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Overview
Where are we?
HeronBridge College is located in the heart of prime development
10km north of Fourways, where the two Jukskei rivers meet. This
unique, co-educational College enjoys architecturally designed
buildings, rolling lawns, gardens, leafy trees and fields flanked
by a beautiful river. When the school was founded in 2001, doors
were opened to a class of busy pre-primary children. It presently
extends through a complete preparatory school and into a vibrant
college. Here, young people prepare for their role in the twenty-first
century and the responsibilities it will place before them.
What are we about?
The school is founded on Christian principles and aims to provide
an education of the highest quality, developing each child academically,
socially, emotionally and spiritually. A favourable teacher
to learner ratio ensures the fundamental ethos of care and concern
for the individual. Solid foundations for life are laid through
an active Life Orientation programme that seeks to be relevant
to young people today. Our motto, Ad Integritatem, means towards
integrity and it is this value that underscores HeronBridge
College's efforts at every level.
Our Heads of School
represent us on various ISASA and SAHISA executives and actively
guide a full complement of well-qualified academic staff. HeronBridge
College is registered with the Independent Schools Association
of South Africa.
What curriculum is on offer?
HeronBridge presently subscribes to the National Curriculum
Statement and its associated Outcomes Based Approach. HeronBridge
Pre-Preparatory's passion for early childhood development places
an emphasis on the importance of play and perceptual motor skills,
setting the scene for active and effective learning in the formal
schooling years.
Two computer centres provide the pupils
with modern technology and readily available research facilities.
Beyond their formal instruction in computer literacy, the children
may use the spacious media centre to study and complete assignments.
Sporting activities involve the teams in inter-school leagues,
whilst an energetic Arts and Culture Department brings HeronBridge
College enviable repute across the region.
The extramural
programme balances a tension between competitive practice and
participation by all pupils.
In the Foundation Phase,
Grade One and Two children enjoy the "Integrated Day" wherein
all their extra mural's are timetabled for them. Through the programme
they are exposed to a wide variety of sporting and cultural
activities. Competitive participation begins at the age of nine
and continues through to the final year of school.
The
Independent Examination Board sets the benchmark for our school
leavers' certification. All key learning areas are extensively
covered through a comprehensive and progressional curriculum,
with a focus on higher order thinking skills and problem solving.
The subjects on offer include
English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Art, Drama, Music, Computer
Studies, Design and Technology, Social Sciences (History and
Geography), Natural Sciences (Biology and Physical Science),Bible
Education, Physical Education and Life Orientation.
What is on offer beyond the classroom?
With variation allowed to accommodate different age groups,
a typical week in the life of a pupil could include: boarding
the school bus to get to or from school; periods of independent
study and research assignments; completing homework at the aftercare;
a practice session, match or league event related to any one
or more of the main sporting codes:
cricket, tennis,
netball, hockey, soccer, swimming, water polo, rugby, athletics
or cross country golfing league, equestrian league, volleyball,
mountain biking rock climbing picnics on the river bank; rehearsals
for a major production; a session with the choir; entry into
the regional eisteddfod; specialised tuition in drama, pottery,
computers, chess, modern dance, hip hop, ballet, photography,
debating and public speaking; a school social or excursion;
College Councillors' meetings and outreach activities.
Why should I enrol?
To be associated with HeronBridge College is to enjoy an ethos
and an environment conducive to the development of children
in the present, and a culture that will impact their lives into
the future.
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