Curro Rivonia Primary School | Sandton

Welcome to Curro Rivonia Primary: Your Child's Journey to Excellence

Discover a vibrant and nurturing primary school experience right here in Sandton! Curro Rivonia is dedicated to shaping young minds from Grade R to Grade 7, providing a holistic education that beautifully balances rigorous academics with dynamic sports and enriching cultural activities.

Why Choose Curro Rivonia Primary?

• Individualised Attention: Our classrooms maintain limited sizes, ensuring every learner receives the personal guidance and support they need to thrive.
• Future-Ready Curriculum: Taught entirely in English, our curriculum is enhanced with cutting-edge subjects like Robotics, equipping your child with essential 21st-century skills.
• Convenience for Parents: Benefit from our reliable aftercare services and a dedicated school transport network, designed to make your daily routine smoother.
• Holistic Development: Beyond the core subjects, our extensive range of value-added programmes enriches your child's experience, boosting their confidence and skills both inside and outside the classroom.

Curious to learn more? Get a comprehensive overview of everything we offer on our detailed fact sheet.

Our Innovative Approach to Learning

At Curro Rivonia, we are unwavering in our commitment to delivering an outstanding education. Our unique approach to the national CAPS curriculum is rooted in project-based learning and self-discovery. This empowers learners to:

• Explore with Purpose: Engage deeply with learning material through hands-on research, exciting experiments, and thought-provoking assignments.
• Connect to Reality: Bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, making learning tangible and meaningful.
• Prepare for the Future: This dynamic methodology, combined with traditional teaching, meticulously prepares learners for the challenging IEB exams in high school, ensuring a seamless transition and strong academic foundation.

A Seamless Educational Journey: Part of the Curro Family

As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, we offer a distinct advantage: learners from any Curro group school receive preference when applying to us. Our network of nearby preschools ensures a smooth and familiar progression for your child. These include:

• Curro Bryanston
• The King’s School Linbro Park
• Curro Douglasdale
• Curro Fourways
• Curro Waterfall
• Sharonlea Childcare and Pre-primary
• Magic Beings
• Curro Aurora
• Curro Chartwell

All these excellent feeder schools are conveniently located within a 20-minute drive, fostering a strong sense of community and continuity in your child’s educational path.

Laying the Foundation: The Early Years (Grade R - 3)

Our Foundation Phase is meticulously designed to prepare Grade R learners for the formal academic journey that begins in Grade 1. Here, they build the essential building blocks for all future learning:

• Language Mastery: Developing strong skills in reading, spelling, comprehension, speaking, and listening.
• Mathematical Fluency: Cultivating a solid understanding of numbers, counting, and fundamental operations like addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Essential Life Skills: Fostering physical development, real-life problem-solving abilities, creativity, and critical thinking.

Expanding Horizons: The Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 - 7)

As learners progress into the Intermediate Phase, the curriculum evolves from tangible concepts to more abstract ideas. To navigate this exciting shift, we intensify our project-based learning approach. This means learners actively engage in:

• In-depth Research: Going beyond textbooks to explore topics from multiple perspectives.
• Hands-on Experiments: Discovering scientific principles through practical application.
• Challenging Assignments: Developing critical thinking and analytical skills by applying their knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Beyond the Classroom: Our Enrichment Programmes

We firmly believe that true learning extends far beyond the four walls of a classroom. As part of the Curro school group, we offer a diverse array of value-added programmes designed to ignite passion, foster a love for learning, and complement academic growth:

• Vibrant Community-Building Events: Creating a strong sense of belonging and camaraderie among learners and families.
• Supportive Extra Lessons and Engaging Parent-in-School Days: Providing additional academic assistance and inviting parents to be an integral part of their child's educational journey.
• Integrated Sports in the School Day: Promoting physical well-being, teamwork, and discipline as a seamless part of the daily routine.

Join Our Family at Curro Rivonia Primary

As a leading primary school in Sandton, we are deeply committed to providing our community with access to a high-quality, enriching education. We invite you to explore the rest of our website to uncover the full spectrum of opportunities awaiting your child. We are confident that your child will thrive and love being part of our warm and supportive family!

Welcome to Curro Rivonia Primary School: Nurturing Excellence from Grade R to 7

Nestled in the heart of Sandton, Curro Rivonia Primary School provides an exceptional educational journey for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. We pride ourselves on delivering the renowned Curro education – a holistic approach that meticulously balances rigorous academics with a vibrant array of sports and cultural activities.

Our English-medium instruction is complemented by intentionally limited class sizes, ensuring each child receives the personalised attention crucial for their growth and success. Embracing the future, our curriculum proudly includes Robotics as a core subject, equipping learners with essential 21st-century skills.

Beyond the classroom, our comprehensive aftercare service and convenient school transport options provide added support for families, while a variety of value-added programmes further enrich the learning experience, fostering development both inside and outside the classroom walls.

A Future-Focused Learning Environment

At Curro Rivonia, we believe in preparing learners for tomorrow, today. Our campus boasts a safe, modern, and inspiring environment where children naturally engage with cutting-edge equipment and facilities. Our commitment to delivering the excellent Curro education is reflected in every detail: classrooms are thoughtfully designed to foster optimal concentration and encourage dynamic interaction with learning materials.

We are proud to offer a range of specialised learning spaces that ignite curiosity and hands-on exploration:

• Consumer Studies Lab: For practical life skills and understanding the world around us.
• IT and Robotics Lab: Pioneering digital literacy and innovative problem-solving.
• Library: A vibrant hub for discovery, research, and a love of reading.
• MakerSpace: Where creativity comes to life through design and construction.
• Science Lab: Hands-on experimentation bringing scientific principles to life.
• Therapy Room: A dedicated space for individual support and well-being.
• ThinkLab: Fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and creative solutions.

Vibrant Sports & Cultural Life: State-of-the-Art Facilities

We are deeply committed to providing a truly balanced education, where academic excellence is complemented by a rich tapestry of sports and cultural activities. Our learners thrive on well-maintained courts and expansive fields, designed to inspire participation and excellence.

Our impressive array of activity facilities includes:

• Aquatics Centre: For swimming lessons and competitive aquatics.
• AstroTurf Fields (with floodlights): Enabling year-round sports, day or night.
• Cafeteria and Tuck Shop: Offering delicious and convenient meal options.
• Five-a-Side Soccer Field: Perfect for teamwork and developing soccer skills.
• Spacious Soccer, Rugby, and Athletics Field: Hosting a wide range of team and individual sports.
• Tennis and Netball Courts: For skill development and competitive play.
• Modern Tuck Shop: A convenient, cashless system (via app or card) for easy purchases.

Extended Care & Enrichment (Aftercare)

Our comprehensive aftercare service provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for your child until late in the afternoon, offering peace of mind for busy parents. Located within our secure school premises, learners enjoy dedicated supervision in comfortable classrooms and vibrant playgrounds.

Our program, expertly run by Club Engage, an esteemed outsourced partner, goes beyond basic supervision. It’s a dynamic blend of adventurous and creative activities designed to spark imagination and foster new skills, alongside the invaluable joy of good old-fashioned free play. Fees include a nutritious lunch, attentive supervision, and valuable limited homework support, ensuring a smooth transition from school day to home.

For those unexpected days, we also offer a convenient ad-hoc aftercare option, providing flexible support whenever you need it most.

Convenient & Reliable School Transport

To further support our families, Curro Rivonia offers a safe and convenient school transport service at an additional cost, detailed in our annual fees letter. Our reliable routes feature designated drop-off and pickup points across several key areas, designed to simplify your daily routine:

• Bowling Avenue
• Cedar Square
• Kyalami
• Montecasino
• Paulshof
• Pineslopes
• Sandown
• Sunninghill
• Wendywood
• Westcliff
• Woodmead

Please contact us directly to learn more about our transport service and how to secure a spot for your child.