PARENT INFORMATION
PARENT INFORMATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Parent Information
PARENT INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions.
Everything you need to know around the application process, the school, the hostel, fees and more.
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1. What grades does Otjikondo Primary School offer?
Otjikondo Primary School provides education from Grade 1 through to Grade 7.
English is the medium of instruction, with Afrikaans offered as a second language subject.
2. Is Otjikondo Primary School a boarding school?
Yes. Otjikondo Primary School is a boarding school providing hostel accommodation for up to 240 learners, who live at the school during the school term.
All learners enrolled at Otjikondo Primary School are accommodated in the hostel.
3. Who can apply for enrolment?
Yes. Otjikondo Primary School is a boarding school providing hostel accommodation for up to 240 learners, who live at the school during the school term.
All learners enrolled at Otjikondo Primary School are accommodated in the hostel.
4. How do I apply for a place at the school?
Parents are required to complete and submit an application form to the school in July.
Candidates who meet the initial application requirements will then be invited to bring their child to Otjikondo for an interview and entrance assessment, which takes place on the first Saturday of September each year.
Places are normally offered for Grade 1 each year, and for Grades 2 and 3 when places are available.
5. Where do I get the application form?
You may request the application form via email, WhatsApp (principal) or arrange for collection at the school.
6. When is the closing date for application?
The closing date for application is 31st July.
7. What documents are required when applying?
Parents are required to submit:
• A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate.
• A certified copy of the parent’s or legal guardian’s identification document.
• The child’s most recent school report or academic record.
• Relevant transfer or previous-school documentation, where applicable.
8. Is there an application fee?
Yes. The application fee is N$10 and must be submitted with the required documents.
9. Must a parent accompany the learner invited for an interview?
Yes. A parent or a legal guardian must accompany the learner to the interview.
Parents should ensure that all information provided on the application form is complete and accurate.
10. Does submitting an application guarantee a place?
No. Submission of an application does not guarantee admission.
Places are limited, primarily because hostel accommodation is limited. Admission is therefore subject to the availability of places and the school’s admission process.
11. Is Otjikondo Primary School a state school?
No. Otjikondo Primary School is a private school.
It was registered in 1991 by Otjikondo School Village Foundation as a private school receiving state aid.
Teachers are appointed and paid by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture.
The school follows the Namibian national school curriculum. Teaching materials are provided by the Ministry.
The Otjikondo School Village Foundation supports and assists the school by providing additional teaching materials and other support where needed.
12. Is there a school fee?
No school fees are charged.
13. How do I enrol my child in the hostel?
All learners enrolled at Otjikondo Primary School are accommodated in the hostel.
14. Is there a hostel fee?
All learners enrolled at Otjikondo Primary School are accommodated in the hostel.
15. What does the Otjikondo Foundation provide for learners staying in the hostel?
The Otjikondo Foundation provides each learner with:
• School uniform for summer months
• Sheets
• Pillow
• Blanket
16. What must parents provide for a learner staying in the hostel?
Parents are responsible for providing the following:
Personal and school items:
• Toiletries: soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, pads, facecloth, shampoo, body lotion
• Stationery: pens, pencils, coloured pencils, rubber, sharpener etc
• Pocket money of recommended N$100 per Trimester
School uniform:
• dark green school jersey (Pep)
• Winter tracksuit to be ordered at school
• Plain white golf shirt for winter wear with tracksuit
• Black school shoes
• Boys: grey knee socks
• Girls: short white socks
Personal clothing:
• Own clothes for afternoon wear
• Pyjamas
• A smart outfit for Sundays
17. Does the hostel remain open on weekends?
The hostel follows the Ministry of Education school calendar, including school holidays and the designated home weekends at the end of the month.
Otjikondo Hostel remains open during home weekends.
However, the hostel closes for long weekends when Friday and/or Monday are official school, public or national holidays.
18. Does the school provide transport for learners?
No. Parents are responsible for arranging transport for their children at the beginning and end of every term and at long weekends when the hostel closes.
Parents may communicate with other parents from the same area and make their own transport arrangements where possible.
19. Does the hostel provide adequate meals for learners?
Yes. The hostel follows a set menu designed to provide learners with a balanced diet.
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20. Do learners do their own washing?
No. The hostel has a laundry facility with a washing machine and a staff member responsible for the laundry.
Learners’ clothes, sheets and school uniforms are washed on a weekly rotational basis.
21. What happens if a child becomes ill?
The hostel has a school clinic and a supply of basic medicines.
A member of staff who has training as a nursing assistant attends to the clinic in the mornings and evenings and deals with minor illnesses and ailments.
If a doctor is required, the hostel will arrange for the learner to be taken to a private doctor in Outjo, where applicable, or to the Outjo State Hospital. Outjo is approximately 80 km from Otjikondo.
Parents must supply the hostel clinic with a copy of Medical Aid certificate if applicable.
If a learner becomes seriously ill or is seriously injured, the parents will be informed and may be asked to collect the child and arrange further care.
22. What are the school's expectations of parents?
Parents are expected to support the school in providing a positive educational environment for their child.
Parents should:
Ensure that all required information and documentation is provided.
Keep the school informed of any changes in contact details or important circumstances affecting the learner.
Ensure that hostel payments and other required payments are made on time.
Provide the personal items required by the school and hostel.
Support the school’s rules and expectations regarding learner behaviour.
Attend Parent Meetings and maintain regular communication with the school when necessary.
23. What are the school's expectations of learners?
Learners are expected to:
Attend school as indicated on the official school calendar
Work hard and make a genuine effort in their studies.
Respect teachers, hostel staff and fellow learners.
Follow the school’s rules and routines.
Take care of school and hostel property.
Maintain good personal hygiene and neatness.
Behave responsibly and respectfully.
Take active part in extra mural activities offered at the school.
We hope we’ve answered your questions.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
About the Application
Who can apply for enrolment?
Yes. Otjikondo Primary School is a boarding school providing hostel accommodation for up to 240 learners, who live at the school during the school term.
All learners enrolled at Otjikondo Primary School are accommodated in the hostel.
How do I apply for a place at the school?
Parents are required to complete and submit an application form to the school in July.
Candidates who meet the initial application requirements will then be invited to bring their child to Otjikondo for an interview and entrance assessment, which takes place on the first Saturday of September each year.
Places are normally offered for Grade 1 each year, and for Grades 2 and 3 when places are available.
Where do I get the application form?
You may request the application form via email, WhatsApp (principal) or arrange for collection at the school.
When is the closing date for application?
The closing date for application is 31st July.
What documents are required when applying?
Parents are required to submit:
• A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate.
• A certified copy of the parent’s or legal guardian’s identification document.
• The child’s most recent school report or academic record.
• Relevant transfer or previous-school documentation, where applicable.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. The application fee is N$10 and must be submitted with the required documents.
Must a parent accompany the learner invited for an interview?
Yes. A parent or a legal guardian must accompany the learner to the interview.
Parents should ensure that all information provided on the application form is complete and accurate.
Does submitting an application guarantee a place?
No. Submission of an application does not guarantee admission.
Places are limited, primarily because hostel accommodation is limited. Admission is therefore subject to the availability of places and the school’s admission process.