“Thought breeds thought; children familiar with great thoughts take as naturally to thinking for themselves as the well-nourished body takes to growing; and we must bear in mind that growth; physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual, is the sole end of education.”
Welcome to Ambleside
Primary School of Kensington
Ambleside Primary School of Kensington is a Christ centered school that is based on the thought and practice of British author, philosopher and teacher, Charlotte Mason (1842 -1923).
The school has been founded to provide a ‘living education’ for the children of Kensington and surrounding areas.
A living education cultivates a love to learn, to live lives caring for others, while interacting with the best literature, the greatest works of art and music and creation.
2025 Calendar
| Date | Description |
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13 – 14 January 15 January 24 January 25 January 3 – 5 February 14 – 15 February 10 – 14 March 17 – 20 March 20 March |
Term 1 Staff at school Start of School Grade 2 Bible Ceremony Parents as Student Day ASA School Visit School Sleepover Parent Teacher Meetings Grade 6/7 Camp School Break-Up Day |
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7 April 8 April 14 April 17 April 18 April 21 April 28 April 29 – 30 April 1 May 2 May 20 May 2 – 6 June 9 June 16 June 23 – 27 June 27 June |
Term 2 Staff at School Start of School School Photo’s All School Easter Luncheon Good Friday (school closed) Family Day (school closed) Freedom Day (school closed) School Closed Workers Day (school closed) School Holiday Grade 1 Puppet Show Consolidation Week Admin Day (school closed) Youth Day (school closed) Parent Teacher Meetings School Break-Up Day |
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22 July 25 July 30 July 29 – 31 July 1 August 15 – 19 September 20 September 24 September 26 September |
Term 3 Start of School Nelson Mandela Day for Ambleside Parent Evening ASA School Visit All Teacher Training (school closed) Parent Teacher Meetings Shakespeare Day Heritage Day (school closed) School Break-Up Day |
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13 October 14 October 21 – 23 October 10 – 14 November 17 November 28 November 1 December 3 December 16 December 25 December 26 December |
Term 4 Staff at School Start of School ASA Internship Consolidation Week Admin Day (school closed) Thanksgiving Event Grade 7 Farewell School Break-Up Day Day of Reconciliation Christmas Day Day of Goodwill |
Finishing Times 2025
| Grade | Times |
| Pre-School | 07:30 – 12:45 |
| Grade R | 07:30 – 12:45 |
| Grade 1 | 07:30 – 13:15 |
| Grade 2 | 07:30 – 13:30 |
| Grade 3 | 07:30 – 14:00 |
| Grade 4 | 07:30 – 14:00 |
| Grade 5 | 07:30 – 14:00 |
| Grade 6 | 07:30 – 14:15 |
| Grade 7 | 07:30 – 14:15 |
