Carrington Heights Primary School

52 Mountain Rise, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
School History

School Information
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There are 14 department paid members of staff and one teacher paid by an overseas donor.Teacher Aides are employed when finances permit.  These Teacher Aides are appointed to each grade and shared among the teachers.

There is one department paid secretary and one department paid general assistant at the school.  There is a further parent paid general assistant who assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the school premises.

Communication with staff is through a daily bulletinboard, a weekly notice of past and forthcoming events, a weekly meeting, and regular staff development workshops.  Planning Days are held annually in November to plan and organise for the following year.

GOVERNING BODY

The Governing Body comprises five parent representatives, two educator representatives, one non-educator representative and the Principal.  Other members are co-opted for their expertise from time to time.  The Governing Body meets at least quarterly.

INTRODUCTION

 Carrington Heights is a modern, fully equipped school situated in Upper Glenmore, close to the University of Natal. 

SCHOOL FEES

School fees are reviewed annually by the Governing Body and then presented to the parents for approval at a Budget meeting.

Discounts are available for families in the school (R10 per sibling)

Discounts are also available for early payment of fees in full before the end of the first term (R10)

The fees for 2001 are R100 per term (R400 p.a.)

There is an Admission Fee payable on acceptance into the school.  This fee for 2001 is R60 plus the 1st term’s fees. The Admission Fee is non-refundable.

Thus total for a new learner to the school is R460

 

 

 

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Carrington Heights Primary School serves learners in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases,  offering a holistic education programme aimed at building a sense of self-worth, and fostering a partnership between home and school.

STAFF

A dedicated team of teachers who have helped to create an environment, which is secure, caring, stimulating and enriching staffs the school.

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