Settlers Park Pre-primary
School in Pietermaritzburg

Create an environment to develop happy, secure, independent children with positive self-esteem and good social skills. Develop the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual well being of every child. To equip children with the skills they need to embrace the challenges of life and become creative, divergent thinkers. To develop happy, sympathetic and confident children who have a sense of purpose. Encourage parental involvement and open relationships between teachers and parents. Provide education in a vibrant, multicultural, co-educational learning environment which fosters co-operation and understanding among the members of our diverse school community. Be accountable to all stakeholders, including pupils, educators and parents and encourage accountability by all stakeholders to our school and society. Sharing, honesty, fairness, mutual respect and care for each other determine the character of our relationships. We welcome into our community all those who share our vision and can actively support our aims and values. At our school you will find independent children, who are encouraged to do things for themselves and also to think for themselves. You will encounter children who know how to explore, to question and solve problems, children who help each other and who put things away without being asked. Everything in our school is designed to allow your child to become independent. You will find that all the materials are child sized and the equipment is laid out in a clear and logical order, on easily accessible shelves and cupboards.