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…
Blouberg Ridge Primary School is a post from: Blouberg Connect