Portia Primary School – About Us
1. Welcome from the Principal
“Welcome to Portia Primary School! We’re a proudly South African public school with a strong tradition of academic, cultural, and sporting excellence. Our newly built facilities and dedicated team ensure a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for every child.”
— Principal K. Velensky
2. History & Infrastructure
- Founded in 1969 on a former dairy farm and operated initially in prefabricated structures until 2014
- As part of the ASIDI initiative, a R44 million upgrade was completed in October 2014, replacing old buildings with 23 classrooms, specialist rooms, Grade R facilities, admin block, kitchen, and a multipurpose hall
3. Mission & Vision
- Mission: To foster academic and personal growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Vision: To nurture future leaders with strong values and community spirit.
4. Core Values
- Respect • Excellence • Integrity • Responsibility • Unity
5. Academic Programs
- Serves learners from Grade R–7 across Foundation, Intermediate, and Senior Phases
- Offers full CAPS curriculum:
- Foundation Phase: Home Language, First Additional Language, Maths, Life Skills, Creative Arts, Physical Education
- Intermediate Phase (Gr 4–6): + Natural Sciences & Technology, Social Sciences
- Senior Phase (Gr 7): + Economic Management Sciences, Life Orientation
6. Extracurricular Activities
- Sports: Soccer, Netball, Athletics
- Cultural & developmental: Drama, Speech, Creative Arts .
7. Learners & Staff
- Approximately 708 learners supported by 25 teachers, maintaining a learner-to-teacher ratio of ~28:1
8. Community & Parent Engagement
- Actively engages parents—e.g., held a Safety Conversation in 2020 discussing road safety and pedestrian priorities .
- Strong partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders.
9. Facilities Overview
- 23 standard classrooms, specialist rooms, 2 Grade R rooms, kitchen, hall, admin block
- Fully renewed post-2014 ASIDI project—modern and secure environment
10. Getting Here & Contacts
- Address: 1 Holmes Road, Lansdowne (Eden Klein), Cape Town, 7780
- Phone: 021 703 3754
- Email: portiaprimary@gmail.com
- Accessible via Cape Flats / Southern Line train, nearest stations: Kenilworth or Ottery
11. Call to Action
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12. Photos Gallery
Include 3–4 images showing:
- Classroom learning
- School facilities (hall, playground)
- Learners in extra-mural activities