Sunshine School🇮🇱
About
The Sunshine School is an apt name for the Christian nursery school associated with CMJ. It is a happy, inviting place covered in wall-to-wall artwork. It is also a loving place where the unconditional love of Christ is a guiding principle. Founded in 1994 in the Arab village of Beit Hanina just north of Jerusalem, the school has educated hundreds of two- to six-year-olds. The school serves local Jewish, Muslim and Arab Christian students, as well as children of expatriate Christian families from many nations. Together, these children learn in age-appropriate classes, and benefit from the school’s comprehensive preschool curriculum, structured schedule, high standard of education and emphasis on Christian values. Teachers represent a number of ethnicities and religious backgrounds. The Sunshine staff also provides expertise and support to other schools. When appointed teachers for a Christian preschool in Gaza were unable to enter that city, Sunshine personnel helped educate untrained local Arabs to work with the children. At the invitation of Sunshine School, a representative from a neighboring Muslim school attended a staff training day. And when Sunshine’s director was invited to an end-of year celebration of a nearby religious Muslim kindergarten, she attended, and reciprocated by inviting its children to her school’s Easter drama. The children attended, with parental permission. Such seasonal events also attract parents, providing opportunities for Christian witness. The Sunshine School is a partner in CMJ’s educational ministry for the people of the Land. For additional information please contact Marion Jadon .