LAERSKOOL
SUMMERWOOD
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Summerwood Primary School
Corner of Skegness Road and Second Avenue
Summerstrand
Gqeberha
Phone: 041-583 3155
Imagine ...
The best family school at the seaside
Since 1945
Term 2 of 2023: 12 April to 23 June
WELCOME TO SUMMERWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL IN 2023
A UNIQUE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Summerwood Primary School is situated in the upmarket Summerstrand suburb of Gqeberha. It is nestled among stunning houses and guest houses. It is across the road from the picturesque Sun International Boardwalk Hotel and Boardwalk Shopping Mall.
Hobie Beach with its Shark Rock Pier is just a few hundred metres down the road. The school is bordered by one of the campuses of the Nelson Mandela University. Pearson High School, one of the top high schools in the country, is just two blocks away. Just imagine the possibilities you can unlock by enrolling your child at Summerwood Primary School.
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Summerwood Primary School is a safe parallel-medium school accommodating learners from the Foundation Phase to the Senior Phase (Grade 1 to Grade 7). It is a day school without boarding options. Three pre-primary schools are in proximity to Summerwood Primary School. Two of these schools offer an aftercare service.
Summerwood Primary School serves the community by developing well rounded children through excellence in education. We strive to be the first school of choice in Summerstrand by offering an identifiable holistic education in a family school near the seaside.
VISION AND MISSION
The Summerwood Primary School Vision is that every learner should be encouraged, engaged, challenged, cherished and supported.
Our Vision is achieved by:
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Ensuring that all educators are well qualified, have a high degree of professional integrity and embody the values of Summerwood;
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Providing a safe, caring and happy environment conducive to learning, sport and play;
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Teaching children skills for effective living and contributing to a changing world;
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Encouraging learners to be the best that they can be;
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Maintaining a balanced approach to academics, sport and cultural activities;
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Recognizing both effort and excellence; and
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Encouraging the development of interests and skills that contribute to a fuller enjoyment of life.
THREE DISTINCT PHASES
FOUNDATION PHASE
As a parent you would like to afford your child the best possible beginning in his or her formal academic life. The foundation phase is a critical period of three years in your child’s life. It provides a solid foundation for the future. The professional and nurturing foundation phase teachers at Summerwood Primary School provide a holistic and integrated education. Through the introduction to structured sport, curriculum-based academics, and the introduction to a challenging but enjoyable level of cultural activities, our learners are assisted to develop and grow.
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INTERMEDIATE PHASE
The intermediate phase offers a natural transition from the foundation phase. The learning environment remains caring and nurturing. Individual strengths are nourished, while developing essential social skills. The classes are relatively small and a variety of academic, sport and cultural activities go beyond the curriculum to offer a holistic education. The philosophy of Thinking Schools South Africa is embraced. These combinations ensure a holistic education. This allows your child to thrive.
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SENIOR PHASE
The senior phase offers a focused and encouraging holistic education. Experienced qualified subject teachers offer learners the opportunity to evolve in this critical stage at the beginning of their true teenage years.
This is imperative, as it is your child's first year in the Senior Phase.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are integrated with the curriculum. In addition to professional teachers, qualified specialized sport and cultural staff members help learners to develop towards their full potential.
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ACADEMICS
