Imagine a school where the teachers welcome your children with open arms (literally) and individual attention every morning. Imagine a school where the principal is a true leader – where she does not shy away from difficult conversations with you, the parent, for the betterment and wellbeing of your child, whom she has taken the time to get to know. Imagine a school that is a safe place, one which will protect your child from other children, and even other parents, if required. Imagine a school where each class has the same consistent Assistant Teacher who moves with your child’s class on their journey over three years. Imagine a school that considers each child’s specific medical / dietary / psychological situation and tries to help you as much as possible, including medical training if that’s what will make the difference. Imagine a school where policies are uncomplicated and clear, where boundaries are in place to protect our kids. Imagine a school where, when your child is sick, you come to collect her and find her curled up in the loving arms of her teacher in the principal’s office. This school exists – it is Melkbos Pre-primary. It all comes down to the leadership and solid values of the school, and the universal calibre of its wonderful teachers – both as people and as educators. Long live Melkbos Pre-primary.