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Nature Based Education
Located in Hoedspruit, Southern Cross, a small private school
situated on a private wildlife estate, is the first nature-based
school in South Africa. Southern Cross is the birthplace of
a revolutionary educational ethos which combines nature based
schooling, outcome based education and Presidents Mbeki’s
vision of an African Renaissance. Statistics show that naturebased
tourism has the potential to become the most significant route
to economic growth in Africa.
Their ethos includes preparing our children for a future where
they will be able to make a meaningful contribution towards
integrated, sustainable development and environmental protection.
In addition to the standard curriculum, the school teaches pupils
the value of the environment and prepares them for the challenges
we face in preserving our wildlife heritage.
Vital concepts, such as sustainable development, bio-diversity
and environmental awareness are grasped whilst retaining a sense
of environmental integrity.
The greatest value of the school has been realised through their
vision of sharing their naturebased curriculum and ethos with
the many rural schools operating in this environmentally sensitive
region. The school makes a significant contribution in reaching
children through assisting local educators with additional skills
and empowerment. In addition, a bursary trust, reliant on private
funding, assists with educating scholars from historically underprivileged
communities.
Tourvest Inbound Operations believes that the efforts of the
school are exemplary and support
the cause wherever possible.
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