Herzlia Weizmann Primary
Educating the whole child in a fun, nurturing and empowering environment.
About Herzlia Weizmann Primary
Herzlia Weizmann Primary School.
If there’s one thing to be sure of, it’s that the supportive, collaborative teachers at Herzlia Weizmann Primary are dedicated to helping each child reach their potential. Our dynamic and engaging curriculum educates the whole child, offers pupils opportunities for academic and personal growth, and connects them with their Jewish heritage. We promote positivity, respect, and kindness among pupils and staff so everyone can feel safe and supported.
The Space
The vibrant suburb of Sea Point, Cape Town, is home to Herzlia Weizmann Primary School. Our campus has a swimming pool, multipurpose hall for events and winter activities, an Innovation Centre and Makerspace, as well as multiple outdoor areas for learning, sport, relaxation and play. Our classrooms are welcoming to all and are specially designed to facilitate learning and connection.
The Team
Our teachers ensure that pupils feel valued, while making the campus a fun, happy and inspiring space. The care and interest they take in each child means that they truly see them for who they are and can proactively offer them opportunities for success. They’re invested, accessible, enthusiastic, innovative and creative – and are constantly finding ways to develop themselves and be better teachers for their pupils.
Academics
We strive for many goals – to be a community school, to foster a strong Jewish identity, to educate the whole child, and to maximise each pupil’s potential. Our caring, child-centred environment promotes an open, friendly relationship between teachers and pupils. This encourages a questioning spirit and freedom of thought. The National Senior Certificate curriculum via CAPS is taught alongside our rich Jewish Life and Learning programme. Over and above standard subjects, we teach Beginning Knowledge, Personal and Social Wellbeing, Creative Arts and Technology in our Makerspace and Computer Lab.
Extra Murals
As part of our curriculum, we enrich our pupils’ experience through music, choir, art, drama, debating and chess. Additionally, a wide variety of extra-curricular and sporting activities help develop new skills, interests and friendships. Our Summer programme includes, for example, ball-skills development, swimming, water polo, cricket, tennis, table tennis, netball, drama, art club, choir, basketball and many other outsourced activities. In Winter, the sport offering includes soccer and netball. Our Innovation Centre, with our Esteam offering, is available all year round.
Jewish Life & Learning
More than just a Jewish Curriculum, we offer pupils and their families an opportunity to be part of a Jewish community. Our attitude to Judaism is about community, heritage, culture and understanding. We equip pupils with principles of how to be Jewish in a modern world, while learning about Festivals, Zionism, Israel, Hebrew, Chumash, and the beginning of Judaism. We love parental involvement and creating new initiatives out of the classroom, such as Tefillah Tuesday, challah bakes, Shabbatonim, and Shabbos Project events.
Pupil Support
Whether a pupil needs academic or emotional support, our support system of counsellors, psychologists, OTs, remedial teachers, and special needs co-ordinators are ready. This benefits those who require extra care and all pupils who learn to value and respect difference and diversity. Our excellent academic programme has differentiated streams for different learning profiles, giving each child a unique learning experience. Support classes are available, which allows work to be revised or pre-taught in an intimate setting.
Anton Krupenia, Principal
Herzlia Weizmann Primary
Meet Principal Anton Krupenia
I’ve always wanted to be a teacher as it’s an incredible opportunity to nurture future generations of good people. Creating a safe, fun environment for children, watching their progress and development and seeing their smiling faces every day, makes it so special. As does the fact that as an ex-Herzlian, this isn’t just a workplace, it’s my home! The values we teach, the culture we experience, the Yiddishkeit we embrace, and the Menschlichkeit we embody – is intrinsic to who I am. Herzlia moulded me as a pupil and gave me opportunities to grow. Now it’s my duty and passion to pass that gift on to the children we teach. I dream of growth – in pupil numbers, in our facilities, in our educational offering and in how we support our children – so we may continue to make a difference, enhance lives, and positively impact our community.
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In the News
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Retirement: Their Next Big Assignment
This year, we say goodbye to four beloved staff members retiring after decades of inspiring and shaping Herzlia’s community.
Head of Aquatics Selected for SA Water Polo Team
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Making a Splash!
In a moment that’s been years in the making, we’re thrilled to officially unveil Herzlia’s new Aquatics Centre, the Mercaz Mayim.
2024 Matric Art Exhibition
It is with immense pride that we open the Matric Art Exhibition of 2024...
2024 Herzlia High School Matric Valedictory
Momentous Valedictory night for the Class of 2024
Jonah Lustig Saves Man from Drowning at Camps Bay Beach
Kol Hakavod to Herzlian Jonah Lustig, Gr 12, who jumped in to save a sea swimmer in distress…
Herzlians Win Again at Tournament of Minds!
For the 4th year, Herzlia teams have excelled across the various categories. Mazaltov to…
Herzlia’s NSC School Leaving Exams 2024
Herzlia parents often ask about the benefits of the NSC vs. IEB exams. As a school, we revisit this topic regularly to assess what's best for Herzlia pupils.
Herzlia Yom Shouk / Market Day
This year, World Entrepreneurship Day, coincided with the annual Grade 7 Yom Shouk/Market Day.
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Herzlia Weizmann Primary
Contact:
+27 (0)21 286 3905
weizmann@herzlia.com
40 Kloof Road, Sea Point, 8005
Hours:
07h00 – 16h00
Monday – Friday
Monday – Friday
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