The Centre’s vision is to cultivate a life-long love of learning in the children and inspire them to realise their full potential by enjoying life’s journe Ms.
Welcome to Mpudule Early Learning Centre (MELC). Thank you for making us a part of your child’s developmental life. MELC is an English medium institution and promotes African culture and value system. We have a strong belief that in the education of the young mind a vital partnership needs to exist amongst parents, teachers and the administrators. All parents are therefore encouraged to take an ac
tive part in nurturing this symbiotic relationship. Mpudule is a Sepedi word meaning “blow-open my eyes”. We trust by joining us we will together embark on a journey of opening the young mind to the world of exploration, possibilities, challenges, learning and fun. WE DO LOVE, WE DO RESPECT, WE DO LAUGH, WE DO LEARN,
WE DO MISTAKES, WE DO HUGS, WE DO BOUNDARIES…
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
VISION
The Centre’s vision is to cultivate a life-long love of learning in the children and inspire them to realise their full potential by enjoying life’s journey and positively contributing to the world around them. MISSION
Fully guided by the Montessori philosophy, The Centre’s mission is to provide a caring school community that nurtures every child's natural curiosity for learning and supports full development of academic, social, artistic, physical and life skills. VALUES
Compassion and Kindness, Safety and Security in a caring school environment, Inclusion of diverse perspectives and cultures, Respect for life and the environment, Honesty and Integrity, Striving for excellence in everything we do, Peace and Cooperation throughout our local and global community, Leadership within our school community and beyond, Independence and confidence
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Fully guided by the Montessori philosophy the Centre offers the following:
• Language,
• Sensorial development,
• Practical life,
• Numeracy,
• Culture. EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES
Please note that these activities incur extra costs
• Arts,
• Swimming ,
• Excursions. HOURS OF OPERATION
The Centre operates from 06h45 to 15h30, Monday to Friday. Grace period is given until 16h00 hours, and then after-care automatically applies. After-care must be pre-arranged with the person in charge. The Centre closes for two weeks for mid-year recess during winter. FEES STRUCTURE
Mpudule is a NPO registered but self funded institution. Fees are therefore payable for the full 12 months and fees vary largely between two categories of learners i.e. Grade R’s and the rest of the learners. The fees for the current year are as follows:
• MONTHLY SCHOOL FEES - R950.00
• REGISTRATION FEES - R600.00
• LEVY - R600.00 (Divided by 2 instalments)
• GRADE-R GRADUATION FEES – R1600.00
• GRADE-R ART FEE - R100.00
• GRADUATION FEES (non-graduates) - R750.00
• FARM TRIP - R170.00
• FIRE STATION TRIP - R90.00
• SPRING DAY OUTING - R160.00
• ZOO TRIP - R350.00
• T-SHIRT & CAP (New Learners) - R200.00
School fees are payable in advance and not later than the 1st of the following month. Grace will be given until the 2nd of each month. A surcharge of 20% will imposed on all late payments. TRANSPORT LOGISTICS
Though Mpudule draws its learners from the various areas of Greater Soweto, it does not offer transport. The Centre has a good relationship with a number of transport providers servicing the Greater Soweto areas. Parents are encouraged to make personal arrangements for transport and if in need of transport to kindly contact the following persons:
1. Phumzile Legwale – 011 980 4174/082 253 6322
Areas : Pimville, Protea North and Protea Glen
2. Uncle Chippa Vilakazi – 083 614 9951
Areas : Protea North, Protea Glen and Naledi Ext.
3. Bra. Knox Kunene – 083 614 9951
Areas : Protea North, Protea Glen and Naledi Ext.
4. Gift Mnisi – 011 980 2223/ 072 752 1348
Areas : Protea Glen and Naledi Ext.
5. Uncle Cebo – 083 614 9951
Areas : Meadowlands, Protea North and Naledi Ext. CONTACT DETAILS
For any further information or assistance you may require, please contact the following persons:
