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Providence Academy was established in 1994 to establish a low fee school for the diverse community of the Republic of South Africa. The curriculum offered by the school is CAPS and is monitored by the Gauteng Department of Education. Learners at Providence Academy sit for National Examinations. Providence academy combined school is committed to the development of all facets of the child, namely intellectual, emotional spiritual, and physical. Providence Academy is committed to an education whereby the child will be allowed to learn the necessary life skills which will enable him/her to succeed in a changing society, interaction between all stakeholders, community, teaching staff and learners will be encouraged. To accomplish our mission, we are committed to the appointment of the best available qualified staff that will be able to respect the diverse values, cultures, and norms within the school. Providence Academy was established in 1994 to establish a low fee school for the diverse community of the Republic of South Africa. The curriculum offered by the school is CAPS and is monitored by the Gauteng Department of Education. Learners at Providence Academy sit for National Examinations. Providence academy combined school is committed to the development of all facets of the child, namely intellectual, emotional spiritual, and physical. Providence Academy is committed to an education whereby the child will be allowed to learn the necessary life skills which will enable him/her to succeed in a changing society, interaction between all stakeholders, community, teaching staff and learners will be encouraged. To accomplish our mission, we are committed to the appointment of the best available qualified staff that will be able to respect the diverse values, cultures, and norms within the school. At providence academy we are committed to: Quality education for all. The creation of academic culture. Developing each learner to his/her potential as to achieve his life calling. Participation in extramural activities. Fostering of religious principles. Interacting with and serving our community. To transform learners into proud & responsible citizens. The school has a well-functioning computer Laboratory. We offer basic computer classes to Grade R – 9. Learners are offered computer Literacy for exposure to Information Technology Environment. Computer Literacy will not be formally accessed and therefore will not appear in learners’ reports. Often educational tours use multimedia to visually grab attention and encourage students to partake in an enjoyable learning experience. However, in the classroom, these exposed sensors may be limited. Students are more likely to enjoy and learn from a history class located in the center of where it all began, than in the classroom. If you’re a teacher that struggles to grab your student’s attention from time to time, school tours and field trips are sure to spark excitement to learn. Reinforcing the course material and allowing the lesson to come to life, allows them to visualize, experience, and discuss the information, allowing students to recall the experience long after the trip. Taking the students out of the classroom and into a new environment allows them to work as a team with other classmates outside of their normal group. Not only that, but they make lifelong memories among peers, which is no doubt a fun learning experience in itself View full school

The absence of an English Primary School in the North inspired the major task of canvassing for, and eventually the building of, Northridge Primary School in 1974. Thanks to the efforts of an extremely hardworking, dedicated group of Sinoville parents under the leadership of Mrs. Anne Bouwer the school opened, officially, on 11 May 1976. The school opened to an enrolment of some 229 learners from Grade 1 to Grade 4. Today the school boasts a complement of 1204 learners with classes including Grades R to Grade 7. Northridge Primary School uses the School Communicator as our primary means of communication with parents. The School Calendar, various resources (Newsletters, etc), as well as selected homework, are posted on the Communicator. Please download it today, so that you can stay up to date with school events. In the Foundation Phase discipline is the responsibility of the class teacher and, on occasion, other teachers with whom the learner comes in contact. Most discipline takes the form of a warning or reprimand but on occasion, a learner needs to receive a firmer consequence and in these cases, a black dot will be issued. Should a learner accumulate 5 black dots he/she will be required to attend a detention on a Friday afternoon. A detention letter will be sent home advising parents of this action. A reward system is also in place to encourage and reinforce positive, desired behavior. Rewards come in the form of stickers on the chart. Once a learner receives 5 stickers in Grades 1-2 he/she will be allowed to wear civvies on a Friday. Grade 3 learners must accumulate 10 stickers to be able to wear civvies on a Friday. Parents will be advised on which day the learner may wear civvies. In the INTERSEC PHASE discipline is encouraged and reinforced through the use of a merit and demerit system. Positive behavior and good work are rewarded by the awarding of merits. As learners accumulate merits they are further rewarded with certificates, civvies, tuckshop vouchers, trips to the cinema, and the top merit earners are taken on an outing at the end of the year. Undesirable behavior is discouraged by the issuing of demerits. This is usually only done after a learner has been warned. Once a learner has received 5 demerits he/she will be required to attend a detention on a Friday from 1:35 to 3:30 p.m. Should a learner continue to receive detentions it will be taken that he/she is non-compliant with our discipline structure and parents will be required to attend a meeting with the principal and the learner’s educators. Further failure to comply will result in the learner and his /her parents attending a meeting with the SGB. Learners who continually flaunt the rules will be excluded from excursions and camps as a child who cannot behave in the classroom could prove to be a risk and an embarrassment when out of the confines of the school environment. Northridge Primary has an Aftercare Centre which caters to learners who cannot go home directly after school. In the Aftercare Centre learners are provided with a nutritious lunch and their homework is supervised daily from Monday to Thursday. The Aftercare Centre is open until 17:30 (5:30 pm) by which time all learners should have been collected unless special arrangements were made with the manager of the Aftercare Centre. The Aftercare Centre does not operate in school holidays nor on public holidays. Fees are determined each year and are payable in advance at the beginning of each month. At Northridge Primary School we offer a wide variety of extra-mural activities. We cater to the sporty child as well as the cultural child. The cultural activities are done throughout the year: Drum Majorettes, Eco Club, Chef Club, Marimba Band, Bible club, Comfort Zone, Brotherhood, Inside-out Club, Science Club. An extra-mural timetable goes out at the beginning of each term which indicates on what day and at what time the extramural activity starts and ends. View full school

Nyameko High School is situated in N.U 8 in Mdantsane, South Africa’s 2nd biggest township that was established during apartheid South Africa. The school is a home of many great graduates who are now impactful in the different areas of the South African economy. The school is known for its consistent great set of Grade 12 results. To be a school that provides a qualitative and quantitative education that is second to none. We envision our school as being elevated to be one of the top-class schools of our country that provides her learners with the best technological, scientific and commercial tuition this land can provide, to prepare them for the academic and corporate world! We are committed to working in partnership with the members of the school community to ensure that each learner receives the best education possible. We will do this by: Providing the necessary resources to ensure quality education. Working in teams and being supportive, encouraging, and trustworthy. Preparing our learners to enter the careers of their choice as responsible citizens of society Meeting all the needs of the relevant stakeholders Our learners have many well though academic streams to choose from, which are: Stream A: Mathematics, Accounting, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences. Stream B: Mathematics, Geography, Business Studies, Life Sciences. Stream ? Mathematics, Accounting, Business Studies, Tourism Stream ? Math. Literacy, Tourism, History, Geography Nyameko High School has the basic academic facilities for its academic teaching, including a computer laboratory. There is also a Science Lab which is used for Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. A library, equipped with reading books and additional academic books is available and accessible to the learners. We are trying with limited resources to keep up with the latest educational technological advances, hence, we have recently acquired the Overhead Projectors for teaching and learning. Most of our teachers have been provided with Laptops to support their teaching activities. With the funding assistance of Mercedes Benz, our school has Wi-Fi internet access for effective teaching and learning for our teachers and learners. View full school

Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School was originally housed in a Victorian-style family mansion, Morningside, which was the home of Peter and Mary Davis. Education for women during this period was not common and the founders of the school were uncertain of its viability. However, as the number of girls continued to grow, a bigger and better school building was needed. Designed in the style of Sir Herbert Baker, the new school building was opened in 1925 and remains the heart of the school despite the many additions that have taken place over the years. The original red-brick building, which faces Alexandra Road, has been declared a National Monument. Today, GHS is a leading high school providing education to over 1 100 girls. The day scholar complement makes up the larger section of the school community and boarding facilities are available. Academic pursuits receive priority at GHS. We maintain outstanding achievements in the NSC examinations annually with a Bachelor Pass rate of over 95% and a number of our learners continually featured in the NSC top achievers list. Our high academic standards ensure the success of our girls in tertiary education and their chosen careers. At GHS, the high caliber of teaching staff ensures the best educational opportunities for our learners. We believe that the four Cs Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity, are the most important skills of 21st-century teaching and our digitally advanced facilities enable our learners to explore and master these skills. The study of Drama can help develop many qualities and life skills: enthusiasm, confidence, self-esteem, conversational competence, and social skills. Furthermore, drama lessons stimulate learners to be motivated and involved. Visual Arts is an enormously rewarding and enjoyable subject that develops learners’ ability to manage their time and to manage processes from the start through to the final product. To do Music in Grade 10, learners should have demonstrated consistent work and progress in Grades 8 and 9, in both the theoretical and practical components of Music. Learners have to practice their instruments daily. Trained educators have been appointed in each of the subjects with specialist musicians in the Music Department. While these subjects are offered in the school curriculum, aspects of them can be pursued on a more social level: learners can join the Drama, Dance or Art Societies, and the musical learners can be members of the School Choir, Chamber Choir, Gospel Choir or the Wind Band. After a rigorous selection process by the Department of Sport and Recreation, Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School has been nominated as a Sport Focus School, namely in the disciplines of Hockey, Basketball, and Netball. This initiative aims to partner with selected schools to provide top school-going sportsmen and women with a strong foundation to one day compete at the National level and ultimately at the 2022 Durban Commonwealth Games. Eight KwaZulu-Natal schools were awarded this prestigious title, with GHS as the only all-girls school selected. View full school

Established in 1973, under the proprietorship of the late Buds Nirhoo, Anchorlite College was the pioneer institution to open its doors to a multicultural society, maintaining discipline at its highest level. This legacy has been passed down to his daughter, Mrs. S.D Sewrajh, who has re-established the Anchorlite brand shortly after the sudden decease of Mr. Nirhoo. Anchorlite continues to deliver relevant, affordable and recognized Qualifications across its branches that will lead to employment and promotions within the working environment. Over the years, Anchorlite College has become a household name amongst various communities, as it continues to grow by setting standards and paving the way for private education. Anchorlite Independent School, in the interim, has undergone several structural changes, creating direction and vision for the forth coming years. Further Education and Training (FET) Grade 10, 11, and 12 School curriculums, and have successfully taken FET learners through the process of activities, continued assessments, and final National Senior Certificate examinations. Since opening its doors to equal education for all race groups, Anchorlite has earned the respect of the entire nation, including the South African Government of National Unity when it came into power. This gave rise to an education division for grade 12 and, a Further Education and Training division. The hands-on training approach allows our students to work directly within industry, trade, and commerce and our variety of courses give students many options in choosing a career path of their choice. We believe that the use of quality programs and resources will enhance the confidence, skills, and knowledge of our nation so that they may take pride in making a productive contribution in a developing South Africa. Anchorlite College aims to be a provider of superior education through excellence. To facilitate quality education and training that is regulated by policies and legislation, by actively participating in the reconstruction and the transformation of the education and training sector in South Africa To create a positive environment, one that supports and motivates learners to make an effective contribution to the economy of South Africa. Anchorlite College SA recognizes that English is the language of business in South Africa, and it is also the primary language of communication globally. We are committed to providing access to as many learners as possible. Therefore English is the language of instruction and tuition. Anchorlite College SA strives to foster a learning environment that enables a learner to pursue a qualification without interrupting their hectic schedules/ lifestyles. Academic support will be provided by lecturers who are suitably qualified in subject matter content. All delivery modes will be supported by a monitoring mechanism to ensure quality teaching and learning prevails through the qualification. On-site workplace training will also be monitored at regular intervals to ensure there is compliance with the curriculum and learners are adequately prepared for the final examination. Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning, it aims to prepare learners for the external examination. The learner’s final mark will compromise a combination of formal Assessment tasks and the final examination. Learners will have to complete assessment tasks (tests, assignments, or practicals) and also write the final examination. Grade 10 – 12 / Rewrite and Upgrade Matric School Located in the hub of Durban’s CBD hosting Grades 10-12. Offering a variety of subjects to choose from, allows the student to receive individual attention about their focal areas. Anchorlite has adopted a school environment where the student’s areas of risk are identified, and a process of intervention is implemented. Apart from the Full-time school, there is also the Examination Centre which allows students that were unsuccessful in graduating at Matric to re-attempt failed subjects. The National Curriculum Statement grades R -12 (NCS) stipulates policy on curriculum and assessment in the schooling sector. To improve the implementation the NCS was amended and developed into Curriculum Assessment Policy (CAPS). In grades 10-12 a learner is required to do 7 Subjects of which 4 are compulsory. View full school

Northwood is consistently recognized as one of the top public boys’ schools in KwaZulu-Natal based on the matric results, a testament to academics remaining the primary focus of the school. The rich and varied academic program offers a general formative education while at the same time emphasizing the personal development of every learner in small classes. All classrooms are equipped with either smart boards or data projectors, as well as being extensively covered by the school’s protected wifi network. There are several specialist classrooms including dedicated science labs, music rooms, art rooms, and multi-purpose audio-visual rooms. In Grades eight and nine, the average number in each class is twenty-seven in the accelerated classes and twenty-five in the mixed-ability classes. In Grades ten to twelve, class size ranges between twenty and twenty-eight, depending on the subject and the subject sets. The school gym came about as a result of Northwood’s involvement with the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. Northwood was the training venue for Greece, which, sadly, made an early exit from the competition. Academics at Northwood is systematic and individualized, yet dynamic in its approach with a blended learning focus. This allows learners to use Tablet devices within the classroom and make use of the many educational applications available to us. As a school, Information Technology integration is key, and we have therefore made extensive use of the D6 School Communicator not only as a notice board but as a tool for both learners and parents, supplying homework daily as well as extension work and past papers. Google classroom is extensively used within the school and gives learners access to fantastic online content and worksheets that can be supplemented by spot tests and quizzes. Google classroom also provides learners with the ability to ask peers and their teachers, questions regarding homework or tests, without having to be at school. An in-depth Programme of Assessment (POA) is published each term stipulating the dates of all formal tasks and tests that are to be written that term. A unique system of setting individualized target marks for each learner in each subject allows us the opportunity for positive reinforcement at Northwood. If this target mark is reached in each Control Test, the learner has the privilege of leaving school at 1:30 p.m. on a Friday as opposed to having to attend a “reinforcement lesson” for an extra hour on a Friday. The extensive use of SMS messages allows parents to be able to remain close to their son’s academics, with messages sent to all learners achieving 80% or above for congratulations, as well as messages regarding learners that have not reached their target mark or for those that have failed to hand in an assessment. Northwood traces its origins back to the founding of the co-educational Durban North High School on the site of the present Northlands Girls’ High in September 1949. It started with 12 staff members and 215 pupils under Headmaster, Mr. George J. Armstrong. By 1951, numbers had grown so rapidly that it was decided to build a second high school in Durban North, and split the existing school into a boys’ school and a girls’ school. On 30 September 1953, the boys marched out of the gates of the old campus to the present Northwood campus in Kensington Drive. Northlands Boys’ High School opened with 338 boys and 17 staff members, under Mr. Percy Hardaker (1953 – 1962) and thereafter Mr. Mc Farquar (1963 – 1774) It made rapid progress in both academics and sport, and numbers continued to grow, requiring the building of yet another boys’ school in the area. Situated in the leafy suburb of Durban North, Northwood’s large campus boasts sweeping views of the Indian Ocean from many of its state-of-the-art classrooms and computer, science, and technology laboratories. The school also takes pride in its world-class sporting facilities which include a flood-lit Hockey Astroturf, indoor cricket academy, heated aquatic facility, fully-equipped gymnasium, Sports Medicine Centre, as well as extensive rugby, cricket, and soccer fields and tennis and basketball courts. View full school

Here we briefly outline the history and heritage of Port Rex. Port Rex Technical High School has its roots in the Technical section of the East London Technical College (1928-1968). In 1974, on a suggestion by the then headmaster, Dr. Johan Brittz, the East London Technical High School changed its name to Port Rex Technical High School. The name ‘Port Rex’ has its origin in George Rex, a British sea captain who landed at the mouth of the Buffalo River in 1823. Up until 1847, East London was named Port Rex. Former headmaster Dr. Johan Brittz was also instrumental in the design of the current Port Rex school badge. The school colors, Cambridge University blue, and maroon have an interesting history. Mr. Lorton, early Head of Technology at the East London Technical College, studied at the Imperial College in London, where maroon was worn. Similarly, Mr. Shannon, early Head of Commerce at the East London Technical College, studied at Cambridge University, hence the color blue. Our aim at Port Rex Technical High School is to expose our learners, within the protected background at the high school level, to an Academic environment that will facilitate the opportunity to acquire practical skills and useful knowledge. Learners are then equipped and ready with skills and knowledge to take into post grade 12 study or the world of work to enable a meaningful contribution to the South African commercial sector. Deeply rooted in the Port Rex philosophy is the concept that our educational package should seek relevance with Industry. It is this belief that governs our Employment and Social Responsibility Programme. Over the last 30 years, we have developed a beneficial relationship with a cross-section of local and national businesses in the Technological and Manufacturing Sector, who actively seek out and welcome applications from our learners. The four houses: Christopher, Bisseker, Cowie, and Bowie were named after four Board Councillors who served the East London Technical College and contributed much to Technical Education in the border region. Our motto, ‘Mente-et-Manu’ – meaning ‘With mind and hand’, has its origin in the old East London Technical College. All learners follow the D.B.E. curriculum as prescribed in the CAPS document. The only exception is that at Port Rex, more emphasis is placed on Technology. Here, grade 8 and 9 learners receive “hands-on” experience with the tools and equipment which they will encounter in other senior technical subjects. At this early phase, our learners are already exposed to Engineering Graphics and Design as well as workshop practice. This allows the learners to make an informed decision when selecting their specialized technical subject at the end of Grade 9. All grade 10, 11, and 12 Port Rex learners take a selection of compulsory subjects, with the additional option of one of 3 available specialized technology subjects. The selection of the technology subject is made at the end of Grade 9 based on the learner’s achievement in Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology. The Technology subjects each have limits imposed on numbers by factors such as safety and the number of work stations available. Mathematics and Physical Sciences are taken together and Technical Mathematics and Technical Sciences are taken together. The study of Mechanical Technology builds on the systems, controls, structures, and processes found in the Technology Learning Area Statement for the General Education and Training band. It serves to further develop the learners’ knowledge and understanding of levers, pulleys, gears, and mechanisms. Learners are also exposed to the use and application of mechanical advantage, designs, and structures as applied in design to promote safety and efficiency. Mechanical Technology is designed to promote learners with a sound base that integrates technical and practical competencies. Civil Technology and related professions such as architecture, building, and quantity surveying, collectively known as the Built Environment, are the basis on which civilization was founded. It is through these professions that essential services, such as roads, bridges, purified water, water-borne sewerage, railway lines, high-rise buildings, factories, and housing in general, among its many aspects, are provided. Electrical Technology focuses on the understanding and application of electronic principles and the technological processes inherent in the production of products, services, and systems. Electrical Technology provides a sound foundation for further studies in the Electrical Engineering and Electronic field. Electrical engineer, electrical Draughtsman, electrical or electronic technician, electrical or electronic technologist, lecturer, teacher, or researcher.Carpentry and joinery, shopfitting and roofing specialist, bricklaying and plumbing, built-in cupboards, cabinet making, and kitchens and boilermaker. View full school

Nigel High School is a school with a definite vision and mission of initiative, upliftment, and achievement. We strive for excellence in our academic performance, achievements, behavior, attitudes, and appearances. We are more than just a school – it is a way of life. We are a school that works in partnership with all stakeholders, educators, departmental officials, parents, learners, and communities. The present school was founded on 10 May 1963. The forerunner of Nigel High was the Klip School, so named because it was built on stone, which started around about 1894 when Nigel was a Mining Camp. When Nigel became a Village Council, the first principal, Mr. Diamone was appointed. The Klip School eventually became a Junior High School – Grade 1 to Standard 8. In 1948 the principal was Mr. Kloppers and the Vice-principal was Mr. Malherbe. The Head prefects were Poppie Pretorius and Peter Racine. Under the leadership of a motivated, dedicated, and committed Principal and with the support of a dedicated and like-minded School Management Team, we make a difference in the lives of our learners. At our school, we want to ensure that every learner does well and leaves our school with the necessary knowledge, values, skills, and qualifications that will give them the best chance of success in adult life. Therefore quality teaching and learning is taking place. At Nigel High School we endeavor to ensure that each of our learners achieves his / her academic potential. This is complemented with a well-rounded choice of Cultural and Extramural activities' ENGLISH is the medium of instruction and admission to the school is strictly according to the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) admissions policy. At Nigel High School we provide a varied Cultural Programme that we believe inspires and enriches our learners. Our program is designed to provide opportunities for learners that will expand their minds, awaken their creativity and hone their speaking and debating skills as they journey toward adulthood. The purpose of an Extramural Programme at a school can never be over-emphasized as a tool for teaching life lessons that will enable learners to achieve success in adulthood. Sound educational reasoning is the foundation for all sports and other extramural activities offered by Nigel High School, to provide a holistic approach to education. Learners are not permitted to use cell phones on school premises during school hours. Nigel High School, or any of its employees, is not liable for any loss or theft of personal property or effects that might be incurred on the school’s premises. All learners are required to abide by Nigel High School's code of conduct i.r.o. dress and behavior, and where infringements occur, learners are are subject to the school's Disciplinary Code. View full school

At the Plettenberg Bay Christian School, we encourage character and individualized learning as a Divine Mandate. Diagnostic testing assures that every student finds that place that maximizes learning. Our vision is to become a College of Christian Education from pre-school to post-school developing Godly character in tomorrow’s leaders. Developing responsible life-long learners of Character to positively impact their communities with a Biblical World-View. We believe now more than ever that the individualized learning methodology of ACE (which has stood the test of time) is indeed an effective tool in equipping students to fulfill their calling. Our students have once again received great reports from both University and the professional domain and we are delighted at their success. True Christian education is not a negative thing it is not a matter of isolating the student from the full scope of knowledge. Isolating the student from large sections of human knowledge is not the basis of Christian education. Rather it is giving him or her the framework for total truth, rooted in the Creator’s existence and the Bible’s teaching so that in each step of the formal learning process the student will understand what is true and what is false and why it is true or false. It is not isolating students from human knowledge. It is giving the tools in the opening the doors to all human knowledge, in the Christian framework so they will know what is truth and what is untruth, so they can keep learning as long as they live, and they can enjoy, they can enjoy, the whole wrestling through the field after field of knowledge. At A.C.E., our purpose in providing educational materials goes beyond simply helping students learn the academics required to enter college or get a good job. We desire to build in students a lifelong burning passion to learn and grow spiritually. It is one thing to want children to be successful and quite another to provide the academic and character training to ensure this accomplishment. Godly character training is part of the A.C.E. learning experience, and it prepares students to welcome and accept challenges and future opportunities. Sixty character traits, such as kindness, loyalty, and honesty, are taught within the curriculum. Students can observe character development in the true-to-life character strips and then apply the Godly character lessons to their own lives. Challenging and highly effective, the A.C.E. program is an extraordinary educational approach, Biblical in its core, that prepares students for tomorrow’s world while giving them traditional moral values that will last a lifetime. The curriculum conveys Biblical values and concepts considered foundational to meaningful interpersonal relationships and productive learning in such a way as to become life-shaping influences. View full school

Pro Arte Alphen Park is a unique school located in the East of Pretoria, which successfully combines the arts and business. This High School offers six specialized focus areas, namely Dance, Art & Design, Music, Drama, Hospitality, and Enterprise Management. Pro Arte Alphen Park opened its doors in January 1994 with the amalgamation of two schools, namely Pro Arte, a school for the arts (1969), and the Alphen Park Commercial High School' Pro Arte Alphen Park is an English medium school that is one of only a few focus schools established in Gauteng. The school is situated in Pretoria East, Alphen Park, close to the Menlyn shopping center. The school does not only serve learners from surrounding suburbs but also learners from all over the country. At Pro Arte Alphen Park we nurture creativity as a tool to resolve challenges. The school boasts a highly qualified staff component which contributes to our achievements. Our school governing body is eager to assist us in our endeavor to remain the preferred school for children interested in the arts in Pretoria. As a school, we also embrace the principles of democracy through respect for each other. Values such as respect, integrity, commitment, and loyalty are treasured in our school. Our code of conduct is guided by these values. The management of the school regularly assesses the commitment of learners and teachers towards promoting these values. The school motto also reflects on these values: “Vigor et Veritas” which translated, means Strength and Integrity. This quotation symbolizes how many art students may feel: discouraged, intimidated, lost of passion, and a loss of interest in art but the key to overcoming this barrier is appreciating art and its value. I often ponder the recipe for successful artwork. The proportions of my fragile idea, the contours of my emergent composition, and the absolute truth my artwork has to portray. Before me, its representation transmutes and separates into the opinions of individuals. Through an uncoordinated parade, multiform mosaics can sometimes transgress towards the hand that reigns over them, allowing only restriction to the beholder – in other words, the artist rebels. We as artists are scrawled out notes, rough sketches needing assistance and tonal value, someone to color our knowledge, to enhance our imagination – our dreams to be prescribed. Inspiration for an artist comes from an inner chamber, a reservoir if you will, where all philosophies, notions, and emotional endeavors of the artist are preserved. The present Dance Faculty has evolved from a past that gives it a strong foundation to build on. The young, vibrant, and enthusiastic staff has the required passion for dance and being experts in their respective fields, the necessary skills to take the department proudly forward into the future. The Dance Department offers: Ballet, Spanish, and Jazz dance as part of the curriculum and includes the theoretical subjects: Anatomy and Health care, Music & Dance History. This is a unique environment that not only nurtures the students’ talents but also offers the theoretical background that allows him/them to pursue diverse career paths within the dynamic world of dance. Learners wanting to play in this orchestra have to play an audition during the second week of the school term, and they also have to attend a workshop during one week of the April holiday. After this intensive training, the orchestra presents three concerts, of which the gala evening is usually held in the ZK Matthews auditorium of UNISA. At Pro Arte Alphen Park we are especially focused on the well-being of every individual learner. We have a full-time employed counselor ready to assist with a multitude of solutions to our learners’ everyday challenges. These days, the role of the school counselor is multifaceted and may vary greatly, depending on the requirements of both the department of education as well as each school. View full school

Rustenburg Educational College was founded in August 1992 as a Private Secondary School. In 1994 the school was officially registered by the Department of Education together with a report of excellence. This put the school in the unique position of being the only privately owned English Language High School in the North West Province. Since 1995 the school excelled in matric results with an annual percentage between 90 % and 100 % receiving accolades from the Department of Education for the past 17 years. Mrs. Nina Peens, founder and sole owner of the school, was the winner of the Businesswoman of the Year Contest: Entrepreneur Division, in 1996. In recognition of this, she was awarded a trophy by the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce. Rustenburg Educational College, well established by its reputation for academic excellence, remains the leading Private School in the North West Province. We are proud of our achievements and are now able to offer superb hostel facilities to approved students. The School is situated in the tranquil country surroundings of the Olifantsnek Dam just nine (9) kilometers from the Waterfall Mall. Twenty-five (25) learners per classroom ensure unique individual attention and professional assistance. Lead the way to greater knowledge through professional education on a high standard. We strive to produce responsible and balanced citizens who can cope in the adult world. Educating learners in a classroom environment of only twenty-five (25) learners per class. Providing relevant, meaningful, and challenging education and staying ahead of education development. Since its establishment in 1992 the school excelled in matric results with an annual percentage between 90% and 100% to date receiving accolades from the Department of Education for the past 25 years. The school is well established by its reputation for academic excellence and remains the leading Private School in the North West Province. We are proud of our academic achievements and also provide superb boarding facilities to approved learners. Commerce Science Humanities Each program has a unique set of subjects to meet the needs of the students and advise them on the best options. Entry examinations are conducted for which grade 8 and 9 learners must obtain a minimum of 50% to be accepted. The academic policy of REC is that all learners must achieve at least a 60% pass rate throughout the year to keep their space in the school. No learner will receive free marks they did not earn. REC is the only school in the North West province that has a soccer academy and boarding school for players. Our approach to soccer is a holistic one and we stretch the importance of a balanced life. Therefore we see to the academic development of the students, while we develop the student on the soccer field. We also have a consulting dietitian who designs diet plans for our soccer students to which the hostel adheres. As part of the humanities division of the curriculum, hospitality studies form an important part. REC is registered with the South African Chefs association which means that our students receive the best skills in culinary refinement. For learners to continue in the culinary field, we now offer grades 13 and 14 the equivalent to N3 and N4. This will be affiliated to Cornerstone University, Cape Town and learners will receive full accredited degrees and diplomas. REC has one of the most beautiful soccer pitches in South Africa. We were formally aligned to the Mamelodi Sundowns, but as of 2018, our players are exclusive to our academy. However, we do allow sponsorships for soccer learners. We advise that this sponsorship accommodates REC’s holistic approach to soccer. We are of the view that our soccer students need to receive a formal education as professional soccer careers have an expiry date, based on age. We do not want our alumni to have any fallback education. View full school

In January 1926 the P.E. Secondary School was opened in the old hospital buildings on Richmond Hill, with an enrolment of 35 pupils, both girls, and boys. The founder's principal was Mr. Leo Deary. The school moved in July 1927, to the Grey Institute buildings on the Donkin. In January 1928 the school was named Pearson High School after the Hon. William Pearson, who served as mayor of Port Elizabeth for 16 years. Afrikaans was recognized as a medium of instruction in South African schools until standard six, but in 1928 fifteen Port Elizabeth pupils wished to continue their schooling further through the medium of Afrikaans. Pearson was the only school in Port Elizabeth able to manage this. In 1938, under the headmastership of Mr. H. Bezemer (1938 – 1947), the first Afrikaans-medium class passed the Senior Certificate examination. At this stage, our enrolment figure stood at 575 and Pearson was the only parallel-medium high school in the Eastern Cape and Border area with classes offered in both languages in all standards. Pearson had become the high school with the highest enrolment in the province. As extra accommodation was needed, a new school was built in Bayview Avenue (now Erica Girls’ School). The school moved to this site in 1941. In 2019 Pearson introduced a new environmental club with a focus on our oceans. A group of knowledgeable and enthusiastic learners quickly created awareness about the impact that the irresponsible use of plastics has on the oceans. A small group started doing beach clean-ups, selling glass straws and reusable cups. The group steadily grew and the club joined The Sustainable Seas Trust as well as WESSA for bigger beach clean-ups and other events, which turned out to be a lot of fun as well. The president, Sophia Finestone, was selected as the first youth ambassador for the African Waste Network. Sophia attended the 10-day Global Youth Leadership Conference in Washington DC in June 2019 where she had a platform to share her views regarding the responsible use of plastic with other young leaders from 145 countries as well as international agencies including the UN. Pearson is extremely proud of her. 2020 is sure to be a remarkable year with a growing group of learners who are excited about saving the planet’s oceans.n addition to providing you with information that we hope will be of use to you, this site also chronicles the many activities of the school, the staff, and its learners. Continuous assessment is done according to the CAPS guidelines for every subject or learning area. For work not handed in, a letter is sent to the parents. It is signed by the Grade Head. The letter is to inform parents that the learner is not making the required progress in a subject or is not handing in projects or assignments. Parents have to acknowledge receipt of the letter. View full school