Welcome to Greenwood Primary School
Greenwood Primary School is a unique learning facility in the friendly city of Port Elizabeth which caters for learners from pre-primary to grade 7. It is conveniently situated in the centre of the city, directly opposite the historical St George’s Park Cricket Grounds.
The school caters for 860 learners who are taught by 55 vibrant staff members. Together they make up the Greenwood family. Being a fully inclusive school, Greenwood Primary School also caters for children with learning disabilities and those who are hard of hearing.
The school offers a caring, nurturing environment which aims to foster an attitude of unity and community in its learners while maintaining a standard of excellence in academic, cultural and sporting activities.
It is said that “it takes a village to raise a child”. At Greenwood Primary School, it is understood that to truly cater to the holistic development of each learner, the broader community and family of the child must be involved. The school strives to foster good relationships and open communication with all stakeholders so that everyone feels like a valuable part of the “Greenwood family tree.”
Greenwood Primary School Pillars
A strong focus on academics is one of the most fundamental pillars of a quality school experience.
“Mainstream” academic education refers to the Department of Education’s CAPS academic programme which is followed by the majority of learners at Greenwood Primary School.
Greenwood Primary School’s Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN) section includes a Partially Hearing Unit which follows the mainstream curriculum.
The department is staffed by specially trained teachers from pre-primary level to grade 7.
The section also employs a full time speech therapist/audiologist.
Greenwood Primary School places a strong emphasis on cultural activities, and has fostered a strong tradition of excellence in its music and drama departments
Most notably, all of the school’s drama productions since 1996 have been nominated for, and have won, a number of The Herald Showtime Awards.
Sport at Greenwood Primary School plays an important role in the learners’ lives.
Pupils are encouraged to participate in at least one summer, and one winter sport.
The school prides itself in catering for individuals at every level of ability.
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We wish you everything of the best as you continue your life journey as a family at Stirling High School in East London . Best wishes and much love your Greenwood Primary School Family
There will be a homework pick-up and drop off this Friday. It is absolutely essential that the Blue and Green homework folders are returned to the school when homework is collected.
The Grade 1's and 3's will not receive any new work - instead they must continue with the work that they have already been given.
Here is a performance of the Haydn duet op. 99, second movement.
We are proud to present the first ever arrangement of Claire Venn's piece, "OLLI". Claire Venn is a musician from Port Elizabeth. It is always a thrill for us to celebrate local heritage. Mrs Venn is featured here with the Greenwood wind band.
Featured in this video is a video tutorial of how to draw a rhinoceros.
We would like to put out a call for all of our pupils to draw a rhinoceros and to photograph themselves with what they have drawn and we will post it on our Facebook page. All drawings must be submitted with the child's first name only as well as their class. The full video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQbZmvseW8w
This piece is an important reminder to us all, especially during this global pandemic, that we are to preserve and look after what we have.
It takes a global effort to ensure that what we have remains for the years to come.
Here is a video to help give your child an idea of the procedures and entry route for their arrival at school on Monday, 6 July.
Keep safe!!
Here is a video to help give your child an idea of the procedures and entry route for their arrival at school on Monday, 6 July.
Keep safe!!
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IMPORTANT LINKS 2020
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2020
1 January – New Year’s Day
21 March – Human Rights Day
19 April – Good Friday
22 April – Family Day
27 April – Freedom Day
1 May – Workers Day
16 June – Youth Day
17 June – Public Holiday
9 August – National Women’s Day
10 August – School Holiday
24 September – Heritage Day
16 December – Day of Reconciliation
17 December – Public Holiday
25 December – Christmas Day
26 December – Day of Goodwill
SCHOOL TERMS 2020
15 January – 20 March
31 March – 12 June
7 July – 18 September
29 September – 2 December