 Medium of instruction?
Dual medium instruction will be offered - English and Afrikaans. A policy defining the
structure and method will be informed by best practice and input from a specialist
in the field.
Maximum / minimum class-size?
Educational best practice defined by our philosophy demands a minimum of 10 and a
maximum of 25.
How many classes per grade as goal?
The Principia College Philosophy reflects a small learning community environment.
Community / target market?
Families seeking an independent school environment with progressive practices that
acknowledge individuality and embrace creativity the existing school ethos.
Boarding?
To be determined by demand.
Competition?
Principia caters for a specific market and does not see itself in competition with other
schools. Our identity and philosophy are unique.
Curriculum?
ACADEMIC: Principia College Preparatory School will provide a stimulating learning
environment teaching the prescribed content of the national curriculum statement while
drawing from international benchmarks of excellence as part of a broad-based, progressive
learning experience.
CULTURAL: Art, drama and music as integral to development of self and awareness
and perceptual skills.
PHYSICAL: Individual personal physical development and skills working towards developing
team sports and determining individual aptitudes. As a member the SCISF (South Cape
Independent Schools Forum) Principia maintains exist very strong links with the SCISF schools -
Glenwood House in George, Oakhill School and Stepping Stones in Knysna. Inter-school sporting
competition is well structured and organised with these schools with regular competitions in winter
and summer sports codes.
SPIRITUAL: Unequivocal Christian ethos accepting all cultures.
Staffing?
Appointment of qualified, enthusiastic progressive practitioners with broad experience and
dedicated passion.
Facilities and Infrastructure?
Brand new purpose-built infrastructure and classrooms incorporating the latest relevant concepts of
light and space with specific consideration for environmental design awareness.
Role of parents?
Initially parental input is vital in strategic work groups and marketing. Thereafter - ongoing support.
Management?
Existing school management structures with appointed phase specialists.
Fees?
Please contact the school office.
Centre for learning support ?
A dedicated environment within the school structures to provide support for learning difficulties,
study skills, reading, numeracy, autism, attention deficit.
The centre will provide infrastructure for professional support services.
Professional links?
Principia College is a member of ISASA (Independent School Association of SA) and founder
member the SCISF. There exist very strong and supportive links between the SCISF schools -
Glenwood House in George, Oakhill school and Stepping Stones in Knysna. Ideas, concepts
and professional development of teachers are all facilitated through these two bodies to the benefit
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