Why I Love My School | Prep
We asked the pupils of St George’s Prep why they love their school. Here are some of their responses…
Grade 1
I like Grade 1 because we do work
I like St George’s because it is fun
We play
I have a nice teacher and she gives us nice work
I like playing with my friends
We learn new things
Playtime
We do fun activities like computers and drama and my favourite is music
Because we do lots of work
I have a lovely teacher and we do smart homework
Grade 2
Swimming in the Splash Gala
Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day
Because we had an opposite day and we drew with our feet
We made snowglobes
We all had fun being mad scientists and we made cool things
We build inventions
We have a fun run
We made tents out of our desks
Our teacher tells us funny stories
I like to do art and drama
We went in the Planetarium in the hall
I’ve learnt phonics and cursive
I love my teacher, she is funny
My teacher reads to us and makes it feel real
We have REAL homework
At the rock pool I saw some starfish
I liked it when we went to hike at Van Staden’s because I got to hear my voice echo
Grade 3 & 4
It’s the best school ever!
Awesome school
It feels like home
We’re one big family
There is lots of fun activities such as measuring outside, the swimathon, St George’s Day, Valentine’s Day, art, drama, music and computers
Learning is fun!
I love coming here every day
I have good friends here
The food is yummy
We go on fun outings
It’s fantastic!
Sport is very good and we get a good education
Clubs are good fun
Our classes are wonderful
The teachers all love us
I can play soccer, rugby, hockey and cricket
I like the art and drama classes
I play base guitar
I like our assemblies
Our school makes well-mannered children
The day is so much fun with lots of activities
The teachers are very kind
There are lots of things going on
We have a delicious, healthy cooked lunch at school
I love lunch!
We have an amazing and interesting history
There is a high academic standard at St George’s
We have a wide range of sport to choose from
I like the uniform
We have wonderful teachers
There are nice areas to play and explore
We have lots of outings
Everyone is welcome
We help each other and everyone is kind
There are no bullies in our school
It is a beautiful school
Everybody is helpful
We have healthy lunches
The education is great
I have lots of friends
Lunch is delicious!
Our school is an old Victorian mansion
Grade 5, 6 & 7
St George’s gives me options I don’t have at other schools
I have lots of friends and it feels like family
St George’s has given me the best education I could ask for
I like using iPads
We’re not the biggest school but we are the right size
We have nice lunches
We have smaller classes and good opportunities
We get individual attention
We have lots of sporting opportunities
Sport is fun
I love computers, art, drama and the library
The teachers are the best
The food is great
We have people from different countries attending our school
There are lots of nice people and I have lots of good friends
We offer learning different languages like German and French
I like the extra-murals
It feels like one big family
No bullying
Everyone is kind and welcoming
We have a … togetherness
I like the small classes and the size of the school
The academics are good
I value my school for encouraging ME TO BE ME AND TO GIVE OF MY VERY BEST IN EVERY SITUATION
St George’s has taught me to eagerly approach all opportunities offered to us and with our teachers always there as our safety nets, we are taught to grab new experiences and to always find a lesson to be learnt from it
I am not afraid to make mistakes along the way as my school always offers help when needed and is sure to guide and protect me as my family will
It’s my second home
Field trips, camps and sporting tours