Academic

From Grade 00 pre-reading, pre-writing and pre-maths skills are developed to ensure school readiness. The children are introduced to THRASS, a phonic/reading programme. Copying and experimentation with many different writing materials develop fine-motor and eye-hand co-ordination. Pre-maths activities encourage numeracy skills including number recognition, number concept, time, shape, conservation and measuring. The children experiment, discover and problem solve in an informal way both indoors and outdoors – often with sand and water!

The Grade R’s utilise the Information Technology Centre, learning basic computer skills through educational computer games. The children enjoy frequent outings, that enrich and broaden their horizons. Physical education classes given by a trained instructor, encourage gross-motor development and introduce rudimentary ball skills. Movement and dance classes further enhance physical co-ordination. Music and singing are very important in the pre-primary programme, encouraging concentration, participation and co-operation in a most enjoyable way.

We believe that in Grades 000, 00 and R children learn best when they are playing, when they are actively involved in making their own discoveries, when they are relaxed and having fun, when they are healthy and safe, when they are encouraged in their creativity and when they are talking and interacting with others.