Mission Statement

St John’s Preparatory is an independent Christian school. Our aim is to enable pupils to develop their individual potential through exposure to a holistic range of academic, sporting, creative and cultural activities. Our primary goal is for pupils to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to produce well-adjusted, self-confident young boys prepared for the academic, social and life challenges of the College.

Philosophy

The St John’s Preparatory staff believes that each pupil is an individual whose unique potential must be developed. As St John’s is first and foremost an Anglican school, a commitment to traditional Christian value is the foundation of all learning and teaching.

In educating pupils we strive to provide an environment that will:

• Foster the child’s emotional well-being. The staff will promote positive self-concept, pride in accomplishment, self-confidence, and self-discipline.
• Foster the child’s social well-being. The staff will promote respect for self and others with whom pupils work, play and live.
• Foster the child’s intellectual development. The staff will initiate and develop activities that:
  – Develop the child's ability to examine and use information by teaching the essential skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  – Develop research skills, computer literacy and the ability to access, assess and apply information.
  – Develop an awareness of the diverse South African cultures and languages.

On leaving the Preparatory school, pupils should have developed a sense of autonomy, social responsibility and a respect for one another and the rights of individuals.

Curriculum

The curriculum at St John’s is continually being evaluated and developed, so that it responds to the needs of its community, and also provides for the broader South African and global contexts. The approach to learning and teaching emphasises a wide and holistic range of thinking skills, technological skills and entrepreneurial skills and most importantly, is underpinned by Christian values.