Scripture Union has been involved with learners at school for nearly a century. One aspect of our schools’ programme is Schools Christian Groups (SCGs), which we are keen to see happen in both Primary and High Schools. Our Primary School groups are called SU Khula Kidz Clubs. In High Schools young people call their Christian group by a variety of names. We call them SCG’s.

What is a School Group?

An SU Khula Kidz Club or SCG is a totally interdenominational Christian society in a school. It is a voluntary association meeting weekly or daily, under the guidance of an enthusiastic teacher or parent of mature Christian commitment.

The Aim

An SU Khula Kidz Club / SCG aims to encourage young people to explore faith in Jesus Christ and to help them become regular thoughtful Bible readers – a solid foundation for a life of Christian service. We are committed to demonstrating this aim by playing a practical role in the life of the school and by retaining the confidence placed in us by school authorities and parents.

The Advantages

The imparting of the Christian message and values by SU leaders through SU Khula Kidz Clubs / SCG’s weekend camps and inter-school activities continues to have a life-changing impact on young people, helping them develop as whole people - socially, mentally, spiritually and physically, and enabling them to their schools and communities. Thousands across South Africa bear testimony to the value of SU Khula Kidz Clubs in Primary Schools and SCGs in High Schools.

What Is SU’s Involvement?

As an organisation, we aim to assist SU Khula Kidz Clubs or SCGs, their leaders and schools in the following ways:

• Advising new adult and student leaders on how to start and effectively run a group
  
  
• Supporting leaders in their role of leading a group
  
  
• Facilitating regular meetings of leaders for encouragement and support
  
  
• Assisting group leaders with inter-school weekend camps and other inter-school activities
  
  
• Being available to visit school SU Khula Kidz Clubs or SCGs and to address school assemblies as part of our Community Lifeskills Strategy
  
  
• Recommending resource material for SU leaders
  
  
• Running our Lifeskills Programmes for Grade 6 to 10 learners in the school
  
  
• Organising holiday activities for children such as camps and holiday clubs

Join Us

To achieve our goal will require the partnership and support of all who have a burden for the future of our youth and our land. You hold an important key to building young lives in South Africa. Would you consider giving us the opportunity to make a difference in your school. If you have any further queries please contact the SU office closest to you