Preparatory School

Foundation Phase (Grade R-3) and Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-7)

Welcome to our Preparatory school, where we cultivate a nurturing environment rooted in Faith, empowering young minds to flourish.

HEAD of Primary School

Message from Mrs Amanda K. Mashila

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!

Our dedicated teachers instill the values of leadership, fostering a sense of responsibility and integrity in every pupil.

Academics

Our academic curriculum is designed to meet national standards while also incorporating innovative teaching practices to engage and inspire pupils.

Spirituality

Our spiritual programme is integrated into all aspects of school life, empowering pupils to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, God, others, and the world around them.

Sport

Beyond the physical benefits, our sports program instills important values such as dedication, perseverance, and fair play, laying the foundation for success both on and off the field.

Culture

We invite pupils to explore their passions, discover their talents, and embark on a journey of artistic and self-discovery.

Through our commitment to excellence in education, we strive to inspire a life-long love for learning and to guide each child towards their full potential, based on both good academic and strong moral principles.

Academic Excellence

We provide a rigorous academic programme that challenges pupils to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop essential skills for success.

Character Development

We emphasise the importance of character education, promoting values such as respect, integrity, empathy, and responsibility.

Experiential Learning

We believe in the power of hands-on learning experiences to enhance understanding and foster curiosity.

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.

Intermediate Phase

In the Intermediate Phase, pupils build upon the foundational skills acquired in the earlier years and begin to delve deeper into academic content and concepts across the curriculum. Our rigorous academic programme challenges pupils to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply their learning in real-world contexts.

Through project-based learning, collaborative inquiry, and experiential activities, pupils develop essential 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, improved communication, and digital literacy.

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)

Grades 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

Subject Offering is as follows:

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

Grades 4 -7

Subject Offering is as follows:

English Home Language
First Additional Languages – Sepedi and Afrikaans
Mathematics
Natural Science
Technology
Social Sciences – Geography and History
Life Orientation
Religious Education
Music
Art
Physical Education
Robotics

We offer the following programmes in addition to the above

Learner support

Educational psychologist, occupational and speech therapy

Hospitality programme for Grade 3 & 7

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.