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Admission requirements & consent

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Educational principles

Viva Primary School maintains a Christian-values based ethos and acknowledges its dependence on God in its daily work.
The school respects the dignity of every learner and does not refuse admission on the basis of race, language, religion, gender, disability, social background or any other unfairly discriminatory ground.
Tuition is done in English, according to CAPS and within educational principles appropriate to the age and grade of learners.

Parent agreement

Pay school fees punctually, on or before the 7th day of each month.
Accept fair, age-appropriate discipline in line with the Learner Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy.
Acknowledge the school's right to follow fair disciplinary processes for serious or repeated misconduct, including suspension or termination of enrolment where allowed by policy and law.
Make sure all books, stationery, textbooks and learning materials are available from the first day of school and replenished when needed.
Comply with the Cellphone and Electronic Device Policy. Cellphones are not permitted at school without prior written permission.

Parent Code of Conduct (VP-POL-04)

This policy sets clear, respectful and fair standards for how parents, guardians, caregivers and visitors deal with Viva Primary School, its staff, learners, other parents and the wider school community. It applies on the school premises, at events, meetings, trips and sport, and in all school-related communication, including WhatsApp, email, phone calls and social media. It is read together with the Enrolment Agreement, Learner Code of Conduct, School Fee Policy, Safeguarding Policy, POPIA Privacy Policy and Complaints Policy.

Core principles

The school and parents work together in the best interests of the learner.
All communication must be respectful, honest, reasonable and constructive.
Staff must be treated with dignity and allowed to do their work without intimidation or harassment.
Learners must not be placed in the middle of adult disputes.
Complaints must follow the correct channels and escalation process.
Confidential information about learners, parents, staff and the school must be protected.

What we expect from parents

Support the school's rules, policies, values, learning programme and disciplinary processes.
Communicate with staff calmly and respectfully, and make appointments rather than interrupting classes.
Make sure your child attends regularly, arrives on time, is collected on time, and is properly dressed and prepared.
Respond to school communication within a reasonable time and keep contact, medical and emergency details up to date.
Pay school fees according to the enrolment agreement and fee policy.
Respect school property, staff, learners, other parents and visitors.
Raise concerns through the correct channels, not through gossip, social media or public confrontation.

Unacceptable conduct

Shouting, swearing, insulting, threatening or verbally abusing anyone.
Aggressive, intimidating, discriminatory, racist, sexist or harassing behaviour.
Entering classrooms, staff areas or restricted areas without permission.
Confronting, questioning or disciplining another person's child.
Making false, harmful or defamatory statements about the school, staff, learners or parents.
Posting complaints, learner or staff details, photos, videos or allegations on social media without following the complaints process.
Recording meetings, calls, staff or learners without prior permission, unless legally justified.
Refusing reasonable instructions for safety, discipline or school management, or disrupting teaching, events or administration.
Arriving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or bringing prohibited substances or dangerous objects onto school property.
Improperly interfering with discipline, assessment, staffing or internal management decisions.
Withholding information that may affect a learner's safety, wellbeing or learning support, or the safety of others.

Communication with the school

Use the school's official channels for school-related matters only, keep messages factual and respectful, and send them during reasonable hours unless it's an emergency. WhatsApp groups and social media may not be used to attack, embarrass or pressure anyone, and the school may limit, moderate or close groups where needed. Raise concerns with the class teacher first, then the HOD or phase head, then the principal, and then school management if required. Urgent safety matters must be reported to the office immediately.

Meetings and access to staff

Make an appointment before meeting a teacher, HOD, principal or manager.
Immediate meetings can't be demanded during teaching time.
The school may ask for a second staff member to be present, and may end or postpone a meeting if it becomes aggressive or disruptive.
Notes may be kept of meetings and placed on the learner's file.

Complaints, privacy and POPIA

You have every right to raise concerns. Please do so respectfully, through the correct channels, and give the school a reasonable chance to investigate before escalating. Anonymous complaints, public accusations and social media campaigns are not acceptable ways to resolve concerns. Parents may not publish, forward or share personal information, photos, videos, school records or private communications without proper authority or consent.

Events, safety and access

Behave in a way that reflects well on the school at all events, and never argue with referees, staff, parents or learners.
Report to the office where required and only enter areas open to you.
Never remove a learner from school without proper authorisation.
The school may refuse entry, remove a person or restrict access where behaviour creates a safety risk, and may report threats to the authorities.

If the policy is breached

Depending on the seriousness, the school may:

issue a verbal or written warning, or request a formal meeting;
require communication in writing only, or meetings with a witness present;
restrict access to the premises, events or WhatsApp groups;
refer the matter to legal representatives, authorities or police;
review the continued enrolment relationship where conduct seriously damages trust, safety or the school's ability to educate the learner.

Any action will be reasonable, procedurally fair where required, and guided by the best interests of the learner. Records are kept confidentially, and the policy is reviewed every year.

Tuition fees & arrears

Fees are payable in advance, monthly or once off, on or before the 7th of every month from January to November.
Additional costs such as tours, outings, photos, camps, textbooks or special activities may be charged separately.
Existing learners must be re-registered every year, and registration fees are payable each new year.
Arrears are handled according to the School Fee and Arrears Policy, which may include reminders, payment arrangements, debt collection and, where fair and appropriate, suspension of services or termination of enrolment.
Fees remain payable during temporary absence, illness, school closures or other unforeseen circumstances unless management agrees otherwise in writing.
One calendar month's written notice is required to withdraw a learner, and fees remain payable for the notice period.

School hours & collection

Learner school hours are 07h15 to 13h00.
Learners must be collected no later than 14h00 unless a prior written arrangement has been made.
Staff are available at school from 07h00 until 15h00. Repeated late collections may be addressed through the Parent Code of Conduct.
The finance office is open 07h15 to 14h00, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

POPIA & your information

We collect and process personal information for admission, administration, teaching, communication, safety, health, financial and compliance purposes.
Necessary information may be shared with the Department of Education, medical or emergency services, service providers, previous schools, debt collection or legal providers, or other lawful authorities where required or permitted.
We take reasonable steps to protect your information against loss, misuse or unlawful disclosure.
Please let the school know promptly if any contact, medical, custody, emergency or financial information changes.
Read our full privacy policy.

Indemnity for outings & activities

Your child may be on the school premises and may be transported or taken on school outings, sports activities, trips, tours, cultural activities and other school-approved activities during 2027.
The school will take reasonable preventative measures for your child's safety and well-being.
You remain responsible for medical or hospital accounts where applicable, except where injury or loss is directly caused by proven negligence or unlawful conduct by the school or its staff.
In an emergency where you can't be reached in time, you authorise the appointed school representative to arrange reasonably necessary medical treatment.

May the school use photos or videos of your child on the school Facebook page, newsletters and communication platforms? Your child’s full name won’t be published with photos.

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