THE AFTERCARE CENTRE
The After-Care Centre is situated on the school property. This facility is open throughout the year and during the school holidays. However, for the period between mid-December until 9 January 2012 the centre remains closed.
CHILDREN'S COUNCIL
Learners in Grades Six and Seven participate bi-annually in a Children's Council election. The candidates are selected by means of class nominations and thereafter the candidates organise their own election campaigns. The Councillors are elected by secret ballot. Once elected, the Councillors meet with the Principal and senior management staff on a regular basis.
The Council elections provide the learners with opportunities to learn about basic democratic processes and citizenship.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND DAY TRIPS
Outdoor activities form an integral part of every learners holistic development. Accordingly,learners are taken on day excursions and educational tours. The learners from Grade One to Grade Six have the opportunity to embark on day excursions at least once a term. Excursion venues include the zoo, planetarium, airport, television studios and the snake park.
Educational camps for the duration of three to five days are arranged for Grade Six and Seven learners. The tour venues include the Drakensberg, Magaliesberg and the Bushveld.
FACILITIES
The school has an extensive range of modern audio-visual equipment. The computer centre is well equipped with the latest educational software and access controlled internet facilities.
The school also boasts an array of sports fields. These range from two cricket fields, three cricket nets, a full-sized athletics track, three soccer fields and two netball courts. Additionally, there are a number of tennis courts and recently the school has been privledged enough to build it's own state of the art swimming facility.
THE GOVERNING BODY
The Governing Body is a statutory body elected in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Department of Education. It fulfills the duties of the overall governance of the school, which includes the Principal in her ex-officio capacity. Together with the Principal, the Governing Body consists of parents and members of the IR Griffith Primary School staff. The Governing Body convenes at least once a month to discuss the overall progress of the school.
TEAM HOUSES
A star theme has been chosen for the names of the School Houses:
S - Scorpio
T - Taurus
A - Aquila
R - Regulus
UNIFORM SHOP
Second-hand items such as school uniforms and sports attire may be purchased from the Uniform Shop. The shop is open on a Tuesday from 13:00 to 14:00.
PARENT'S ASSOCIATION
The Parent's Association (PA) is a fund-raising body and many of the school's fine facilities can be directly attributed to the enthusiastic endeavors of the PA. The parent community anually elects parents to serve as representatives of the IR Griffith Parents Association. Together with the elected parents, the PA also consists of members from the IR Griffith Primary School staff.
UNIFORM AND SPORTSWEAR
Every learner is expected to wear the correct school attire. The school uniform or sports attire is to be worn for all evening and sports functions.
Please ensure that all items such as school uniform, tog bags, sportswear, etc. are clearly marked with your child's full name.
TUCK SHOP
Snack lunches and refreshments can be purchased at the tuck shop.
The After-Care Centre is situated on the school property. This facility is open throughout the year and during the school holidays. However, for the period between mid-December until 9 January 2012 the centre remains closed.
CHILDREN'S COUNCIL
Learners in Grades Six and Seven participate bi-annually in a Children's Council election. The candidates are selected by means of class nominations and thereafter the candidates organise their own election campaigns. The Councillors are elected by secret ballot. Once elected, the Councillors meet with the Principal and senior management staff on a regular basis.
The Council elections provide the learners with opportunities to learn about basic democratic processes and citizenship.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND DAY TRIPS
Outdoor activities form an integral part of every learners holistic development. Accordingly,learners are taken on day excursions and educational tours. The learners from Grade One to Grade Six have the opportunity to embark on day excursions at least once a term. Excursion venues include the zoo, planetarium, airport, television studios and the snake park.
Educational camps for the duration of three to five days are arranged for Grade Six and Seven learners. The tour venues include the Drakensberg, Magaliesberg and the Bushveld.
FACILITIES
The school has an extensive range of modern audio-visual equipment. The computer centre is well equipped with the latest educational software and access controlled internet facilities.
The school also boasts an array of sports fields. These range from two cricket fields, three cricket nets, a full-sized athletics track, three soccer fields and two netball courts. Additionally, there are a number of tennis courts and recently the school has been privledged enough to build it's own state of the art swimming facility.
THE GOVERNING BODY
The Governing Body is a statutory body elected in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Department of Education. It fulfills the duties of the overall governance of the school, which includes the Principal in her ex-officio capacity. Together with the Principal, the Governing Body consists of parents and members of the IR Griffith Primary School staff. The Governing Body convenes at least once a month to discuss the overall progress of the school.
TEAM HOUSES
A star theme has been chosen for the names of the School Houses:
S - Scorpio
T - Taurus
A - Aquila
R - Regulus
UNIFORM SHOP
Second-hand items such as school uniforms and sports attire may be purchased from the Uniform Shop. The shop is open on a Tuesday from 13:00 to 14:00.
PARENT'S ASSOCIATION
The Parent's Association (PA) is a fund-raising body and many of the school's fine facilities can be directly attributed to the enthusiastic endeavors of the PA. The parent community anually elects parents to serve as representatives of the IR Griffith Parents Association. Together with the elected parents, the PA also consists of members from the IR Griffith Primary School staff.
UNIFORM AND SPORTSWEAR
Every learner is expected to wear the correct school attire. The school uniform or sports attire is to be worn for all evening and sports functions.
Please ensure that all items such as school uniform, tog bags, sportswear, etc. are clearly marked with your child's full name.
TUCK SHOP
Snack lunches and refreshments can be purchased at the tuck shop.
