Cedar International Academy Graduation Ceremony celebrated another milestone!

Saturday, 22 March, marked another significant milestone for Cedar International Academy in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal, as it celebrated its very first graduation as a private higher education institution founded on the Word of God.  The graduandi for the BEd, Foundation Phase Teaching, were Jennifer Vumandjane BAZIMA, Sinakekelwe Ruth BIYELA and

 Emihle MNGUNI. The guest speaker for the evening was Professor OEHM Nxumalo.

Dr Nxumalo encouraged the graduates to serve as examples to the world and to be instruments in God's hands. Mr Michael Ngubane from the KwaSizabantu Mission provided clear guidance from the Word of God, drawing a powerful parallel between the compassion of the Good Samaritan and the responsibility of the new graduates to care for others. He emphasised that teachers have a unique and vital role in nurturing the hearts of every child and individual they encounter on their educational journey.

At Cedar, the vision is to equip students to become responsible and faithful members of their communities, preparing them to make a meaningful impact where they are located. The Academy strives to develop leadership qualities and cultivate educators who are committed to the vital responsibility of nurturing and guiding future generations. Therefore, its focus extends beyond academic excellence. The Academy places equal importance on their spiritual well-being. Cedar seeks to equip graduates to be effective servants of Jesus Christ.

Cedar is part of the KwaSizabantu Mission. Alongside the learning programmes, students can participate in various events. Whether it be at an outreach, a function, or simply lending a hand when needed, Cedar students are exposed to a life of godly service to others.

There is a tremendous onslaught on young people currently growing up in our country. Unfortunately, many of today’s teachers are not adequately equipped to address the complex issues present in schools. Topics such as drug abuse, satanism, teenage pregnancies, pornography, gangsterism, and others, call for teachers who are willing and prepared to make a lasting difference.

Christian education has a significant impact on society. At Cedar, all disciplines are examined from the perspective of three foundational biblical truths. Firstly, God created everything. All things, therefore, reflect the creative design and order of God Himself. Secondly, sin has had a profound impact on the entire world. Thirdly, deliverance from sin is made possible through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. These three principles define the unifying framework of the Academy and form the basis for the Christian worldview taught and modelled in the teaching and learning program.

(For more information about Cedar, please visit the website: www.cedar.ac.za)