Pre-School
Welcome to our Pre-school! The Riverview Pre-school offers a creative and stimulating learning environment with a strong sense of purpose which encourages development of the individual child. We aim to equip the children with the cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills necessary for a happy confident start to their school careers. Children are encouraged to learn, explore, discover and grow in a safe nurturing environment with an enjoyable play situation and beautiful garden setting.
Our Cubs to Grade 0 cater for boys and girls aged 18 months - 6 years. The teachers at the Pre-school are dedicated and passionate about teaching young children and classes are assisted by four teacher aides.
Our teachers are committed to providing your children with the best possible education, preparing them for school readiness.
Our Mission
To build an help our children to reach their age-appropriate milestones by providing stimulating opportunities for children to grow and learn in a safe, caring pre-school environment.
Our Philosophy
Every child has the ability to learn and the sooner we begin their formal instruction, the further they can go. We also believe that experienced teachers understand that they must “meet students where they begin” and then move forward in a very intentional way to help each child achieve important developmental milestones.
Admission Policies Criteria for Placement Requirements
Admission according to age:
Cubs: 18 months - 3 years old
Grade 000: 3-4 years
Grade 00: 4-5 year old
Grade 0: 5-6 year old
All children entering the pre-school from Grade 000 have to do an entrance examination. The result of these exams is discussed by the panel and an informed decision is made, the result is then communicated to the parents. The entrance exam is compiled by the class teacher, based on the age appropriate milestones
Our Daily Program
Cubs to Grade 00’s follow a structured pre-school program that involves gross motor activities, fine motor activities, perceptual activities, bible study, language activities and mathematics.
Primary School
The Junior Primary starts from Grade 0 to Grade 3 and the Senior Primary from Grade 4 to Grade 7. There is one class per grade and classes consist of a maximum of 25 children per class which allows for focused teaching. Education goes beyond the classroom as every opportunity offered by the environment is exploited through learners going on both day and extended tours to further supplement classroom and educational experiences. Our well-resourced library and fully functional computer centre ensures learners are familiar with the technology necessary for being an effective, critically –thinking citizen of tomorrow. Success in both national and international assessments such as Conquesta and International Benchmarking Assessments, as well as the frequency with which our learners are awarded scholarships to prominent high schools, give testimony to the standard of learners moulded at Riverview Preparatory School.Term Planner
Click on the links below to download the term planner for the specific month.
(Please note that calendar events are subject to change. )
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
Term Dates
Term Dates 2026
1st Term :
- Staff: Monday 12 January
- School Opens for pupils: Wednesday 14 January
- School Closes: Friday 27 March
- Public Holidays:
Friday 21 March - Human Right's Day
2nd Term :
- Staff: Monday 13 April
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 14 April
- School Closes: Friday 26 June
- Public Holidays:
Monday 27 April Freedom Day
Friday 01 May Worker’s Day
Tuesday 16 June Youth Day
3rd Term:
- Staff: Monday 20 July
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 21 July
- School Closes: Friday 18 September
- Public Holidays:
Monday 10 August - National Women’s Day Holiday
4th Term :
- Staff: Tuesday 06 October
- School Opens for pupils: Wednesday 07 October
- School Closes: Friday 27 November
- School Closes for staff: Wednesday 02 December
Holidays Except School Holidays for 2026
- Thursday 01 January - New Year’s Day
- Saturday 21 March - Human Rights Day
- Friday 03 April - Good Friday
- Monday 06 April - Family Day
- Monday 27 April - Freedom Day
- Friday 01 May - Workers’ Day
- Tuesday 16 June - Youth Day
- Sunday 09 August - National Women’s Day
- Monday 10 August - National Women’s Day (Holiday)
- Thursday 24 September - Heritage Day
- Wednesday 16 December - Day of Reconciliation
- Friday 25 December - Christmas Day
- Saturday 26 December - Day of Goodwill
Term Dates
Term Dates 2027
First Term
- Staff: Monday 11 January
- School Opens for pupils: Wednesday 13 January
- School Closes: Friday 19 March
- Public Holidays:
Monday 22 March Human Right's Day (21 March)
Second Term
- Staff: Monday 12 April
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 13 April
- School Closes: Friday 25 June
- Public Holidays:
Monday 26 April Special School Holiday
Tuesday 27 April Freedom Day
Wednesday 16 June Youth Day
Third Term
- Staff: Monday 19 July
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 20 July
- School Closes: Friday 17 September
- Public Holidays:
Monday 09 August National Women’s Day
Fourth Term
- Staff: Monday 04 October
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 05 October
- School Closes: Friday 26 November
- School Closes for staff: Tuesday 30 November
Public Holidays 2027
- Friday 01 January - New Year’s Day
- Sunday 21 March - Human Rights Day
- Friday 26 March - Good Friday
- Monday 29 March - Easter Monday / Family Day
- Tuesday 27 April - Freedom Day
- Saturday 01 May - Workers’ Day
- Wednesday 16 June - Youth Day
- Sunday 09 August - National Women’s Day
- Monday 09 August - National Women’s Day
- Friday 24 September - Heritage Day
- Thursday 16 December - Day of Reconciliation
- Saturday 25 December - Christmas Day
- Sunday 26 December - Day of Goodwill
School Uniform
Click here to download the school uniform documentationChildren will wear full, regulation and clean uniforms to school.
Girls may only wear sleepers in pierced ears. They may wear a discreet chain and cross, but no other jewellery will be allowed.
Hair accessories will be green and/or white. Girls’ hair will be neatly tied up if reaching shoulder length. Boys will be expected to keep hair neat and reasonably short.
If children are outside of the school premises, and still in uniform, it will be expected of them to wear the complete and correct uniform. They are recognised as ambassadors of the school, and must behave accordingly.
Hats will be worn outdoors at all times – children must wear their hats to school, during break and from school.
Disciplinary Procedure
- The school’s 14-point Value System, Code of Conduct and Rules to be explained and discussed by class teacher at the beginning of each school year. New pupils will be adequately informed.
- Class teacher deals with any infringements and implements corrective action. (Emphasis is on addressing misconduct constructively).
- If the problem persists and class teacher is unable to resolve it, the problem will be referred to a Guidance Committee comprised of the Head, the child’s Mentor and the Class Teacher.
- Parents are informed and called it, so as to assist with the disciplinary process.
- A report on the corrective action taken will be placed in the learner’s file and a copy sent to the parents.
Pre-School
Welcome to our Pre-school! The Riverview Pre-school offers a creative and stimulating learning environment with a strong sense of purpose which encourages development of the individual child. We aim to equip the children with the cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills necessary for a happy confident start to their school careers. Children are encouraged to learn, explore, discover and grow in a safe nurturing environment with an enjoyable play situation and beautiful garden setting.
Our Cubs to Grade 0 cater for boys and girls aged 18 months - 6 years. The teachers at the Pre-school are dedicated and passionate about teaching young children and classes are assisted by four teacher aides.
Our teachers are committed to providing your children with the best possible education, preparing them for school readiness.
Our Mission
To build an help our children to reach their age-appropriate milestones by providing stimulating opportunities for children to grow and learn in a safe, caring pre-school environment.
Our Philosophy
Every child has the ability to learn and the sooner we begin their formal instruction, the further they can go. We also believe that experienced teachers understand that they must “meet students where they begin” and then move forward in a very intentional way to help each child achieve important developmental milestones.
Admission Policies Criteria for Placement Requirements
Admission according to age:
Cubs: 18 months - 3 years old
Grade 000: 3-4 years
Grade 00: 4-5 year old
Grade 0: 5-6 year old
All children entering the pre-school from Grade 000 have to do an entrance examination. The result of these exams is discussed by the panel and an informed decision is made, the result is then communicated to the parents. The entrance exam is compiled by the class teacher, based on the age appropriate milestones
Our Daily Program
Cubs to Grade 00’s follow a structured pre-school program that involves gross motor activities, fine motor activities, perceptual activities, bible study, language activities and mathematics.
Primary School
The Junior Primary starts from Grade 0 to Grade 3 and the Senior Primary from Grade 4 to Grade 7. There is one class per grade and classes consist of a maximum of 25 children per class which allows for focused teaching. Education goes beyond the classroom as every opportunity offered by the environment is exploited through learners going on both day and extended tours to further supplement classroom and educational experiences. Our well-resourced library and fully functional computer centre ensures learners are familiar with the technology necessary for being an effective, critically –thinking citizen of tomorrow. Success in both national and international assessments such as Conquesta and International Benchmarking Assessments, as well as the frequency with which our learners are awarded scholarships to prominent high schools, give testimony to the standard of learners moulded at Riverview Preparatory School.Term Planner
Click on the links below to download the term planner for the specific month.
(Please note that calendar events are subject to change. )
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
Term Dates
Term Dates 2026
1st Term :
- Staff: Monday 12 January
- School Opens for pupils: Wednesday 14 January
- School Closes: Friday 27 March
- Public Holidays:
Friday 21 March - Human Right's Day
2nd Term :
- Staff: Monday 13 April
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 14 April
- School Closes: Friday 26 June
- Public Holidays:
Monday 27 April Freedom Day
Friday 01 May Worker’s Day
Tuesday 16 June Youth Day
3rd Term:
- Staff: Monday 20 July
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 21 July
- School Closes: Friday 18 September
- Public Holidays:
Monday 10 August - National Women’s Day Holiday
4th Term :
- Staff: Tuesday 06 October
- School Opens for pupils: Wednesday 07 October
- School Closes: Friday 27 November
- School Closes for staff: Wednesday 02 December
Holidays Except School Holidays for 2026
- Thursday 01 January - New Year’s Day
- Saturday 21 March - Human Rights Day
- Friday 03 April - Good Friday
- Monday 06 April - Family Day
- Monday 27 April - Freedom Day
- Friday 01 May - Workers’ Day
- Tuesday 16 June - Youth Day
- Sunday 09 August - National Women’s Day
- Monday 10 August - National Women’s Day (Holiday)
- Thursday 24 September - Heritage Day
- Wednesday 16 December - Day of Reconciliation
- Friday 25 December - Christmas Day
- Saturday 26 December - Day of Goodwill
Term Dates 2027
First Term
- Staff: Monday 11 January
- School Opens for pupils: Wednesday 13 January
- School Closes: Friday 19 March
- Public Holidays:
Monday 22 March Human Right's Day (21 March)
Second Term
- Staff: Monday 12 April
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 13 April
- School Closes: Friday 25 June
- Public Holidays:
Monday 26 April Special School Holiday
Tuesday 27 April Freedom Day
Wednesday 16 June Youth Day
Third Term
- Staff: Monday 19 July
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 20 July
- School Closes: Friday 17 September
- Public Holidays:
Monday 09 August National Women’s Day
Fourth Term
- Staff: Monday 04 October
- School Opens for pupils: Tuesday 05 October
- School Closes: Friday 26 November
- School Closes for staff: Tuesday 30 November
Public Holidays 2027
- Friday 01 January - New Year’s Day
- Sunday 21 March - Human Rights Day
- Friday 26 March - Good Friday
- Monday 29 March - Easter Monday / Family Day
- Tuesday 27 April - Freedom Day
- Saturday 01 May - Workers’ Day
- Wednesday 16 June - Youth Day
- Sunday 09 August - National Women’s Day
- Monday 09 August - National Women’s Day
- Friday 24 September - Heritage Day
- Thursday 16 December - Day of Reconciliation
- Saturday 25 December - Christmas Day
- Sunday 26 December - Day of Goodwill
School Uniform
Click here to download the school uniform documentationChildren will wear full, regulation and clean uniforms to school.
Girls may only wear sleepers in pierced ears. They may wear a discreet chain and cross, but no other jewellery will be allowed.
Hair accessories will be green and/or white. Girls’ hair will be neatly tied up if reaching shoulder length. Boys will be expected to keep hair neat and reasonably short.
If children are outside of the school premises, and still in uniform, it will be expected of them to wear the complete and correct uniform. They are recognised as ambassadors of the school, and must behave accordingly.
Hats will be worn outdoors at all times – children must wear their hats to school, during break and from school.
Disciplinary Procedure
- The school’s 14-point Value System, Code of Conduct and Rules to be explained and discussed by class teacher at the beginning of each school year. New pupils will be adequately informed.
- Class teacher deals with any infringements and implements corrective action. (Emphasis is on addressing misconduct constructively).
- If the problem persists and class teacher is unable to resolve it, the problem will be referred to a Guidance Committee comprised of the Head, the child’s Mentor and the Class Teacher.
- Parents are informed and called it, so as to assist with the disciplinary process.
- A report on the corrective action taken will be placed in the learner’s file and a copy sent to the parents.