PROSPECTUS

Vision

To be leaders in providing a balanced primary education, in English, based on Christian principles, to an acknowledged standard of excellence.

Mission

develop the whole person in every child (academic, extramural, cultural), allowing them to realise their unique potential.
provide a secure learning environment, a base from which learners are empowered to become responsible, well informed and socially aware citizens.
foster a sense of self-discipline, confidence and pride – pride in self and pride in the school.
encourage maximum participation and loyalty from all community members – learners, educators and parents.

Code of Rights and Responsibilities for Parents.

Building a relationship with parents/ guardians is very important to Bedfordview Primary School and its Staff. For this reason the Staff have joined together with the Governing Body to introduce a Code of Rights and Responsibilities for Parents/ Guardians, which commits us to maintaining certain standardsof fairness in our dealings with you, the parents and guardians of the learners at the school.

The code basically deals with BPS's relationship with you as the parent/ guardian and lists the rights and obligations of the school towards the parent/ guardian and the corresponding responsibilities of the parent/ guardian, so that both parties know what to expect from the other. Teamwork among all parties concerned is essential to promote an effective culture of learning in the whole school community.

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Facilities

The school offers a well equipped media centre, technology centre, art and craft centre, aftercare centre, a constantly updated computer centre, well managed canteen and Grade R facilities.

Bedfordview Primary School has exceptionally good sporting facilities with its own soccer fields, cricket pitch, tennis courts, netball courts, swimming pool and sports pavilion.

Governing body

Chairperson - Mr Chris Boshoff

Treasurer - Mr Grant Drysdale

Fundraising - Mrs C. Du Plooy

Compliance and Contracts - Mrs Orlanda Andersch

Technology - Mr Marten Raven/ Mr Schalk Visser

Marketing - Mrs T Henry

Principal - Mrs Sandy Kingsley

Buildings and Grounds - Mr Greg Bryant

Human Relations - Mrs Margaret Coetzer

Extra murals - Mrs Kim Larangeria

Secretary - Mrs Fiona Sandwell

Finance

The Governing Body, in conjunction with the Principal and Executive Members of staff are responsible for the formulation of annual budgets. This budget is approved by parents at the Annual General Meeting and management is responsible for its implementation. School fees form part of this operation, so parents are well aware of financial implications.

While on the subject of finance, it should be remembered that GDE support covers only the basic costs and the salaries of a quota of staff according to official GDE staff/learner ratios.

Extra teaching staff to maintain reasonable class sizes, additional staff to run and maintain the property and its grounds all costs money.

The Governing Body and parents of the learners continue to accept these and other responsibilities. Through fundraising efforts they have ensured the future of the school by way of buildings, sports facilities, educational extras – and the staff to operate them.

School fees

The school fee for 2011 – R8 600.00 per learner, payable either:

In full by 28 February 2011 - less 10% = R7 740.00
In monthly instalments of:

R1 400.00 by 31 January 2011
R 900.00 monthlyfrom February – September (8 payments)

Aftercare fees

The aftercare fee for 2011 – R4 500.00 per learner, payable either:

In full by 28 February 2011 - less 10% = R4 050.00
In monthly instalments of:

R 450.00 per month by 1^st of each month
R 1 350.00 per Term 1 and Term 2
R 900.00 per Term 3 and Term 4

Our banking details

Please note that we have a seperate account for Grade R.

Bedfordview Primary	Grade R
First National Bank Gardens Account Number: 62013411434 Branch Code: 252-155	First National Bank Bedford Gardens Account Number: 62252436772 Branc Code: 252-155