Junior Preparatory Phase
The Junior Preparatory Phase starts in Grade One and is the year in which our children learn to read and write. Our Grade Two year consolidates these basic foundation skills and encourages ongoing, cross-curricular learning. Grade Three is the last year in this phase is where we prepare our children for the more independent style of teaching and learning in the Senior Phase. Our classes in Grade One and Grade Two consist of 22 children, per class, and this number is increased to 24 children, per class, in Grade Three.
The Junior Preparatory Phase follows an integrated curriculum. A hands-on approach is encouraged. The class teachers focus on Mathematics, English, Life Skills, Life Orientation and Multifaith and Computational Thinking.
The children are also exposed to various specialist subjects. These are isiZulu, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Physical Education, Information Communication Technology, Media, Music, Singing and Art. The Junior Preparatory Phase day starts at 07:30 and finishes at 13:30.
Our Grade One and Grade Two children have an Integrated Day Sports programme in which they are introduced to all the sports that we offer.
The Grade Two and Grade Three children are also encouraged to join the choir and we offer an Orff band to the Grade Threes.
They are encouraged to choose both sporting and cultural activities from our extensive co-curricular timetable which includes swimming, tennis, cricket, soccer, hockey, netball, softball, athletics, art, drama, choirs, equestrian and others.
We also offer a variety of extra-cost activities. The co-curricular programme starts at 14:00.
Through our daily ‘Horse Shoe Promise’ and our school values (“I CARE”) our children, parents and teachers are encouraged to strive for Integrity, Consistency, Accountability, Respect and Excellence in all they do both at school and in their everyday lives.
Outside the classroom
Our Grade One and Two pupils participate in an Integrated Day Programme in which they are exposed to some of the sports on offer at Beaulieu Preparatory School. These include Swimming, Soccer, Netball, Cricket and Softball. In Grade Three the children are expected to participate in two co-curricular activities each week, one of which should be cultural (Art, Drama or Music).
Both our choir and Orff band participate in external events held during the year. They will also display their talents regularly in assemblies and musical soirées for parents.
Our Grade One and Grade Two pupils are exposed to various cultural activities offered at the school and these include art, drama, poetry, choir, orff band and creative writing.
This integrated approach helps produce a happy and healthy child who will love the school day.
