ABOUT US
Melkbosstrand Private School (MPS) is a Christian, Private School in Cape Town, situated in the beautiful countryside of Melkbosstrand. We are a proudly South African co-educational school catering for children from ECD through to Gr 12.
We offer a mix of parallel and dual medium from ECD to Gr3 and dual medium (Gr 4 to 12), offering our students a world-class, balanced education with a focus on academic, physical, emotional and cultural development of each student.
Our inspirational, supportive and dynamic educators, staff, parents and directorate, provide positive and personal attention to each learner through a well-balanced holistic education within a friendly, pastoral environment.
We invite you to visit our beautiful campuses and to experience the ambience that makes this private school in Cape Town, such a special place for scholars, staff, parents and the community.
CELEBRATING MPS!
For the past 18 years, MPS has been dedicated to sculpting not just students, but passionate individuals who we raise and release into the world as #Changemakers.
The MPS journey began in earnest when a group of visionary educators set out to create a place where learning extended beyond textbooks and examinations. The ethos was simple yet profound – to foster holistic development, instill unwavering Chrisitan values, and ignite a flame of creativity in each young mind that graced their classrooms. We look forward to many more years of raising and releasing MPS #Changemakers to make a real impact on the world!
SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
MELKBOSSTRAND PRIVATE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Chief Executive Officer
Head of ECD & Foundation phases
Head of Intermediate, Senior & FET phases
Phase head – Early Childhood Development / Pre-Primary phase
Phase Head – Foundation Phase
Phase Head – Intermediate Phase
Phase Head – Senior Phase
Phase Head – FET Phase
STAFF
ADMIN
Head of Administration
Enrolment Officer
Credit Controller
Bursar
GROUND STAFF
AFTERCARE
Primary School Aftercare
Manager
Primary School Aftercare Assistant
Rolanda Muller
Pre-Primary School Aftercare Manager
VISION, VALUES & MISSION
OUR VISION
Together we strive to be a unique school of excellence passing on a Christian legacy for future generations.
OUR VALUES
“It is not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are”
At MPS we value:
- Christ Centricity
- Respect
- Integrity
- Quality
- Courage
- Innovation
We put Jesus Christ first
We treat others like we would like to be treated ourselves
We do the right thing even when no one is looking
We take pride in what we do
We dare to be the change we want to see in the world
We challenge the status quo – always asking if there is a better way to do things
OUR MISSION
We are a Christian school of inspirational, supportive and dynamic educators, staff, parents and directorate, who provide positive and personal attention to each learner through a well-balanced, holistic education within a friendly, pastoral environment.
We are on a mission to deliver:
- Personal Attention
- Excellent Education
- Christian Legacy
- Unique Environment
SCHOOL EMBLEM
- Table Mountain
- The Ocean
- A Harvest
- The Cross
Each also represents a key aspect of our school song.
MELKBOSSTRAND PRIVATE SCHOOL SONG
We are very proud of our school song.
The music and lyrics were written by the dynamic duo of Mr. Wikus van Zyl and Mrs. Colet van Zyl who headed up our Performing and Creative Arts Faculty until the end of 2020.
The Song has its origin in our very unique setting as a private school in Cape Town’s beautiful country side and also has its roots in our school emblem, and speaks of our Christian Values as a school.
We are Melkbosstrand Private School
Anchored in Jesus Christ our Rock
Like Table Mountain visible and bold
We’re South Africans steadfast and proud
Our land will yield a harvest
And fruitful it will grow
As we are building hand-in-hand
Next to the shore of sea and sand
Ons dra die toekoms in ons hand
Word ryk van siel en gees
Doelgerig, met harde werk
Maak ons vir die lewe sterk
Soos die balans in die natuur
Akademie, Sport, Kuns en Kultuur
Op stormsee of vasteland
Bly ons gelowig in Sy hand
We are Melkbosstrand Private School
Anchored in Jesus Christ our Rock
Like Table Mountain visible and bold
We’re South Africans steadfast and proud
Our land will yield a harvest
And fruitful it will grow
As we are building hand-in-hand
Next to the shore of sea and sand
Ons dra die toekoms in ons hand
Word ryk van siel en gees
Doelgerig, met harde werk
Maak ons vir die lewe sterk
Soos die balans in die natuur
Akademie, Sport, Kuns en Kultuur
Op stormsee of vasteland
Bly ons gelowig in Sy hand
OUR MASCOTS
In 2019 MPS held a competition for our learners to submit a concept/design for a school Mascot. We received so many clever and creative entries from Grade 1 through to Grade 12 but there was one clear winner as this concept truly respresents the motto (Psalm 23) and values of MPS:
Christ-centredness, Courage, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Quality work.
Luke Palm of the 2019 Grade 11E class submitted not only an amazing concept, but also excellent hand drawn designs. Luke explains his concept:
“I chose to do a Lion and Lamb for my Mascot Design as they are both biblical animals.”
The Lion is designed to be the High School’s Mascot, and the Lamb for the Primary School. Using the school’s blue and yellow colours, both are wearing elements of the Armour of God consisting of:
- Breastplate of Righteousness
- Belt of Truth
- Helmet of Salvation
- Shoes of the Gospel
- Sword of the Spirit
- Shield of Faith
We are very proud of our Mascots!
PARENT SUPPORT COMMITTEES
These PSC`s are focussed on offering support to a specific faculty and therefore involve parents of that faculty only. The focus of the PSC is unique to that faculty and all intended initiatives must be discussed with the specific Faculty Head who will make sure that the specific request or initiatives are in accordance with the broader operational and financial policies and objectives of the school.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD
- Establish policies and plans consistent with the organisation’s mission;
- Ensure that the executive management implements the strategy as established from time to time;
- Ensure that the organisation operates ethically;
- Ensure that the organisation has adequate systems of internal and external control, both operational and financial
HEALTH & SAFETY
To read more about our HEALTH & SAFETY practices, ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY and our COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES,
please click below.
PROUD AFFILIATIONS
