Application for 2024

13 March until 14 April 2023

About Excelsior Primary

The staff, learners and parent community strive to work as a team so as to nurture and develop all possible potential in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas. To achieve this we encourage and motivate one another to think creatively and take calculated risks, to be sincere in our interest and concern for others and to take from the past that which will guide us in the future.

Parent Involvement

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:

  • D6 communicator
  • Homework diary
  • Information evenings
  • Sports programmes
  • Interaction with the staff
  • Social meetings
  • Parent notices

  • The education of your child is the joint responsibility of the school and home and therefore we would greatly appreciate the co-operation between the above parties so as to equip your child with the necessary tools and responsibility to ensure that they can take their rightful place as a valued citizen of our country.

    Sports

    We have league matches that take place on a weekly basis.Here are all the sports that learners can participate in.

    Summer sports:

  • Athletics
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Cricket
  • Mini-Cricket

  • Winter sports:

  • Hockey (boys and girls)
  • Mini Hockey (boys and girls)
  • Cross Country
  • Netball
  • Chess
  • Mini Netball
  • Rugby
  • Mini Rugby
  • Closing times

    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

    Safety

    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.

    Staff

    Management Team

    • Principal: Mr E Pio
    • Deputy Principal: Mrs M Rose
    • Intersen HOD: Ms C Roelofse
    • Intersen HOD: Mr R Noble
    • Foundation Phase Gr R &1: Mrs C Fourie
    • Foundation Phase Gr 2 & 3: Mrs K Krause

    Grade R

    • Ms Z Bezuidenhout
    • Mrs R Louw
    • Ms J Mostert
    • Assistants:
    • Mrs W Langenhoven
    • Ms C Julius
    • Miss K Kessell

    Grade 1

    • Mrs C Fourie
    • Mrs A Engelbrecht
    • Ms S Galloway
    • Ms I Visagie

    Grade 2

    • Miss D Roodt
    • Mrs K Krause
    • Mrs M Erasmus
    • Mrs A Swart

    Grade 3

    • Mrs H Grundling
    • Mrs Z Herman
    • Miss S Verster
    • Miss C Mouton
    • Assistants:
    • Miss C Kotze
    • Miss M Gentle
    • Miss A Hall

    Grade 4

    • Ms Y Bridgens
    • Miss W Gillespie
    • Mrs C Joubert
    • Mrs N van der Walt

    Grade 5

    • Miss T Grünewald
    • Mrs J Kotze
    • Mr R Bailie
    • Mrs B Welman

    Grade 6

    • Mr E Feiland
    • Miss C Roelofse
    • Mrs J van der Heide
    • Mrs D Myburgh

    Grade 7

    • Mr M Janse van Rensburg
    • Mr A Field
    • Mr R Vermaak
    • Miss K Plaatjies

    ISP Assistants

    • Assistants:
    • Miss L Julius
    • Miss P Heunis
    • Admin & Additional Staff

    • Administration: Mrs M Crous
    • Finance: J Andrews
    • IT & Admin Assistant: Ms. J Carolissen
    • Computer & Xhosa: Mr C Herman
    • Sport: Mr J Volschenk

    Music

    • Mrs A Basson
    • Mrs V Maart
    • Mrs I Mostert

    SGB Members

    • Chairperson: Mrs L Taylor
    • Mr E Kleinsmith
    • Mrs E Jacobs
    • Mr H Mbatha
    • Mr R Maphike

    Culture

    At Excelsior, learners are given the opportunity to participate, practise and express themselves in a variety of cultural endevours and events. One such event, is the Eisteddfod festival which is a highly anticipated talent festival held annually.


    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..

    The festival includes:

    • Poems
    • Funk/Hip-Hop dancing
    • Unrehearsed Reading
    • Handwriting
    • Art
    • Recorder
    • Solist, duet and trio singing

    We also cater for the following:

    • Jacqueline’s Academy of Dance
    • Unisa & Royal Exams

    Aftercare

    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

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    • Mrs C Carolissen (Aftercare Manager)
    • Mrs A Brand
    • Mrs V Heuvel
    • Mrs C Julius
    • Ms E Robinson

    Grade R Aftercare:

    • Mrs J Jacobs
    • Ms M Diederiks
    • Ms V Kammies

    School History


    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.

    General

    The school maintains a strict code of conduct as prescribed by the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996, which aims to create a disciplined school environment that strives for quality tuition and education. The school also has a very strict cellphone policy.

    The school also prides itself on the appearance of its students. School uniforms can be obtained from De Jagers or School & Leisure

    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

    Documents

    Contact Us

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    2024 Admission


    2024 WCED Applications from 13 March until 14 April 2023.
    All applications must be done via
    Wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za