Parkview Junior provides a balanced education programme that caters for the whole learner. The Outcomes Based Education (OBE) system of teaching and learning, with continuous assessment, is followed.

 

For over 90 years, Parkview Junior School has established a tradition of providing quality education to young children. But it has embraced the challenges of change, laying the foundation for young children to succeed in a changing world.

 

Parkview Junior School is one of a few schools in Gauteng exclusively concerned with teaching children in the Foundation Phase - Grade 0-3. We provide a small, stable and nurturing environment in which young children from diverse backgrounds can develop with confidence and joy. We focus on the individual and strive to develop creativity, problem-solving skills and a love of learning within each child.

 

Our school develops the "whole child" enabling each learner to realise his or her potential and unique talents. We provide opportunities both in and out of the classroom for cultural, sporting and environmental activities. the school has both enrichment classes and remedial assistance to cater for the special needs of all children.

 

At Parkview Junior, we offer:

 

·         A unique foundation phase experience

·         A relaxed, caring environment with dedicated and committed teachers

·         A broad range of educational experiences

·         Support systems: a speech therapist and psychologist offers therapy to whose who need it

·         Extension classes for able pupils (Grade 2 and 3)

·         A well-equipped Media Centre

·         Educational outings

·         Grade 0 classes

·         Remedial classes

·         A fully-equipped Computer Centre, offering a suitable Computer Curriculum

·         After Care facilities

 

Vision

A magical place when children can learn well in a happy environment.

 

Mission

We are committed to providing, achieving and maintaining:

 

·         excellence in education;

·         a safe , secure, structured and nurturing environment;

·         opportunities to develop holistically

 

We will facilitate a journey of personal development and strive to produce well-balanced, confident and happy young people.

 

School Fees - Structure & Policy

School fees may be paid to Mrs Eckhardt in the office. For cash payments exceeding R500-00, please make a direct deposit into the school Bank Account. Large amounts of cash at schools have become a security risk.

 

Bank details: First National Bank Craighall, Branch Code 255805, Account Number 50332116299. Please remember to provide a reference number and fax the deposit slip to the school.

 

Phone Calls

Children may only make emergency calls from the office. These calls cost R1-00 (landline) and R2-50 (cell phone). There is a coin phone as well as a card phone in the school. Card phones may be purchased from the post office.

 

School Hours

School starts at 07:50 (learners are encouraged to be at school by 07:40 to unpack their bags and settle in). Do not drop children at the school before 07:15 in the mornings, as there are no staff on duty before this time.

 

Road Safety

Utmost care is taken in ensuring that the children understand the rules of the road. We encourage parents of children who walk to and from school to emphasize the importance of crossing roads in the correct manner. We request that parents who drop children at and collect them from school use the gate in Selkirk Road. Please note that the gate in Ennis Road is not for the use of the children.

 

Please take care when driving along Selkirk Road, as many of the children cross over the zebra crossing. Do not stop on, park on or park too close to the zebra crossing. Remember that the children are small and it is not easy to see them crossing from behind a vehicle. You may be obscuring a child by parking too close to the crossing. There is a drop-off zone where you may stop to drop off your child. You may not leave your vehicle when using this area.

 

School Lunches

The children have a short period mid-morning for a snack. We ask parents to ensure that this snack is healthy. Please try and refrain from packing chips, biscuits or sweets. Cool drinks must be in a plastic bottle as very often a child does not finish the drink and we have a problem with spilling if it is in a juice box. No fizzy drinks please. Please make sure your child also has a serviette.

 

Tuckshop

The tuckshop runs once a week on a Friday. Coupons are available from the office. Money must be placed in an envelope stating how many packs you wish to buy. Please label the envelope clearly with your child's name and class. Coupons are sold in bulk: R20-00 for 20 x R1-00 coupons and R40-00 for a mixed batch of R3-00, R2-00 and R1-00 coupons. You will receive a sheet with prices - this needs to be completed and the correct amount of coupons placed in an envelope once a week.

 

 

Communication

We endeavour to keep parents informed about all that is happening at the school. The children should be in possession of an A4 hard cover book which is used as a message book. All newsletters are pasted into this book, as well as any information we need to pass on to you.

 

If there are any parents who do not reside with their children and would like to obtain a copy of our newsletters, please let the class teacher know.

 

Parents need to advise the office of all changes of phone numbers and addresses in writing. We use an SMS system to keep parents informed which costs R40-00 per annum per number on the database.

 

Uniforms

Uniforms are available from Burger Brothers (189 Beyers Naude Road - 011-782-1055) as well as Hermers in Rosebank. (Tel: (011) 788-5241). T-shirts, hats, caps and Grade R tracksuits are available from the school office. All clothing must be clearly marked with the child's full name (not initials). Regular uniform checks are held. Only brown sandals may be worn if a child is not wearing the standard black school shoes. Grade R tracksuits are only available towards winter.

Download: PVJS Uniforms

 

Lost Property

All marked lost property will be returned to the owner. Because of the volume of unclaimed lost property, unmarked items will be immediately placed in the swop shop. Please ensure that every item is marked, including shoes. Mrs Hartman (Library) is responsible for lost property.

 

Absenteeism

Children may not leave the school during school hours. Pleasure ensure that doctor's appointments are made in the afternoons. Any absence from school must be explained in writing by a separate letter and not in the homework book. A doctor's letter is required if the child is away for more than 3 days. You may e-mail sick notes to Blair du Plessis at pvjs@mweb.co.za or send an SMS to the number you need to save on your phone from the school SMS system (this is not a landline number).