Radley Primary School closes 2025 on a strong note, marking a decade since Raizcorp took ownership and reshaped it into a centre for entrepreneurial learning.
Principal Charné De Gouveia says the year brought steady growth, with the school reaching near full capacity and strengthening its unique approach to developing future-ready students. One of the school’s major achievements was the launch of a new coding and robotics programme in partnership with Inspire Africa.
The initiative was boosted by a donation of 15 Cubot tablets from Dunns Mobile, allowing pupils greater access to practical technology skills. Radley pupils also gained real-world exposure when they appeared on the Nedbank Pitch and Polish platform, engaging directly with entrepreneurs.
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The school further introduced improvements on campus, including the installation of Lokfloor in the playground and the hosting of a successful family fun day. Industry leaders, such as Greg Walsh, CEO of G&G Productions, also visited the school during the year, offering pupils insight into business thinking and career journeys.
De Gouveia says the staff team is the school’s greatest strength, calling them the collective heroes behind every success. She adds that 2025 ran smoothly, and future growth will focus on expanding space and resources without losing the personal attention each child receives.
The school’s structured top achiever recognition and academic lunches have played a key role in improving grade averages, by motivating pupils to aim higher. Another major highlight was the school receiving full Umalusi accreditation, confirming its quality, and validating its focus on entrepreneurship in education.
Looking ahead to 2026, Radley aims to deepen its work on resilience, proactivity, resourcefulness, critical thinking, and design thinking. The school plans to strengthen pupils’ heartsets, skillsets, and mindsets, while helping each child improve academically.
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A key change for the new year is the introduction of isiZulu as an additional language for grades 4–7, with younger pupils also receiving exposure. Two new educators have joined the staff to help maintain small class sizes.
The year ahead will also see the launch of Radley’s first kids’ market, an event open to the community where pupils will create, price, and sell their own products.
De Gouveia encourages the community to take part in the school’s programmes by attending events, mentoring pupils, offering excursions, or supporting projects. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact the principal’s office at charned@radley.co.za.
As 2026 begins, Radley’s theme is: Learning bricks and roles that fix, focusing on fresh initiatives supported by strong operational systems.
De Gouveia says the school hopes to strengthen partnerships and continue giving pupils an enriching and practical learning experience.
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