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More than a slogan

What we mean when we say, “Educating with heart.”

hen looking for a school, there are certain aspects that one expects. Schools learners at HeronBridge College excel.
should be a safe place for your child – where they will learn well, and be given the Why? Because their experience is centered
Wopportunity of a rich academic and co-curricular programme. around who they are as individuals. It’s
about how they learn and progress, their
In marketing these offerings to parents, pre-schools frequently have taglines about nurturing individual preferences and talents, and
and playful environments. At the same time, prep and high schools are likely to say that they what they need to achieve their potential
do things “with excellence” or are striving to develop “future skills.” in all aspects of life, not only inside the
classroom.
All these things are essential, and depending on you and your child, certain aspects may be of
a higher priority than others. But a slogan needs to be more than words on a page or billboard. Articulating what ‘educating with heart’
When selecting a school for your family, you must dig deeper and ask questions about what means requires more than what one
this means for your child. can explain in a short article. To truly
understand our approach to heart-led
When HeronBridge College was founded over 21 years ago, the directors’ vision was to create education, come and visit our campus. See
a school that ‘educated with heart.’ Over the years, the school has grown, evolved, and even and hear our teachers in the classrooms
changed ownership, but the intention remains. and how our learners interact with each
other on the playground. Better still, chat
We meet each child where they are at with other parents about how their child
We believe each child is unique and has been created by God to have individual skills, talents, experiences school at HeronBridge College.
and abilities. This is why we have a comprehensive learner support structure across the school.
Accommodations and extensions are offered in both the prep and college, and bridging is For more info, visit www.heronbridge.co.za
available in Grades 1 and 2. In addition, we have an on-site therapy team that provides a host or contact us on 011 540 4800 or
of support therapies and programmes from pre-prep onwards. info.heronbridge@curro.co.za

In the prep school, we work with a team of highly skilled educational specialists. They
work together to ensure the curriculum and approach are relevant to the learners’ social,
emotional, and academic needs (SEL) and that our academic programmes and marking are
progressive. SEL is a cornerstone of our approach in the college, and grade tutors ensure that
each child is heard, seen, and mentored along their school journey.

We are not all about the soft and fluffy
‘Heart’ and ‘excellence’ are not mutually exclusive. While much of our approach to schooling
is heart-led and relational, this can often be misconstrued as not being focused on results
and the end goal. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Because of the staff members
profund commitment to intentionality, meaningful learning, and our heart-led approach, HeronBridge College is a Curro Select School

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