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More than a Slogan:

What We Mean When We Say,

“Educating with Heart”

hen selecting a school, comprehensive learner support is centred on each individual’s
parents anticipate certain structure across the school. unique learning style, progress,
Wkey qualities. Schools We offer accommodations and preferences, and talents, ensuring
should provide a safe environment for extensions in both preparatory and they reach their potential in all areas
children, promote effective learning, college levels, bridging in Grades 1 of life, not just academically.
and offer a comprehensive academic and 2, and have an on-site therapy
and co-curricular programme. team providing various support Explaining ‘educating with heart’
therapies and programmes from fully requires more than a short
Preschools often highlight their pre-prep onwards. article. To truly grasp what we
nurturing and playful settings, while mean, visit our campus, observe
preparatory and high schools may In our preparatory school, we our teachers in action, listen to
emphasise their commitment to collaborate with educational how learners interact or speak with
excellence and developing future specialists to ensure our curriculum other parents about their child’s
skills. These aspects are indeed and approach align with learners’ experience at HBC.
significant, but a slogan must social, emotional, and academic
transcend mere words. Parents needs (SEL), and our academic For more information,
should delve deeper to understand programmes and assessments are visit HeronBridge College or
what these statements mean for progressive. SEL is integral to our contact us on 011 540 4800 or
their children. offerings in the college, with year info.heronbridge@curro.co.za.
tutors ensuring every child is seen,
HeronBridge College was established heard, and guided throughout their HeronBridge College is a
over 23 years ago with a vision to school journey. Curro Select School.
‘educate with heart.’ Despite growth,
evolution, and changes in ownership, Balancing Heart and Excellence
this core mission endures. ‘Heart’ and ‘excellence’ are not
mutually exclusive. Our heart-led,
Meeting Each Child Where They Are relational approach does not detract
At HBC, we recognise each child’s from our focus on results and goals.
unique skills, talents, and abilities, On the contrary, our intentional,
believing they are individually crafted heart-led methodology drives our
by God. This belief underpins our learners’ success. At HBC, education

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