A disciplined learning environment

Whilst we pride ourselves in the fact that we have a school fully equipped to deliver quality education to every child, we also embrace our ethos where one and all are encouraged to celebrate the success and giftedness of others. This ethos also cements our belief in the need for a warm, loving yet disciplined learning environment where worldly values are simply an accepted way of life, practiced on a daily basis. These values afford our children the opportunity of building lasting relationships and the necessary skills to meet the demands of the numerous challenges facing them on their journey through life.

Feel the difference

Penzance Primary School is a traditional yet innovative school that has been committed to shaping future generations through tradition, values and vision since 1920. Penzance children are encouraged to function independently and assertively within a structured, disciplined environment that nurtures social and self-development. Penzance may best be described as a family-orientated school embracing a broad cross-section of children from different ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds. We believe that the teaching of values and morals are key to our successful ‘family unit’. These are instilled in our children through the teaching and practicing of Emotional Intelligence throughout the year.

A team for everybody

At Penzance our goal is to develop balanced and rounded individuals. Our extensive range of sports and cultural activities allow children to shine in an activity they enjoy. Sport and cultural activities offered include cricket, tennis, hockey, softball, swimming, netball, rugby, cross-country, athletics, chess, maypole dancing, arts and crafts, speech and drama and debating. Penzance has a proud tradition and rich culture on the sports field, a legacy which dates back to our early years as a school. Penzance competes at the highest level in all sports. The school often hosts national and international teams. Every child from Grade 1 – 7 is encouraged to participate and all abilities are catered for.

A creative and cultural buzz

At Penzance our goal is to develop balanced and rounded individuals. Along with a huge range of Extra Mural Activities offered at Penzance, we also offer many clubs of which the children can join. The clubs take place after school on particular days of the week. All grades are exposed and encouraged to recognize instruments found in an orchestra as well as instruments used in typical pop group bands. The children are exposed to music of all types, by singing or listening to songs from jazz, classical, rock, modern, blues and opera. Music is a definite favourite for many learners at Penzance and the lessons are a highlight of the week for most.

More than just a school

We continually strive for academic excellence and regular strategic planning keeps our school abreast of ongoing changes in education. Teacher assistants and teachers-in-training assist our educators in both the foundation and senior primary phases to ensure that children always receive personal attention. State-of-the-art computers and technology centre as well as an extensive media centre also allow for interactive learning opportunities. In keeping with our ethos of meeting all our children’s needs holistically, we have our own school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, two qualified counsellors, music teacher, computer teacher, coding & robotics teacher, librarians, sports administrator, physical education teacher and remedial consultant.

Physical Address:
10 Bartle Road, Durban

For contact:
Tel: (031) 205 2271/2
Fax: (031) 205 6693
Email: post@penzance.co.za