Primary School

Building a Firm Foundation through:
Phonics based Literacy
Comprehensive Numeracy Skills
Life Skills
Character Development

 


FOUNDATION PHASE (Grade 1-3)

  • Life Skills
    Opportunities for co-operative learning and development of lateral thinking skills

  • English
    Spelling, Word building, Reading, Handwriting, Oral
    Development of grammar and comprehension skills
    THRASS - a new, exciting approach to phonics

  • Afrikaans and isiZulu

  • Computer Skills

  • Media

  • Mathematics
    Lots of concrete hands-on activities
    & development of problem solving skills

  • Art

  • Outreach/Serving opportunities

  • Introduction of design & technology

     
  • Extra-mural Activities
    Music, chess, art club, computer club

  • Sport for boys and girls
    A wide variety during and after school

  • Recognition of character development

  • Biblical Integration

  • Scripture memorisation

  • Small classes

 

INTERMEDIATE PHASE (Grades 4 - 6)

  • Qualified,enthusiastic teachers catering for the unique needs of intermediate phase learners
  • Small classes (max 25)
  • Offering a balanced programme for the development of the whole child in spiritual and character development
    Bible education curriculum,individual pastoral care,personal prayer times,core value training,thought provoking assemblies,relevant class devotions,personal prayer times

  • Academic Growth
    Continous assessment,numeracy & math skills,supervised homework,life orientation programme,design & technology programmes,introduction to skills & value learning

  • Cuturals

  • Natural sciences

  • Economic studies

  • Human and social sciences

  • Literacy

  • English and Afrikaans/isiZulu

  • Music, Art, Drama workshops

  • Computer

  • Skills and Technology

  • Sport
    Tennis, cricket, rugby, soccer, netball, athletics, swimming, chess 

  • Extra-curricular activities
    Computer club, creative dance, art, music, drama

 

 
Inter-House Swimming Gala 2012
Sat 21 Jan 12
The Inter-house Swimming Gala will take place at the Linden Swimming Pool (Maps available at the front office) See the attached programme
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Effective Parenting Course
Fri 24 Feb 12
Effective Parenting in a Defective World
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OPEN DAY
Fri 09 Mar 12
If you are interested in Christian Education, please join us.
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Effective Parenting Course
Fri 20 Apr 12
Effective Parenting in a Defective World
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Term timetable

SCHOOL TERMS 2012

Term 1: Wednesday 11 January to Friday 23 March
Term 2: Wednesday 11 April to Wednesday 27 June
Term 3: Wednesday 18 July to Wednesday 19 September
Term 4: Monday 8 October to Tuesday 4 December

 








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