Striving for excellence
Providing each learner with the skills necessary in a fast-paced, changing world.
Excellentia
Midstream College is a parallel medium (with instruction in either Afrikaans or English) private school with a Christian ethos situated in the south of Centurion. The high school opened its doors in 2007, and our first grade 12s wrote the IEB final exam in 2009.
We are known for high academic standards, top quality teachers, and firm discipline. Our balanced learners and alumni thrive nationally and internationally in the academic, sport, cultural and social spheres. The spacious school grounds house some of the most modern facilities in the country, including a huge auditorium, indoor swimming pool and hockey astro turf.
The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.
– William Arthur Ward
At Midstream College, our teachers are an inspiration to our learners. Our annual Belgian exchange programme and educational tours abroad are extremely popular. Our adventure club summits Mont-aux-Sources, goes kloofing in the Magaliesberg, river rafting on the Orange and diving at Sodwana Bay. The grade 10 Odyssey is a nine-day challenge not to be missed.
Quo Vadis? Semigrate to Midstream College and help shape our motto, Excellentia. Carpe Diem – make the most of the many opportunities Midstream offers.
OUR VALUES
from the headmaster's office
Extract from newsletter 6 | April 2026
Every day you show up, you are investing in your future self. Do not underestimate the power of attendance.
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We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
Aristotle
Firstly, a big word of thanks to all the parents who ensure that their children attend school and support the school activities so faithfully. Our school calendar allows ample opportunities to relax and unwind amid our busy schedules. On the eve of such a break, I would like to emphasise the importance of school attendance. School attendance is compulsory and not optional. Apart from the fact that it is the right thing to do, learners miss out on too much academic work if they are constantly absent. A large contributing factor to our academic success lies rooted in the fact that we have far more teaching time than the average public or three-term school.
Midstream College’s matrics have a preliminary exam of about five weeks before the final exams, while several public schools write exams for up to 13 weeks during the same period (a June exam of 5 to 6 weeks and a preliminary exam of 6 to 7 weeks).
If your children are absent, please inform their register teacher ahead of time and provide a valid reason. Learners who are repeatedly absent, especially on Mondays and Fridays, will compromise their re-admission for 2027 and matrics not at school can be deregistered for the final examinations.
Furthermore, I would like to honour the learners and teachers involved in our extra-mural activities. Thank you for your positive carpe diem attitude. A special salute to everyone involved in this weekend’s sport on the eve of our end-of-April break. The College offers various extra-curricular opportunities for learners, and to those who let these opportunities pass you by, heed the wise words of Mark Zuckerberg:
The biggest risk is not taking any risk… In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.
Considering the fluctuating weather patterns lately, learners already have permission to wear either full summer or full winter uniform as of today. The final transition will be communicated later. Learners will also be permitted wear their full school tracksuits as an alternative during June and July.
Rest well and recharge your batteries for the busy period lying ahead in the run-up to the June examinations.
Dr Carel Kriek
headmaster
