“PARTNERING WITH PARENTS IN RAISING WORLD-CHANGERS FOR JESUS.”
ABOUT US
Family Tree is a Leadership Academy for young children and their families where we focus on the holistic development of the child as well as encouraging and supporting the parents in creating stable, loving homes; characterised by a love for Jesus and each other.
We have a full pre-school and a primary school, as well as half day and full day care from the age of 3 months until Grade 7.
OUR CURRICULUM
At Family Tree Leadership Academy our curriculum consists of training sessions for the parents and personnel, a stimulation program developed for 0 – 3 years olds, a curriculum developed for 3 – 5 year olds and our own curriculum SOIL (Syllabus of Integrated Learning) combined with extra stimulation and development for Grades R to 7.
Our programs are written by our own team, consisting of specialised teachers, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist and a full-time curriculum writer.
OUR VISION + MISSION
We believe the family to be the primary place of nurture for young children; a responsibility no parent can fully delegate to any other person or institution. At Family Tree we strive to create an environment conducive to the holistic development of the child, whilst interacting and supporting parents in creating joy-filled, nurturing homes. Our programs aim at the development of the entire person, addressing and instilling perceptions; attitudes and skills imperative to a life devoted to a higher calling.
We strive to co-facilitate the development of individuals equipped to integrate their faith with daily living. Our programs aim at the transformation of the entire person, ranging from the skills necessary to conduct sustainable relationships with God, self and others; to the competence needed to sustain in business
We dream of a school that brings glory to God by being a model of educational excellence, whilst known for its exemplary efforts in supporting kids and their families as they cultivate their potential in Christ.
‘…and the leaves of the tree were for the healing and the restoration of the nations.’
REVELATION 22:2
A Word
From Our Principal
” To partner with the wonderful parents at Family Tree and to play a part in unlocking each child’s unique potential will always be one of the greatest joys. The fact that we have the best teachers and personnel makes the work effortless and ensures that we can put all our energy towards creating a fun-filled learning environment and raising these world-changers for Jesus! I welcome you on this exciting journey of development and discovery with us. “
– Elana Loubser
Testimonials
What Parents are Saying
Ons as ouers kan eenvoudig nie in woorde omskakel wat julle in ons gesin se daaglikse lewens beteken nie. Geestelik, opvoedkundig en emosioneel vorm Family Tree so ‘n groot gedeelte van ons gesin se lewens.
Ons kan met die grootste, geruste harte ons liewe dogter in die oggend by Family Tree aflaai en weet dat julle slegs haar beste belange op hart dra en die belangrikste – liefde – met haar deel. Haar rustige gemoedstoestand spreek boekdele en sy kan eenvoudig nie wag om in die oggende na haar maats en tannies toe te gaan nie.
Ons voel baie bevoorreg om deel van die Famliy Tree familie te kan wees.
Ons seuntjie is so gelukkig by Family Tree. Dit maak my mamma-hart so bly om sy opgewondenheid om skool toe te gaan te ervaar.
Hy is nou amper drie jaar oud, maar is al deel van die Family Tree familie sedert hy 10 maande oud is. Hy het reeds hegte verhoudinge gevorm met sy maatjies en bid elke aand met passie vir hulle. Soms as ons in die motor ry sing hy liedjies wat hy by die skool leer. Sy geestelike, sowel as fisiese en emosionele ontwikkeling, gaan so goed omdat die Family Tree span regtig vir hom en sy maats blootstel aan soveel aktiwiteite en konsepte van ‘n jong ouderdom af.
Ek hou van die sterk geestelike aanslag en dat positiewe waardes van kleins af aangeleer word, ook so respek vir ander mense en die omgewing.
Vandag wil ek sommer net sê hoe baie ek die tannies by Family Tree waardeer. Hulle is so dierbaar met ons kinders en dit voel elke oggend so lekker om in die klassie in te stap. Ek het gevoel ek wil vandag vir hulle sê ek dink hulle doen ‘n wonderlike werk met die kleintjies! Baie dankie!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
These are some common questions asked about Family Tree Leadership Academy.
If you require assistance with other questions, contact us at info@famtree.co.za.
What are your opening hours?
Drop-off is from 07:15 and pick-up is at 14:15 (half day) or thereafter until 17:30 (full day) for children from 3 months to 5 years. We also have a play group option from 08:30 until 12:00 for children 3 to 5 years old. Programs are offered for 3 or 5 days per week.
School hours for Reception classes (Gr Pre-R) are from 08:15 until 12:30. Our Grade R hours are from 08:00 until 13:00. Grade 1-3 classes are from 08:00 until 14:00 and Grade 4-7 classes are from 08:00 until 14:00 or 15:00. Aftercare options with earlier drop-off and afternoon care until 14:15 (half day) or up until 17:30 (full day) are also available.
How do you group children?
In the baby department children stay in the first class until their first birthday, in the second class until their second birthday and in the third class until the December of the year they turned 2.
In the toddler department, the group turning 3 and the group turning 4 (36 children in two-year groups) are divided into 3 classes of 12 children each according to their age.
From Pre-reception children are grouped according to their birth year or at developmental level.
How many children are in a class and is there a waiting list?
In our baby department there are 6 to 8 babies in the first class and 10 to 12 in the 2nd and 3rd classes. In our toddler classes there are 12 children per class and in Grade Pre-R to Grade 3 there are a maximum of 18 children per class.
There is a waiting list for all classes and enrolment is on-going. A child may enter at any time during the year. The first step of applying for enrolment is to complete an application form.
What is the Teacher-Child Ratio?
To enable us to achieve our purpose and to focus on the individual child, Family Tree is proud to say that we currently have 30 personnel working with 190 children.
In our baby class we have one carer per 4 babies and two teachers in both the 2nd and 3rd classes. In the toddler department we have two teachers in each class. In Grade Pre-R and Grade R both classrooms have a qualified teacher leading the class as well as an experienced assistant. Grade 1 to 7 each have a qualified teacher with 1 assistant helping between the classes.