History:
In 1999, the Lord gave directions for a Christian school on the Taieri. The school started with provisional registration in February 2000 with 8 pupils, increasing to 30. The first Education Review Office report rated the school as exceptional efficient, and registration was granted that year. The second ERO report in 2004 endorsed the first. ERO reports can be reviewed on the Ministry of education website. The third ERO report is due 2007.

The school continues to excel in developing God's gifts in the pupils, such that those leaving for high school have won academic prizes in their first year.

International Students:
Armana Christian School is accepted by the Ministry of Education as signatory to the New Zealand Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students as established under section 28f of the Education Act 1989 as having met the qualifying standards as set out in the code.  In short, Armana is approved by the New Zealand Government to educate international students.

Our School Emblem:
‘Amana’ in Hebrew means ‘truth and integrity’. The emblem is in the shape of a banner from the account of the defeat of the Amalekites during the exodus (Exodus 17:8-16). The cross superimposed on Saddle Hill symbolizes the vision of the school to serve in the Taieri area. Burgundy symbolises the shed blood of Christ; green, new life; and white, purity and cleansing that comes from faith in Jesus Christ, our Redeemer.

Resource Centre:
It is a policy of the school to provide resources for Christian education in churches, home schooling, Sunday Schools, and Religious Education (Bible in Schools) classes. You are welcome to borrow your requirements free of charge.