Facilities From humble beginnings over 60 years ago, our school has flourished through the tireless efforts of countless supporters. Their fundraising spirit has blossomed into a remarkable campus, brimming with state-of-the-art facilities that nurture the minds and talents of our students.
General
- Around-the-clock security, onsite guards and 24-hour CCTV footage
- Aftercare facilities
- School hall
- Intercom system
- Landscaped gardens
Educational
- Interactive whiteboards and projectors in all classrooms
- Staff laptops for all teaching staff
- Media centre and library
- Fully-equipped and networked learner computer centre
Sports
- Two large sports fields, for athletics, soccer, rugby, cricket and hockey
- Ten-lane, 25m swimming pool
- Three tennis courts
- Four netball courts
- Two sets of cricket nets
- Two multipurpose courts
Coding and Robotics
Coding and Robotics program for Foundation Phase (Grades 1–3) at Bryanston Primary School, focusing on the unplugged approach.
The program at Bryanston Primary School introduces young learners (Grades 1–3) to the foundations of Coding and Robotics through a dynamic, screen-free approach known as Unplugged Coding.
Key Features and Activities:
No Screens/Devices
- Learning uses no computers or digital devices; it relies on minds, movement, and simple materials like blocks, cards, mazes, and games.
- Play-Based Learning: Activities are hands-on and fun, making learning feel like a game.
- Human Robot: Students act as the “robot” or “programmer” to practice giving and following precise, step-by-step instructions (algorithms) to navigate a path.
- Algorithm Dance Party: Uses movement and cards to teach sequencing and introduce efficient code concepts like loops.
- Binary Bracelets: Students use beads to tangibly learn about data representation using the computer’s language of 1s and 0s.
Core Skills Developed:
The program focuses on developing essential non-digital skills that are foundational to computer science:
- Critical Thinking/Logic: Breaking problems into smaller, logical steps (the basis of coding).
- Algorithms: Creating clear, step-by-step plans.
- Sequencing: Understanding the importance of instruction order.
- Debugging: The crucial skill of finding and fixing mistakes (bugs).
- Collaboration: Working together to build, test, and improve ideas.
- Resilience: Learning from mistakes and trying again.
Program Goal:
The primary goal is to inspire thinkers, problem-solvers, and creators. By mastering this logical foundation and design thinking, learners will be well-prepared and confident to transition to more advanced digital coding and robotics in senior grades.
Computer Centre
Bryanston Primary boasts a fully-equipped IT centre for the school with up-to-date software and a curriculum which prepares our learners for the fast-moving I.T. world out there.
The I.T. centre also functions as a resource center and a weekly Computer Club is provided, where learners can do research in the afternoons and extra computer lessons are given.
We have a vast range of exciting theme-based lessons which not only teach computer skills, but a wide variety of problem-solving and thinking skills. We use educational games, educational software, Microsoft suite programmes, and more.
The centre has been set up with a server for learners’ projects, secure Internet access, as well as an interactive white board.
Media Centre
Our Media Centre is a centre of quiet and tranquility, frequented regularly by learners and staff alike.
With well-equipped sections including fiction, non-fiction and periodicals, there is something for everyone at our library. Cosy couches and corner nooks make for comfortable spots for bookworms to indulge in their passion for reading.
Run by a full-time librarian, who is also in charge of issuing and returning school textbooks, we are proud of our Media Centre and continue to build our library.
Grade 6 students are selected as library assistants to assist the librarian with the never-ending task of shelving and sorting books.
Security
Thompsons Security Group is a leading provider of customised security solutions to clients in Southern Africa.
The safety and security of all the members of the Bryanston family has always been a priority and this is underlined by the implementation of the dedicated SPECIALOPS99 company that is responsible for guarding, monitoring and response from a centralised control room within the school premises and beyond. This is further supported by CCTV system throughout the school.
Thompson’s Security Group is contracted to deliver the following services:
Security Services including, but not limited to:
- Guarding services
- Customer and visitor/staff vehicle monitoring services
- Health and Safety coordinating in selected disciplines.
