Primary School

In  this  phase  the  essential  skills  of  reading,  writing  and  expressing  oneself  in  English  are  taught.   Daily  reading  and  writing  activities  are  designed  to  develop  all  learners  and  help  them  master  these  skills, as the THRASS method is used to teach learning.

Gr 1 – 3

Primary School

Foundation Phase

Gr 1 – 3

In  numeracy,  the  Singapore  Maths  curriculum,  with  its  strong  emphasis  on  problem  solving,  is  implemented.   Weekly  lessons  in  computers,  music  and  rhythm,  chess,  swimming  and  physical  education,  art,  life  skills  and  Bible  ensure  the  holistic  development  of  the  child.

All  children  are  taught  the  basic  skills  of  team  sports  (netball,  soccer,  cricket  and  hockey)  during  the  school  day.   Three  assessment  reports  per  year  and  parent  afternoons  ensure  that  parents  are  kept  informed  of  their  child’s  progress.

Parents  are  most  welcome  to  meet  with  their  child’s  teacher  if  and  when  the  need  arises.

Intermediate Phase

Gr 4 – 7

Continuous assessment  takes  place  in  all  grades  and  examinations  are  introduced  in  Grade  4  for  the  first  time. Our core-curriculum covers  English,  Afrikaans,  Mathematics,  Natural  Science,  Technology,  Economic  Management  Science, Music, and Arts  and  Culture,  Human  and    Social  Sciences,  Religious  Education  and  Life  Orientation.   Computers  and  Physical  Education  are  a  component  of  Life  Orientation.   Also, we have grade camps once a year; as well as study skills workshops for Grade 4s.

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