Vision, Mission, & Values
All who make up the Steyn City School community know that we are able to achieve our full potential in every area of school life. We discover knowledge with curiosity and delight, we compete with commitment and confidence, we perform with creativity and artistry, we live with care and respect, we lead with courage and restraint, and we serve with humility and generosity.
We are committed to a Christian ethos that acknowledges a diverse society where happiness, integrity, dignity, kindness, courtesy, flexibility, tenacity, passion, and rigour rest at the heart of everything that we do.
We cherish our African roots and dare to make a distinctive difference as significant global citizens, as we live out the school motto, ‘We Reach Beyond’.
The pillars that stand outside our school are a symbolic representation of our values, with earth representing integrity, glass representing curiosity, wood representing service, fire representing tenacity, and metal representing respect.
Philosophy
When Giuseppe Plumari envisioned this wonderful lifestyle resort for all South Africans, his idea was to create a community rooted in the values of a bygone era; a time where family, friends, and neighbours were at the core of our existence. Family was a pillar of this world and children spent hours poring over books, grappling with puzzles or kicking balls, or riding in the street with their friends, rather than hunched over devices.
It’s the kind of world where people treat one another with integrity and respect – precisely the qualities we would like our children to display. This is what Steyn City School is about. We’re striving to create an environment where our children are sufficiently challenged inside and outside the classroom, so that learning becomes a fascination and a joy; an experience that rewards and fulfils.
Our curriculum is carefully devised so that students’ existing skills, values, and knowledge provide a solid foundation for growth, exploration, and independent learning. Our Grade 12 students write the IEB examination and this allows entry into national and international tertiary institutions. We help children seize learning opportunities and incorporate a variety of learning styles into our teaching, so that all children are accommodated in our classrooms. Our teachers are professionally qualified and receive regular professional training and development. Our aim is always to engage our students in the process of learning and teaching.
Steyn City School is more than a platform where individuals excel; it’s a space where they are encouraged to question and take initiative. This relates to the sports field, performance arenas, and the classrooms. Our outstanding facilities invite children to participate in several sporting codes and our ethos and values stand as a guideline to nurture good sportsmanship.
Our magnificent theatre, music, and art venues allow for a varied and rich cultural programme where self-expression is encouraged and applauded. We take pride in providing our children with a safe space to explore their own strengths and stretch their boundaries. Our drama and music performances and our art exhibitions allow a stage for remarkable creativity. By providing various testing grounds for talent, we believe that we are also allowing for the building blocks of self-esteem, which is the quality that helps our children respond to those around them with compassion and respect, while maintaining their own integrity.
Our service programme is part of our philosophy and reminds our children of the importance of engaging with and giving back to our broader community.
