TREE TOPS NURSERY SCHOOL
School in Durban

Tree Tops is an independent secular, co-educational school that specialises in educating young children from 'age 3 to grade 3.' The size of the school lends itself to the development of personal relationships between staff, pupils and parents, which contributes to a warm sense of community and shared endeavour. Our core purpose is to promote and protect the rights of children in our care to a wholesome and unhurried experience of childhood, while guiding and supporting their growth, development and fulfillment of potential in a happy, safe, caring and stimulating environment. A place of peace, happiness and security, where love and laughter are woven into the fabric of each day A place where daily opportunities for creative and constructive play are available for all age groups A place where the emphasis is on caring and sharing, and on discovering one's humanity A place where value systems and acceptable conduct are defined clearly and upheld consistently. Independence and self-discipline Self -respect Respect for others Respect for the environment, with special emphasis on the natural world An appreciation of the fragile nature of our Earth and the need to live in ways that promote environmental sustainability Tolerance and empathy A knowledge of right and wrong A sense of fellowship A sense of humour and The confidence to take risks and try new things. Tree Tops School is a learning community, marked by collegial cooperation, which recognises learning both as an individual and collective process and creates school structures and processes to support high achievement by children in all areas of the curriculum. Teachers in our Foundation Phase (Grade R to Grade 3) are committed to assisting all learners to achieve the outcomes of the Curriculum And Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) and move beyond them wherever possible. Tree Tops is a member of the Independent of South Africa and is a Eco-School with 'Green Flag' status.