About Lilyfontein
INTRODUCING LILYFONTEIN
Lilyfontein School is a Public Combined School comprising of
- Pre-Primary (Grades 0 – R)
- Foundation Phase (Grades 1 – 3)
- Intermediate Phase (Grades 4 – 6)
- GET Phase (Grades 7 – 9)
- FET Phase (Grades 10 – 12)
Lilyfontein has capacity for 732 learners in small classes and classrooms that are predominately modern and comfortable. Located 20km east of East London, at the gateway to the East Coast resorts, the setting and layout of our school supports our ethos of experiential education – we learn through doing, engaging both body and mind.
Our school is a place where adventure meets excellence!
Our Vision
At Lilyfontein we strive to serve our community, develop self-confident, adaptable, resilient and compassionate young people through experiential learning.
Our Mission
To utilise our natural environment to provide quality education based on Christian principles to prepare young people for life and leadership.
Our Core Values
Our Values in Action
At Lilyfontein, our guiding principles are built on strong Christian-based values such as honesty, integrity, hard work, self-respect, and respect for others and their beliefs. These values shape everything we do and create a caring, respectful environment where learners and staff can thrive.
We are committed to:
- Creating a safe and supportive space where discipline, respect for property, and school rules are upheld.
- Offering a balanced programme that promotes a healthy lifestyle through sport and adventure-based activities.
- Encouraging mental and physical resilience through our outdoor and adventure curriculum.
- Providing rich cultural experiences that broaden learners’ horizons.
- Supporting strong leadership and community involvement through pastoral care and service projects.
- Fostering a positive and professional ethos among all staff.
Together, these principles help build confident, capable learners ready for life beyond school.
Our Norms
In order that the core principles and supporting values are lived out in the school context, we have a few fundamental behavioural norms. These norms ensure that learning happens in an educationally sound and safe environment for all people on the Lilyfontein campus and are based on the following policies: