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Morning ring

Geography - working off the map of the world, learning about continents, countries, capital cities, lakes, rivers, oceans, seas etc.

Discussing body parts and how we are made.

Morning class ring time consists of walking the line, naming the different flags of the world, setting the calendars, alphabet and numbers are covered on a daily basis and overall discussion time is held between the children and the directress.

The children then move onto directing themselves around the environment choosing work to do.

The directresses will present new activities to the children on a one to one basis.

Purple line - 0-3 year olds

Our purple line consists of 0-3 year olds (an absolute delightful age). We do suggest the under threes attend school from 8h15 until 12h00, however, if these times are not convenient then the full day programme is available to parents.

Sleep time

Sleep time is optional, however, any under four year old staying at school for a full day should have a midday nap.

Annual Concert

Our music teacher holds a superb concert at the beginning of the third term every year for the whole school. The themes of the concert change from year to year.

Year-End School Leavers Concert

At the end of each year our school leavers enthral the parents with a nativity scene based mainly on the birth of Christ but incorporating the traditions of all religions during this time of year.

Spring Day

This day usually falls on our first day back at school for the third term. Children come to school wearing a colourful sometimes decorated spring hats and we all get to plant seedlings.

Music

The school is equipped with a piano and wide range of musical instruments to add to the splendour of music time which takes place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Reports

We send out a full report book consisting of each teacher's evaluations on your children's development over the year. Each teacher is responsible for her own area and she will give you a full insight into what your child has learned and any areas of concerns will be addressed in the report. These reports go out in October/November of each year.

One on One Parent-Teacher Talks

During the second term we hold one on one parent/teacher talks to answer any questions and to give the parents an overall outline of their child's progress.

Shows

Each term the staff get together to discuss the show options for the term and we usually choose a couple of performances where the children are enlightened by the gift of the arts. The Arts is an integral part of a young child's formative schooling as it aids in creating a taste for music, acting, and the cultures.
Extra Murals

The school offers extra mural activities throughout the year.

Below are the contact details of the extra mural teachers should you need to be in contact with them.

Media Centre / Theatre Troupes
Linda Hutchison
Tel: +27 82 442 1337

Playball
Karen Del Castello
Tel: +27 83 462 2357

Ballet
Carmen Patterson
Tel: 076 118 6153 or 011-646 6433

German
Silvia Hillebrand
Tel: 072 078 4509

Chess
Antoinette Gouveiea
Tel: 061 518 4517

 

 

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