Parent info

The little details, all inone place

Everything you need to help your little one settle happily into Peakview life.

Hours & gates

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.

What to bring

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.

School life

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.

Staying connected

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.

Dates & admin

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. Term dates are shared each term via the WhatsApp group — ask Sharon for the current calendar.

Would you like your child to attendPeakview?

Come and see us for yourself — the gate is warmer than any brochure.