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Overview
Springvale Primary School is a public, fee charging, English medium co-educational primary school located in Wierda Park, Centurion, Pretoria, in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is our desire that our children shall leave this school better citizens for having been here and that they will be enabled to build upon foundations which are laid at Springvale. At Springvale Primary School we believe that education is vital to a child’s growth. We believe that a child learns more than his set lessons, however, and that the ideals learnt in Primary School will be of lasting value in his or her life. The child learns to relate to his or her fellow pupils; to respect authority; and to become a future good citizen of our country. These beliefs are expressed in the words of our Credo. We recognise and acknowledge the importance of education and learning in the widest sense, as a part of the equipment with which our own children will face the challenge of the future. We believe that the early school years are amongst the most important in the formation of characters and attitudes and our concern for their physical, moral and spiritual well-being will guide us in all we do for them. We seek the guidance of our Almighty God in all our efforts. Loyalty to South Africa shall be fostered along with respect for all its people of whatever race, language or creed, believing that all have a right to co-exist in peace and harmony. We respect the heritage and traditions of others and we seek to foster a recognition of the English-speaking South African through an appreciation of our language, literature, achievements and values, and by playing our part as responsible citizens of our country.

History
Springvale Primary was established in 1981 when only Grade i and Grade ii learners were enrolled. In 1982, pupils from Standards 1 – 5 were admitted. In the same year, the school’s first permanent Principal, Miss Maria Werner, was appointed. The year 1983 was another eventful year for Springvale. On 30 March, the official opening took place when the then Administrator of the Transvaal, the Honourable Mr W.A. Cruywagen, unveiled a plaque commemorating its establishment. Our coat of arms was also registered. Today the school is served by a capable and dedicated staff of teachers of whom we are justifiably proud. An increasingly sophisticated range of teaching aids have been made available to teachers for the benefit of our pupils.

Motto and School Song
The Motto of the school is “PERSEVERE”. Perseverance is a quality which Springvale strives to teach our children in every aspect of school life – in lessons, in sport and every endeavour. For the parents of the area served by Springvale Primary School, it represents an aspect of their striving which finally led to the school’s establishment.

The music and words to the school song were composed and written by MRS VIVIA CARRUTHERS)

This is our song in honour of our school. We are proud to be a Springvale child. For within your grounds and walls we take our pride. Loudly we sing the credo of our school.

We are taught of perseverance We can challenge the future without fear We will progress successfully year after year. We’ve got physical and moral and spiritual power, We will seek all our guidance from God every hour.

So we will sing and praise your name O Springvale Primary School with fame. This is our creed for all to hear To persevere, to persevere.

We are loyal to our Country Our sweet land South Africa; South Africa. We believe that all people should live in harmony We will foster our culture and obey your commands We will seek all our guidance From God every hour.

So we will sing and praise your name O Springvale Primary School with fame. This is our creed for all to hear To persevere, to persevere.