Table View High School is actually a young school compared to several of the neighbouring educational facilities inside the Western Cape and even in South Africa. Despite the fact that the facility has only been in existence for twenty six years, it’s excelled in several spheres.

Table View High School offers a broad academic programme to its senior pupils where they are given the opportunity to advance and excel. Learners wanting to select subjects that aren’t part of the curriculum are permitted to register for added subjects that count toward their final assessment. We are proud of the facility’s academic record over the years.

 Along with the wide academic spectrum, Table View High School also has an extensive array of sporting and cultural activities to select from. Students are encouraged to take part in all fields and, as the website is upgraded, their achievements will be posted and updated on a regular basis.

 Our school is primarily an academic institution but does present Hospitality Studies, Computer Studies, Visual Art and Design.

History:

On 21 January 1986, the start of a brand new school year, 357 Std 6 & 7 learners in addition the Headmaster, 18 teachers and the secretary walked through the doors of Table View High School.

During 1989 we had our first group of Std 10’s – which meant we were able to choose a Prefect Body.  We elected 17 prefects with Sally O’Shea and Bradley Wade as the 1st head girl and head boy of this school.

At this time there are, besides the Headmaster, 2 Deputies, 47 educators, 4 admin ladies and in excess of 1000 learners.  Let’s not forget there is also an Estate Manager, 8 maintenance staff plus a Sports Administrator.

Table View High School was at first designed for 750 students but things were becoming a bit squashed so the Education Department gave us a few Prefabricated Classes.  In spite of regular upkeep and care, these Prefabs did not stand the test of time, so seven years ago, at great expense, we developed 4 additional classrooms along with rest room facilities as well as lodging to house an Estate Manager.  The design and colour of this recent extension is architecturally consistent with the current building.

In addition the buildings, our various sports fields grew in leaps and bounds, catering for rugby, hockey, soccer, tennis, netball etc.  We even laid a mini Astro Turf four years ago.

Later on, we developed a remarkable multi-purpose centre on top of the new classrooms.   This building serves as a lecture/exam room (accommodating roughly 130 students at a time) and recreational space.  It’s regularly hired out for private functions thus generating money for the facility.

Since 1989 (the year of the initial group of Grade 12’s) Table View High School has had 3853 Grade 12’s tread the hallowed halls and sit their final exams.  Although I regret to mention that not all were victorious, we have had an outstanding pass rate.  Over the previous eleven years, we achieved a 100% pass rate in 9 out of the eleven years.  That is definitely no mean feat.

 As part of our vision, we’d like to “produce” young people with qualities that include, amongst others, ethical principles, respect for all persons as well as nature.  All of this whilst at the same time educators pass on knowledge.

Our philosophy is that as a child-centred institution we aspire to provide each student with the basic skill-sets they will need to succeed in adult living, specifically the skill to make well thought-out judgements as well as the courage to accept the consequences.

Additionally, our goal is to develop a clear awareness of the pupil’s individual strengths and shortcomings, develop skills of application, group interaction and a respect for persons who differ in culture and ability.

For more information on Table View High School, call us on 021 557 3602 or send an e-mail to tvh@tvh.co.za.  Click here to view our website.

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Table View Primary School is a dual medium facility with roughly 1400 scholars and more than 50 educators. Our children are educated in either English or Afrikaans, depending on their home language and personal preference.

This Table View school follows the curriculum as laid down by the Western Cape Education Department, covering all the customary learning areas applicable to youngsters of primary school age in addition to technology, art, music, drama, computer literacy, physical education and of course sport.

At Table View Primary School culture plays a major part in the progress of the student. We believe that cultural activities may be useful to build on social and interpersonal skills and that they contribute towards a positive self-confidence.

Table View Primary School boasts a critically acclaimed junior and a senior choir. We even have an art club and a chess club. Both are well attended.

Sport is encouraged because we believe it plays an important role in the well balanced progress of a scholar. Table View Primary School has well-cared for sports fields for rugby, athletics, cricket and hockey as well as tennis and netball courts plus a lovely swimming pool.

Alternative sports scholars at this Table View school enjoy are soccer, baseball, judo, karate, gymnastics together with body boarding and surfing.

We also consider it essential to reach out to those less fortunate than ourselves and we make an effort to promote this in the learners at Table View Primary School. Sometimes drives are launched to raise money for a charitable cause. Items including clothes or toys are also occasionally collected for supply to the needy.

Background History

Table View Primary School started in 1971 in a building that is currently our tuck-shop. There was 1 teacher/headmistress and 11 scholars in the merged Grade 1 and 2 class. From such humble early stages table view primary school increased to over 1400 pupil at the start of 2011.

Regardless that we’re one of the biggest schools in Table View, we strive to offer each scholar with outstanding, well balanced education.

Our vision is to:

• Educate children using the medium of English and Afrikaans using experienced teaching skills
• Teach acceptance and respect for different cultural and spiritual beliefs
• Create a secure environment where children can grow to their true potential
• Create an opportunity for learners to grow both culturally and on the sports field as well as to learn good sportsmanship
• Expose scholars to a healthy discipline method that assists them to differentiate between what’s right and wrong both in class as well as in the wider community
• Build up a value system that leads students to have respect for their own and also the possessions of other people
• Produce a healthy, lively connection between parents and staff
• Keep to a Christian based ethos.

For more information on this well-established Table View school, call us on 021 – 557 6143/4 or click here to view our website.

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Situated in Northumberland Close in Parklands, Blouberg Baby College strives to offer  5 Star leading baby care.

The curriculum at Blouberg Baby College is implemented with the highest commitment by their staff.

Physical Care

Blouberg Baby College provides “Educare Baby Love Massage for 0-6month old Students”. Tremendously therapeutic for fussy and colic babies!!!

They also implement a “Parent Daily Notification System Diary”, for the full time babies only – 2 months to 19 months – including a full daily routine update diary which is sent home daily for your inspection and comments. This gives them a parent/staff interactive communication system.

Nutrition

Their resident chef provides a healthy, wholesome, home-cooked lunchtime meal as well as afternoon snack for the Little Students with natural ingredients and organic produce.

At Blouberg Baby College , particular attention is given to parent’s specialized food requirements and to the Little Student’s specific and age related requirements.

Developmental Stimulation

The Blouberg Baby College curriculum includes personal attention at all times. The staff works hand in hand with every Little Student to boost their visual, auditory and tactile progress and presents 3 to 5 further activities daily, training your little ones brains.

All set in a lovely “Toy Land” decorated and fitted for your child’s enjoyment. Lots of outdoor amusement and play – incorporating sand, water and Bubble Fun.

Safety and Security

To make sure the Blouberg Baby College is a safe, security conscious campus for the well-being and safety of your baby, they baby proof the campus with a view to avert accidental injuries and a room-by-room safety procedure is executed.

The Little Students are affectionately supervised and attended to at all times!

Staff and Training

The staff at Blouberg Baby College are trained, professional, uniformed, mentored and supervised and have the well-being of your child as their priority. The staff possess a minimum qualification of a matric or equivalent and have accomplished their Educare training, including First Aid, CPR and Choking, Save-a-Child Level 1, Childcare, Developmental Stimulation and Nutrition and Cooking.

The Blouberg Baby College staff attend ongoing training and additional courses. Their training, including First Aid is updated, revised and tested every six months.

Blouberg Baby College offers Full day and Half Day Options available for 2 month old Little Students to 4 year old Little Students.

For more information, contact Blouberg Baby College on 082 826 2566 / 082 973 0796 or send an e-mail to bbc123@telkomsa.net. You can also click here to visit their website.

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Elkanah House, arguably one of the most prestigious Blouberg schools, is a co-educational, independent facility, established in 1997 and is well-known for its happy, relaxed environment. It is privately owned and is a member of the Independent Schools’ Association of South Africa (ISASA).

Elkanah House is dedicated to developing young women and men who have a down-to-earth confidence and the ability to utilise their creative talents appropriately.

The ± 1300 learners are catered for on separate campuses of the four Blouberg schools that make up Elkanah House, each independent although close to the others.

• Blouberg Preparatory
• Sunningdale Preparatory
• Senior Primary
• High School

This ensures that attention may be given to making the environment of these four Blouberg schools homely and relaxed, as well as ensuring personal involvement in the progress of every child so as to introduce and cultivate a love of learning.

While acknowledging the importance of examinations, these Blouberg Schools also realize that a thorough education is about so much more than outcomes. The objective is to enable children to become skilled and concerned learners, able to take their place anywhere in the world with self-assurance, living meaningful lives and making a difference in the lives of other people.

Social Responsibility

The Elkanah House Environmental Policy aims to produce ecologically friendly built Blouberg schools – sustainable, effective and as local as achievable.

They actively engage scholars in recycling and have, since launching, collected over 300 000kgs of recyclable material with the support of WastePlan and will continue to grow this even further.

These Blouberg schools are also actively concerned with community campaigns and outreach. Their goal is to see all Elkanah House graduates engage in sustainable and environmentally-accountable tasks which, together with community building and outreach, encourages scholars to learn outside of examinations, love beyond self as well as live authentic lives.

Schoolyard Market

Elkanah House also hosts the monthly Schoolyard Markets with a mouth watering range of fresh foods, amazing arts and crafts and a touch of Parisian style, bringing together the community – bringing visitors and traders from far and wide.

Theatre & Conference Venues

On the Avenue @ Elkanah is the ideal venue for just about any event. Event planners will help you with a variety of solutions and custom designed packages to suit your needs, offered at cost effective fees.

The Elkanah House conference venues are of a high standard and are custom created to accommodate a variety of meetings, staff development as well as conferencing.

The venues at the Blouberg schools incorporate an IT centre, library, a sizable lecture hall and a boardroom. A number of breakaway venues are also available.

Catering can also be provided, with menus tailored to match your budget and delegate requirements.

In addition, students from these Blouberg schools form a large section of the team. By involving scholars as part of the events team, they expose them to the skills and work ethic essential to develop into lucrative future entrepreneurs.

For more information on events and functions please contact Gail on 021 554 8644 or email gailv@elkanah.co.za

To find out more about these Blouberg Schools, contact 021 554 8600 or send an e-mail to mail@elkanah.co.za. You can also click here to browse the Elkanah House website.

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This Parklands school is a part of a network of Christian Brothers’ schools around the globe. The others being CBC Kimberley (St Patrick’s), Bloemfontein (St Joseph’s), Boksburg (St Thomas Aquinas) and Pretoria (Mount Edmund).

These educational facilities were started by the Christian Brothers who came out from Ireland during the previous century. Even though not many brothers are concerned with the organization of the schools presently, the tradition is still centred on the work of our founder Edmund Ignatius Rice.

CBC St John’s, Parklands, understands there is so much more to educating the child than filling his head with facts. At this Parklands school, they aim to ‘nourish’ the youngster first, which means that before educating pupils, they attempt to understand them first.

The setting at CBC St John’s is a relaxed, but disciplined focus on academics, spirituality, culture, sport and outreach. The holistic slant to their instruction ensures that there are possibilities for each child to shine in the field of her talent at this Parklands school.

This Parklands school promotes leadership in all elements of school life and expects students to share their talents, in the spirit of servant leadership. It is essential that students recognise that they’re a part of a broader community. As future leaders of South Africa, they should be aware of the world around them, the needs of the immediate community and their task in altering society.

History:

By late 1999 it had become apparent that CBC St John’s in Green Point had reached a crossroads. Pupil enrolment was declining and it was evident it had outlived its vision and sanction to the local community. By 2001, the Board of Governors took the bold step of relocating St John’s to Parklands. The Green Point facility shut its doors in December 2001, having served the Green Point community for 67 years. Plans were drawn up and the building of the Parklands facility started in February 2002.

By October 2002, only 60 students had enrolled in the new school, but by January 2003, CBC St John’s Parklands opened its doors with 236 students and 23 staff members, regardless of having faced many challenges and a lot of resistance to the launching of the new school.

CBC St John’s, Parklands offers a:

1. Senior School

2. Primary School

3. Pre-Primary

The pre-primary school has 9 classes which are divided into the three year groups -the Grade 00 group, Grade 0 group and Grade R group. This Parklands school has a professional and experienced Educator in every classroom who is helped by a capable Assistant.

The existing structure was specifically designed with little people in mind. The classrooms are light and bright; while simultaneously having just the ideal amount of home comfort for your young child to feel secure and special. Playing is the most important element of the curriculum and it’s up to the educator to manipulate the Learning Areas so that youngsters choose to play and learn what is necessary.

At this Parklands school, all the children are meticulously assessed every month and their individual development is monitored closely. They have Occupational Therapists working in their facility as well as a Child Psychologist, plus a Speech Therapist that visits 3 times weekly to assist any pupils with Language or Speech challenges.

The amazing outside playground of this Parklands school contains plenty of options for youngsters and each Grade has its own, individual play-section. A vital characteristic of their Pre-Primary, and what makes them stand out from their peers, is the importance they place on developing the Spiritual side of their pupils.

For more information on this Parklands school, call 021 556 5969 or send an e-mail to office@cbcstjohns.co.za. You can also click here to browse the CBC St John’s Parklands website.

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The school holidays may only just have started but before we know it the New Year will be in full swing. This means that for those who have been brave enough to tackle the fulltime job of parenthood, a shopping spree of stationery and books is just around the corner. More important than this though, is the school where he/she will be receiving an education. It is not a good thing to move your child between schools unnecessary but if you have moved to a new home in Bloubergstrand, you will certainly be looking at moving your child to one of the many Blouberg schools.

Parklands College is one of the top private schools in Blouberg. The college provides a chance for learners to get accustomed to a system that they will be following from pre-primary up until the last day of grade 12 as the college offers schooling from a pre-primary level right through to the NQF 4 Certificate/Matric.

The college has one aim, to prepare your child for the outside world with an unmatched sense of knowledge and life skills that will take him/her further than you could ever dream of. The schools are structured to provide learning that will radically enhance the abilities of any child within his or her own unique circumstances and personality.

Emphasis is placed on having a balanced schedule of academic activities that will equip young minds with the necessary skills to fulfil their potential in any career field. The school’s curriculum makes it possible that any university degree can be pursued after Grade 12 and students will be given the correct guidance to make the best subject choices for their preferred careers.

However, a strong academic education means nothing if a child is not educated to develop as an individual as well as to interact with others. Therefore Parklands College also offers various other activities, both indoors and outdoors, aimed at stimulating social skills and emotional interaction with other people. This also gives students in Blouberg an excellent opportunity to learn more about each other’s cultures and backgrounds that can be so radically different and beautiful at the same time.

Every person is unique, each with our own talents, skills and ways of thinking. At Parklands College, the value of these unique attributes have been adequately realized and all three of these Blouberg schools strive not only to develop these qualities but also to enhance them and make sure that the potential is not locked away but brought forth for the betterment of humanity.

If you are considering various schools in Blouberg for your child, we advise that you contact Parklands College as soon as possible to visit the school in person. You can contact the school on (021) 521 2700 or send an e-mail to director@parklands.co.za. Visit their website by clicking here…

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Situated between the sea and the West Coast Road (R27), this well-known Blouberg school is a co-educational state-aided English medium primary school, seeking to provide a holistic education to children and offering opportunities for spiritual, physical, social and intellectual growth.

There are approximately 1 040 students enrolled at the school and more than 50 teachers, with an average of 31 learners per class.

Blouberg Ridge Primary School first opened its doors to Grade 1 to Grade 3 learners in January 1990 with Grades 4 to7 added the following January. Since then, the school has seen substantial growth.

The school aims to provide a challenging and nurturing setting in which to learn based on a Christian philosophy. They provide a structure of respect (for self, others and the environment) in which to direct and expand their pupils’ potential. They strive to foster the following values in the learners:

• Courteousness
• Friendliness
• Honesty
• Reliability
• Tolerance
• Industriousness
• Caring

At this school, they realize that each child is unique and strive to remain sensitive to the needs of every learner while providing a quality education in a supportive setting. Their academic programmes aim to stimulate the children academically, emotionally, socially, physically, culturally and spiritually to help them develop into individuals who are happy, stable, confident, have a strong sense of self-worth and of belonging.

Not only are skills taught academically, but they are also applied to real-life situations with events like Entrepreneurs’ Days, as well as several school productions like plays and dancing. They also offer outdoor camps for grades 3 to 7 which are great for team building and also help them to learn more about their environment.

Of course, they offer a variety of sports activities at this primary school in Blouberg, including:

• Cricket
• Tennis
• Athletics
• Softball
• Soccer
• Hockey
• Netball
• Volleyball

The school has a great computer centre with 18 computers where pupils are taught computer technology, typing and how to use various programs. They also have a fine Library and an Art Room to keep young minds stimulated.

For more information on this Blouberg school, call their offices on (021) 557 8422 or send an e-mail to recep@brps.wcape.school.za. To visit the Blouberg Ridge Primary School website, click here…

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“Only the educated are free” – Epictetus (55 AD – 135 AD)

As parents, we all want the very best for our children, including an excellent education which will pave the way for their future careers and choosing the most suitable Blouberg school is a huge concern for many parents, as it will set the tone for their entire educational journey.

This is why Blouberg International School encourages parents to take a tour their wonderful school where they can meet with the Principal and Deputy Principals and to ask questions, as well as visiting the classrooms and seeing students. In this way, you can make an informed decision as the future of your child.

The Blouberg International School is “a South African School with an international perspective”.

Situated in Parklands, it is the only international school on the West Coast. It offers the British National Curriculum with international benchmarks from Cambridge University to ensure a stable curriculum of an exceptional international standard. This prepares learners for further education at tertiary institutions all over the world, as well as for life in general.

At Blouberg International School they follow a holistic approach to foster creativity and open minds to provide children with the attitudes, skills and knowledge they will need to enable them to lead fulfilling lives.

None of the classes exceed 22 students and lessons are compiled according to individual students’ needs and curriculum targets.

Join them at the grand opening of their new school on 12 April 2013 at 74 Ringwood Drive in Parklands where you can take a tour of the new building. The opening ceremony will be at 11h00 and promises to be a day filled with fun activities and an International Food Fair from 16hoo until 20h00.

For more information on the Blouberg International School, call 021 557 9071 or send an e-mail to contact.blouberg@iesmail.com. You can also click here to visit their website…

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Established in 2012, Sunningdale Primary School opened its doors for the first time in January 2013 and currently caters for Grades R to 3, as well as providing an aftercare facility for learners. The new Blouberg school is situated in Tryall Road in Sunningdale and will expand to cater for further grades in 2014.

Sunningdale Primary School is an English medium, Christian based school working in partnership with educational institutes to provide learners with a progressively high education.

The school’s open day on 13 January 2013 allowed learners to meet their new teachers in the brand new classrooms before the first day of school on the 16^th of January.

The school’s badge was revealed for the first time on 29 January 2013 at a parent teacher meeting. The sun symbolises glory and brilliance while the anchor is a symbol of hope. Their motto – Believe and Achieve” – captures their vision for the school.

The school strives to create a place for learners, staff and parents to pursue their dream and talents to reach their full potential. They also strive to create a place that identifies with diversity and unity while giving learners the necessary morals, beliefs and values to become tomorrow’s leaders.

The Sunningdale campus in Blouberg is multicultural and values culture, uniqueness and difference. Sunningdale Primary School endeavours to provide a creative and innovative learning environment for young minds by being at the head of new developments in the education field.

Here they allow learners to be creative according to their own unique abilities therefore establishing understanding and respect for each other.

For more information on this new Blouberg school in Sunningdale, contact (021) 554 2990 or send an e-mail to mail@sunningdaleprimary.co.za. To keep up to date with their events, like their Facebook page here or go directly to their website by clicking here…

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Schools in Parklands & Blouberg:

Located in Marlborough Way, Wonderland Educare is a registered independent school – just one of very few pre-primary schools in Parklands registered with the Department of Education in the Western Cape and caters for children from 3 months to 6 years of age.

The owner and principal, Beverley Manson and her husband, Professor Doctor Frank Manson, along with her family share a collective experience in crèches of 40 years.

Wonderland Educare in Parklands opens at 6:30 am and closes at 6 pm daily to cater for working parents. Classes are divided into the following age groups:

• 0 months to 18 months
• 18 months to 2 years
• 2 years to 3 years
• 3 years to 4 years
• 4 years to 5 years
• Grade R

The school’s Grade R class is registered with the Department of Education in the Western Cape and has a qualified Grade R teacher. The class follows the national curriculum for Grade R.

For career mom’s trying to do it all looking for the ideal Blouberg or Parklands school, Wonderland will make sure your child is served a nutritious cooked breakfast every morning. A full cooked meal is also provided for lunch, as well as a mid-morning yoghurt and juice and sandwiches in the afternoon.

Standards at the school are very high with hygiene being a top priority to all 15 of their permanent staff.

The school’s curriculum is structured so that all classes follow the guidelines to aid the development of your child both socially and holistically as he/she moves from one class to the next.

Part of this development includes their annual Wonderland Concert and graduation ceremony held in November. Staff and children start practicing as early as the end of August.

Have a look at this video on YouTube from a concert 2 years:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X-XNvlC4rE4

For more information on one of the most popular pre-primary schools in Parklands call 021 557 8702 or send an e-mail to bgent@wol.co.za. You can also click here to visit Wonderland Educare’s website directly.

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