|
FOUNDING
STATEMENT
We strive towards excellent learning
CURRO Private School strives towards excellent learning
and guides learners to master curriculum content
creatively by acquiring and extending the relevant
skills. The content of the various subjects that make up
the curriculum acknowledges and is relevant to the
ever-changing world we live in. Ultimately our learners
should understand how to apply the knowledge they have
gained.
Positive values and norms
CURRO is a Christian-based educational institute and
promotes and fosters positive values and norms. Mutual
understanding and respect for educators, parents and
learners are core values. Conflict management,
decision-making and time management are also regarded as
priorities in our life skills programme.
The empowerment of our learners
Our school accommodates fast, average and slow
learners. Small classes of twenty enable us to pay
individual attention to learners and to ensure remedial
support where necessary. We also aim to challenge those
learners who can progress at a faster pace.
We invest in human potential
We invest in continuous staff development. Relevant
curricula make dynamic curriculum development
inevitable. The members of our executive management team
are all experienced curriculum specialists. Effective
staff development leads to new and relevant learning
content and teaching methods in the classroom.
We love our children
CURRO's educators are all bilingual and well
qualified, but most importantly, they all love children.
This is important because we believe that the positive
development of a child's self-concept is a prerequisite
for effective learning. We also believe that positive
thinking should form an integral part of our school's
ethos. Furthermore we believe that there is a future for
each and every child in this country.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Aim of the Code of Conduct
This
code of conduct serves as guideline for the behaviour of
learners. The underlying principle of the
code of conduct is to modify unsuitable behaviour in
order to constructively develop the norms and values
of the learners as well as the Christian ethos of the
school. On this basis progressive discipline will be
applied to promote positive behaviour and to discourage
negative behaviour. Serious misconduct will be
managed by serious steps, and could result in expulsion.
This document will focus on the steps which will
be taken for misdemeanours, but at Curro we focus on
positive discipline to promote exemplary
behaviour.
The Code of Conduct Constitutes the Guidelines
The punishment described in the code of conduct, gives a
guideline for dealing with misdemeanours. It
may become necessary to deviate from the prescribed
guidelines according to the degree of misbehaviour
and according to circumstances. A heavier or lighter
punishment may be applied, according to each
particular case.
Values and Norms
(The
following values and norms are emphasised)
• Respect for ourselves, our superiors, subordinates and
peer group, as well as the religion, culture
and property of others.
• Social values such as respect, friendliness, patience
and helpfulness.
• A pride in that which we value, viz. our school,
language and appearance.
• A sense of duty and loyalty in all that we do.
• A sense of responsibility towards our school, friends
and family.
• The acceptance of authority and discipline and the
application of self-discipline in all
circumstances.
Knowledge of the Code of Conduct
It is the responsibility of every parent/guardian
and learner to familiarise him/herself with the contents
of
the code of conduct and to ensure that all aspects of
the code of conduct are understood. The onus is on
the parent/guardian or learner to contact the principal
if any of the offences or implications contained in
the code of conduct is not clearly understood, in order
to gain clarity.
In order for parents/guardians and learners to
familiarise themselves with the code of conduct,
the school undertakes to:
• Discuss and explain the code of conduct with
parent/guardian and learner upon enrolment of the
learner to the school.
• Discuss and explain the code of conduct with learners.
• In the event of any amendments being made to the
existing code of conduct, parents/guardians and
learners will be informed, in writing, accordingly.
• The core values will be displayed on notice boards in
the school building and in classrooms.
• A copy of the code of conduct will be available at the
school.
• Parents/guardians must sign on the application form
that they have read the code of conduct and
undertake to uphold it.
SPORT
• Atletiek / Athletics
• Krieket / Cricket
• Landloop / Cross country
• Gholf / Golf
• Netbal / Netball
• Hokkie / Hockey
• Skaak / Chess
• Tennis (Kyk tennisnuus hieronder / See tennis news
below)
• Rugby
AFTER CARE (Gr 1-6)
• TIMES: From 13:30 – 17:30. Please collect your
child before 17:30.
• FOOD: A lunch pack as well as a 16:00 snack is
provided.
• RATES: R500/month or R40/day.
• LEARNERS MAY BE COLLECTED ONLY BY THEIR PARENTS OR
OFFICIAL GUARDIAN. YOU MUST SIGN THE REGISTER EVERY DAY
WHEN YOU FETCH YOUR CHILD.
Facilities
•Sports field for cricket, rugby, hockey and athletics.
•Courts for tennis and netball.
•Learner support centre, including the services of a
clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, speech
therapist and remedial educators. With only 20 learners
in a class, an educator can pick up any problems quickly
and send the learner to the right specialist.
•Aftercare. Learners are monitored to ensure that they
do their homework. They are also given meals and
playtime is supervised.
•Information technology room where learners have access
to the Internet. They may use these facilities for
project work or enrichment tasks.
•Arts and culture centre offering piano, keyboard,
recorder, guitar and violin lessons.
•School hall for exhibitions, performances and
assemblies.
Building of
the high school will commence in January 2010. We are
proud to announce that the high school will be a sight
for sore eyes. We will place a site map as soon as
possible.
|
