The little details, all inone place
Everything you need to help your little one settle happily into Peakview life.
Getting in, getting out
🕗School hours+
07:30 – 14:00. Fetching from 12:30 onwards. Aftercare fees apply after 14:00.
🔔Gates & bells+
Please ring the school bell (not the church bell on Main Road). Roughmoor Road top gate is open 07:30–09:00, 12:15–12:45 and 13:45–14:15.
🚸Drop-off+
Walk your child to the front door or classroom — children may not cross the car park alone.
Packing the school bag
🍎Snacks & water+
A healthy snack and water bottle. Please, no chips, sweets or sweet biscuits.
👕Clothes & essentials+
Apron, spare clothes and a sun hat in summer. Please label everything.
📄Grade R paper+
Grade R children bring one ream of paper for worksheets.
🧸Toys from home+
Toys stay home unless they relate to the class theme.
The little traditions
🎂Birthday rings+
Choose a day with your teacher — parents are welcome (usually 11:00). Cupcakes rather than cakes, and no party packs needed.
👋Parent visits+
Parents are warmly encouraged to come and talk to the children about your job, sport or hobby.
💬Parent/teacher meetings+
Held in the 2nd term by appointment.
😴Bedtime+
Little ones need about 11 hours of sleep to be their best selves at school.
How we stay in touch
📱WhatsApp & email+
Our two main channels. If you're not receiving messages, please tell Sharon.
📸Photos on socials+
We post on Facebook and Instagram. Let Sharon know if you'd prefer we don't photograph your child.
💳MySchool card+
Please nominate Peakview as a beneficiary — a lovely, effortless way to support the school.
The year at a glance
🎉Fundraisers+
Easter & Christmas markets, Friday hot dogs / pizza, summer ice lollies, Peakview's birthday (last Friday in August) and Christmas concert tickets.
🏫Primary school applications+
Apply online to WCED first — applications close around end of March. Our teachers are happy to advise on local schools.
📝Withdrawal notice+
One full term's written notice is required for withdrawal.
📅Term dates+
Peakview closes a day earlier and reopens a day later than government schools.
Would you like your child to attendPeakview?
Come and see us for yourself — the gate is warmer than any brochure.