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Keller Education – A critical partnership for a new education methodology and Journey of Learning and Collaboration at Melkbosstrand Private School A Unique Blend of Values and Vision We're excited to celebrate the fourth anniversary of our partnership with Melkbos...

Strengthening Foundations, Empowering Minds and Building Faith through all ages and grades and well into the future at Melkbosstrand Private School. Melkbosstrand Private School, in the heart of Cape Farms, has for many years stood as a beacon of academic excellence...

In today's high-tech world, where screens dominate and virtual interactions abound, the importance of sport in school has never been more pronounced. Beyond the traditional notions of physical fitness, sports provide a crucial counterbalance to the sedentary nature of...

Melkbosstrand Private School (MPS) has once again proven its commitment to consistent academic excellence, with remarkable Matric 2023 results. The 2023 group of matric students added to the school’s long standing record of academic excellence and also made school...

At MPS we are looking forward to 2024 and all the excitement, challenges and hope the new year holds.  As with previous years we are determined to take on the year with our trademark determination and fortitude.  Our calendar is already packed with many items which...

The importance of reading - In an age where screens seem to dominate every aspect of our lives, instilling a love of reading in children and teenagers is more important than ever. Reading not only enhances language skills but also fosters creativity, empathy, and...

As the academic year is coming to a close and final exams are on the horizon, we thought we’d share some of MPS’ tips for handling exam stress. While exams are an integral part of the educational journey, they can also bring a lot of unnecessary stress and anxiety for...

At Melkbosstrand Private School we say “Let Them Play!”   Why? ...because at MPS we understand the impact and power of play-based learning in today’s world of education.  In this article we take a look at the innovative concept of play-based learning and the role it...

Why choose a small private Christian school with values and principles like MPS over any other private school or a larger institution?  Selecting the right school for your child is a decision that can significantly impact their future. While larger institutions may...

The process of grade 1 and 8 school allocations is a stressful experience for parents across the country and every year sees parents on the edge of their seats, anxiously awaiting news of their child's school preferred selection and placement. This is a nail-biting...

How does a private school education contribute to this - is it just a luxury or is it worth the cost in South Africa’s tough economic climate today?   When it comes to your child - is there a Rand value that can be placed on their future, emotional well-being and...

When it comes to sport at school, it's not just about sport for sports-sake at MPS.  What that means is that we’re not just about sport and alternatively not just about education.  Our approach at MPS is to raise well-balanced young people as we believe playing sport...

A rock solid foundation makes for a strong school - what is the foundation MPS is built on? What makes us strong and makes us more than just another school?  MPS was founded on Christian principles, hence our motto being Psalm 23 - “The Lord is my Shepherd….”  –...

What does it mean to be an MPS #Changemaker? Or rather, what MAKES an MPS #Changemaker?  It’s a question we’ve been asked more than a couple of times, and our #Changemaker story is one we love to share.  So, here goes... Once upon a time there stood a small, yet...

The 2022 matric results ‘hit the streets’ recently and once again Melkbosstrand Private School #Changemakers made us proud with a 100% Matric Pass Rate for the 12th consecutive year!  Another feather in our MPS cap is the fact that we are, for the 5th year in a row,...

Melkbosstrand Private School #Changemakers look forward to heading boldly into 2023, and as a school, we are looking forward to doing more of what we do best – high touch education based on Christian principles in the best school environment any learner could wish...

The winds of change have blown gales through our school, country and the world over the past few years, and 2022 was no different – for Melkbosstrand Private School’s #ChangeMakers, it was just the start of exciting new things. 2022 was set to be the year where...

Finding the right space for your child for the new school year is a stressful, daunting task for any parent and ending up in the position of not having found a school or perhaps not yet having found the right school at this point in the year is not uncommon - don’t...