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make most students eager to get up for school in the morning! Their Adobe workshops, audio and visual skills, eSports gaming and content
facilities have been carefully set up to cater to the mindset of today’s creation, and much more.
students and equip them with optimum coping skills to take them well
beyond their school years into the ever-changing world.
CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS –
Teachers are hand-picked for their ability to engage with students on REIMAGINING SCHOOL SPORT
academic and emotional levels in a re-engineered environment. All
teachers undergo full training to equip them with the skills required Centennial Schools recognises the game-changing power of eSports
for redeveloping the learning landscape. and the property houses Africa’s largest school eSports Arena and
Gaming Centre (over 300m ) where students participate in game-
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In order to change the way students learn, it’s not only a matter of based education and have the option to take part in competitive
changing what they study but also how. Conventional classrooms have gaming.
been replaced by Learning Hubs, and traditional school desks have
been replaced by furniture that literally puts students in the right However, eSports is only an integrated component of a larger wellness
learning posture. These modern learning environments accommodate ecosystem at Centennial Schools. Although students have access
both independent and group work, and provide a space where to some of the best eSports and AV equipment, they are however
students learn in ways that make them feel comfortable and help required to participate in other physical activities, which help to create
them focus. Well-equipped and tech-ready Collab Hubs, Creative a better balance between their academic, emotional, physical and
Hubs, a Chill Zone and a modern Café are among the other unique mental well-being.
facilities offered to promote and encourage student independence.
Students are offered a plethora of activities that cater for interests well
Although many other schools aim to instil strict discipline, it is too beyond their school years, including cross-fit, karate, fight-fit, yoga or
often restrictive in approach. At Centennial Schools, values, discipline boxing, as well as more conventional sports such as basketball, action
and morals are led by the students’ independence – guiding them soccer and volleyball. The school has a multipurpose sports facility
into adulthood by treating them likewise. An example of this is the and Fitness Centre where students can perform these activities on
absence of a school uniform. Students are able to express their site. The school has also partnered with a nearby gym offering lower
individuality through their own choice of dress, governed by a clear membership rates for facilities such as swimming and cycle training.
Dress Code.

While many matriculants will feed into universities after passing their CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS –
final exams, it isn’t always a guarantee. Additionally, having a tertiary REIMAGINING PRIVATE SCHOOL FEES
education doesn’t always secure a job for our youth. However, with
sufficient skills and additional certified courses over and above its While Centennial Schools offers a significantly different schooling
IEB credentials, Centennial Schools’ students are better geared to experience for the youth and addresses several aspects hampering
face that future in South Africa – whether it be heading to university, the country’s education, affordability is still a top priority. The success
applying for a job or carving their own path as an entrepreneur, of delivering next-generation education and opportunity rests on
content creator, developer and the likes. providing for as many students as possible. Centennial Schools’ fees
fall within the ‘mid-fee’ category, creating a more affordable bundle
Centennial Schools offers advanced classes in Maths, Science and when compared to most other private schools. Additionally, students
English from Grade 7 upwards, master classes in enrichment subjects do not write an entrance exam, however they are required to attend a
(e.g. Cryptocurrency and Blockchain), and Grades 7 to 9 do Coding as pre-registration interview with the School Principal.
a subject, thus developing their natural ability and drive to construct,
hypothesize, explore, experiment, evaluate, and draw conclusions. With plenty of ground-breaking opportunities for its students,
Centennial Schools ushers in a new horizon for education in
The additional courses that the students enrol in are taught in South Africa. It is an exciting prospect that is setting the bar for a
specific terms for specific grades. These include social media tools, new education ‘norm’ in years to come.

BOOK YOUR SCHOOL TOUR TODAY

Registration is currently open for Grades 7 - 9 for 2022 and Grades 7 - 10 for 2023.
Grades 7 - 11 and 7 - 12 will be offered in 2024 and 2025 respectively.

Visit the website to book your tour today: www.centennialschools.co.za
Centennial Schools: Tel: +27 10 109 0800, Email: info@centennialschools.co.za

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