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It is our aim
at Maragon Private Schools to develop
positive, balanced, and confident children.
We believe that every child is unique and
that personal interaction is paramount to
educating and equipping a child.
The
curriculum and educational strategy is
designed to align to the individual child's
ability.
Mission Statement
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To establish a
centre of excellence where education of a
high quality is provided. |
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To afford
every pupil their opportunity to attain an
internationally-recognized education |
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To foster the
entrepreneurial spirit crucial for
tomorrow’s leaders |
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To develop
well-rounded individuals for whom positivity,
critical thinking and problem-solving become
cornerstones of a successful life |
Maragon is
a non-racial, non-discriminatory,
non-denominational Christian-based school.
Education is
the complicated, multi-dimensional process
incorporating the fine art of preparing and
directing the relatively helpless young
child through the maze of developmental
phases on the road to adulthood. The
educator achieves this by employing the
calculated use of various educational
strategies in order that the developing
child evolves, arriving at an independent,
self-sufficient state of adulthood. It is
therefore the goal of Maragon Private
Schools to produce mature, well-balanced
young adults who possess a loyalty and love
for God and country, capable of prospering
in the world of tomorrow.
Gone are the days where a graduate can expect a job upon
leaving the school. In a world of 6 billion people,
where two babies are born every time a heart beats,
knowledge is said to double every four and a half years
at the current rate. It is for this complex, challenging
world of tomorrow, that educators prepare our youth.
Adults of tomorrow will have to cope with a future
shock, solving tomorrow's problems, today, in order to
cope with the legacy of our generation.
Maragon's educational strategy provides the vehicle for
the child to form a bridge between himself and his
destination, namely adulthood, where the reality of his
environment is translated into syllabus content. This is
achieved by using traditional teaching strategies as
well as employing useful current trends, which
incorporate paradigm shifts, as South Africa strives to
develop its own valid education system.
KEY FACTS ABOUT THE
SCHOOL
• Secured entrances (full time security guards ensure
strict control of children and access to and from the
premises)
• Ample paved parking
• Hall complex, incorporating 1000-seater main area,
canteen, latest audiovisual technology and offices
• Contemporary design canteen totaling 350 square meters
in size
• Four Information Technology centres (refer to various
phases for full detail)
• Resident educational psychologist
• Occupational therapist
• Speech therapist
• Private bus services to collect and drop off children
Maragon Pre-Primary School
The daily programme at Maragon Pre-Primary School (Grade
00-0) is filled with fun and excitement. We guide each
child to grow in social grace, inner discipline and
experience the joy of being a happy and content child.
Each child is given the opportunity and encouragement to
develop to his or her full potential, being seen as a
total human being with physical and emotional needs. A
full range of activities and experiences are provided to
see to all aspects of a child’s development. Our goal is
to provide all our children with a positive learning
experience in a nurturing environment, and to cultivate
learning in children for later educational development.
We offer:
• Aftercare and holiday
programme
• Art activities
• Baking
• Computer skills programme
• Construction toys and puzzles
• Educational outings and visitors
• Fantasy play
• Movement activities
• Music and drumming
• OBE curriculum – Grade R
• Parent information evenings
• Parent participation programme
• Perception and Science lessons
• Stimulating outdoor play area
Extra Mural activities:
• Ballet
• Dancing
• Judo
• Karate
• Playball
• Playgolf
• Pottery
• Ruggakids
Maragon Primary School
At Maragon Primary School we focus on developing the
whole child cognitively emotionally, physically,
socially and spiritually (within the content of a
non-denominational Christian ethos). Emphasis is placed
on achieving the best academic results the learner is
capable of achieving as well as many life skills needed
to become a well-rounded young person.
The school’s infrastructure is excellent and exciting
new buildings have been added to the facilities. All
classrooms are well equipped and emanate an atmosphere
conducive to the learning process. The school is blessed
with well qualified and highly motivated experienced
teachers. The Primary School is divided up into a
Pre-Primary phase, Foundation phase (Grade 1-3) and
Intersen phase (Grade 4-7). We also offer the following
support services, namely school based - educational
psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist
and remedial therapist.
The media centre is the hub of the Primary School and is
well stocked with books, posters, video audio tapes and
other assorted media. Computer skills are taught in a
state-of-the-art IT centre. Learners from Grade 1 to 7
use the IT centre on a weekly basis, and have the
opportunity to research on the internet under
supervision of the staff members.
Maragon has established a fine reputation in all the
traditional sports and cultural activities. Pupils are
encouraged to participate and receive all the due
recognition when they excel.
Maragon has built up a proud tradition, both academic
and extra-mural, and continues to grow. It has achieved
much since its inception and continues to offer an
education of the highest standard.
Maragon High School
Maragon High School upholds traditional values while
employing a combination of the best tried and trusted
methods, amalgamating these with leading-edge teaching
strategies and innovative developments.
Aligned to the Independent Schools Association of South
Africa (ISASA), and writing the IEB Matric Senior
Certificate, Maragon bases its educational ethos on five
pillars, namely academic excellence, competitive sport,
an award-winning cultural heritage, dynamic pupil
leadership programs and service to the community. Within
the context of the school motto: “Knowledge is Power”,
Maragon can proudly proclaim a 100% IEB Matric pass rate
to date, numerous sporting and cultural awards including
provincial and national winners, young leaders ready for
the challenges of tomorrow’s world, and competent
graduates instilled with a social conscience.
At Maragon Private Schools we educate and guide children
to independent adulthood, ensuring that they realise
their full potential, mentally, physically, emotionally,
socially and spiritually. We aim to develop leadership
in our learners and inculcate a love for God, family and
country. Furthermore, the school focuses on creating a
disciplined environment in which learners are happy and
secure as they explore their world. Our learners benefit
from high levels of motivation and achievement, as we
aim to equip them with the advantages of an ethically
sound, academically rigorous education.
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