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 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 along for the journey, and share in our story, as we continue to expand our offering throughout South Africa.

Once your child is enrolled at Nova Pioneer, you become part of our supportive and passionate community – a group of parents from all walks of life – who all contribute to our school in various ways for the betterment of our students’ education. It is through this community that our school Culture Principles come alive, even at home. 

 

Benefits of growing our community

At Nova Pioneer, we know how important it is to build community. Who better to help us do this than our very own parents? As an existing Nova Pioneer parent, you could qualify for a referral discount (R3500 off your tuition for a period of one year) when you refer a parent and they successfully enrol their child at any of our Nova Pioneer campuses.

 

What does “Successful Enrolment” look like: 

Step 1: Current family/ parent talks to a friend and tells them about Nova Pioneer.

Step 2: The prospective parent completes an online application form and in the ‘how did you hear about us’ section, they select ‘referred by a current parent’ and write the full name of the parent and student who referred them. We can only identify the family that referred you if they give us your first and last name.

Step 3: The prospective parent attends a Nova Pioneer event and the learner completes, and passes, an assessment. 

Step 4: The prospective parent, who is very excited about Nova Pioneer, then completes all online forms and submits required documentation before our Finance Team completes the affordability check and gives go-ahead for enrolment fee payment.

Step 5: The prospective parent then pays the grade-relevant enrolment fee to secure their child’s spot. 

Step 6: The referral is then flagged to our Finance Team, who will pick up the name from the original application, and ensure your account reflects the referral discount once the student has started.

 

Which parents are eligible for the R3500 discount? 

• When the parent applies to Nova Pioneer via our website, they must state that they were referred to by you (name and surname) when they complete the ‘how did you hear about us’ section.  
• The referred parent needs to successfully enrol at Nova Pioneer by completing the full admissions process (detailed below).
• Referred students cannot have a sibling currently or previously enrolled at Nova Pioneer. 
• The referral discount is awarded to the youngest child – if you have only one child at Nova Pioneer, that child will receive the discount. 
• You will be entitled to a R3500 discount per referral. 
• If you are not yet an enrolled parent, you ONLY qualify for this discount once you have confirmation of enrolment.
• The discount is non-transferable and cannot be substituted for cash or a refund.
• The referral discount will not be applied should the student account be in arrears at the point in time that the discount is allocated.
• This discount is awarded per enrolled student that is referred, up to five students (or a maximum tuition discount of R17500)
• Nova Pioneer staff do not qualify.
• Terms and conditions apply.

 

Nova Pioneer Midrand students showcased their exceptional talent and passion for science at the Northern Suburbs District Eskom Science Expo held at Curro Rivonia on Friday, 13 May. This event provided a platform for young innovators to present their groundbreaking projects across various scientific categories. With the guidance of their dedicated science teachers and the support of their parents, the students from Nova Pioneer Midrand demonstrated their creativity, scientific acumen, and commitment to finding innovative solutions to real-world problems.

 

A Showcase of Brilliance

 

Under the supervision of Associate Dean of Instruction Mrs. Ummi Shaik and science teachers Ms. Gugu Jiyane, Ms. Mbalentle Lutya, and Mrs. Judy Doorasamy, the Nova Pioneer Midrand students participated in the Eskom Science Expo with remarkable projects. Their outstanding presentations captivated the assessors and judging panel, who provided valuable mentorship, insights, and feedback to the students. Among the talented participants, Ryan Chinhaba, Sai Charan Gurala, and Azariya Rampersadh’s contributions stood out, securing them a spot in the upcoming regional expo.

 

Expanding Horizons

 

The students’ exceptional achievements have earned them the opportunity to present their prototypes at the regional expo, where they will compete against other talented individuals from different schools. This experience will not only broaden their horizons but also challenge them to push the boundaries of scientific exploration. It is an exciting opportunity for these young minds to showcase their skills and innovation on a larger stage.

 

Celebrating Dedication

 

Recognizing the dedication and hard work exhibited by all the participants, the organizers awarded each Nova Pioneer Midrand student with participation certificates. This acknowledgement celebrates their commitment to scientific inquiry and serves as a testament to the school’s dedication to nurturing and inspiring young minds in the field of science.

 

Pride and Gratitude

 

Nova Pioneer Midrand takes immense pride in the accomplishments of their students. Associate Dean of Instruction, Ummi Shaik, expressed her appreciation for the unwavering support of the passionate science teachers who have nurtured and guided these aspiring scientists throughout their journey. It is through the combined efforts of teachers, parents, and students that Nova Pioneer Midrand continues to foster a culture of excellence in scientific exploration.

The participation of Nova Pioneer Midrand students at the Northern Suburbs District Eskom Science Expo highlights their remarkable talent and passion for science. These young innovators have demonstrated their scientific acumen, creativity, and commitment to finding solutions to real-world problems. As they move on to the regional expo, their journey of scientific exploration continues, and Nova Pioneer Midrand stands behind them, proud and supportive. The school’s commitment to nurturing and inspiring young minds in the field of science shines through the accomplishments of these exceptional students.

 

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Let Nova Pioneer unlock a world of great opportunity for your bright star!

 

If the future is African, then we have the responsibility to prepare our future African leaders to meet the demands of a turning African century. 

Find Your Nova encompasses the mission for parents and students to explore the opportunities available to them at Nova Pioneer and beyond. The answer to the question of “what do you want to be when you grow up?” no longer needs to be a tough one for your child to respond to. At Nova Pioneer, our students have the confidence to see themselves with the potential to be anything that they want to be under the sun. We empower their imaginations to see themselves as future doctors, climate change activists, agriculturalists, and astronauts of their generation.

This is why when choosing a school for your child, it is important to ensure that the school can adequately inspire and equip your child for a world that doesn’t exist today. Our school develops skills such as critical thinking, life-long learning, problem-solving, curiosity and self-awareness through academic rigour, leadership, and enquiry-based learning. These are the fundamental skills that we at Nova Pioneer anticipate the future will essentially demand from your child.

 

Academic Excellence

 

Nova Pioneer exceeds high expectations on academic excellence for your child. Our students are challenged to critically interrogate and analyse content, investigate possible ideas and develop practical solutions that they can apply in their in-class activities, helping them achieve their academic goals. 

For our students to achieve academic success, our learning cycle involves learning to overcome the fear of failure, and the value of reflection, and feedback.

Kewell Moodley (pictured below), a current Grade 12 Nova Pioneer Ormonde student, achieved the top position in the world for Cambridge IGCSE for Business Studies in November 2022! This amazing achievement is a testament to Kewell’s dedication, hard work, and passion for learning. 

As a Cambridge International Curriculum school, we are proud to have played a part in Kewell’s outstanding academic success. He is one of many Nova Pioneer students to achieve great heights and to continue benefiting from Nova Pioneer’s high-quality school offering.

 

 

Marclus Marite (pictured below) is an alumnus from Nova Pioneer Boys Secondary in Tatu City, whose dream is to become a prolific architect who will design eco-friendly and futuristic infrastructure in Africa. 

He achieved an A of 83 points in the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) examinations. With the support of Nova Pioneer’s teaching and post-school-support team, Marclus focused his high school journey on improving his artistic and design skills. 

Given his outstanding academic results, he received early admission offers from University of Southern Mississippi and Snow College with a scholarship of US$29,000. For students at Nova Pioneer, like Marclus, we believe that their future is bright!

 

 

Leaders and innovators that will shape the African century

 

We believe that every child has the potential to lead, thrive and shape the world they live in, and this can be achieved through our 3 C’s – Character, Capabilities and Connection. We develop students into the innovators and leaders that will shape the African century. Discover how Nova Pioneer can help you Find Your Nova:

 

Discover how Nova Pioneer can help you Find Your Nova:

 

 

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: Masego Solomons 

Nova Pioneer South Africa Alumni Chapter President and Law student at Varsity College, Masego Solomons , joins Jabu to chat about the ongoing process behind the formation of Nova Pioneer South Africa’s Alumni Chapter and being elected as President of the Chapter. Masego also shares her biggest learnings from her experience in church and youth leadership and her thoughts on the negative socio-cultural constructs about women in leadership positions particularly in Africa.

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