De Heide Primary School is a dual-medium multi-cultural school for learners from Grade 1 to Grade 7, in Bredasdorp. At De Heide Primary School, dedicated teachers proudly work together to encourage students to achieve their personal best in the classroom and on the sports field. While striving for academic excellence, the school’s faculty motivates and empowers learners to be leaders, critical thinkers, innovators and productive members of a global society. De Heide Primary School forms part of the National Schools Nutrition Programme and provides daily breakfast and lunch for many of its students. The school is actively involved in uplifting its community and offers knowledge and guidance whenever possible.
The faculty list at De Heide Primary School is as follows:
Principal: C van Geems
(Master of Education - MEd - Education Policy Studies, Stellenbosh University)
Vice Principals
• J Temmers
• MJ Walburg
Secretaries
Finances - Y Baatjies
• Admin - D Arends
• Reception - A Eksteen
• Foreman - H Jacobs
This includes:
• Afrikaans
• English
• Maths
• Natural Sciences
• Economics Management
• Social Science (GEO GES)
• Life Orientation
• Art and Drama
• Technology
• PT (Physical Training)
"Good nutrition is as critical to learning as pencils or textbooks."
• Breakfast Porridge - 7:30 until 8:00 (daily)
• Cooked Lunch - 10:00 until 11:00 (daily)
• Fruit and Milk Supplement - two to three times a week
De Heide Primary School falls into the Qunitle 3 Category of No Fee Schools and forms part of the National Schools Nutrition Programme. The state provides the school with the finances to pay for six trained cooks who prepare daily meals in a registered kitchen for over 1,000 learners who are on the programme.