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Mission Statement

Tree Tops SchoolRef: https://treetops.org.za/mission-statement/

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Source domain: treetops.org.za

Collected on 7 August 2026

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What this means

This document is the official mission statement of Tree Tops School, an independent co-educational school in South Africa that serves children from age 3 to Grade 3. It outlines the school's core values, including fostering a safe, caring, and environmentally conscious learning environment, promoting respect, emotional resilience, and holistic development. The mission emphasizes child-centered education, anti-materialism, gender equity, environmental sustainability, and community involvement, with specific policies on discipline, language, sports, and parental engagement.

Facts

Reference

https://treetops.org.za/mission-statement/

Key Takeaways

  • Tree Tops School
  • age 3 to Grade 3
  • Section 21 Co.
  • independent school
  • no subsidy
  • fees as income source
  • Eco-School
  • green flag status
  • WESSA
  • pre-primary: 2.5 to 5 years
  • Foundation Phase: 6 to 9/10 years
  • English as language of instruction
  • isiZulu and Afrikaans as additional languages
  • barefoot is best
  • Merit Award System
  • intra-mural sports (2.5 hours/week)
  • overnight excursions for Junior Primary
  • ISASA Principles of Good Practice
  • Tree Tops School
  • WESSA
  • ISASA
  • South African Council for Educators
  • Silverton Road