Northcliff Primary
Teacher in Johannesburg

Our Sterling programme has proven to be a great success and we make a concerted effort to offer a wide variety of both sporting and cultural activities for our learners.
Our vision statement is encapsulated in our motto.
We strive to engender equality and respect for all in a Christian Ethos of tolerance.
To our parents and teachers too.

The school started with only seven learners and one teacher. Mrs E. Morris was the only teacher as well as the acting principal. Trott was appointed as a teacher to help Mrs Morris. At that time the school consisted of a small building with an office, a small staffroom and three classrooms. The staffroom was used at night by the Civic Guard who did police duty in the area. Mr Fred Cohen was responsible for having our school built. Since 1942 more buildings were built to accommodate more children. Parents in the Northcliff area were reluctant to send their children to this new school. There was a good relationship between the parents and the school. The new members took their responsibilities seriously and they immediately started provided the school with playgrounds, sport fields and gardens. Heller was responsible for the laying out and maintenance of the gardens and sport fields. Our aspiration for innovation enables our school to achieve levels of which we are proud. Curiosity is sparked in the class with many hands-on activities and events. Imagination is encouraged and the Arts and Languages are given equal priority with other parts of the curriculum. To see what we have to offer, please make an appointment to speak to the Principal to find out more about this special place of learning and how we can give your child the best start to their educational career. Sport is certainly encouraged, from the happy participant enjoying the benefits of playing in teams, to the competitive player at District or Provincial level. Learners are not being prepared for life beyond the school system. Dropout rates at universities are climbing and young people do not have the skills needed to survive in a competitive job market in tough economic times. In a multicultural, dynamic population, people skills and an understanding of others ensures both social and economic success. A school, especially a primary school, has to offer more than the proud tradition of more than 70 years of history of Northcliff Primary. Tradition, good manners and self-discipline are all a part of the culture of our school. However, the fabric of Northcliff Primary nurtures the very seeds of possibility that every child holds within themselves. Nulla consequat massa quis enim.Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu.In enim justo, rhoncus ut, imperdiet a, venenatis vitae, justo. My son has just left to move onward and upward to High School.