1. Introduction and Background

This policy has been set up in accordance with the S.A School act No. 84 of 1996 Chapter 2 Section 5 paragraph 5 to ensure fair and equitable enrollment of learners into Monte Vista Primary School. The constitution of the Republic of South Africa with the above-mentioned documents are the guidelines in the setting of the policy, thus ensuring that equal opportunity is given to all who apply to the school.

2. Definition of Terms

Baseline Assessment Test:

A prescribed test that assesses the ability of the learner and allows for correct placement.

Exemption Document:

Document that needs to be completed in order to qualify for exemption of school fees.

Pre-Primary:

A Grade R (Reception) class that prepares the school readiness of a learner.

3. Policy Statements

The policy enables parents/legal guardians to enroll a learner into Monte Vista Primary School. This school prides itself on its historical background, its reflection of the Constitution of South Africa in all spheres, and its ethos of learning, growth, discipline, and mutual respect. This policy has been set up in consultation with all the role-payers that were present at the time. This policy is binding for the year and must be revised at the end of each academic year.

4. Purpose

This policy aims to ensure the enrollment of learners without discrimination who will benefit educationally from being taught in English and Afrikaans.

5. Scope of Application

This policy impacts on and applies to all parents and learners who wish to attend Monte Vista Primary School.

6. Objectives

The objective of this policy is to allow for the enrollment of learners into the school who are capable of speaking and understanding and/or reading and writing the languages of instruction, English and Afrikaans, of the school.

7. Legislative Framework

This admission policy must be read in conjunction with:

• The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
• The SA Schools Act of 1996
• The Provincial Gazette Extraordinary #5136 of 16 May 1997
• The Provincial Gazette Extraordinary #5212 of 9 December 1997
• The Government Gazette #18480
• Circular 26/2010
• The Monte Vista Primary School Constitution

8. Policy Provisions

9. Roles and Responsibilities

It is the Administrative staff of the school, under the authority of the Governing Body of the school, who will ensure the effective and fair implementation of this policy.

10. Breach of Policy

Should the policy be breached in any way or should it not be implemented correctly the Governing Body of Monte Vista Primary School will take the matter for legal counselling.

11. Dispute Resolution

Parents who do not agree with aspects of the policy have the right to appeal in writing to the Governing Body of Monte Vista Primary School. It is expected that the Governing Body will respond in writing to a written appeal within one month as the Governing Body traditionally only meets once or twice a term.

12. Review of Policy

This policy must be reviewed once a year by the Governing Body of the school who represents all the role-players of the school. During review, the impact of the policy on the enrolments of the school must be considered and adjusted to eradicate any possible negative effects it has led to.

Addendum A

Primary Admission Criteria

The applicant learner can be admitted to the school if the following criteria are fulfilled:

• The applicant learner resides in the direct feeder area as determined in point 5 of the Admission Policy of the school.
  • The applicant learner lives with his/her parent/s or legal guardians who is the owner of the property.
  • The applicant learner lives with his/her parent/s or legal guardians who lease the property.
• Applicant learners who are already admitted to the Monte Vista Primary School Grade R do not need to reapply as they will progress to grade 1 if they meet the academic criteria.
• The parent may not travel past another public school on his/her way to Monte Vista Primary School.
• The applicant learner has a sibling in the school that will be at Monte Vista Primary School for the admission year applied for.
• The parent of the applicant is employed by the WCED or SGB and a staff member of Monte Vista Primary School.

The above criteria are subject to the School having capacity to accommodate the applicant learner.

Secondary Admission Criteria

In the event of the maximum capacity allowing for additional enrolments and the applicant learner not fulfilling the Primary Admission Criteria as set out in Addendum A, the following criteria shall be applied:

• The applicant learner resides in the secondary feeder area of the school as determined in point 5 of the Admission Policy.
  • The applicant learner lives with his/her parent/s or legal guardians who is the owner of the property.
  • The applicant learner lives with his/her parent/s or legal guardians who lease the property.

Non-South African Citizens / Foreign Nationals

Only biological children of Non-South African citizens / Foreign Nationals will be considered for enrolment, subject to the relevant legal documentation being in order and their biological parents residing in South Africa. Admission subject to Primary and Secondary Criteria as set out in Addendum A.