ACADEMICS: GRADE R

At Simonsberg Primary School we pride ourselves in providing Grade R’s with a safe and secure environment, which is an ideal place for joyful and optimum learning to take place. We currently have 4 Grade R classes; 3 English Home Language classes and 1 dual medium class (Afrikaans/English).

Our focus is on the holistic development of all children. This includes the perceptual, physical (gross and fine motor skills), social and emotional development as well as language development.

We follow the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) laid down by the Department of Basic Education which includes the intervention programme of R-Maths and Emergent Literacy. We have three main subjects: Home Language, Mathematics and Life Skills.

Our team of highly skilled educators aim to provide your little ones with a variety of learning styles, as we understand that not all children learn in the same way.

At the end of the year our goal is to have empowered our learners with the necessary skills and attributes, both academically and emotionally to confidently enter and succeed in Grade 1.

SCHOOL READINESS

A child must be 5 turning 6 years old in the year he/she is in grade 1.

Preference will be given to these children for admission as it is compulsory for them to start grade 1 the following year (turning 7 in grade 1).

Not all children are ready for formal learning in grade 1, therefore grade R is a great opportunity for them to grow and develop to be ready for formal training.