Email: info@thesycamoretreeacademy.co.za | +27 (31) 943-2690
Email: info@thesycamoretreeacademy.co.za | +27 (31) 943-2690
On June 1, 2024, Sycamore Tree Academy held its annual Voting Day to determine the students’ favorite teacher, inspired by the democratic spirit of South Africa’s own national elections. The event was designed to engage students in the democratic process and to foster a sense of community and appreciation for their educators. Event Preparation:Leading up…
Introduction:The Sycamore Tree is committed to providing quality education to its students and ensuring their academic success. To achieve this, the school employs the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) method of education, as outlined by the Department of Education. This report highlights how The Sycamore Tree utilizes the CAPS approach, monitors individual student progress,…
The sun shone brightly over the Amanzimtoti Rugby Club as students from The Sycamore Tree Academy’s different houses gathered for an exhilarating Inter-House Sports Day. Organized with meticulous planning by Thabile Dume (principal) and her team of dedicated teachers, the event promised a day of friendly competition and team spirit. As the participants arrived, the…
Sycamore Tree Academy had an unforgettable fun day out at Gary’s Stable! The students were filled with excitement as they arrived, eager to embark on a day filled with delightful experiences. The highlight of the day was the donkey cart rides, where the children joyfully hopped aboard the carts and embarked on a charming journey…
During my time working as a teacher at one of the pre-schools in Amanzimtoti it became apparent from the numerous discussions with the parents of grade R students that they were struggling to register their kids into primary schools because they were full. There are unfortunately more pre-primary schools than primary schools in Amanzimtoti. The…
The painful truth is that not all children should be in the mainstream schooling system, so they don’t get awards as recognition of their efforts and are often made to feel stupid or “less than” . I was an academically gifted learner and it wasn’t until I became a parent that I realized how much…