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~ EDUCATION & TRAINING
CO-ED IS
YOUR FUTURE
We're delig hted you are interested in learning dedicated and professional staff, offeri ng
more about Thomas More College. We're proud classes from Grade 0000 to Grade 12. Through
to present a school at which our Christian- a balanced programme of academic, cu ltural,
based ethos and the importance of family sporting and community activities as well as
values are paramount in preparing you r child a measure of fun, the school prides itse lf on
for the future, as tomorrow's leaders today. developing Christian love and self-esteem
in ch ildren and a moral code as espoused in
Thomas More College first opened its doors the Gospel of Jesus Christ, ensuring that they
in 1962 and has grown from its modest 55 are able to make a meaningful contribution to
pupils, all boys, to being KwaZulu-N atal's an ever-changing society. Focus is given to
largest co-educational independent school. developing and inspiri ng the whole c hild and
Situated on 20 hectares within the gorgeous equipping each one with relevant leadership
Kloof Conservancy, the college calls the and life skills.
lovely suburb of Kloof home. Whi le the college
focuses on smaller, personal classes, it offers Our Vision
a sizeable campus catering to students
right from Grade 0000 through to Grade 12. To develop Tomorrow's Leaders Today.
Learning fol lows three stages of development,
from Pre-Primary and Foundation Phase to Our Mission
Senior Primary School, and finally, to High To provide An Inspired Education
School. The Pre-Primary and Foundation
Phase are where students begin to develop Our Core Values
their identities and individuality. It forms
the base on which all fundamental life skills Purpose: Def: The reason for which something
develop. Students continue to develop and is done, created or exists. Every one student is
grow through Senior Primary and High School, created with a purpose -An Inspired Education
and can confidently step out into the world and provides a range of opportunities for students
are equipped to achieve their goals by the time to fi nd, explore and grow into thei r purpose .
they leave us.
Belonging: Def: To be in a suitable place. An
Give Your Child a Head Start affinity for a place, a situation or a group. If a
student knows that they belong and, therefore,
At Thomas More College, we believe the trust their learning space, they feel safe to
learning experience goes beyond the pour their energy into their work and learning
classroom, wh ich is why we aim to enrich opportunities - An Inspired Education draws
and inspire our pupils academically, cultural ly students into a space which develop an affinity
and out on the sports field. We have a staff for learning .
of dedicated and experienced teachers
comm itted to nurturing your ch ild's mental, Effort: Def: A vigorous or determined attempt.
emotional and physical growth, ensuring they Ongoing effort, when directed with intent and
develop the right tools to help them navigate determination, improves results.
through life successfully so they can indeed be
tomorrow's leaders. Can-do-attitude: Def: Showing a willingness
to take action and achieve results. By
Ethos embracing challenge, students cu ltivate a
growth mindset and strive to reach their goals.
Thomas More College is an independent,
Christian-based co-educational school with Editorial supplied by Thomas More College
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