Situated in the quiet suburbs of Rustenburg, Selly Park Convent Primary School is an English medium, co-educational day school catering for learners from Grade RR to Grade 7. The school accepts students from the Catholic faith, as well as the from wider community. Students participate in all aspects of school life: academic, cultural, religious, social and sport. Emphasis is placed on the holistic education of the child, and the relationship between school and home is a vital one. 2021 PMR Golden Arrow Award - Category, Best Private School in the North West. Selly Park Convent Primary is an English medium school. The school follows the National Curriculum and also offers additional subjects such as Religious Education, Technology, Coding & Robotics, Physical Education and Swimming. The school strives to maintain a cutting-edge approach to both curriculum and content, and ensures the various IEB benchmarking tests are carried out each year. (Grade 3 International Benchmarking Tests for Mathematics, English and Science - Grade 6 International Benchmarking Test - Grade 7 MATCH Test). MISSION STATEMENT We, the Community of Selly Park Convent School, strive to provide equal educational opportunities for children, irrespective of race or creed within a Christian environment, modelling ourselves on Jesus, the Universal Teacher. We endeavour to create an atmosphere of understanding and dedicate ourselves to the full development of the child. We commit ourselves to a broad and relevant curriculum so that each child can develop emotionally, spiritually, physically and academically, thus enabling her/him to acquire a good self image. We will create situations in which the children will make choices and accept responsibility for them. We will further staff development both professionally and personally. In pursuing this mission we strive to promote a feeling of pride in the school and encourage student/parent involvement in all areas, through constant interaction. CURRENT STATUS Selly Park Convent Primary School is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO Registration number 18/11/13/2057). The school is registered with the Department of Education (EMIS No. 600101952). Selly Park Primary has received full accreditation from UMALUSI, the Council appointed by government to maintain quality assurance in education. Selly Park is also registered with the IEB (Independent Examinations Board) as part of their Primary School Initiative. Bishop Kevin Dowling is the representative of the Catholic Schools’ Trust on the Board of Governors. Mr. Richard Pilkington, a Trust appointee, is the Chairperson of the Board of Governors. The Board is comprised of the Catholic Schools’ Trust representative, parent, teacher and community representatives. Mrs. Louise Connellan was appointed Principal of Selly Park Convent Primary School in January 2021 after serving as Deputy Principal for thirteen years Information on current school fees is available in the application form which provides the Financial Policy for the School. We look forward to welcoming your child into our School Community and trust that our relationship will be a long and happy one.