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EDUCATION
KYALAMI PREPARATORY SCHOOL’S
25 ANNIVERSARY
TH
he nursery school (KPNS) *to support the vision of the Kyalami
Kyalami Preparatory opened its doors in 2016 and Schools Group of developing global
achievers.
a Grade 0000/toddler class
School (KPS) was commenced in 2023. Due
to high demand, a second These goals aim to raise children with
established in 1998 TGrade 0000 opened in 2024. strong values and who are independent
As there was initially no campus, the 1998 thinkers and solution seekers with an
but opened officially Grade 1 class operated from Beaulieu ability to adapt to different environments,
Preparatory School, taught by Mrs Theresa seeing opportunities as challenges.
in 1999. This year Badenhorst. “I also want them to care about their
the school celebrates Since opening, headmasters have communities, embrace diversity and be
life-long learners,” he explains.
its 25 anniversary included Ian Donald (1999-2000), Initiatives were created to attain these
th
Victor White (2000 – 2017), Gary Botha
of providing a solid (2017-2018) and David Hala (2018 to goals by encouraging the physical, social,
present). emotional and intellectual abilities of the
foundation for children, PEOPLE-CENTRED APPROACH children. These include:
based on the ethos of a Mr Hala has set the following goals for * a growth mindset and the belief that
himself and the school: children can improve themselves with
caring community and *to maintain a caring and nurturing school effort and perseverance. Mistakes are
environment; viewed as learning opportunities from
a sense of belonging. which they can ‘bounce back stronger’.
*to instill a love of learning in the children; It also creates a safe space for them to
and express themselves;
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