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Preparatory School

Foundation Phase (Grade R-3)

Welcome to our Foundation Phase, where the joy of learning begins

About our Foundation Phase

The Foundation Phase lays the groundwork for academic achievement and holistic development, focusing on building essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning. Through play-based activities, interactive lessons, and thematic units, pupils develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills while cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.

What We Offer

Our curriculum is National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) based and we are aligned to the IEB Primary School Initiative (PSI)

Grade R

Grade R

We offer the following programmes:

  • Coding & Robotics
  • Time to read (CAPS)
  • Number-sense (CAPS)
  • First Additional Language selection
  • Media (library)
  • Religious Education (RE)
  • Music
  • Swimming – water safety

Grades 1-3

Grades 1-3

Subject offering:

  • English Home Language – Time to read (CAPS)
  • First Additional Languages - Sepedi and Afrikaans
  • Mathematics – Number sense (CAPS)
  • Life Skills
  • Physical education
  • Theme knowledge
  • Art education
  • Music Education
  • Religious education
25
Class sizes
2
Classes per grade

We offer the following programmes in addition to the above

Dedicated Learner Support Department

Educational psychologist, occupational and speech therapy

Hospitality Programme for Grade 3

Sport Activities

Our sports programme is built to help pupils develop their skills, foster teamwork, and achieve excellence on and off the field. We offer a wide range of sports for every interest and skill level.

Co-curricular sport activities:

Cricket, Basketball, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Learn to Swim Programme.

Outsourced sport activities:

Ballet, Karate and Play Golf

Cultural Activities

Our cultural programme is aimed to celebrate diversity. Our goal is to help pupils appreciate and respect the wonderful variety of cultures that make up our community. We offer a wide range of cultural activities for every interest and skill level.

Co-curricular cultural activities:

Choir, Marimba, Drumming, Wind ensemble, Recorder.

Outsourced cultural activities:

Guitar, Piano, Trumpet.

Our Facilities

Large Campus

Modern Classrooms

College Library

College Hall

Hospitality Kitchen

College Auditorium

College Chapel

Swimming Pool

HEAD of Foundation Phase

Message from Mrs Lisa Gerber

Welcome to the CBC Mount Edmund Preparatory School website. Whether you're a current student, a potential parent, or a member of our community, we're excited to have you explore and experience the vibrant life and learning at our school.

We provide a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values. Our dedicated team of educators is committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, while building on their character. Our diverse and inclusive community is dedicated to laying the foundation for lifelong success.

Explore our website to see how we integrate Christian values, innovation, IT, reading, sports, and culture into our school life. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.

CBC Mount Edmund Preparatory School, where Learning is an Adventure!

Tours are available by appointment.

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