Student Resources

School Hours

• The school gates open at 07h00.
• Grade 4 – 7 Classes Commence at 07h30.
• Grade R – 3 Classes Commence at 07h45.
• Monday to Thursday. The school day ends at 15h00.
• Fridays end at 13h00.
• Activity Periods and Extra Murals periods on a daily basis.
• Daily homework periods.

Lunch Packs

Every child must arrive at school with two well-planned boxes.

• One small – for snack time
• One larger – for lunchtime
• Recommendations for lunch packs will be provided with appropriate items for the various age groups.

Punctuality

Punctuality is a valuable skill that we instill in all our children from their first day. Parents and educators are vital role models in this regard by ensuring that they are always punctual. All latecomers have to report to the office to keep a record of late attendance.

Absentees

If your child has to miss school for illness, please notify the school with a phone call or email. On the return of the child, please send a sick note or explanatory letter with your child to school.

Security

Our main entrance has a buzzer gate (pin required) and CCTV cameras.

Aftercare

Aftercare is provided by Kingdom Preparatory School on the premises from 15h00 – 17h15.

We also incorporate the following

• Regular visits to our library as well as to the community library.
• Grades 1 and 2 attend Speech and Drama classes.
• All children from Grade R attend Movement, Music, Water sport / Hockey, and Soccer / Netball classes.
• Parents are invited to schedule Open Days to come and observe our teachers and children at work.
• We have a well-established intervention team should we need to assist a pupil with specific needs.
• We have multi-disciplinary support team services on our premises: Occupational, Speech, and Language therapy and Educational Phycologist.

Newsletters

• Monthly newsletters keep parents informed about upcoming events and important dates to diarize.
• Weekly class notices are communicated via the teachers.
• Parent-teacher consultations are held after each progress report. Educators will meet with the parents to discuss the child’s progress. You are welcome to make additional appointments should you need to see your child’s educator.
• Broadcast class groups are used to communicate the day-to-day avities.