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Student Support

WILLOW ACADEMYRef: https://willowacademy.co.za/student-support/

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

Willow Academy provides various student support services including remedial education, peer tutoring, outsourced counselling by registered South African counsellors, pastoral care through weekly visits by pastors from the Word of Faith Christian Centre, and interactive information evenings for parents. Remedial support is offered independently of school fees by qualified teacher Mrs Crystle Swanepoel and her team. The school also has a network of two visiting psychologists for learner assessments.

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educational support serviceOngoing

Remedial Education

Remedial education is offered by qualified teacher Mrs Crystle Swanepoel and her team during school and after school hours. It is not included in school fees and is available as an added service on the premises.

Who it is for
learners at Willow Academy
How to act on it
Contact the school office to arrange support with Mrs Crystle Swanepoel or her team.
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Remedial is run independently from the school. It is not included in the school fees structure and is considered an added service as it is done on the premises.
spiritual and emotional supportOngoing

Pastoral Care

Weekly visits by pastors from the Word of Faith Christian Centre provide spiritual guidance and emotional support to learners. Pastor Desmond Lepson visits Grades 1–7, and Pastor Micaela Chetty visits Grades 8–12 with Bible College students.

Who it is for
learners at Willow Academy
How to act on it
Attend weekly pastoral sessions held at the school during regular school hours.
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Pastor Desmond Lepson comes in once a week to talk to and share a message with Grade 1- 7. Pastor Micaela Chetty visits once a week with the Word of Faith Bible College students to talk to Grade 8-12.
academic support programOngoing

Peer Tutoring

Learners tutor other learners throughout the year under the supervision of Mrs Yaka. This service supports academic improvement through peer interaction.

Who it is for
learners at Willow Academy
How to act on it
Contact the school office to inquire about participation in peer tutoring.
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Tutoring is done during the year. Learners tutor learners. This is overseen by Mrs Yaka.
mental health support serviceOngoing

Outsourced Counselling

Counselling is provided by registered South African counsellors who are recognized by the Council of South Africa. Learners may be referred by teachers or parents for emotional and behavioural support.

Who it is for
learners at Willow Academy
How to act on it
Parents or teachers can refer learners to receive counselling; the school will provide a list of recommended therapists.
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Learners are either identified by a teacher or parent and are recommended to receive counselling to find the root cause of behavioural issues. The school will furnish parents with a list of recommended therapists.

Facts

Places

Eastern Cape, Nelson Mandela Bay

Reference

https://willowacademy.co.za/student-support/

Key Takeaways

  • Remedial education
  • Peer tutoring
  • Outsourced counselling
  • Pastoral care
  • Interactive Information Evenings
  • Psychologist assessments
  • Cedar Road, Fairview, Port Elizabeth
  • 041 008 5007
  • info@willowacademy.co.za
  • Monday-Friday: 07:30-15:00
  • Mrs Crystle Swanepoel
  • Mrs Yaka
  • Pastor Desmond Lepson
  • Pastor Micaela Chetty
  • Word of Faith Christian Centre
  • Willow Academy
  • Crystle Swanepoel
  • Yaka
  • Desmond Lepson
  • Micaela Chetty
  • Word of Faith Christian Centre
  • Council of South Africa
  • Cedar Road, Fairview, Port Elizabeth