Willow Academy
Applications are open for 2024Willow Academy is a Christian school catering for students from Grade RR to Grade 12. Our curriculum is approved by the Independent Examinations Board and is enhanced by high quality textbooks, material and teaching aids from Abeka.
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Calendar
Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities
23
June
Foundation Phase Pajama Day
Event Info
Please call the school on 041 008 5007 for further information or email info@willowacademy.co.za to book an appointment.
23
June
Matric Farewell
Event Info
Please call the school on 041 008 5007 for further information or email info@willowacademy.co.za to book an appointment.
18
July
Term 3 starts
Event Info
For more information contact the school on 041 008 5007
Blog
Our News & Announcements
Matric Dance
Matric dance 2023 at @swanlakevenue What an amazing group of learners! #inspiritandintruth #whereyoubelong #willowacademy
Job Shadowing
Our annual job shadowing programme is taking place this week and the learners are thoroughly enjoying it! From graphic designers to marine biologists and psychologists, most learners are able to experience the industries that they are interested in. They even made a...
Willow Ark at the Airforce Museum
Our Environment
Learning at Willow Academy is lively, interesting and memorable.
At Willow Academy we have small classes and have found that this improves the holistic development of all our learners. With the assistance of Abeka books and the support of the IEB, education at Willow Academy provides both academic excellence and strong Christian character training.
Location: Cedar Road, Fairview, Port Elizabeth
Telephone: 041 008 5007
Email: info@willowacademy.co.za
School Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:45am – 2:10pm
Our Core Values
DILIGENCE | EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | LOVE | RESPECT | FAITH | UNITY
At Willow Academy, you will find a culture of diligence, excellence, and integrity, grounded in respect, love, faith and unity. Our staff and learners work in an environment with strong values and a commitment to growth as we endeavour to educate each child in body, mind and spirit. Academics, sport, cultural activities, leadership, outdoor programmes and a daily time of devotion, help learners explore and develop their unique abilities and strengths.
Mission
Willow Academy’s Vision & Mission
Cultivating Christ-centred influencers for the 21st century world.
Engage, discover, learn, from a Biblical worldview.
A Word
From Our Principal
Welcome the Willow Family. Willow Academy has been around since 1988. The heart of our school is to educate learners, but also to equip them with values and skills to change their communities. We are a school that believes that Jesus is at the centre of everything we do. We encourage our learners to follow the scripture, Love the Lord your God and love your neighbor as you love yourselves, as this is the commandment Jesus gave. Then we also believe that there is nothing we can’t do, from the scripture, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
As a school we comply with the CAPS but we change the content from a humanistic worldview to a Biblical Worlview. This means we ask the question, What does Jesus have to say about this? So when deciding on a school it is important that you pray about it as we know that we will see your child more than you and what we impart in their lives should be in line with your worldview.
– Charlene Rademeyer
Our School
Governance & Leadership
Willow Academy is governed, first and foremost, by our Heavenly Father. The school operates as a Department of Word of Faith Christian Centre, and this church acts as our spiritual covering. Word of Faith Christian Centre is represented at our School Board meetings, with Pastor Mariana Crompton being the chairperson.
Board Members
Chairperson – Pastor Mariana Crompton
Advocate – Adv Richard Crompton
Principal – Mrs Charlene Rademeyer
Financials – Mrs Amanda Styles
Secretary – Mr Robert Brown
School Management Team
Chairperson | Mrs Charlene Rademeyer
Phase Head Representatives
Mrs Lynette Hoch
Pre-Primary
Mrs Vanessa Janse Van Rensburg
Foundation Phase
Mr Robert Brown
Senior Phase (Gr 4-7) / Secretary
Mrs Ilze Kilian
High School
Department Heads
Mr Mark Storer
Academic Head
Mrs Maryna Gie
Sports Head/ School Events
Mrs Bern Ayerst
Culture Head
Mrs Amanda Styles
Financial Administrator
SRC
Chair Person – Gabrielle Human
Secretary – Faith Andrews
Member – Kutlwano Modise
Member -Tanya Ndaba
Member – Racheal Lottering
Governance
In addition to being governed by our Heavely Father and operating as a Department of Word of Faith Christian Centre, we are registered with the Department of Education, and partner with various other stakeholders such as Umalusi, the Independent Examination Board(IEB) and the Association of Christian Schools International(ACSI).
Willow Academy is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation and is fully compliant with the Non-Profit Organisations’ Act. We believe we need to honour and submit to these organisations, as they protect us, and assist us in promoting good governance.
Our Chairperson
Willow Academy is ever growing, ever expanding, ever seeking to do things with greater excellence rooted and grounded in the principles of God’s Word.
We are proud to see the fruit produced in our children’s lives but also of the amazing fruit being produced in the lives of those who have gone through the school.
Their achievements in life are phenomenal but they are also people of character who have “banked God’s promises in the vault of their heart and therefore have not sinned themselves bankrupt.”
I am proud of Willow Academy for the high standard of learning and academics maintained at the school with the ability to always remember that we live in a constantly changing world with different challenges facing each generation.
The loving but unwavering discipline maintained by teachers who do not see this as just a job but truly as a calling, men and women who are willing to go more than just the extra mile – no sacrifice too big, to make learning a holistic, enjoyable experience.
-Mariana Crompton
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Societies
Years Established
Get In Touch
Location: Cedar Road, Fairview, Port Elizabeth
Telephone: 041 008 5007
Email: info@willowacademy.co.za
School Hours: M-F: 7:45am – 2:10pm