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Exams Over, What Next for Grade 12s?
In this episode, Post-School Success Associate Manager at Nova Pioneer, Dean Mazhawidza, joins Jabu for a fascinating discussion about the different pathways available to Grade 12s at Nova Pioneer post-exams, what the data says about the most common routes taken by Novaneers, and how AI and high youth unemployment is
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High Expectations, strong outcomes: Nova Pioneer releases 2025 Cambridge International results
High Expectations, strong outcomes: Nova Pioneer releases 2025 Cambridge International results Across Nova Pioneer’s South Africa senior campuses – based in Ormonde, Midrand and Ruimsig – Novaneers sat Cambridge International examinations at IGCSE, AS Level and A Level in November 2025. The results reflected strong academic standards, a culture of
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Nova Now – Join us now for the best 2026!
Nova Now is our limited-time enrolment offer for families joining Nova Pioneer in 2026. Enrol between 23 January and 10 February 2026 to get 100% off the enrolment fee and 50% off the first month’s tuition. This offer applies to all grades, from Tots to Grade 13, at all Nova
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Choosing a School That Develops Your Child In and Beyond the Classroom
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent because it shapes who your child becomes, not only what they achieve academically. In a world defined by rapid change, automation and new career paths, children need more than strong marks – they need
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Nova Pioneer Ormonde Hosts First-Ever U18 Boys Action Basketball Tournament
Nova Pioneer Ormonde proudly hosted its first-ever U18 Boys Action Basketball Tournament, an exciting event that brought together schools in the spirit of competition, sportsmanship, and community. With St. Martin’s, Mondeor High, and Sandton School joining us on this special occasion, the day was filled with energy, teamwork, and thrilling
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A Warm Welcome to Our New School Leader at Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior
Change always brings both reflection and excitement. As we prepare to say farewell to Mr. Opperman, we want to take a moment to thank him for his incredible eight years of service. His leadership has shaped Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior in so many meaningful ways, and his impact on our
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Nova Pioneer June Sports Update
A Month of Passion, Play, and Perseverance! June at Nova Pioneer has been nothing short of action-packed, filled with energy, determination, and sportsmanship as our students across campuses showcased their athletic talents and prepared for the highly anticipated InterNova events. From our pre-primary learners mastering the basics to our
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Attend our Open Day and win!
Beats by Dre Open Day Competition Terms and Conditions The Beats by Dre competition will run from 14 October until 31 October 2023 In order to be eligible for entry into the competition, the following steps need to be completed: Attend Nova Pioneer’s Open Day event on Saturday,
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How to refer a family to Nova Pioneer
Nova Pioneer parents share in our mission of building the next generation of innovators and leaders and thus, we look to them to help us find more families who share our vision and values. This is because we believe in building a community of like-minded people who want to come
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Celebrating Academic Brilliance: Nova Pioneer Ormonde Primary Honors Junior Students’ Achievements
Nova Pioneer Ormonde Primary recently held a spectacular awards ceremony, shining the spotlight on the exceptional academic performance of its junior students in primary and pre-primary. The event, which took place on May 8th, 2023, showcased the dedication and excellence of the young Novaneers who have set a remarkable academic
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