About

The Beginning

Fauna Primary School opened it's doors in January 1984 and had a grand opening in 1985 by the MEC of education in the Free State,  Mr.H.D.Pienaar.The school badge was designed by Mr. J DE Beer of Virginia and was accepted by the managing board on the 5th of February 1985.The school had 13 teachers, 1 secretary and a total of 285 learners. Mr. J.H. van Dyk was the first school headmaster until 1994. Mr. F.J. van Rooyen was headmaster till end of that year. In 1995, Mr.C.S van der Walt became the headmaster until 2011.  Mrs N.M. Charlie is the current headmaster and we are proud to say that Fauna Primary School is now one of Bloemfontein's biggest and best primary schools with over 1100 learners, 42 teachers and 3 secretaries.

Our Mission

Fauna strives to develop every learner through authentic situations by empowering them with knowledge, skills, values and attitude aimed at future challenges and needs.

Vision

To use real life situations, providing the best opportunities in academic, sport and culture.

To create strategies to involve parents in learner development. To expose learners to technological development. To promote insight and sensitize diversity. To develop self-esteem of the learner. To discipline the learner.

Leadership

Fauna strives toward the complete development of each learner, especially in the disciplinary area. Our democratic leadership system gives each learner the opportunity to be positively involved in the school and other activities. Daily learners are exposed to situations, which develop leader qualities within your child.