All Children are capable of being the Light of the World.
Global Christian Unity (GCU) Academy of Sciences is to become a beam of the light of Christ to the world through children.
GCUASc is to become a beam of the light of Christ to the world through children.
NOT FOR PRIVATE GAIN
GCU Academy of Sciences functions as an NPO (non-profit organisation) and NPC.
This
allows for channeling all surplus funds into
attracting the
highest standard of educators and upgrading facilities
in the
classrooms, science centre and on the sports fields.
STRONG UNITY TRADITIONS
At GCU, we uphold strong family values. Therefore, as much as possible, most learner extramural activities and events to be held will be centred on rebuilding a united family culture according to God's original plan for mankind.
This school is for parents who, though not necessarily Christian themselves, desire a nondenominational Christian culture and strong science and creative educational experience for their children.
SMALL CLASSES
Our philosophy is to keep our school’s classes small (about 20 learners
per class) in order to be able to give learners individual attention and foster
close relationships between educators, learners and their families.
It is our dream to see our children become leaders of industry and builders of inventions that will socio-economically uplift their families, communities, countries and rebuild Africa.
GCUASc Values
1.. We
at all times work in a close partnership with parents acknowledging them as the initial primary and principal educators
of their children.
2. We uphold Biblical values of reverence, respect, honesty, integrity, and all-round authentic and practical Christian character. We do everything as unto the Lord.
3. We
recognize that the dignity of the Christ-centred teacher/ instructor is beyond the profession – it is a calling.
4. GCUASc has zero tolerance for unethical behaviour
that could be harmful to our learners, staff, and
all our stakeholders.
5. We receive learners from all religious backgrounds, albeit unapologetically teach Christian principles as the best way of long-enduring success.
Philosophy
Technology is rapidly changing the way people live, work, play, communicate and even the way we think. Given the unprecedented rate of change in technological advancements, experts around the globe strongly concur that digital skills are a mandatory literacy required for the youth of today and tomorrow.
The GCU Academy practicalises this perspective by stimulating human capabilities from kindergarten.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires that today’s youth are equipped with the skills, tools and mindsets needed to think creatively, leverage technology wisely and solve wicked problems collectively. Answering the call, leading education systems around the world are striving to integrate STEM, STEAM and Maker learning experiences into students’ daily lives. Globally, we are moving away from an antiquated industrial approach toward one more suitable for today’s digital natives ( Dr. Gina Cherkowski ).
The education model the GCU Academy of Sciences is based on the move beyond the basic notion of STEM as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math towards positioning STEM/STEAM as an integrated learning experience that leverages knowledge from traditionally siloed subjects such as maths, science and even art and the humanities, so as to creatively solve complex human problems while engaging new technologies and stimulating innovative thinking capacities.
Applying “soft skills” such as creativity, collaboration, communication and emotional intelligence to technical STEM knowledge unlocks the potential for purposeful and impactful innovation whilst enhancing the development of the human capabilities and society at large.