helderberg

Club 21 is built on a strong Christian foundation and the school does not discriminate unfairly when admitting learners to the school. Families can expect their children to be educated in a Christian environment, but families and their children will not be discriminated against based on religion, or any other grounds, including race, gender, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, conscience, belief, culture, language and birth.

Our specialized curriculum is adapted and differentiated and focuses on integrating the Academic (Languages, Mathematics, Themes), Physical (e.g. Gross motor), Emotional, Social and Life skills (e.g. Catering and Robotics) development of children with Down syndrome from 2 to 18 years old.

Club 21 Helderberg opened its doors in 2020, after a need for such a centre was identified in the area. It is functioning as a satellite campus of Club 21 Pretoria, with regular contact between the two campuses on various levels.

The school is situated on the grounds of the ACVV Speelkasteel Strand, Jurgens Str, Strand, Cape Town.

The languages of instruction currently offered are English and Afrikaans.

Club 21 Helderberg offers:

A structured and fixed routine in which children with Down syndrome can reach their full potential.
Small groups with a maximum of eight learners with qualified teachers and assistants.
An academic curriculum based on concepts of CAPS (the National Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements) and D-CAPS (the Differentiated National Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements) curriculums, with a Christ-centred foundation.
Comprehensive assessments by Speech- and Occupational therapists to determine the independent level of functioning of each learner with Down syndrome.
The services of a multi-disciplinary team of therapists, offering individual therapy to ensure and monitor the optimal development of learners. Therapies not included in school fees.

For more information, please contact the Club 21 Helderberg Centre directly.

Quarterly educational outings
Programs to enhance music and dance
The development of Christian values.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

While Club 21 does not discriminate against any learner wanting to attend Club 21, the school does have objective admission requirements:

Comprehensive assessments by Speech- and Occupational therapists appointed by the management of Club 21.
Interview with parents.
Interview with teachers and therapists from previous schools or learning centres.
Placements in conjunction with the therapists and management of Club 21.
Only learners with Down syndrome.
The ability to function within a structured social / educational environment.

SCHOOL AND OFFICE HOURS

School hours are from 08:00 to 13:30 Monday to Friday. Aftercare facilities are available from 13:30-15:30.

SCHOOL TERMS

School terms are in accordance with the Western Cape provincial school terms. However, Club 21 does adapt the calendar a bit and inform the parents in due time (i.e. closing the school a bit earlier at the end of the calendar year etc.).

SCHOOL FEES (2025)

Helderberg School Fees: R4 345.00 per month per child, due on or before the 4th of each month for twelve months.

(This includes the 2025 stationery fees that are divided by 12 (instead of a once-off payment as in the past) and an annual 6% increase on the 2024 fees. As Club 21 Helderberg continues to develop and grow as a satellite school, an annual fee increase will continue gradually until the educational programme is fully duplicated and implemented in Helderberg, and the school fees is on par with the Centurion branch.)

The fees are revised and communicated on an annual basis.

AFTERCARE FEES (2025)

Half day aftercare (13:30 - 15:30): R 875 p.m.

For applications and registrations, please contact the school office at principal@club21school.co.za and admin@club21school.co.za.

Please contact Teacher Ria Erlank at ria@club21school.co.za for more information or to visit the Helderberg school.