R2000 Off January School Fees 

Details:

• Offer Period: 1 August 2024 – 9 September 2024
• Discount: R2000 off January 2025 school fees
• Applicable Transition: Current Nova Pioneer students transitioning from Grade 7 (Primary School) to Grade 8 (Senior School)
• Schools: All Nova Pioneer schools in South Africa

Terms and Conditions:

 

Campaign Duration:

• Runs from 1 August 2024 to 9 September 2024.

Eligibility:

• The R2000 discount is available to current Nova Pioneer families whose child is transitioning from Grade 7 to Grade 8 in 2025.
• Parents must pay the remaining balance (top-up) of the high school deposit/ enrolment fee and send proof of payment to their campus admissions person by the deadline.

Payment Requirements:

• Parents who paid a refundable deposit of R6000 or R7000 are required to pay either R1000 or R2000 respectively to make up the difference to the high school deposit of R8000.
• Parents who enrolled their child and paid a non-refundable enrolment fee of R3900 are required to pay the difference of R600 to meet the high school enrolment fee of R4500.
• All payments must be made in full by the deadline to qualify for the discount.

Application of Discount:

• The discount applies only to the January 2025 school fees for Grade 8.
• The discount cannot be used to offset any other costs, such as arrears, Cambridge fees, enrolment fees, aftercare, or extra-curricular programs.

Space Availability:

• The offer is subject to space availability in Grade 8 for the 2025 school year.
• If space is not available, the Top Up amount will be refunded.

Sibling Accounts:

• The discount will not be applied if there is a sibling at Nova Pioneer with an account in arrears at the time of the Top Up payment.

Non-Transferable:

• The offer is non-transferable and cannot be substituted for cash or a refund/credit.

Exclusions:

• Nova Pioneer staff do not qualify for this incentive.
• Students receiving a Nova Pioneer bursary, scholarship, or any other discount (except sibling and referral discounts) are not eligible for this incentive.

Terms and Conditions: 2024 Rebate for Grade 8 and 9 students at Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Senior School

Published on 16 November 2023

• Any student enrolled in Grade 8 or Grade 9 at Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Senior School in 2024 will receive a 15% rebate on their tuition. 
• This is specific to Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Senior School campus (previously known as West Senior School).
• The rebate is applicable to tuition fees only and does not cover any other expenses such as (but not limited to) non-refundable enrolment fee, uniforms, textbooks, transportation, aftercare or extracurricular activities.
• The tuition rebate will apply for the 2024 academic year only. Nova Pioneer reserves the right not to extend this rebate into the 2025 academic year.
• In order to receive the rebate, a student needs to be enrolled during the 2024 year. Should the student join either the Grade 8 or Grade 9 classes during the course of the 2024 year, this 15% tuition rebate will be applied to the prorated tuition for the year.
• For new students joining Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Senior School, in order to qualify for the rebate, a student’s spot will need to be fully secured (i.e. the full enrolment process needs to be complete – details below).
• Qualification for this offer is provisional on space availability in the requested grade – spaces are limited – as well as all other admissions requirements being completed in full.
• Confirmed enrolment at Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Senior School will be subject to all admissions requirements. We draw your attention to the following specific requirements:
  • Space being available in the requested grade
  • An entry assessment completed to establish grade readiness
  • An affordability assessment completed with financial clearance for admission granted. 
  • Payment of the full enrolment fee
• The rebate will be applied to tuition costs only, equivalent to 15% of the tuition amount billed as per the chosen payment plan associated with the student’s account – namely annual, termly or monthly.
• Should the student transfer to another Nova Pioneer Senior School during the 2024 academic year, the tuition rebate will fall away.
• The rebate will not be applied should the student account be in arrears.
• The rebate is non-transferrable and cannot be substituted for cash or a refund/credit.
• The rebate is not transferable and can only be applied to the tuition costs for the specified child who is enrolled at Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Senior School in Grade 8 or 9, and not to the tuition costs for a sibling or any other student.
• Should a student receive a Nova Pioneer bursary, scholarship or hardship financial support in 2024 for a percentage of tuition that is greater than this  15% rebate, then they will not also be eligible for the 15% rebate. Only their bursary/scholarship/hardship support will be applied. 
• If applicable, sibling discounts and referral discounts will still be applied.
• Staff members do not qualify for this rebate.

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, October 14, 2023, at any of our campuses, including Ormonde, Paulshof, Ruimsig, Boksburg, Midrand, and North Riding.
  • Your child must be assessed at the Open Day on 14 October 2023.
  • Participants must complete the enrolment process by October 31, 2023.
• Completing the enrolment process is subject to all admissions requirements. We draw your attention to the following specific requirements:
  • Space being available in the requested grade
  • An entry assessment completed and passed to establish grade readiness
  • An affordability assessment completed with financial clearance for admission granted. 
  • Payment of the full enrolment fee
  • Only participants who have met the criteria mentioned above will be entered into the prize draw.

• The winner will be selected at random from the pool of eligible entries. The draw will take place after the enrolment fee payment deadline, on a date specified by Nova Pioneer.
• The winner will be notified via the contact information provided during the Open Day registration process. Nova Pioneer will make reasonable attempts to contact the winner. If the winner cannot be reached within a reasonable period or does not claim the prize, a new winner will be selected.
• The prize is a set of Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones (Beats by Dre Iconic Collection) – Matte Black. The prize is not exchangeable, transferable or exchangeable for cash. 
• The winner must collect their prize in person at a Nova Pioneer campus or another location specified by Nova Pioneer. The prize must be collected within a reasonable period as communicated by Nova Pioneer.
• Nova Pioneer staff do not qualify for entry into this competition.
• By participating in this campaign, participants agree that their name and likeness may be used by Nova Pioneer for promotional purposes without further compensation.
• Nova Pioneer respects your privacy and will handle all personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our Privacy Policy.
• Nova Pioneer reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the campaign, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice.
• Nova Pioneer and its affiliates, employees, and representatives shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other claim arising from or in connection with the campaign or the use of the prize.
• Participation in the campaign constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
• This campaign is subject to the laws of South Africa and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

 

 

Nova Pioneer Schools for Innovators and Leaders, recently celebrated their Ormonde Senior School students’ Cambridge A-Level results, with 83% of Nova Pioneer’s graduating class already achieving University Exemptions. Nova Pioneer students exceeded the global subject pass average in English, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Business and History.

Nova Pioneer is a pan-African independent school group that builds and operates world-class, affordable schools, offering students grades from preschool through to secondary. The school offers Cambridge, an internationally accredited curriculum, where students can write their IGSCE, AS-Level and A-Level examinations.

The A-Level year is ostensibly the equivalent of Grade 13 at a high school level and provides students a world-recognised exit qualification to widen the scope of their university studies both locally and internationally and, depending on how they performed in their IGCSE and AS levels, gives students the opportunity to improve their options of getting into their preferred course.  

Theuns Opperman, the school leader for Nova Pioneer Ormonde Secondary, said that he was proud of students’ results as they, again, did Nova Pioneer’s “Always Growing” culture principle proud.

“It is a pleasure to share in our students’ successes and excitement about their futures and to hear personally from them how attending Nova Pioneer has laid the foundations for  their aspirations. Their exceptional results reflect the tremendous diligence of our students and their tenacity, as well as the unstinting support and inspiration of their teachers,” said Opperman.

“We believe these results demonstrate the value in the completion of an A-Level year for those who wish to apply to the top South African and international tertiary institutions, and also for those students wishing to improve on their previous year’s AS level results.”

 

Academic excellence a priority 

 

Chief of Schools, Rahel Wondwossen said they were proud of the results achieved by their Grade 13 class of 2022. 

“I wish to commend our students and teachers for their commitment and hard work. The results achieved this year are a testament to their hard work and dedication leading up to this point and will underpin their successful progression into the future. Many of our students have now earned the necessary grades to secure places at universities locally or internationally should that be their plan,” said Wondwossen.

“We want to see students leave Nova Pioneer with the best possible academic qualifications for them and a love of learning that will remain with them for life. We are passionate about ensuring excellent outcomes for our pupils in order to improve their life opportunities. Thus, we are exceptionally proud of what the students have achieved,” she said.

 

Student spotlight

 

Top performing student in 2022, Andrew Williamson who will be pursuing his tertiary education at Stellenbosch University says he is excited about the newfound independence he will gain and finding both like-minded people and unlikely friends at university. 

“I’m most proud of the increased effort I have put into my studies this year. It was far more intensive than last year and it allowed me to discover a level of endurance that I didn’t know I had.”

When asked about what she is most proud of when looking back on 2022, top performer Sinovuyo Titi says, “If I had to pick just one, I would say I’m proud of my growth on how to adapt in uncomfortable situations. The past year has been a roller coaster academically and mentally and I taught myself that the only way to achieve your goals is to navigate through your challenges with a Novaneer “Solutions First” mindset. In that way, you don’t allow inconvenience to overwhelm you and you learn to overcome it.”

Isabel Enechi, another top performer receiving A’s in English and Maths says, “I think I’ve grown to really understand my psyche, and this has helped me in achieving a lot of goals I set for myself this year.” 

 

 

Prepared to thrive post school

 

Departing Nova Pioneer students who have completed their A-Levels, leave feeling confident as they  know what they want to pursue beyond school. Wondwossen says this was made possible through the support of the Post School Success (PSS) Team and the school’s Psycho-social Support Team.

Wondwossen explains, “We established the PSS Team with the aim of equipping students with practical tools for preparation in life after school. The team supports students in understanding their options and what benefits and challenges each may come with.” 

The PSS team, in collaboration with the psycho-social support team, provides students with personalised assessments and career guidance based on each of their unique talents and skills. They support students in cultivating pathways for success after leaving Nova Pioneer.  For many of our students, that may be university, but others pursue launching businesses amongst other pursuits.  Our PSS program, with the aid of our other support structures, supports students in their self discovery of passion and interest as they lead our communities beyond Nova Pioneer.

Both teams have, and continue to, support all students’ as they explore their options to study further or to pursue other paths.

“Also, it is important to note that the journey of a Nova Pioneer student does not end with their exit examinations – once a Novaneer, always a Novaneer. We look forward to engaging with our Novaneers who will now be part of Nova Pioneer’s active and networked pan-African Alumni community,” she added. 

Nova Pioneer is currently operational in both South Africa and Kenya with the  mission to develop generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century. 

The expectations we set for our students are based on the data we collect, that also guides us in mapping their educational growth goals. 

Our view, is that our students are capable and competent individuals with unique abilities to achieve their goals. Our job is to facilitate the process and assist them in developing a growth mindset.

Teaching and learning at Nova Pioneer is firmly grounded in our culture principles, especially: Always Growing, High Expectations, and Joy of Learning. We continuously seek feedback on our students and the learning process in order to inform our teaching, and in turn enable our students to grow and reach their individual academic potential. The learning environment created by the teachers is pivotal in ensuring that each student meets their individual academic goals. 

Here are some of the methods our teachers use to collect data during teaching and learning: 

• Questioning during small group and whole class instructions 
• Observations during centre rotations 
• Student self-reflections 
• Reading assessments 
• Regular checks for understanding 

In addition, we also use more formal assessments such as end of term assessments, Cambridge Progression and Checkpoints, as well as Measure of Academic Progress (MAP). The end of term assessments are written tests used to gauge whether students have mastered concepts covered during a term or year. 

The Cambridge Progression Tests (taken from Grade 3) and Checkpoints (taken in Grade 6) are written tests used to assess knowledge, skills and understanding in English, mathematics, and science. MAP is an international adaptive computer test which measures students’ growth in reading and mathematics, and helps us compare our students’ growth with their peers internationally. Our rotational small group teaching model creates multiple opportunities for students and teachers to provide feedback on the learning process.

We assess our students on a continuous basis, and this provides us with rich data that we use to improve academic performance. The purpose of this data is threefold: 

1. To understand where our students are currently at and what their current needs are 
2. To outline where our students need to be 
3. It helps us develop the path necessary to get them there 

Once this is clearly defined to us, we then continuously revisit and develop these skills using our teaching and learning model. The data we collect is the cornerstone of our teaching and learning, and the individually tailored learning experiences. 

It’s that time of the year again and we have an exciting incentive to share. 

Stand a chance of receiving 25% of the first term’s tuition fees in 2023 if you pay your enrolment fee between the 21st of November and the 16th of December. Lookout for a pop-up ‘Mystery Day‘ each week, on a specific day between this period (21 Nov-16 Dec) and if you made payment on this day, you are one of the lucky winners to receive 25% of your child’s first term’s tuition in 2023. 

 

Term’s and Condition’s below: 

• The campaign runs from 21 November 2022 to 16 December 2022.
• During the campaign, there will be six randomly selected ‘Mystery Days’. These dates will be selected prior to the campaign commencing by an independent party and kept confidential. These dates will not be made public and will only be known by that party and only revealed the day after the ‘Mystery Day’ date has passed. 
• Should a prospective parent make their enrolment fee payment on any one of these ‘Mystery Days’, they will receive 25% off their Term 1 fees for 2023 at Nova Pioneer.  
• The ‘Mystery Day’ will only be publicised the day after and those parents, who made payment, will be informed that they will have the discount applied to their Term 1 fees in 2023, at Nova Pioneer.
• Parents are required to pay at least 50% of their enrolment fee on one of these ‘Mystery Days’, in order to qualify for the discount. 
• Parents who have already part-paid their enrolment fee would not be considered for the discount. That is, settling of- or contribution to a partial enrolment fee payment will not qualify for a discount should said part payment be made on a ‘Mystery Day’.
• A parent’s eligibility of this discount is provisional on there being space available in the requested grade – spaces are limited.
• Only “enrolment fee” payments will qualify for entry should the payment take place after all of Nova Pioneer’s due processes have been completed (e.g. an academic assessment, an affordability assessment, documentation verification etc.). 
• The discount will be applied to tuition costs, equivalent to 25% of the amount due for tuition for the Term 1 2023, specifically.  The discount cannot be used for any other Term’s tuition costs or on non-tuition costs.
• The discount will be 25% of the termly fees of the students grade regardless of their school fees payment option (i.e Monthly, Termly or Annually) The offer is non-transferrable and cannot be substituted for cash or a refund.
• The offer is non-transferrable and cannot be substituted for cash or a refund
• In order to benefit from the offer, the student needs to be enrolled at Nova Pioneer in January 2023.
• The discount can only be applied to the tuition costs for the child for which the refundable enrolment fee is intended, and cannot be applied to any other child’s fees.
• Nova Pioneer staff do not qualify.
• This does not apply to any current students making top-up enrolment fee payments.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Apply today!

“Teaching is conceptual and intellectual, abstract and concrete, creative, and sequential. It’s about people but framed through ideas. It’s about content, hearts, minds, the past, the future–whatever we can imagine, teaching and learning are both causes and effects.”-Teach Thought Staff

It has been said that “those who can’t do, teach,” which means that getting a job teaching how to do something is easier than actually doing it. This is obviously a lighthearted jab at one of history’s most noble professions – imagine the hands that carved the Venus of Willendorf or Beethoven composing the Moonlight Sonata – the care, patience, love, and intention that went into it, and now imagine every teacher as an artist responsible for shaping masterpieces whose impact will influence future generations. Every master must pass through the hands of a teacher, meaningful change begins with a teacher, and educational transformation begins with teachers.

Annually on the 5th of October,we celebrate the critical role of teachers in transforming learners’ potential by ensuring they have the tools they need to take responsibility for themselves, for others and for the planet. We call on countries to ensure that teachers are trusted and recognised as knowledge producers, reflective practitioners, and policy partners.It is truly an honour to reflect on the crucial role played by one individual who has devoted their life to what one of our senior resident Pre-Primary teachers (Asmaa Khan) refers to as a “calling, an opportunity to inspire, give the young ones a space where they can dig into their curiosity and explore the world around them.”

The bow from which every arrow springs, a career from which every career is created-the challenges that our educators face should not be solely theirs; it is our collective responsibility to improve the conditions that pave the way to developing our leaders.

The theme of World Teachers’ Day, 2022, “the transformation of education begins with teachers,” is incredibly appropriate. It serves to remind us we are because our teachers are.

In appreciation of our educators we close with the wise words from one of our star educators Ms Ilhaam Patel, “my role as a teacher at Nova Pioneer is to create a safe and exciting environment for my students to develop a passion for acquiring skills and knowledge to make the world a better place in the future. My role is to nurture each individual learner and appeal to their unique interests and personalities so that they can contribute to our ever-changing society. Nova Pioneer has created an environment that allows me to work towards these objectives. We are Greater Together as a school and an organisation, working to develop future leaders and innovators beyond the borders of African countries.”

 

Guest: Tshegofatso Langa

Wits University B.A. Law student and Golden Key International Honour Society member, Tshegofatso Langa, returns to the Novaneer Podcast for a special exam preparation advice session. In this episode, Langa shares his top tips for preparing for a Cambridge level exam and discusses vital academic practices that he employs that have helped him achieve excellent grades in A-Levels and university.

 

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Produced by Jabu Mtwa. Theme music by Hazy.

In our fast and ever-changing world, it is important that children learn a few key skills from a young age, most of which should be taught at school level. A student’s ability to become successful in the real-world (and face the daily challenges presented in the workplace) weighs heavily on their ability to problem-solve and to think “outside the box”.

It is to be expected that there will be myths and misconceptions surrounding the Cambridge curriculum, given it’s not widely taught in the majority of South African schools. The majority of the myths and misconceptions are baseless. 

Formed by the UK’s University of Cambridge more than 150 years ago, Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes to over 8 million candidates in 160 countries. 

Nova Pioneer school network holds itself to very high standards, and it has been our objective since conception to lead, innovate, and always grow. The Cambridge curriculum has been specifically selected to set up Nova Pioneer students for success. We have highlighted five common misconceptions and hope to provide some clarity.

 

MYTH: Cambridge curriculum qualifications are not recognised by SA universities

 

Fact: The Universities of South Africa (USAf) matriculation board has standardised its acceptance of international qualifications including those issued by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). All South African universities have established their minimum entry requirements for students holding a CAIE qualification and fully accept them. Students from Cambridge who pass the AS or A level exams with a bachelor’s degree can apply to USAf for a matric equivalence, and students who pass the AS level exams with the equivalent of an NSC or diploma can do the same with South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Both processes are simple and instant. Many of our Nova Pioneer alumni are already enrolled in South Africa universities and are thriving, this alone dispels this erroneous misconception.(Cambridge A Level qualifications are also recognised and valued by all Ivy League and Ivy Plus universities in the US, all UK universities, as well as those in Australia, Canada, Germany and beyond.)

 

MYTH: The Cambridge curriculum is overly difficult

 

Fact: Nova Pioneer was founded with the mission to offer high-quality education, at accessible fees and the Cambridge curriculum is not only rigorous but internationally-recognised, giving our students an advantage over most. Through our teaching and learning methods all students accepted in our schools have the opportunity to thrive with the Cambridge curriculum. The end point of (AS and A level) is explicitly to prepare our students for tertiary education, they are required to engage in depth with the skills and content of each subject they choose. We impart and cultivate a mindset and attitude that allows the student to engage course material independently, inside and outside the classroom. The Cambridge curriculum emphasises understanding and application of knowledge rather than rote memorisation of facts in order to pass exams. Although rigorous and demanding, Cambridge is NOT overly difficult. 

 

MYTH: It will be easier for my child to get higher symbols with the national CAPS curriculum

 

Fact: This is yet another misconception directly linked to the notion that Cambridge is overly difficult. Let us establish the fundamental purposes of both CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) and Cambridge: CAPS provides a general school exit requirement which allows a student to go to university, vocational training or join the workforce – this curriculum is more prone to provide the minimum, in this respect. Students are tested on their ability to retain and recapitulate information and students which may not adequately prepare them for tertiary education or life beyond school. In 2019 only 22% of CAPS students were able to complete degrees in the allotted time. However, Cambridge AS and A Levels are specifically designed to prepare students for the rigours of a university education. Fewer subjects are studied at A-Level, which means a more concentrated approach. Deep knowledge of focused subjects as well as conceptual understanding is fostered, encouraging students to develop higher-order problem solving and thinking skills. Much of the content covered is at first year university level, and consistent feedback from our alumni is that they are certainly at an advantage to their CAPS counterparts because they have covered most of the content and can cope with the academic demands of tertiary schooling.

 

MYTH: There are not enough Cambridge-qualified teachers in South Africa and therefore the curriculum will not be delivered to the benefit of my child

 

Fact: There is no teacher qualified to teach the Cambridge curriculum but a teacher with experience teaching the Cambridge curriculum. At Nova Pioneer we require our teachers to be fully qualified (with a Bachelors of Education) and SACE (South African Council for Educators) registered, our apprentices should be currently studying towards their degree or PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education). The rigorous and demanding nature of Cambridge requires our teachers to be experts in the subjects that they teach. More often than not, our teachers in AS and A level will have a postgraduate qualification in the subject that they teach. In order for our teachers to teach the curriculum to its fullest potential we offer extra support through Cambridge run courses that assist in innovation and thorough methods of teaching and assessing in the Cambridge system. Teacher retention is a priority, as this helps us retain and grow the “Cambridge Knowledge” that we have accumulated over the years. The curriculum is student-centred and enquiry-based and our teachers fully practise these fundamentals – with the help of our Deans of Instruction we authentically embed this approach within our teacher cohort through regular professional development opportunities. Cambridge representatives offer us regular assessments to ensure we are delivering the curriculum and assessments to required standards.

 

MYTH: Cambridge schools in South Africa lack support in delivering the curriculum

 

Fact: Nova Pioneer is a fully accredited Cambridge school and has immediate and full access to a range of support services from Cambridge: these include but are not limited to teaching resources, assessment and staff training facilities. The exam officers in each campus have a direct line to Cambridge in the United Kingdom; and our active partnership with the Cambridge office in South Africa ensures we receive support with training, queries around USAf criteria, conference and meeting attendance. We have created small support communities with other Cambridge schools in the Gauteng area. Nova Pioneer has high schools in Ormonde, Midrand and Ruimsig.

We constantly urge parents to think carefully about the curriculum and the school their children attend, which is why we are always prepared to have in-depth conversations with prospective and current parents and students.

For more information, reach out to our admissions team at admissions.sa@novapioneer.com. 

 

 

Many elements can impact a student’s ability to succeed after completing secondary school. We want to ensure that students perform well academically and that they feel supported and prepared to succeed beyond Nova Pioneer. To that effect, we introduced a Post School Success (PSS) Team at all our Secondary Schools with the aim of equipping students with practical tools for preparation in life after school.

The PSS team, together with each school’s Leadership Team, has designed a unique programme with the purpose of facilitating each student’s exploration and understanding of themselves with a focus on post-secondary opportunities available to them. The PSS programme is led by a team who collectively have extensive experience in helping African students gain access to tertiary education with financial aid and helping them develop the life and pre-professional skills necessary to take advantage of post-school opportunities. Post School Success programming begins in Grade 10, to ensure that each student has ample time to thoughtfully consider their next steps and take full advantage of the resources available through the Nova Pioneer network.

 

Exploring the option to study further 

 

The most common pathway after high school is enrolling in a university or college. The PSS Team helps students considering this option to answer questions that they may have about the application process, what educational programmes are available, and which will best prepare them to achieve their goals. The PSS Team also supports students by alerting them to pre-university academic enrichment opportunities and helping them complete applications, as well as supporting them to prepare for the standardised testing required for their pathway of choice.

 

Pursuing other Paths

 

While pursuing a tertiary degree is the best route for some, university is not the only pathway to success for Nova Pioneer students. Some may want a break from academics before they continue with full-time study, and for some high school graduates, pursuing work experience instead of attending college is the best way forward. There are several reasons why students may consider pursuing other options, which include practical training or work and/or taking a “gap year” to engage with the community through volunteering or to develop new skills that will stand them in good stead for the future. The PSS Team supports students in understanding their options and what benefits and challenges each may come with, including taking a “gap year”.

 

Partnering with Parents

 

The PSS Team is there to guide students toward making the best decision for them, their families, and their future. The programme also leverages different stakeholders within a Nova Pioneer student’s ecosystem in order to help them identify and pursue the opportunities that are the best fit for their goals post graduation. In essence, our PSS Team aims to empower students to take charge of their future in a supportive environment, which includes the partnership of both parents and school.