About Us

In 1992, the Vryheid Assembly of God Church decided that there was a need for a Pre-School in our town that would be open to children of all races. It was decided that the school would be called Manna Christian Pre-School. 'Manna' means Bread of Heaven (Angel's food).

40 Children enrolled on that first day. The school continued to grow to its maximum, which is 80 children. We currently employ 5 Educators at the School. Manna is registered with the South African Government as a provider of Pre-School (Grade R) Education. We are a Non-Profit Organisation.

The School is very well equipped. All surplus funds are reinvested into buying materials for the classrooms, such as books, puzzles, toys and other educational equipment as well as outdoor equipment for the play areas.

Over the years, local Primary Schools have been very eager to accept Manna Children into their Grade 1 classes, as our children have been found to be well prepared for formal schooling. This is still so today.

Wendy Robertson, who is our Principal and Grade R Educator at the School is qualified in School Readiness as well as Child Care. Grade R children go through a school readiness program which has been perfected over the passed 16 years.

Manna School supports its Educators and staff by helping financially with funding their education and skills development. We concentrate on the language development of our learners and find that within a short period of time, the children are able to communicate in English.