We strive to develop the potential of each learner. To do this effectively, constant interaction must take place between the home and the school. Communication takes place in the following ways:
We have league matches that take place on a weekly basis.Here are all the sports that learners can participate in.
Summer sports:
Gr R 12:45 Mondays – Fridays
Gr 1 13:30 Mondays – Thursdays
13:15 Fridays
Gr 2 13:30 Mondays – Thursdays
13:15 Fridays
Summer times for Gr 1 & 2 learners twice a week will be 07:45 – 14:15 for compulsory sport days (These days will be communicated to parents)
Gr 3 13:30 Mondays & Wednesdays
14:15 Tuesdays & Thursdays
13:15 Fridays
Gr 4 - 7 14:15 Mondays – Thursdays
14:00 Fridays
Security Company: SJC
Contact no: 086 175 2911
Security guard on premises during school hours and during school holiday.
All visitors must report to reception in the admin building. Sign in and out.
School is a gun, drugs and violence free zone.
The school has a junior and senior choir.
The school boasts with three highly qualified and competent music educators teaching piano, recorder and guitar from grade 1 to 7. The learners can also participate in a production every second year..
Aftercare closed during all school holidays.Staff: Aftercare Manager: Mrs C Carolissen. Contact number at the center is 021 948 3723
Gr R Aftercare contact number: 076 598 1648 (calls only until 3)
AFTERCARE CODE OF CONDUCT
The history of our school can be traced back as far as 1905, possibly 1904, then known as the Stikland Primary School.The first principal was Mr John Preiss and his wife, Lettie, acted as his assistant. Apart from English and Dutch, Singing, Needlework, Drawing and Physical Education were also taught. The school was a corrugated iron building consisting of two classrooms.
Mr Preiss was succeeded by Anna van Dijk. In 1916 there were 29 learners in the school and the number remained constant up to 1950 when the school was placed under the management and jurisdiction of the Parow School Board. The school then altered to incorporate dual medium education.In 1950 Mr A C van Wyk became the new principal. The pupil number had increased and by 1959, 350 learners attended the school. Plans for a new school were also drawn up and passed. The school, the front wing of the existing building, was taken into commission in January 1960 but, officially inaugurated on 17 November 1960.
The name Excelsior, meaning “Ever Higher”, was chosen by Petrusa Grobbelaar who suggested the name as part of a competition. The school song was composed by Mr Dirkie de Villiers.
In 1962 Mr D J van der Merwe became the new principal. During his time as principal, large extensions were necessitated to accommodate the ever-increasing number of learners. Extensions were made in 1966 and again in 1971 when the hall, library and laboratory were constructed.
In April 1977, Mr Van der Merwe was succeeded by Mr S Pienaar and in 1994 the Aftercare Centre was built. Mr Pienaar’s career ended in December 1996 when he was succeeded by Mr H Botha whose career ended June 2016 and was succeeded by our current principal, Mr E Pio.
At Excelsior Primary we make it out daily task to actualize our VISION and commit to our MISSION.
Our theme for 2019 is THE YEAR OF YES!
The success of education has always depended on the three-tier approach:
a) A hardworking, caring, knowledgeable and dedicated educator
b) A disciplined, hardworking and responsible learner
c) A supportive, involved and approachable parent
It is our experience that good character is the core of success – It equips you to make good decisions which are ethical and effective.
Good character can be taught by remembering:
• Trustworthiness • Respect • Responsibility
• Fairness • Caring • Citizenship
If we practice these values, have a positive mindset and take on a YES attitude to everything in life we will succeed.
E.M. Pio