Prospectus

Our Mission

Winterton Primary School strives to provide its learners with a balanced education in a healthy, happy and motivated environment.

Admission Policy

• Admissions usually take place in October.
• Forms are available from the admin office or on our website: www.wintertonprimary.co.za.
• The Principal is available at all times, and especially on the day before a new school year starts, to meet new parents.
• The official languages of learning and teaching are English and Afrikaans.

School Hours

Grades 1–2

• Monday – Thursday: 07:45 – 12:30
• Friday: 07:45 – 13:00

Grades 3–7

• Monday – Thursday: 07:45 – 14:00
• Friday: 07:45 – 13:00
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Learners must use the entrance at the car park.

Break Times

• Grades 1–2: 10:15 – 10:30
• Grades 3–7: First Break 10:15 – 10:30 | Second Break 12:30 – 13:00

School Attendance

• Parents must provide a written explanation if pupils are absent.
• If a learner attends an appointment during school hours and returns afterward, an exit form must be completed at the office.
• Learners are responsible for catching up on any missed work.

Books & Stationery

• Textbooks are issued by class teachers. Parents must replace any lost or damaged books.
• Exercise books and stationery are ordered in the fourth term each year and handed out at the beginning of the new year.
• The cost of stationery is included in school fees.

Sunday School

Sunday School takes place every Wednesday from 13:00 – 14:00 in classrooms.
Parents with religious objections may request that their child spend this time in the library.

School Fees

Winterton Primary is a Public School.

• School funds are reviewed annually and are compulsory.
• Fees can be paid in full or over 10 months.

Sport

• Every learner must participate in at least one school sport per term.
• Sport takes place:
• Grades 1–2: 13:00 – 14:00
• Grades 3–7: 14:00 – 15:15 (at the Country Club or school field)
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Learners must report to the quad at 14:00 for register and walk in groups to the Country Club. Parents may collect them at 15:15.

Uniform: White/navy golf shirts and blue shorts/skorts for practices.

Extras:

• Cross Country (optional, does not count as a term sport).
• Chess (offered year-round).

Houses

Learners are divided into two houses for sport:

• Blesbok (Green)
• Eland (Orange)
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House lists are available at the office or on the D6 Communicator. House t-shirts can be purchased from the finance office.

School Uniform

Purchase: Available from the Finance Office:

• 07:30 – 08:15
• 12:30 – 13:00
• 14:00 – 14:30 (closed after 13:00 on Fridays).

All items must be paid upfront.

Please ensure all clothing, lunchboxes, bottles, bags, and sports equipment are clearly marked.

Summer (1st & 4th Terms)

Girls: Blue and white checked dress, white ankle socks, school jersey, black shoes.

Boys: Khaki shirt & shorts, grey knee socks, school jersey, black shoes.

Both: School Mac jackets on rainy days.

Winter (2nd & 3rd Terms)

Girls: Blue/white checked dress, navy tights or long grey socks, school jersey, black shoes.

Boys: Chino trousers (WPS store) or khaki shorts, khaki shirt, grey socks, black shoes, school jersey.

Both: Mac jackets for rainy days.

Tracksuits may not be worn as part of the uniform, except at designated sports events.

General:

• Second-hand clothing available (contact school).
• No nail polish allowed. Hair accessories must be navy or white.

Extramural Activities

Offered by the School:

• Bird Counts
• Chess
• Choir
• Hiking
• Recorder

Seasonal Sports:

• 1st Term: Cricket, Mini Cricket, Swimming, Tennis
• 2nd Term: Boys & Girls Hockey, Mini Hockey, Rugby, Tennis
• 3rd Term: Athletics, Hockey, Cricket, Tennis
• 4th Term: Cricket, Mini Cricket, Swimming, Tennis
  
  

External Activities:

• Dancing & Tap
• Ballet
• Swimming
• Music

Change of Details

Please notify the school office of any change of address or contact numbers.

Reports

Reports are issued on the last day of each term.

• Requests for early reports must be made in writing to the class teacher.