principal's message

We know that one of the most important decisions you will ever make is choosing the right school for your child. We also understand how difficult that selection process can be for parents. Like you, we aim to inspire, challenge and care for our children by considering each child’s individual personality and needs. We ensure that all our children can move on to their next life adventure as accomplished and inquisitive learners who seek knowledge in all its forms.

This is largely made possible by our passionate and devoted staff. Las Vegas JPS prides itself in having qualified, motivated and supportive teachers who are driven to enhance the development of each learner and appreciating each learner’s individuality. We believe education is an ongoing process and we thus support the need for our teachers to undergo continuous professional development and always seek out opportunities for them to enhance their skills, this and their values and commitment to growth is part of what makes them great educators and Las Vegas JPS an excellent school. Our approach results in happy children who make better learners, our pupils thrive in our nurturing environment and these happy children blossom, thrive and excel. We encourage our children to explore the wider world through sport, charitable and community activities, music and the arts and to gain confidence in themselves and in their abilities through participation in the wealth of enrichment opportunities. We pride ourselves in our children’s holistic successes, this is not only measured by our enviable record of academic excellence and achievement but also our children’s attitude towards their role as world class citizens, we set them up from the get go as global contenders.

Through our intentional and carefully crafted pedagogical approach, we want our children to be discerning – to develop tolerance, compassion and respect. This is a rapidly changing world and our vision will future proof them and enable them to stand out for all the right reasons. Our strengths come from our diversity and from the individual attention we give to all our children. I believe that the experiences at Las Vegas JPS creates inquisitive minds and life-long learners. Developing resilience, perseverance, and empathy creates the independent learners, we set our learners on a trajectory for success, we achieve what all schools in our focal area aspire to and talk about. We have been and continue to be a steady force in the history of Umlazi, with a 25-year heritage we continue to grow and are steadfast and proud of what we do. We look forward to welcoming you, at Las Vegas Junior Primary School.

Dr M R Mkhize

Head Master