JUNIOR SCHOOL
"The best time is School Time"
Our Junior School offers boys and girls from Grade RRRR to Grade 3 the perfect foundation to begin their journey through life and learning.
As they progress through Junior School, our children gain confidence and self-esteem, maximising their potential as they take pride in their achievements and make the most of school life. In addition, their respect and empathy for others are essential and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others in the school community is developed.
Our Phase Leaders
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Sally van Zuydam
Head of Junior School
Rachel Freese
J P Intern
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Nicolle Borain
Grade RRR
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Annesta Bath
Grade RR
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Abigail Peters
Grade R
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Kayla Fourie
Grade 1
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Lauren Porée
Grade 2
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Brigitte Kassier
Grade 3
Sne Ngobese
JP Zulu and Grade RRR Assistant
Nonhlanhla Bhengu
Grade RRRR
Lindiwe Ngobese
Pre-school Helper
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Lisel Silk
Academic Support / Psychomotor
CUBBIES
"The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out."
– Bill Gates
WOMBLES
Where Love Is Shown Daily.
A caring, nurturing class where each child can safely learn and develop their non-verbal and verbal skills.
GRADE RRR - AGE 4
Learn to Play, Converse with Confidence.
Play is an essential part of early learning. It is the lifeblood of the learning process, allowing children to discover the world around them and supporting the whole child's development.
GRADE RR - AGE 5
Learning, friendship and fun for everyone.
As children play, they are developing the cognitive, socio-emotional and physical skills they will need to take them into successful adulthood.
Grade Placement Guidelines:
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Grade R: Turning 6 years old
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Grade 1: Turning 7 years old
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Grade 2: Turning 8 years old
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Grade 3: Turning 9 years old
JUNIOR GEMS
"Teaching Kids to count is fine but teaching them what counts is best."
- Bob Talbert
GRADE R
Our passion. Their future.
​Socio – emotionally, they develop their emotional intelligence – learning confidence, cooperation, negotiation, sharing, empathy and how to communicate appropriately. Physically their fine motor skills are being practised and developed. These are the foundation building blocks for further learning and success.
GRADE 1
Educating for human greatness.
The beginning of more formal lessons, with Reading, Writing, Maths and Science but still recognising the need for frequent brain breaks and a good dash of fun.
GRADE 2
Creating a community of learners.
A year of consolidation of English, Maths and Science whilst learning to be good citizens who respect others and their property as well as the environment, garnished with Art and Music.
GRADE 3
Igniting a brighter future.
A year to develop leadership and independence, peppered with more music, art and drama. Your child will hone his/her key skills to enter the next important phase in learning.