About the school
Robertson Preparatory School is in the heart of the Breede River Valley, with the Langeberg on the northern side of town. The school has a Christian character and works in partnership with parents.
History
Before 1894
The school is founded.
1894
The school building is bought.
1981
The former boys’ school and girls’ school merge to form the Primary School and the Preparatory School.
Today
RVS has three classes in every grade, from Grade R to Grade 3.
Vision
To run RVS with effective, quality teaching in dependence on God, and to provide education in partnership with the home.
Mission
Robertson Preparatory School strives to be an outstanding school in Robertson that:
- is grounded in Christian values and norms;
- has a unique character of its own;
- leads every child to realise that he or she is unique and therefore very special;
- creates fair and just opportunities for every learner within his or her ability;
- provides education and teaching in Afrikaans and English to every learner;
- shapes balanced, happy learners who can make a positive contribution to the wider community.
The school crest
The crest shows two red stars above the blue mountains, with a bunch of grapes from the valley below. The motto is Werk Getrou (work faithfully), the same words that appear in the first verse of the school song.
The school song
The school song is sung in Afrikaans.
Verse 1
Hoër en hoër sal ons bou by berge verby na die hemel so blou. Hande saam vir die R.V.S. Werk getrou is ons skool se les.
Verse 2
Die sterretjies vonkel, die wind sing saam. Hou hoog die eer van ons se goeie naam. Hoera vir die skool waar ons klein begin. Hoera vir die plek waar ons leer sing.
Verse 3
Vorentoe, vorentoe almal saam, hou hoog ons skool se goeie naam. Ons bid ons hande saam gevou: maak ons, o Heer, in ons werk getrou. Dat ons in huis en skool U mag dien, in vrede en liefde ons lewe begin.