An independent primary school, offering a stronger future for all children of Africa... Our 1st ENTRANCE TESTING DAY FOR 2023 for Grade 1 to Grade 7 is scheduled for SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST 20<strong>22</strong> Call today to find out more 031 701 5603 or email admissions@jwesleyptn.co.za or Apply online at www.jwesleyptn.co.za From Left to right: Mrs Beryl Turner (30 yrs.), Mrs Martha Hlongwana (26 yrs.), Mrs Moray Thwaites ( <strong>22</strong> yrs.), Mrs Rebecca Ntshangase (33 Yrs.), Mr Elijah Jama (30 yrs.), Mr Khokha Hlengwa (26 yrs.), Mrs Gugu Nzimande ( <strong>22</strong> yrs.), front seated, Mrs Dorothy Nhlumayo (41 yrs.) Many schools routinely highlight their merits and strengths via various mediums in the public domain that are instrumental in creating the desired perceptions of their institutions. However, whilst advertising permits the creation of an impressive visual and written representation of a school, conveying its essence, the abstract quality that truly defines it, is a somewhat more challenging endeavour. The prevailing culture in a school and the impact this has on the efficacy of teaching and learning is a crucial indicator of success, arguably more so than an impressive array of physical amenities and academic, sporting and cultural options. Although John Wesley School is blessed with incredible facilities, our fundamental belief is that the essence of our success, and our most important defining feature, is our Christian ethos and the prevailing staff culture that it has engendered. We have eight staff members that have served our school for more than twenty years, with three exceeding thirty years of service, and one exceeding forty years of service. This includes three teachers who are even more passionate and motivated today than they were when they started their careers. Such loyalty is only evident in working environments that are happy, afford regular opportunities for personal expression and growth and in which mutual love and respect abounds. Like any good school, we have a very clearly defined hierarchy to manage and co-ordinate daily operations, however, the lines of JWS is a school with a rich history of inspiring positive change in South Africa. authority become blurred when our colleagues interact with each other on a personal level. No matter what your designation, be it principal, teacher, administrator or general assistant, we all share in each other’s joys and triumphs, we support each other through hardship and we mourn each other’s losses. This attitude manifests in the demeanour of our staff members and is massively influential in our classrooms as we pursue our collective mission to produce remarkable young men and women, who are not just academics, but compassionate individuals who are capable of transforming society. If our staff members are the calibre of men and women you wish to entrust with your child’s intellectual, emotional and spiritual development, then John Wesley School is the natural choice for you. Our admissions process for 2023 has been simplified and has been taken online via an online application form at www. jwesleyptn.co.za. Applications are also processed in-office for those who cannot access the online platform. We are situated at 30 Bamboo Lane, Pinetown. SCAN ME “John Wesley School Pinetown” 42&43_KidsAutism.indd 2 20<strong>22</strong>/05/19 07:24:25 PM
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