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JUNIOR

MISSION STATEMENT
We strive for a basic level of Numeracy, Literacy and Life Skills to encourage independence and self-esteem. We aim to nurture a love of learning within an environment of respect, honesty, compassion and laughter. We create a happy atmosphere in which our pupils strive to be the best they can be.

HOW TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We have a team approach. The team consists of the following people:

  • Class teacher
  • Occupational therapist for individual and class therapy
  • Speech Therapist for individual and class therapy
  • Educational Psychologist
  • PARENTS
  • Principal
     
Progress is the most important part of the Junior Phase.
We are the foundation of each child's life long learning process.

The Junior Phase consists of a four year programme:
  • Junior 1 class
  • Junior 2 class
  • Junior 3 class
  • Junior 4 class

GENERAL
  • Our Junior learners are between the ages of 6 to 10, sometimes older if the learner is not yet ready to move into the Intermediate Phase of the school.
  • Perceptual skills are taught throughout this phase as these skills are the basis for all learning. Therapist support is viewed as a vital element in the educational process.
  • Numeracy: We start with pre-numeracy skills. The pupils discover numbers through the use of concrete aids. All the numeracy skills that are required of a young learner are taught in the Junior Phase.
  • Literacy: Reading, writing and communication are very important. We start with the basic pre-reading, writing and communication skills. The learner gets individual attention and works on his/her own programme.
  • Life skills are very important in the Junior Phase. Life skills address the need for the child to achieve greater independence, it includes cookery, arts a craft, music, computers & physical education.

THERAPISTS
  • The Junior Phase has the support of a part-time Educational psychologist, full time Speech and Language therapist and Occupational therapist.
  • Speech and Language therapy and Occupational therapy sessions depend on the need and assessment results of the individual child. Our pupils receive:
    • individual
    • small group and/or
    • class therapy.
  • Each class has a weekly session with the Educational psychologist who co-ordinates the scheme for Personal Social Skills. The Educational psychologist also attends to any immediate problems the pupils may have.

OUTINGS

  • Twice a term our Junior Learners participate in one theme based outing as well as a shopping outing to neighbouring stores.

Please be ensured that your child’s best interests are always considered of importance to us.

Thank you
TINNY LEBEPE
HOD Junior Phase
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