results, and social success. The pressure to achieve good results can so easily erode at our values, which are far more Christ-centred and people-orientated than achievement-based.

Daniel had a wisdom that gave him favour with kings (Daniel 2:48). Christian education should aim to raise young men and women to become leaders in their respective fields for the sake of His kingdom.

Secondly, Daniel used his favour for God’s glory, not his own. His position did not go to his head.

Thirdly, he was uncompromising. Daniel would not bow to worship the King even though his life was under serious threat. We don’t just want to raise leaders. We want to raise leaders who fear and obey God. We want to raise men and women with backbone!

Fourthly, he was an influencer. Leadership is the ability to influence others rather than be influenced. We want to raise young men and women who will speak God’s truth.’

Every member of The King’s School staff holds to this vision deeply, and we employ intense rigour to bring it to life in our school. We endeavour to equip children to increase in wisdom (academic), stature (sport), favour with man (discipline) and favour with God. Many children have come to us and found a haven. We provide pastoral care and our small classes ensure individual teaching. Although we want our learners to excel, we do not give up on those who struggle academically.

We celebrate every success, knowing that for one child achieving 50 per cent would be as much of a victory as achieving 80 per cent would be for another. We nurture the whole change and encourage an interest in the arts through our dynamic drama department.

Scholarships available for 2021

The King’s School is pleased to offer a limited number of academic, leadership and cultural scholarships to prospective learners entering Grades 8, 9 or 10 in 2021 and a limited number of academic and cultural scholarships to learners in Grades 6 and 7 in 2021.

Scholarships are awarded to selected learners who have shown exceptional academic and leadership ability, or those who have achieved recognition in the arts.

If your child is interested in applying for either an academic, leadership or cultural scholarship, apply online for a scholarship by clicking on The King’s School 2021 scholarship information and online application. Applications close on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, and all learners applying for a scholarship will be invited to write a scholarship exam and attend an interview on Friday, July 31, 2020.

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