At the core, Canaan College is characterised by building and sustaining high quality, authentic interpersonal relationships. The academic programme with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship – together with the sport, cultural and extra mural programmes – instil and promote our core values, namely, honesty, environmental consciousness, care for others, social responsibility and healthy living.
At Canaan College, we support a wide range of activities, from app development and robotics to sport and cultural to ensure character
development and confidence in all spheres.
Everybody should learn how to program a computer… because it teaches you how to think
– Steve Jobs
Relationship building is the foundation of our educators approach to care and love for every learner in our care. Our educators are tuned in to the needs of the learners and guide them with love and passion to develop amongst others, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial thought, inter personal skills and find a deep sense of knowing who they are. We care by expecting the best of each learner.
These expectations include making students responsible for utilizing learning strategies, exerting effort, and seeking new challenges. Overall our educators SHOW they care and that makes a world of difference to a learners emotional wellbeing and willingness to take on challenges beyond their capabilities.
In addition to providing academic opportunities beyond the curriculum, Canaan College has modern facilities and
a culture where learners can flourish mentally, spiritually and emotionally.
All learners are actively encouraged to participate in sports, and they can choose from athletics, basketball chess, cricket, netball, rugby, and soccer
Learners are exposed to the performing arts, which combined with pastoral care enable an environment for personal development and character building.
The school is equipped with modern classrooms, computer labs, media centres, and specialist classrooms for science, robotics and app development.
Learners have access to the school tuck shop, school hall, and multiple play areas. Aftercare is also provided by Sherpa Kids.
We provide a Christian based learning environment for the development of entrepreneurial, economically conscious and socially responsible citizens
EMIS Number: 500498908
UMALUSI Accreditation: 22 SCHO1 00982 PA
NSC Exam Centre Number: 5411442
