Ellerton Primary School,Cape Town,South Africa

<body> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" width="95%" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2" align="center"> <p align="center"><font size="2"><a name="top"><img border="0" src="images/logo.jpg" alt="Ellerton Primary School and Care Centre - Sea Point, Cape Town" width="520" height="110"></a><br> </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" width="95%"> <tr> <td width="100%"><a href="#past_pupils"><font face="Arial" size="2"><img border="0" src="images/b_pupils.jpg" alt="past pupils" width="78" height="21"></font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><font size="2"><a href="#history"><img border="0" src="images/b_history.jpg" width="94" height="21"></a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><a href="photo.htm" target="_blank"><font face="Arial" size="2"><img border="0" src="images/b_photo.jpg" alt="photo gallery" width="88" height="21"></font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><a href="#contact"><font face="Arial" size="2"><img border="0" src="images/b_contact.jpg" alt="contact details" width="75" height="21"></font></a></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><br> <br> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </td> <td width="85%"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><font size="3">E</font></b></span><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">llerton has a unique child-centred educational approach, which provides for a healthy self concept in every child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>We search for the diversity of attributes within our classrooms and we consciously seek to develop and foster this diversity in an atmosphere of tolerance, understanding and love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This means that we deliberately seek to know each child as a unique person, to create opportunities for that person to grow in understanding of themselves and the world around them.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><font size="2"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB">            </span></font><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><font size="3">A</font></b></span><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">ll learning areas are integrated with learning centred around skills and processes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The children work in groups within the classroom, enabling various levels to function simultaneously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The teacher is a guide and facilitator, working in partnership with the child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The development of self discipline in learners is encouraged through co-operative and group learning. A healthy and friendly educational environment is encouraged and maintained.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">           </font></span><font size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva">O</span></b></span></font><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">ur education nurtures the development of a healthy curiosity, the desire to accept a challenge, confidence in problem solving, community awareness and involvement.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><font size="2"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Cornerstone" lang="EN-GB">            </span></font><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><font size="3">W</font></b></span><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">e teach our children to think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>We create opportunities for each child to grow in understanding of themselves and the world<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>around them.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">           </font></span><font size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva">T</span></b></span></font><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">he mission of this school is to expose the learners to the essential skills needed for life through exposure to all areas of learning, both the creative and the academic.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;mso-pagination:none"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><font size="3">Language Policy: W</font></b></span><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">hile Ellerton accepts that being multilingual is a defining characteristic of being South African, the Language of Instruction at Ellerton is English.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Parents enrolling their children at Ellerton must accept that all teaching, assessment and evaluation will be done in English.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span> </span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt; mso-pagination:none"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><font size="3">S</font></b></span><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">o as to develop a culture of multilingualism, Ellerton offers an additional language from Grade 3 onwards.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><font size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva">Curriculum:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-tab-count: 1"> </span></span></font><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">  </span>Ellerton endeavours to provide a wide, stimulating but secure environment to meet the unique, individual needs of each learner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>We appeal to the learner's natural characteristics and through group and individual methods of teaching, we strive to ensure that each learner develops to the limits of his/her potential.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><font size="3"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Members of Staff:</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </span></span></font></b><font size="2"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">       </b></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Our members of staff are specially selected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>They are caring, dedicated<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>people, able to provide the child-centred education that is the hallmark of Ellerton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>We develop the learner's positive self-concept and foster sound mental health by allowing the learner to channel natural creativity to positive, socially acceptable ends.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><font size="3">Assessment and Evaluation:</font></b></span><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">   </span>A report is issued at the end of every term.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The Grade 4 - 7 report issued at the end of the First Term provides an indication of the learner's social integration, behaviour and work attitudes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>At the end of the Second, Third and Fourth Terms progress reports are issued.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>No formal examinations are written until Grade 7, so the learners are therefore assessed on their daily work schedule which provides us with a cumulative mark.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This system of graded evaluation encourages the pupil to work at maximum potential throughout the year.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><font size="3">Extra-Mural Activities:</font></b></span><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">   </span>Ellerton offers a variety of extra-mural activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>These extra-murals are run by the staff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Offered, according to demand, are:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Soccer, Netball and Ball Skills (Foundation Phase).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Karate and Computer Club are run on a private basis. Times and venues for these will be found on the current extra-mural timetable, updated every term.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><font size="3">Excursions and Educational Shows:</font></b></span><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> Excursions and Educational Shows are undertaken regularly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Under the supervision of their class teacher, pupils regularly visit various places of interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Parents are asked to assist with or make a contribution to the costs of such excursions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>In addition , many different educational groups visit the school to provide supplementary input to our educational programme. A small charge is usually levied for such shows. Our Senior classes are also offered the opportunity of attending various educational camps.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><font size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva">Media Centre:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></span></font><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>Ellerton has a large collection of books, periodicals and videos of interest and enjoyment to our learners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Books may be taken out on loan and reading is encouraged from our Reception Year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>All learners are encouraged to use the library for research purposes and to this end classes are taught a variety of information skills. We are in the process of putting our wide selection of books onto computer, further facilitating our learners' use of the library. The library is usually open at first break and after school.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><font size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva">Computer Centre:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></span></font><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>We are fortunate in having a resident Computer Specialist who facilitates computer skills training for our learners as part of their daily school curriculum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This programme starts in our Reception year.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva"><font size="3">Learning Problems:</font></b></span><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">     </span>Learning problems are identified at an early stage of your child's academic career.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Learners are then referred to the school psychologist for assessment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Our <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">remedial specialist </b>draws up the required remedial programme which is followed during regular learner-teacher sessions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>There is very close co-operation between the various disciplines in the case of a learning-disabled learner.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><font size="2">To help children over a slight lag or to compensate for a prolonged absence we have <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">didactic remedial lessons</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>These lessons are specifically for learners who need specific help in one specific area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>These lessons are discontinued as soon as the learner is able to once more work independently in the classroom situation.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><font size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva">Music:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></span></font><font size="2"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>Music is encouraged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>In addition to class music lessons, learners have the opportunity of taking private music lessons with our highly qualified music specialist. Grade 6 and 7 learners may also become members of the School Choir</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none"><font size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt" lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Monotype Corsiva">After School Care-Centre:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></font><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><font size="2"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">    </span>This service caters specifically for the children of our working parents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The caring Aftercare supervisors who look after the children are Thora Belelie and Jackie Ntisa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The Aftercare provides lunches, teas and supervised homework and play sessions until the children are collected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The Aftercare remains open until half-past-five.</font></span></p> <p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2" align="center">  <p><a href="#top"><font size="2">Top of Page</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%"></td> <td width="85%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%"></td> <td width="85%"></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p> </p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <div align="center"> <table border="1" cellpadding="2" width="63%" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial" bordercolorlight="#0000FF" bordercolordark="#FFFFFF"> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2"> <p align="center"><font size="2">Ellerton Contact Details:</font></p> <p align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="32%"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2">Physical Address:</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </td> <td width="73%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">Ellerton Primary School<br> Main Road<br> THREE ANCHOR BAY<br> 8005</font></span> <p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="32%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">Telephone Number:</font></span> <p> </td> <td width="73%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">434 2441</font></span> <p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="32%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">Facsimile:</font></span> <p> </td> <td width="73%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">439 2869</font></span> <p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="32%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">Care Centre:</font></span> <p> </td> <td width="73%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">439 1874</font></span> <p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="32%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">Scholars:</font></span> <p> </td> <td width="73%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">439 7197</font></span> <p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="32%"><span lang="EN-GB"><font size="2">Email:</font></span></td> <td width="73%"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:postmaster@ellerton.wcape.school.za"><font size="2">postmaster@ellerton.wcape.school.za</font></a></span></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="center"><a name="past_pupils" href="#top"><font size="2" face="Arial">Top of Page</font></a></p> <p> </p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" width="95%" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p align="center"><u><font size="2">Past Pupils</font></u></p> <p align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"><font size="2">We would love to hear from our past pupils, and will shortly have a database with details of our past pupils.</font> <p><font size="2">Until the database is up and running, <a href="mailto:postmaster@ellerton.wcape.school.za">please email us</a> the following details:</font></p> <p><font size="2">Name, Surname, Maiden Name (if applicable), year started at Ellerton, year ended at Ellerton, standards and/or grades passed at Ellerton, occupation, and any notes you would like to add.</font></p> <p><font size="2">We look forward to hearing from you.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="#top"><font size="2">Top of Page</font></a></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="center"><a name="history"></a></p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" width="95%" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center">History of Ellerton:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">18 June 1914 is the probable birth date of the school building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Erven 1043, 1044 and 1049 in Green Point were bought from the Ellert family by the School Board for the School Districts of the Cape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Dutch Reformed Church records indicate that they established an educational institution here as early as 1879.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">Before 1880 Mr Louis Corbitt opened a Grammar School at Three Anchor Bay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>So successful was he that he acquired the stables of Mr Bayley, a racehorse owner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>His residence was at the corner of Glengariff Road and the site of his house and his private academy is now occupied by Ellerton Primary School.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">Ellerton was originally called Three Anchor Bay School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>It was controlled by the committee of Ellerslie Girls’ High School and remained under their control until 1926.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">On 2 February 1916 tenders were called for the building of the present school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The cost was nine thousand pounds plus the cost of the site.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">On 1 January 1917 this school opened in the new building with an enrolment of 95 boys and 193 girls.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">In 1969 it was suggested that Ellerton and Ellerslie should amalgamate but this proposal was rejected by the School Committee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The architects prepared preliminary plans for the new additions to the school in the same year.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">On 30 November 1978 the new school hall was opened by the Director of Education, Mr. Meyer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The first letter about the hall was written in February 1939!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The site was handed over to the builders on 4 July 1977.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The new building houses a beautiful library, spacious cloaks and, of course, the magnificent hall.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">1981 saw the opening of a much-needed After-care Centre at the school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This is housed in the sheds under the school and provides a valuable service to parents who are assured that their children are well cared for until they fetch them after work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The children spend their afternoons in these safe, happy and companiable surroundings.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">With the introduction in 1982 of the Gifted Child Programme by the Cape Education Department, Ellerton was proclaimed a Laboratory school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>One of the first 7 schools to achieve this recognition, an additional teacher was provided by the Department for the years 1983 - 1988.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">From January 1987 the school was granted long awaited co-educational status by the 2 Directors of Education Dr S Walters and Dr Frans Knoetze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The boys who previously had to leave at the end of Std One, now complete their primary school education at Ellerton.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">In April 1988 work was started on the building of our own swimming-pool.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><font face="Arial" size="2">Today the school has a pre-primary or reception class, with a total enrolment of 320 pupils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Ellerton offers a wide range of extra-mural activities which include sport and cultural activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The principal and fifteen members of staff are all involved in activities which include netball, soccer, tennis, swimming, karate, athletics, art, choir, musical appreciation and a computer club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Ellerton has to make use of neighbouring schools sports fields, as our grounds are unable to accommodate all these activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Our well-equipped Media Centre is an integral part of our school curriculum and our Science laboratory which is used for all Science lessons, also doubles as a film room.</font></span> <p> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" width="95%" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p align="center"><font size="2">hosted by 2capetown.com - </font><a 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