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Learn About Our School
Who we are
About Our School
Welcome to Zwaanswyk Academy, the home of purpose-driven educational excellence. Thank you that you have chosen Zwaanswyk to lay your child’s foundations, thus preparing him or her for later success. We can assure you that you have made an excellent choice.
Objectives
To Provide a balanced education encompassing academics, culture and sport and educating all pupils from Grade R to 7 in a manner which develops confident, well-rounded, positive, enquiring and innovative learners. To provide values-based teaching through the medium of English. To Create an atmosphere which encourages a continuous endeavor for top honours.
To Encourage friendly and stable environment for learners and educators and to Maintain healthy and positive discipline within the Positive Discipline Framework.
To providing a service that will ensure that Zwaanswyk Academy maintains it’s status as the home of purpose-driven educational excellence.
To Encourage friendly and stable environment for learners and educators and to Maintain healthy and positive discipline within the Positive Discipline Framework.
To providing a service that will ensure that Zwaanswyk Academy maintains it’s status as the home of purpose-driven educational excellence.
School History
The name “Zwaanswyk” is an abbreviation of “Zwaanswyck aan den Steenbergen”, a beautiful farm at the foot of the Steenberg allocated to a widow by Simon van der Stel in 1683. This school was built on part of that estate.
The school as it is today was officially opened on 30 June 1976 by the honourable Mr. G. J. Lubbe, member of the Executive Council: Education.
In August 2007 Zwaanswyk Primary School adopted the name Zwaanswyk Academy. It was felt that ‘Academy’ better described the fact that Zwaanswyk offers classes right up till Grade 9.
In 2011 Zwaanswyk Academy reverted to only offering classes up to Grade 7. It was then decided to retain the “Academy”.
The school as it is today was officially opened on 30 June 1976 by the honourable Mr. G. J. Lubbe, member of the Executive Council: Education.
In August 2007 Zwaanswyk Primary School adopted the name Zwaanswyk Academy. It was felt that ‘Academy’ better described the fact that Zwaanswyk offers classes right up till Grade 9.
In 2011 Zwaanswyk Academy reverted to only offering classes up to Grade 7. It was then decided to retain the “Academy”.
Operating Hours
Grade R
Monday to Thursday:
08:00-12:30
Grade 1-2
Monday to Thursday:
08:00-13:30
Grade 3
Monday to Thursday:
08:00-14:00
Grade 4-7
Monday to Thursday:
08:00-14:20
Grade R
Friday:
08:00-11:45
Grade 1-3
Friday:
08:00-12:30
Grade 4-7
Friday:
08:00-13:00
Our Value
Vision & Core Values
The school’s vision emphasizes a balanced education that encompasses academics, culture, and sport, aiming to develop confident, well-rounded learners from Grade R to 7. This approach is grounded in their core values:
Respect
Responsibility
Integrity
Compassion
Courage
School Song
Zwaanswyk Academy, our school we hold so dear
On the southmost tip of Africa, our motto very clear
Purpose-Driven Excellence we strive for every day
For every child at Zwaanswyk ,this is the only way.
Zwaanswyk children always strive to give our best
Pursuing skill and wisdom is for us a noble quest.
Participation is the key ,in culture and in sport
But excellence in learning is where we will not come short.
Our purpose is to grow to be the Mother City’s finest.
We bring honour to our school with dignity and kindness.
We come together daily , blessed by our God above, for Zwaanswyk Academy is our school, our home, our joy, our love!
Message
Our Principals Welcome
Welcome to Zwaanswyk Academy, the home of purpose-driven educational excellence. Thank you that you have chosen Zwaanswyk to lay your child’s foundations, thus preparing him or her for later success. We can assure you that you have made an excellent decision.
Zwaanswyk Academy is a co-educational school educating learners from grade R to grade 7. Situated in wonderfully serene surroundings, Zwaanswyk offers an education of the highest standard.
Based on three pillars of excellence – academic, sport and culture – we strive to develop the whole child in a way that readies him or her to successfully take up their rightful place in society.
All this happens in a safe and nurturing environment where learners are encouraged to develop a genuine love and yearning for learning, development, quality and success.
Zwaanswyk is proud of who we are and what we offer.
Mr. Anthony Adams
Principal
