About Little Ark Academy
Little Ark Academy is a non-profit company that trains children from the age of 6 to 14 years to develop values, morals, and ethics of life in their early age. Our duty is not to make children what we want them to be but what God created them to be.
Who is Little Ark Academy?
Little Ark Academy is a non-profit company that trains children from the age of 5 to 14 years of age to develop values, morals, and ethics of life in their early age. We are not addressing or reaching out to children from the perspective of religion or spiritual point of view but also from ethical and moral points of view.
At Little Ark, we strive to give children a beautiful past while we encourage them to build their own bright future! Our Active Programs offers an interactive, learning experience that empowers young learners to develop 4IR skills like critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and leadership.
Our blended learning approach combines live interactive classes and curriculum-aligned simulations to bring learning to life. With the support of teachers, parents, and education experts, we ensure your child's education is seamless and uninterrupted, no matter where you are!
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
Our mission is to recognise that we live in trouble times. This recognition has created a sense of urgency to reach and gather every child into the boat, empowering their mindset in pursuit to give them values. In pursuit of this noble idea, Little Ark Academy is determined to reach as many children as possible with a speed faster than that of light.
Our Vision
To give our children a beautiful past while we encourage them to build their own bright future.
Our Values
- To be Kind
- To be Mindful
- To Love and Care for their Bodies and the second person
- Leadership
- To Respectful and Obedient
Our Objectives
We teach them facts, formulas, and foreign languages. We track milestones, reward achievement, and push for more. As if doing well means everything IS well.
But how much time do we spend helping them understand what they feel? Helping them make sense of stress, disappointment, anger, confusion?
We don't. They're expected to hold it together — while the world applauds the performance. And then we wonder why they grow up disconnected, anxious, unsure of who they are. Why they go looking for themselves in all the wrong places.
Maybe they wouldn't have to go find themselves. If they were FIRST taught the skills to hold on to themselves.
Doing well is great. But how are they really feeling? Let's be sure to check in. It matters more than their report card.
The Founding Director
Lukhanyo Peter
An experienced pastor & an educator professional. He is a Service Delivery Expert, a Brand influencer, an inspirational leader & a creative storyteller. And a voice of hope. He is a Coach for children and a friend to Teachers.
He believes that every true educator carries a vision—not just of imparting knowledge, but of shaping lives and unlocking potential that might otherwise remain hidden.
Teaching, when embraced as a calling, demands unwavering dedication and a profound belief in the transformative power of learning.
He aspires to be the kind of teacher who instils confidence, inspires ambition, and equips children with the tools to shape their futures.
This is the legacy he strives to leave behind: one where children will look back with gratitude, knowing that through the immense and constructive nature of his programs, they found their voice, their confidence, and their path to fulfilment.
Teaching and writing children's books is something that he enjoys most. God means so much to him, and he just enjoys teaching kids about God and seeing them draw closer to Him. Just because he likes to do something doesn't mean it's easy.
He studied and obtained BA Theology at Helderberg College, Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Rhodes University. He has been assessed competent in the following unit standard: conduct outcomes based assessment, and is currently pursuing his Honours degree with the University of Pretoria. He is a licensed pastoral counsellor and a content contributor on Umhlobo Wenene FM, Sakh' Abantwana Sunday school program.
Success Stories
See the positive impact Little Ark Academy has on children's lives
Building Confidence
"My daughter was shy and struggled with self-confidence. After joining Little Ark Academy, she has blossomed into a confident young leader who now helps other children in her community."
Character Development
"Our son not only improved academically but also developed strong moral values and empathy for others. The holistic approach at Little Ark Academy has shaped him into a well-rounded individual."
What People Say About Us
Hear from parents, teachers, and ministry leaders who have experienced our programs
"In as much as we are teachers; we are parents as well to our own; the training changed both our work and personal life in such a positive way. We acquired skills and tips in various aspects such as; control in a classroom; ways to make the learning fun & memorable."
Sisonke Jaba
Teacher & Parent
"Good books for growing readers (the children) and adults too. They offer simple explanations to complex scripture passages. They make life so much easier. The breakdown on the 7 seals workbook is amazing, as an adult I've too learnt a lot."
Ntombi Panyapanya
Parent
"The director of the Little Ark Academy is very talented in the area of children. The children love him and they all get involved in all the activities he does with them. He has the science of keeping children interested and loving the bible lessons."
Dr. M Gwala
Ministry Leader