Welcome to George Preparatory School
The school for small children with big dreams
George Preparatory School
Preparing for the brightest future, George Preparatory School provides unparalleled dedication to learners and their variety of needs, passions and dreams. Explore our website to learn more about our school.
Our School
George Preparatory School situated in George, the heart of the Garden Route, at the foot of the picturesque Outeniqua Mountains.
In 2021, our school celebrated 70 years of establishment and has a rich history as being one of the oldest buildings in George.
Admissions
Thank you for considering George Preparatory School for your child’s education.
Applications for the 2027 school year is now open. A full list of the requirements and fees can be found on our admissions page.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Academics
We are a parallel-medium, multi-cultural school, specialising in Foundation Phase education.
We range from Grade R to Grade 3 with seven classes in each grade.
Sport
We believe sport and movement is important for the development of the child as a whole. Participation in sport activities is encouraged and emphasised.
Culture
We offer a variety of arts and culture activities at our school. Including music, choir, debate, art and much more!
What’s new at our school
Gross Motor Obstacle Course
We have partnered with Louise Ried and her team at Jungle Fit to design and install an obstacle course. This course will challenge our Voories and will focus specifically on their physical development.
Robotics & Coding (Beebots)
Robotics and Coding are the new buzzwords of the future school curriculum and yes, the Beebots have joined the Preparatory School family!
Our Mascot (Buzzbee)
In 2021 our school introduced a mascot representing the buzzing and energetic spirit of the school. It will be seen at special team building activities for learners and teachers, as well as at sport events and on open days.
Parent Feedback
Thank you to each and every parent who entrusts us with the care and education of their child. We always appreciate hearing from parents – if you would like to give us any feedback, please submit it via email to info@georgeprep.org
George Preparatory is one of the best schools in George. Definitely a school that has an open-door policy and is willing to assist in any way possible to ensure the well-being of their children. We are so impressed with the School, Teachers, and the support they provide. This school and Headmaster never stop striving for the best tools while always focusing on the foundations of our children for the years ahead. Our youngest has just started this year in Grade R and oldest in Grade 3 and it has been a wonderful journey thus far and always exciting to see what is in store for the year ahead.
During the time my sons were in George Preperatory, I served 2 back-to-back terms on their Governing Body and my wife was very active in the PTA. We have seen the transition of Headmaster, Mr. Roux to Mrs. Lokkie Fourie and the advertising, interview, and appointment of highly skilled teachers during those 6 years.
As the title “Preparatory” in the name indicates, a very strong focus of the school is giving a solid foundation, not only academically, but in sport as well as developmentally to all the children attending the School.
Due to the consistent support of the teaching Staff, PTA, Governing Bodies, and Lokkie’s clear vision the school has been able to transform to one of the best in George.
I personally had the privilege in playing a very minor oversight role in the preparation work the Staff did during the lock down for the management of the school during the Covid pandemic. Never have I seen such a committed team of Teachers and support staff that played their role in ensuring every child was as safe as they could be during the pandemic.
To all the new parents – Your Children are in good hands.
From the principal’s office
Welcome to George Preparatory School’s website! May you enjoy your visit as you explore the many activities offered at our beautiful school!
George Preparatory School is the only preparatory school in George, catering to learners from Grade R to Grade 3. This means that every decision and every allocation of funds is directed toward the needs and development of young children. Academics, sports, and culture are three of the core elements of our vision to guide each learner toward becoming a well-rounded and holistically developed individual. We are a values-driven school, with honesty, respect, and responsibility at the heart of our discipline system.
Our learners are happy and are exposed to a multicultural and bilingual environment. There are 28 classes in total (seven per grade, of which four are taught in Afrikaans and three in English). A qualified computer teacher offers computer and robotics classes. Our learner support team consists of four teachers who withdraw learners from the classroom setting to help address identified academic challenges.
In terms of sports, we offer a wide variety of options, including athletics, rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, and tug-of-war. Our chess learners perform exceptionally well in chess tournaments. On a cultural level, we participate in various public speaking competitions, choir competitions, reading competitions, and eisteddfods – and yes, our national-level achievements speak volumes about the skills nurtured here. We also take part in the Conquesta Olympiad, an academic competition that enriches and challenges our learners.
At Voories, we cultivate hearts that care. By cherishing every learner, we consciously support one another and encourage our learners and colleagues to strive for victory, even in their spiritual lives.
May the joy, peace, and sense of belonging that we live out each day also touch your heart through these written words and bring warmth to your being…
Raising tomorrow’s leaders since 1951
At George Preparatory School our aim is to grow and prepare our learners for the life to come and guide them to adulthood so they can one day fulfill their place in society.