Ubombo Primary School strives to be the Premier Primary School in the Swaziland Lowveld, offering an internationally recognized education in a compassionate environment, from Grade R to Grade 7.
Situated in Big Bend, on the Ubombo Sugar Estate, Ubombo Primary school is an Independent school, registered with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa. As well as following a challenging international curriculum, we offer our learners the opportunity to enjoy studying English, siSwati, French and Afrikaans. Ubombo Primary believes in the age old philosophy of educating—Head, Hand and Heart! Our academic programme strives to equip our learners with an internationally recognized education, based on critical thinking.—Educating the Head! Our extramural programme is balanced carefully,offering learners the opportunity to excel at both sports and cultural arts.—Educating the Hand! Our values programme, founded on Biblical Christian principles, instill the well known Fruits of the Spirit. Educating the Heart! |
Academics UPS has a proud history of superior academic performance. As a member of ISASA, we meet all international academic requirements.
Our language programme equips our learners to travel the world! English is the language of learning and teaching, and each learner can choose between siSwati, French or Afrikaans as a second language. Mathematics and Science are core subjects. Using the world renown “Singapore Mathematics”, our Foundation Phase learners are encouraged to approach Mathematics critically moving easily from the concrete to more abstract concepts. Our learners have the opportunity to benchmark their achievements against the International Examinations Core Exams in Grade 6, as well as a bank of Standardized Tests. Testing is always designed to give learners every opportunity to perform well, taking individual learning styles into consideration. Proudly in 2014, UPS was awarded a 100% platinum certificate for the IEB Grade 6 Core Examination in Mathematics and Language. In 2015, Our Mathematics team won first and third place against 307 top Mathematics students in Swaziland! |
Sports and CultureSituated in Big Bend, one of the warmest places in Swaziland, we take advantage of the weather to foster a love for swimming. From Grade R learners are taught water safety and enjoy a dynamic swimming programme.
Annually Ubombo Primary School hosts the Interschools Cross County Event, with our learners running through The Peter van Eck Nature Reserve, while the Impala and Nyala graze alongside. As an ISASA school, UPS competes in Swimming, Athletics, Soccer, Cricket, Rounders and Netball. Our Cultural Arts programme is a vibrant and diversified programme, offering every learner an opportunity to find, explore, and develop their creative talents. Our Music department enjoys great support from our children who clamour to participate in Choir, Vocals, Recorder, and Bucket Drumming UPS offers learners the opportunity to participate in the following clubs: Chess Club, Eco Club, Sewing Club , Art Club, French Club , and Siswati Culture Club. |
Values to live byThe greatest want of the world is the want of men,--men who will not be bought or sold; men who in their inmost souls are true and honest;.. men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall.
Ubombo Primary holds its Christian and Family values dear. In an ever-changing world, we believe in giving our children a firm foundation of love, hope, honesty and honour. Every action and decision is weighed against our motto of “Honour First”. This results in a happy, safe and compassionate environment, in which learners are part of the UPS family. Our youngest learners are partnered with a senior learner and the buddy system guides them through the first year at UPS. Friendships for life are forged through the buddy system. Every teacher is allocated learners with whom they will laugh and cry while guideing them through their educational journey. |