Our Environment

There are three Morning Star campuses that house Preschool, Junior Primary, Senior Primary and Middle School.

Campuses

Morning Star Montessori campus building in Faerie Glen Pretoria

3 Campuses in One

The three Morning Star campuses that house, preschool, junior primary, senior primary and middle school are situated on the corner of Manitoba Drive and Nevada Crescent in Faerie Glen, Pretoria. The immediate area is surrounded by the Moreletta Nature Reserve where small game and birds abound in the lushness of the vegetation against the Faerie Glen koppie.

Within a short walking distance is the Pick ‘n Pay Hypermarket and Atterbury Boulevard where shopping is a pleasure. The Menlyn shopping complex is 3 kms away in Atterbury Road. Ample public transport is close at hand as are freeways.

Each campus is specifically designed to cater to the needs of the particular age group it serves. Classrooms and spaces are airy and light with ample access to the outdoor spaces and playground areas.

The grounds boast 2 swimming pools and an all-weather, mini multi- sportsfield where a variety of sports and games are offered.

Street corner

School grounds

Main Entrance

Stadium

Basketball

Basketball

Stands

Field

Patio

Safety & Security

CCTV

For the protection of the school and the children, we have a CCTV system that is active 24 hours, 7 days a week. Most areas in the school are covered. History can be viewed at any time and is kept confidential.

Electromagnetic Locks

There are several entrance/exit points into the school grounds. Some are kept permanently locked unless there is an emergency or other unusual event that requires it to be opened. Pedestrian gates at which parents and children enter or exit the school have electromagnetic locks that are opened by security code input at a keypad. The security code is changed periodically and all parents are informed when this happens. The gate is also locked by chain and lock over the weekends and holidays.

Panic Button

All the teachers have panic buttons that activate an armed response company signal in case of emergencies.

Armed Response

Should the electric fence or panic buttons be activated, an armed response company calls within seconds and if the correct password is not given, armed guards in patrol vehicles respond immediately.

Guard

At Morning Star we have our own groundsman who inconspicuously patrols the parking area and immediate outside during peak times such as drop off and collection times.

Electric Fence

The outside perimeter is enclosed by pre-cast concrete fencing (where the children play) or devil’s fork fencing. Above the entire perimeter, an 8-strand electric fence is active 24 hours per day.

Neighbourhood Watch

There has recently been talk in the area of a neighbourhood watch. Morning Star will support this initiative when it becomes available.

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