A Private Primary School in Bulawayo
Welcome to Froggy Pond School of Learning
Froggy Pond School of Learning is a private Primary School in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe which currently caters for Grades 00 through to Grade 7.
Our objective is to provide a holistic education which includes the cognitive, emotional and motor development of the child.
The school has an inclusive policy which aims to offer and establish opportunities to ALL children, regardless of gender, race or cognitive ability.
Our School
Froggy Pond School adheres to a curriculum in line with other private primary schools in Zimbabwe. We cover the required ZimSec syllabus and are incorporating the Cambridge curriculum. We have shown interest in becoming a Cambridge International Institution and are following the steps to develop learners and teachers who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged.
Our policy is to keep a low pupil-teacher ratio. This ensures that each child benefits from individual attention. We employ a qualified Learning Support Specialist who screens and assesses the children to identify any difficulties they may be experiencing early on so that intervention occurs timeously.
Additional academic support is offered via dedicated, well-experienced teachers who monitor and care for the children as they progress through the school.
We don’t just bridge gaps, we build bridges to brighter futures!
Our Teachers
Our teachers are all qualified and experienced. They maintain a sensitive, friendly relationship with the children.
Froggy Pond School’s policy insists on discipline at all times. We encourage good manners and require hard work from all our students.
Our Activities
We offer a variety of sporting activities including swimming, dancing and cross country during the school morning.
Grades 3 – 7 can attend afternoon activities such as netball, volleyball, soccer, rounders and other ball skills, such as tag rugby, cricket, badminton, table tennis and hockey to enhance motor skills and co-ordination.
Various clubs are also on offer during the afternoons. We offer choir, public speaking, art, sewing, chess, nature conservation, life skills, gardening and cookery – creating a well-balanced environment for your children to learn and grow in.
Our Playground
Recent renovations and additions to our playground have brought new life to our school, promoting outdoor physical activity, socialisation and imaginative play.
Educational elements, a nature zone, sensory garden and interactive learning stations have been incorporated.
We have prioritised safety with new fencing and gates to ensure secure boundaries, prevent accidents and unauthorised access. A family community workday for painting, planting and assembling the equipment was arranged.
Initiatives to support further playground renovations and maintenance are being launched. It is a work in progress. We welcome any assistance in further playground projects and encourage parents and staff to be involved in the process.
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How We Got Our Name
Mrs Enslin’s grandfather, Dr George Rattray, discovered a previously unknown frog in the Hogsback Mountain region of the Eastern Cape of South Africa in 1919. His discovery of this little amphibian resulted in it being named after him. Hence the name Rattray’s Forest Frog or The Hogsback Frog.
This is one of southern Africa’s smallest frog species with females attaining a body length of 22 mm. The Hogsback frog is classified as Endangered (EN) and is considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild due to its declining natural habitat.
We LOVE frogs at Froggy Pond!
