Our School
Established in 1959, Blairgowrie Primary School in Gavin Avenue, is ideally situated in the pleasant residential area in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Conveniently close to the Central Business District of Randburg, it enjoys easy access to the natural beauty of the bordering Delta Park Environmental Centre. The Scottish background of both suburb and school are represented in the three school houses: Atholl, Murray and Dundee.
Additionally, the winter uniform for both girls and boys incorporates the tartan of the Murray of Atholl. Click here to read the history of our tartan
The high standard of education for which Blairgowrie has won recognition is perpetuated by its present team of dedicated, caring and highly qualified teachers
Scholastic achievement is rewarded through presentation of Academic Colours and Subject Awards at the annual Prize giving Ceremony.
Specific awards are made in Grade 7
for:
Character and Leadership
Top Academic Scholar
The prevailing educational ethos of the School has as its foundation the recognition of the uniqueness and individuality of each child. Our Teaching practices strive to develop the Whole Person as the educational goal at Blairgowrie. Similarly, the vital role of the discipline is demonstrated in the simple approach to the School Rules which aim to cultivate respect for others and to foster an awareness of the implications of one's actions. All of this is reflected in the School's own Bill of Rights.
English is the medium of instruction.
Two languages - Afrikaans and Zulu - share equal second
language status. Religious Education is presented in such a
way that respect is engendered for all faiths and those
children outside the Christian faith are free to express
themselves without fear of reprisal.
The Management Team - which
incorporates Principal, Teachers and Governing Body -
strives not only to keep abreast of, but to be instrumental
in the formulation of new educational policies. Feedback
sessions regarding educational policy, finances and capital
expenditure, among others, are held to keep parents
informed.
School Calendar : 2009 14 January – 27 March 15 April – 26 June 20 July – 23 September 5 October – 11
December School Fees Our parents have voted for Blairgowrie to be a compulsory fee-paying school. A special meeting of parents is held in October or November each year, at which the fees for the following year are agreed upon. For enrolment
in 2010 a first fee payment of R600
per child is required upon
acceptance of your child at The school fees for 2009 are R11 445 Grade 1 -7 R11 000 Grade 0 After Care Our popular After Care is run privately by the school. Your children are fully supervised from the
end of school until Our After Care staff are: Madelaine Rogers (Supervisor) Rosemary Webster Grade 0 Celia Rudolph Grade 1 Kirsty Webster Grade 2 Josephine Keekan Grade 3 Lauren Walter Grade 4 Divia Vartharajaloo Grade 5 Melody Cook Grade 6&7 Chef and assistant: Sweetness Moloko and Gladness Moloko. For more information contact: Madeleine on 083-550-8544 | Uniforms We are very proud of our uniform with its Scottish background, and all learners are required to adhere to this code of dress. The dress code is determined by a committee of parents and teachers. Summer Shirts: White, short sleeved and open necked NO patterned or striped vests or T-shirts to be worn underneath the shirts Shorts: Grey - NO fancy belts ONLY Gr 7 boys are allowed to wear grey long pants in thesummer. Socks: Long, grey with school colours in the rib Shoes: Black
lace up – simple type (Bata Toughees, Caps/Floppy Hats: Bottle green, with school badge Girls: Dress: School dress, red and white checks Socks: White, ankle length – turned over ONCE No “shuffle” type socks Shoes: Black – single bar or T-bar shoe Caps/Floppy Hats: Bottle green, with school badge Winter Boys: Shirts: White, long sleeved – top button to be fastened Tie: School Tie – Murray of Atholl tartan Trousers: Grey – long NO tracksuit pants may be worn Socks: Short, grey, ankle length socks are to be worn For warmth: Green “V” necked pullover Green windbreaker with school badge Girls: Shirts: White, long sleeved – top button to be fastened Tie: School Tie – Murray of Atholl tartan (elasticised tie to be worn) Kilt: On very cold days, “School Grey” rib tights may be worn in place of socks. NO tracksuit pants may be worn For warmth: Green pullover
with “V” neck or green cardigan with buttons Green windbreaker with school badge PLEASE NOTE: The school tracksuit is part of the official sports uniform. It is NOT part of the school uniform and may not be worn to school Uniform Stockists School and sports uniforms are available from our stockists: 1) Constantia
Outfitters High
School Shopping Centre (Opp Randburg Hoerskool) cnr Hans Strijdom and Rabie Streets, Tel: 011-791–1300 Sanlam Centre Randburg Tel: 011-787-8324 3) Sportsman’s
Warehouse Cresta/Blackheath Tel: 011-476-688 Good second hand items of uniform are sold from our THRIFT SHOP
which you will find in Room 26 upstairs Blairgowrie Thrift Shop
Hours: Wednesdays: Fridays: 13:00 – 14:00 |
