Van Riebeeckpark is a school with a heart, and the people who form part of the school, is the heartbeat!
Even though so many things are changing in society and education, we don’t stand back for any challenges. Our achievements and results...
Van Riebeeckpark is a school with a heart, and the people who form part of the school, is the heartbeat!
Even though so many things are changing in society and education, we don’t stand back for any challenges. Our achievements and results show that, with pride, we continue to ensure relevant and good education. With our enthusiastic, dedicated and well-trained staff component, learners are guided and shown the way to prepare them for life.
At the Riebies, every child can develop and perform to the best of their own abilities. We know that a school can only function truly happy and optimally, if the parents are part of this recipe for success, therefore the positive partnership between the school and the parent is of utmost importance to us.
Sound values are a priority for our school, because it affects a child’s future. That is why our values of: respect, honesty, commitment, inclusivity, unanimity, choices and gratitude are something we proudly live out and present to our learners. These values encourage every learner to always believe in themselves and to strive for better. All these goals can only be successful if all the role players: child, parent and teacher, join hands and tackle it together.
Here we can still dream, laugh, cry… and enjoy growing up.
“Shoulder to the wheel” we will always move forward.
Become a Riebie and be part of our winning team!
Our focus on academia is evident from learners' top achievements due to excellent teachers.
With nine sports to choose from, it gives every learner the opportunity to actively participate.
We have a history of strong cultural achievements and our children enjoy every moment of it.
Each learner has his own strengths and weaknesses, but we have the tools to help each learner reach their full potential.
With the hectic life of today, we are here to reassure parents that their children are being cared for.
The road to success begins early and our Grade R learners are given that boost at Hasie Kwassie.
We remind our Riebie parents that the Riebie Klanke, hard copy, are only given to learners where parents do not have internet access. Thanks to the cooperation of our parents, we now only publish 150 Riebie Sounds in hard copy every week.
Through this website we endeavour to reduce the use of paper and to get information as quickly as possible to you, the parent. We trust that the experience will be great for you and your children and that you will benefit greatly from using our website. We look forward to keeping you and your family informed of our newsletters and newsflashes.
Our vision: The school where each child’s potential is developed to its fullest
Performance is not enforced at any level, and thus prevents unnecessary pressure. Our starting point is to make facilities available and create opportunities in which talented children can be developed to their full potential.
A dynamic educational, culture and sport programme and an excellent teaching corps ensure that excellent achievements are delivered thereby fulfilling our vision. A healthy balance between academics, sport and culture are maintained, with academics always being prioritized.
Educational teaching is done in totality in partnership with our parent corps, educators and community, faithful to our motto: Purposeful!
The key to the school’s success is an expert team of educators and a supportive Governing Body, that always acts in the interest of the learners.
Our theme for 2020 is: “Teamwork makes the dream work”.
Dreams are an integral part of childhood. To turn dreams into reality, parents and teachers must be aware of the children’s dreams. These dreams can come true if the child’s relationship with the parent / educator is combined in synergy.
We believe that parents’ share dreams with their children. May 2020 bring you closer to make these dreams a reality.
Message from the Governing Body
Welcome to Van Riebeeckpark Primary. It is truly a privilege to be part of a school serving the community in a warm, friendly and supportive way. For the Governing Body, it is important to continuously develop the facilities at the school and create a positive atmosphere that will be conducive to the best education and happiness of each learner.
Message from the Governing Body
Welcome to Van Riebeeckpark Primary. It is truly a privilege to be part of a school serving the community in a warm, friendly and supportive way. For the Governing Body, it is important to continuously develop the facilities at the school and create a positive atmosphere that will be conducive to the best education and happiness of each learner.
At the Riebies, it is a top priority to develop every child to their full potential. With well-qualified Educators, a competent Management team and an expert Governing body, our school has all the ingredients to successfully accomplish the vision in a goal-orientated, disciplined manner.
The school is blessed with involved and positive parents, and Educators who do not only deliver high quality education in the classroom but are competent sports and culture coaches too. Year after year, the children perform in academics, sport- and cultural fields because of the shared commitment.
Very few primary schools in South Africa have the facilities, which the Riebies enjoy. I believe we are the only primary school in our district who can boast with interactive boards in every classroom from Grade R to Grade 7, lockers for intermediate phase learners (Gr4 – Gr7), as well as fantastic sports facilities.
The School’s theme for 2020 is "Teamwork makes your dream work"… we can achieve so much more with a common goal, a well-constructed plan, a team that sticks together which executes the plan. Every individual is unique and offers different skills, when all these skills are brought together in a team to compliment each other it becomes easier to achieve our dreams.
Thank you to every parent who afford their precious time to their children and to the Riebies, faithfully pay their school fees, and provide constructive positive inputs. Without a parent community investing in their children's education, the school could not fly at these heights.
The Governing Body Portfolios are as follow:
Mr. Vivian Botha Principal
Ms. Elsabé van Niekerk Education
Mr. Hendrik van Staden Sport & IT
Mrs. Ansa Mulder Culture
Mrs. Julie Ruthven Secretary
Mr. Christo Strydom Chairman
Mr. Aldo van der Walt Vice-Chairman & Marketing
Mr. James Woo Personnel
Mr. Ettiene Rossouw Treasurer
Mr. Albert Janse Van Vuuren Strategy
Mr. Danie Jacobs Infrastructure
Mrs. Alta du Plooy Admin/Finance
CHRISTO STRYDOM
CHAIRMAN - GOVERNING BODY
