Riverside Private School

💧🌍 Day of the African Child 2026 🌍💧

Riverside Private School joins children across Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child under the theme:

“Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for Every Child in Africa.”

Access to clean water, safe sanitation, and proper hygiene is not a privilege—it is a fundamental right for every child. These essentials help prevent disease, protect dignity, and create an environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

As a school community, we encourage our learners to value water, practise good hygiene habits, and become responsible citizens who care for both people and the environment.

Together, let us work towards a future where every child in Africa has access to the clean water and sanitation they deserve.

Happy Day of the African Child!

🌟 Riverside Private School Shines at the 2026 Swakopmund Open! 🌟

📅 13 June 2026 • 📍 Namib High School • 👥 76 players

The Bank Windhoek 2026 Swakopmund Open (Grand Prix Leg VI) drew a record 76 competitors, and Riverside’s four players delivered outstanding performances. We are proud to celebrate their skill, focus, and sportsmanship.

🏆 Highlights

• Gustav Wilhelm — 2nd (U20) and 6th overall with 5 points — a superb result that marks him among Namibia’s top young talents.

• Justice Haidula — 4 points (U12 Cadet), showing strong tactical growth.

• Letty Ngula — 3.5 points (U12), a resilient performance and a bright prospect for girls’ chess.

• George Dampfer — 3.5 points (U12), an impressive display of potential for his age.

A huge thank you to our coaches, parents, and supporters for their encouragement. Riverside’s chess team continues to demonstrate that dedication and training produce champions.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Gustav, Justice, Letty, and George — leave your messages of support below!

Term 2 begins tomorrow. See you soon! 📚🏫🤗

Our deepest sympathies to the Pro-Ed school community and the family on the passing of André Opperman.

May God grant you strength during this difficult time.

📚 Holiday learning in action!

15 learners participated in a fun Smart Study Skills Workshop during the holidays, covering listening skills, time management, note-taking, overcoming procrastination, study skills, and accountability.

Well done to all the learners and to Mrs Whittaker for facilitating an engaging and valuable workshop! 👏✨

Congratulations to Mrs. Herle and Ms. Strauss on achieving 100% quality symbols (A–C) in the 2025 NSSCO examinations. Your dedication and hard work are truly commendable. Keep up the excellent work! Riverside Private School is incredibly proud of you both.

A huge thank you to the Big Walk organisers for all your hard work, and to the parents who came out to support us on Friday, 24 April 2026. Your energy and encouragement made the day a fantastic success!

To our wonderful learners: enjoy your well-deserved holiday. You’ve earned the break! We’ll see you next term, rested and ready for more great moments together. ☀️

🥈 Silver finish, golden future!

Huge congratulations to Brenad Du Plooy for taking 2nd place in the Junior 42 km category at the Moonlandscape Cycling Competition this weekend. Hard climbs, strong legs, and a well-earned silver medal! 🚵‍♂️💪

So proud of this ride, Brenad! 👏

Well done Gustav Wilhelm for a well-earned bronze medal in the U/15 Bank Windhoek Schools Closed Chess Championships! With this achievement you have qualified for the African Chess Championships in Botswana.

Keep up the good work!!!

Something exciting is brewing at Riverside Private School—and no, it’s not just the coffee in the staff room! ☕😉

We’re thrilled to unveil our fantastic staff in their brand new official school golf shirts! Looking sharp, feeling united, and ready to take on the day in style. 🍎✨

Whether they're in the classroom, at a school event, or out representing Riverside in the community, our team is now doing it with a fresh new look. Who knew education could look this good? 😎👔

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make these shirts happen—we’re proud to see our staff looking so united and professional!

What do you think? Drop a 👕 in the comments if you're loving the new look!