Tyger Valley College

Tyger Valley College
Address
Cnr Valley and Graham Road (Lynnwood Road Extension
Silver Lakes
Pretoria, Gauteng
South Africa
Coordinates 25°48′0.9″S 28°22′11.7″E / 25.800250°S 28.369917°E / -25.800250; 28.369917Coordinates: 25°48′0.9″S 28°22′11.7″E / 25.800250°S 28.369917°E / -25.800250; 28.369917
Information
Type Private
Motto Through Enjoyment to Excellence
Established 1 January 2007 (2007-01-01) (2007)
Founder Centurus Colleges
Principal Mr G. Sim
Principal Mr G. Langley
Principal Mrs C. Weir
Grades (Grades 000–12)
Age 3 to 18
Number of students >1000
Medium of language English
Schedule 07:45 - 13:55
Color(s) Blue, White and Green
Nickname TVC
Website www.tygervalleycollege.co.za

Tyger Valley College, also known as TVC is an independent (private), English medium, combined, co-educational school situated in the Silver Lakes area, East of Pretoria, South Africa.Founded in 2007 by Centurus Colleges, the education subsidiary of Centurus (Pty) Ltd.[1] It follows a co-ordinate educational model within a village of schools consisting of a pre-preparatory, preparatory, and college.

TVC offers quality education to children from the age of three (in Grade 000) to age eighteen (in Grade 12).[2] The school boasts world-class educational facilities including, computer centres, laboratories, technology centres, multi-purpose halls, sports fields, multi-purpose courts and swimming pools and offer sound academic, sport and cultural programmes. TVC has achieved 100% matric pass rate since the first matrics wrote exams in 2011.[3]

Matric pupils write the Independent Education Board's (IEB) school leaving certificate.[4]

TVC follows the South African National Curriculum Statement (NCS) and is registered with the Gauteng Department of Education (GED). The teachers of TVC are affiliated to the South African Council of Educators (SACE).

History

Centurus Colleges, the education subsidiary of Centurus (Pty) Ltd, opened its first school Pecanwood College in 2005. This was followed by Southdowns College in 2007 and Tyger Valley College the same year.

The College was opened in January 2007, by the founding principal Mr G Sim. The College opened with 62 students, 10 teachers, 1 administrator and 2 general assistants, from Grade 000 to Grade 6. In 2011 the school had expanded to include the additional grades from Grade 7 to Grade 12. By 2016 the school had grown to 1038 pupils.

On the 16th September 2014 the ADvTech group announced that they had procured Centurus Colleges, along with Pecanwood College, Southdowns College and Tyger Valley College for R712 million. The group announced that, "Centurus Colleges will continue to operate as an independent brand within the ADvTECH stable, with each retaining its unique character."[3] The general manager of Centurus Colleges within the ADvTECH group is Shaun Fuchs.

Pre-Preparatory

The Pre-Preparatory school caters for boys and girls from three years of age (Grade 000) to seven years of age (Grade 0), after which they move to the Preparatory School. The current headmistress is Mrs C. Weir.

Preparatory

The Preparatory school is divided into two sections: Junior Preparatory from Grade 1 to 3 and Senior Preparatory Grade 4 to 6. The current headmaster is Mr G. Langley

College

The College is divided into two phases: General Education and Training (GET) from Grade 7 to 9 and Further Education and Training (FET) from Grade 10 to 12. The current headmaster of the College is Mr G. Sim.

The General Education and Training phase

The following subjects are made available[5]

Natural Science as a learning area comprises Science and Biology. Economic Management Sciences as a learning area comprises Accounting and Business Studies. Social Sciences comprises Geography and History.

Assessment will take place in many forms throughout the year, but can be divided into two main groups: Continuous Assessment (Portfolio work) and Summative Assessment (Exams).

The Further Education and Training phase

The following subjects are made available:[5]

Compulsory subjects (Core)

Elective Subjects

Three subjects must be selected to complete the list of subjects for the year. A subject must be selected from each elective grouping

Grade 12
Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3
Physical Sciences Accounting Life Sciences
Information Technology Information Technology Art
History Geography Business Studies
Business Studies German Computer Applications Technology
Physical Sciences Drama
Life Sciences Sports Science
Music Accounting
Grade 11
Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3
Physical Sciences Accounting Information Technology
Business Studies History Art
Life Science Geography History
German Physical Sciences Computer Applications Technology
Sports Sciences Drama
Geography
Accounting
Grade 10
Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3
Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Information Technology
History Life Sciences Life Sciences
Accounting Geography Art
Business Studies Accounting Computer Applications Technology
Information Technology Business Studies
Music

School song

Through the vision of our pioneers
Through their dreams we can achieve
Anchored in our pillars of excellence
Tyger Valley stands today
Sports, academics, arts and environment
These are the spheres we hold true and dear
Tyger Valley we salute you

Proudly and victoriously Building rich and happy mem’ries
Truly through diversity
To God and country for our school
Through enjoyment to excellence

T.I.M.E

The Tyger Valley Institute of Mathematical Excellence (TIME), is under the leadership of Mrs M. Geffen. The institute trains staff in the latest development and trends in Mathematics. The institute offers extra Maths Tuition to all children not just those that attend TVC. The vision of TIME is to use experts in Mathematics to work in conjunction with the school's Mathematics department to ensure all pupils from Grade 000 through to Grade 12 are offered every opportunity to excel in Mathematics.

House system

Tyger Valley College has a house system. Each house competes against each other in Inter-house events.

Academics

The college writes the Independent Examinations Board exams. The school follows a three term system per-year with a mid term break each term. The academic year begins in January and ends in November/December.

Awards

Tyger Valley College recognizes excellence in: Culture, Sport and Academics.

Cultural Awards

Half Colours and Full Colours are awarded on merit, considering performance in internationally recognised external exam bodies’ examinations (e.g. Trinity Guildhall, ABRSM etc.) as well as participation in school activities Eisteddfods and festivals.

Sport Awards

Half Colours and Full Colours are awarded on merit, the specific criteria required for each sport is outlined within the sport policy. Candidates are required to apply for colours should they feel they have met all the criteria in their sport.

Academic Awards

Tyger Valley College rewards scholars of excellence in three ways: Certificate of Merit, Half Colours and Full Colours.

Colours are limited to Grade 10 to 12 and are awarded regardless of academic performance in previous years. The criteria is represented below.

Academic Awards
Grade Merit Certificate Half Colours Certificate and Tie Full Colours Certificate and Ribbed Blazer
7 75%
8 75%
9 70% 75%
10 65% 70% 80%
11 65% 70% 75%
12 65% 70% 75%

Honours

Honours are the highest award one can achieve at the college. To be eligible for the Honours award a student must have been awarded Full Colours three times in a minimum of two areas, with one of the areas being academics.

Outreach

TVC takes part in a number of outreach programs each year. Each phase of the school partakes with the following goals in mind:[6]

Traditionally in the spirit of Mandela Day the Preparatory school hosts a fun day for Boschkop Primary School. The fun day includes donations to Boschkop Primary as well as a fun day of activities shared by both the Bosckop Primary School children as well as the Preparatory children.

The college too, has a number of outreach programs that they traditionally partake in which include:

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Founders". www.tygervalleycollege.co.za. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to Tyger Valley College". www.tygervalleycollege.co.za. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  3. 1 2 "ADvTECH acquires Centurus Colleges Group of schools - Media". www.advtech.co.za. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  4. ↑ "Schools that write the IEB ::: IEB - Assessment Matters". ieb.co.za. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
  5. 1 2 "College Information Brochure 2015" (PDF). Tyger Valley College. 11 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "Outreach". www.tygervalleycollege.co.za. Retrieved 2016-01-18.
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