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Nurturing Excellence at
Grantham Park Primary
Our team of dedicated educators is committed to fostering a love for learning, instilling essential values, and preparing students for a journey of lifelong achievement. Join us at Grantham Park Primary, where every child’s potential is recognized, celebrated, and cultivated.
Vision Statement
Produce citizens who are self-disciplined, self-reliant with sound morals, high values and unquestionable integrity.
Mission Statement
We are committed to learner and educator development by encouraging their involvement in our varied and stimulating environment.
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+27 (0) 35 792 3255
admin@gpps.co.za
8 Mangrove Ave, Grantham Park, Empangeni, 3880
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Grantham Park Primary
School History
Grantham Park Primary School opened on 19 January 1981 – with 120 learners and eight teachers under the guidance of Mr. Sam de Klerk. It has been blazing a trail of talent, innovation and accolades over the last four decades.
Grantham Park has flourished through four decades and owes its success to the past principals – Mr. Sam de Klerk, Mr. Rennel Brick (Acting), Mr. Ferdie van Greunen, Mr. Chris Nel (Acting), Mr. Renier van Rooijen (Acting), Mr. George van Wyk, Mr. X Simamane (Acting) and Mr. B Biyela, the current principal, as well as to the dedicated teachers and the calibre of our learners, past and present, who have steered the school on the path to prestige and greatness.
From the original 120 learners and 18 staff members, Grantham Park has expanded and today has 1157 learners and 80 staff members in total including educators, sport coaches and support staff.
The school is a landmark in Empangeni and is nestled in a beautiful garden setting. Under the shady canopy of beautiful indigenous trees, learners pursue academic, co-curricular and extra mural activities that are enhanced by a well-equipped Computer Centre, Media Centre, Music Room and Art Room.
During the 1980s Grantham Park was forced to use the sports facilities of neighbouring schools but today we boast a swimming pool and immaculately maintained rugby, hockey and netball fields. Our learners also have access to well-manicured cricket pitches and a 210-metre athletics track.
We believe that we owe our success to the ethos of the school which has been indelibly etched in the hearts and mind of learners who have persevered, achieved and passed through its hallowed portals over the last four decades. Our grounds provide enough space to facilitate an orderly, safe and stimulating environment for our learners and encourage extra-mural activities such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Cricket, Scouts, Choir and Chess.
The melodies of thousands of young voices have echoed through our air-conditioned school hall as they have rendered our beautiful school song with pride and praise.
The school has embraced transformation without fear or favour and ensures that all within its space enjoy the rich tapestry of diversity that shapes our beautiful democracy. “Sharkies”, as our learners are known, will blend seamlessly into society while epitomizing the school’s vision of creating “citizens who are self-disciplined and self-reliant with high morals, high values and unquestionable integrity.”
May our motto “Serve and Strive” be the benchmark by which all our Grantham Park family, past, present and future, shape their lives.
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Our School Song
We are proud of Grantham Park
The school that leads the way
In our work and play
The words of our motto come alive
“Serve and Strive”
Our school badge glitters with colours
Glowing orange and green
As the sunshine greets the canefields
Greater splendour never seen
We salute the future firm and strong
With heads held high as we march along
As our motto echoes far and wide
“Serve and Strive”