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| Number of students |
67 From age 3 - to Grade 7 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Mostly South African, and a few students from Nigeria and the Congo |
| Most common nationality |
South African |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes - our curriculum is taught in the English vernacular. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Not at the moment - we have not had the need. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Afrikaans and Sanskrit |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
8 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, on occasion |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use Zoom and Google meet |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, and have done so successfully since April,2020. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a multi faith school, all religions are discussed with the children. It teaches them tolerance and compassion. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Primary International Checkpoint exams as well as Conquesta |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average - between 65 and 100% |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Grade 0 - 10 to 15 minutes, Grade 1 - 15 - 20 minutes, Grade 2 and 3 - 20 - 30 minutes Senior grades - 4 - 7 +-45 minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have two or three psychologists that we use. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, from Grade 1 up |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students need to be able to cope with the current curriculum being offered. They are tested accordingly. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline at the moment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, as long as the assessment has been done |
| School start time |
07h45 |
| School finish time |
13h45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes, currently covers a specific route to and from school |
| School provided lunches |
No, children are to bring their own packed lunch. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Karate, Art, private Music lessons, Baking, Coding, Soccer, Yoga, Catrobat Kidz (gymnastics) |
| Sports activities included |
Seasonal sport is offered: basketball, cricket, soccer, athletics |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We play friendly / competitive games against other schools that have small student numbers |
| Facilities at the school |
Science Lab, computer lab, library, playgrounds assembly hall, dining hall |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball area |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a small school based in a beautiful Heritage building on the outskirts of the Johannesburg CBD. Our classes are small and intimate and our teaching staff is caring and passionate about teaching. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We offer the Cambridge International curriculum from Grade 1 - 7. Classes also include Philosophy, Sanskrit, Art and Music. Our foundation phase - Grade 0000 - 0 (age 3 - 6) is a Montessori based education integrated with the St James Foundation Phase curriculum. Every child is given every opportunity to learn and grow. |