About Us
Orion College is a renowned, English medium, assisted learning and remedial school with 25 years of experience, recognized for its commitment to educational excellence and providing a nurturing environment for students who require additional support with their learning.
Offering small classes, integrated support from a team of therapists and a seamless integration of Primary and High School curricula, Orion College fosters a setting where student well-being is prioritized, individual needs are met, and every learner is empowered to reach their full potential.
Located in Randpark Ridge, northwest of Johannesburg, our small school community consists of up to 180 learners from diverse backgrounds across Gauteng.
Orion's Vision
To be the leading remedial school and a centre of educational excellence in the local community.
To equip our learners to become functional and independent citizens who are adaptable and able to contribute meaningfully to society.
Our Mission is for ORION to:
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Offer quality child centered, multidisciplinary, remedial education in a safe learning environment.
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Raise awareness around responsibility and independence.
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Inspire the development of clear personal values.
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Offer multiple opportunities, integrated support and a varied curriculum for each learner to reach their full potential.
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Nurture each learner to embrace life as a joyful challenge.
Values
Partnership
Working closely with parents, learners and the community as a team – maintaining our child centered approach.
OPEN, HONEST COMMUNICATION
Open, honest and positive communication, valuing each others opinions and contributing constructive ideas. Maintaining a positive attitude to self and others.
DEDICATION
Commitment, participation, self discipline, hard work, perseverance and showing up!
ACCEPTANCE
Acceptance of our differences, not only in opinion, but also in backgrounds, culture, religion orientation and ability. Showing friendship and kindness to all.
RESPECT and LOYALTY
Respecting each others roles as stakeholders in the development of the learners and the school as a whole. Being loyal to the school and each other.
RESPONSIBILITY
Having social, personal and environmental responsibility and being role models within the community. Being generous with our time and means. Being thoughtful and understanding that actions and choices have consequences.
GRATITUDE
Deliberately looking for the positives in all situations and showing appreciation. Having a positive attitude even in times of challenge.
DEVELOPMENT
Continued development of self and others through a growth mindset, learning from mistakes while having a solution focused approach to problem solving. Having the courage to face challenge and seek solutions together.
What Sets Us Apart
1. Team Around Each Child
Orion College is no ordinary remedial school. We believe in more than just small classes and caring teachers. We understand the importance of early – and ongoing – intervention from a team of professionals who form part of our staff. This is our Team Around Each Child.
Our TEAM AROUND EACH CHILD is made up of
2. INTEGRATED THERAPY AT NO EXTRA COST
We understand how challenging it can be for families to coordinate and pay for all the therapy and intervention a child might need, over and above their schooling. At Orion College, our therapies and interventions are included in the school fees and are embedded into the school day.
Read more about our School Fees and SARS TAX allowance in the School Fees section.
3. MULTI-STREAM APPROACH
Because we understand that no two learners are alike, Orion College offers three distinct learning streams and curricula, to accommodate a range of intellectual and scholastic abilities.
This multi-stream approach, Orion College ensures that each learner receives the support, guidance, and educational pathway best suited to their unique abilities and aspirations.
4. ACCOMODATING A DIVERSE RANGE OF LEARNING CHALLENGES
At Orion College, we provide tailored support for a diverse range of learning challenges, accommodating learners with average to above-average intellectual ability who have neurodiverse profiles and/or specific learning barriers, as well as those with more moderate learning difficulties, below average intellectual ability and scholastic challenges.
Happy Parents
Great Teaching
Dear staff of Orion College, thank you all for being Beth’s teachers and Mentor’s. I am elated at her Bachelor’s pass, and I pray the Lord prospers and promotes you all. You have always been so positive ever since Beth started at Orion in Grade 10, Term 3, for being parents when we cannot be there and for not going easy on them so that they can achieve their best potential. We thank you and bless you all.
Orion Parent 1
Great Support
Thank you so much to all the awesome teachers!
THESE WERE SOME FROM 2024 THAT WE RECEIVED END OF YEAR.
Orion Parent 2
Great Support
To Mr. Sutherland and all the Grade 12 Teachers of Orion College. Words cannot express the gratitude that I feel towards your commitment to our children. The tireless days of teaching, the consistent encouragement and care, that goes beyond the classroom. I am honored to have my child at your school. You truly take the teaching profession to the next level in your commitment to our children. May God richly bless each one of you.
Orion Parent 3
Comprehensive Support
Dear Teachers, I would like to thank you for being supportive towards our children. You are like real parents who show them LOVE. Thank you so much. God bless you and your families.