WELCOME BY THE HEADMISTRESS
Welcome to Umhlanga College, a school with a Christian ethos and a strong sense of community.A good school treasures its past, values its present and plans for its future. Umhlanga College, an initiative of Durban Girls’ College, opened its doors in 2003 and welcomed 26 pupils. Today there are 558 pupils in the school across all phases: the Play School, Pre School, Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase.
Set in beautiful countryside surroundings, modern, spacious and equipped with state of the art facilities, the school provides an environment in which all children are encouraged to achieve the best of which they are capable, in all spheres of life. Our aim is to ensure that when our pupils leave for their High School years, they are confident and well prepared intellectually, spiritually and emotionally to face the challenges ahead. We educate Head, Heart and Hands. All the children are encouraged to use their initiative and also to work as a member of a team.
We are committed as a school to giving strong pastoral care, providing the best possible facilities and fostering academic excellence. Sport plays an important role in the holistic education of every child and the importance of Arts and Culture is also deemed as vital in their development.
We pride ourselves on the happy atmosphere at Umhlanga College as well as the individual attention afforded to each pupil by our dedicated and committed teachers. We look forward to meeting you. Everyday is open day at Umhlanga College.
LATEST NEWS
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW HEADMASTER FOR UMHLANGA COLLEGE ON THE RETIREMENT OF MRS MARGO REID. We are overjoyed to announce that Greg Brooks has been appointed as the Headmaster of Umhlanga College as at the beginning of 2011. Please refer to internal newsletter, the "CHATTER", for further details.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
We would like to advise that Chris Taylor, who has been Deputy of the Intermediate Phase for the last year, has now been appointed as Head of the Intermediate Phase at Umhlanga College. Chris has a Bachelor of Primary Education, majoring in Mathematics and Science. He has a special interest in the game of Chess, where he has been involved with the Junior Chess Association in several capacities. Chris's knowledge and experience within the different levels of education, cultural and sporting section's of our School as well as his involvement in our administration, management and curriculum make him totally suited to be Head of the Intermediate Phase. I am sure that Staff, Parents and Pupils will enthusiastically join the Board of Governors in welcoming Chris Taylor to this new position.
Julian Beare (Chairman of Board of Governors)
THE FARM HOUSE CAFE
We are pleased to inform you that the onsite Farmhouse Cafe is now operational. To avoid the early morning traffic and if you are waiting for siblings, this is the perfect place to have something to eat and drink.
It is also very "child friendly". Contact Lisa Pulvirenti on 0823994443 for bookings. All welcome!
CHESS - 0UR NEW SUBJECT
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