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Parent Information
| PREPARATORY INFORMATION |
| School Hours |
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| Grade 1 – 2 |
07h40 – 13h40 Mon - Thurs
07h40 – 13h20
Fri |
incl. of our Integrated Day |
| Grade 3 – 7 |
07h40 – 13h20 Mon – Fri |
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At HeronBridge Preparatory School, we subscribe to
an Outcomes Based approach to delivering a mainstream,
academic curriculum. The dynamic programme is built
around the 12 Critical Outcomes as laid down by National
Policy for all education sectors. It is mindful of the
present needs of our community and as such is constantly
evolving. It heads towards the end goal of an IEB exit
exam at Grade Twelve. Our close connection with the
Reception Year and The Senior Phase ensures that the
curriculum is delivered seamlessly.
Foundation Phase
Following the excellent foundation set in Grade R, our
Grade One children enter formal education where the
focus is on developing fundamental Literacy and Numeracy
skills. In order to make learning relevant, an
integrated curriculum is followed throughout this phase.
We follow a comprehensive, multifaceted Literacy
programme, which incorporates international best
practice. Language is central to learning and
consequently reading, written and oral skills are
promoted within this programme in order to develop
creative and critical thinkers who can read fluently and
communicate confidently both verbally and non verbally.
Children today need to be equipped to
participate in an increasingly numerical world and
therefore it is crucial for the learners in this phase
to gain a strong foundation in basic numeracy. The
teaching of Mathematics is integrated with other
learning areas and the children are required to apply
their numerical understanding to real life situations in
order to develop sound problem solving skills.
Our Life Skills curriculum provides the context for the
teaching of Literacy and Numeracy and consists of Life
Orientation (including Bible Education), Natural
Sciences and Social Sciences. Arts and Culture comprises
of Drama, Music and Visual Arts lessons which are taught
by specialised teachers. Regular physical activity forms
a vital part of the curriculum and in the early years of
Grade One and Two, an Integrated Day serves as an
excellent introduction to the various sport’s codes.
By the end of Grade Three our learners have
experienced a creative and well balanced curriculum
which adequately prepares them to apply their learnt
skills to all learning areas offered in the Intermediate
Phase.
Intermediate and Senior Phase
Moving into
this phase (Grade 4 to 7) we continue with a full
timetable, incorporating the same eight Learning Areas.
There is an increased emphasis on higher order thinking
skills and an introduction to Economic and Management
Sciences. The children are required to note current
affairs and broaden their general knowledge. Research
and Presentation Skills are honed in these years.
Co-Curricular Activities
Co-Curricular Timetables
will be issued at the beginning of each season. Please
note that once pupils have registered for a
co-curricular activity they have made a commitment and
will be expected to meet that commitment. They will not
be allowed to come and go as they please and, except in
the case of illness, must excuse themselves in advance
if unable to attend a meeting, rehearsal, practice or
match. The following sporting activities are on offer
during the course of the year (cost inclusive)
Soccer (Gr 3 - 7)
Netball (Gr 3 - 7)
Athletics (Gr 3 - 7)
Cross Country (Gr 3 - 7)
Cricket (Gr 3 - 7)
Tennis (Gr 3 - 7)
Swimming (Gr 3 - 7)
Hockey (Gr 3 - 7)
Mountain Biking (Gr 4 - 7)
Rock Climbing (Gr 3 - 7)
Softball (Gr 3 - 7)
Equestrian and riders are selected to represent
HeronBridge College at Inter-School events.
The
following cultural activities are on offer during the
course of the year
Chess Drama
Choir Computers
Pottery Art
Our Grade
Ones and Twos enjoy an Integrated Day where all the
above activities are scheduled for each child, on a
rotational basis, as a part of their school day.
GENERAL PREP AND PRE-PREPARATORY INFORMATION
Aftercare is run daily from 13h30 until 17h30. Full
details are available on this website (ABOUT
HERONBRIDGE: AFTERCARE).
School Uniforms
We have our own uniform shop on the school property
where you can purchase all your uniform requirements.
This shop is open daily during the school term as well
as on selected days during the school holidays.
Please contact Helen Balabanoff should you need any
information on uniforms. All pupils (Grade 3 – 7) are
requested to buy their own case or satchel. These should
have a hard cover or hard backing in order to protect
books. Pupils in Grades 1 and 2 need the prescribed
school bag and lunch cooler.
Stationery and Text Books
Grade 000 through to Grade 3: For your convenience, and
in order to ensure consistency, the school has secured
the services of related agencies to supply stationery
and workbooks for children in Grades 000-3.These
compulsory packs will comprise of all stationery
required, all writing books, covers, files, etc. and are
delivered directly to the school in preparation for the
new school year. Your school account will be debited
accordingly. Grades 4 through to 7: compulsory writing
books and text books will be ordered for your child and
related costs will be debited to your school account.
Other stationery requirements (pens, rulers, glue,
pastels, etc) may be purchased through any stationery
outlet.
Private Extramurals
Flyers containing information regarding costs and times
of the private extra murals are distributed to the
relevant age groups separately. They are also available
at the office and contact details may be found on the
school’s website. These activities are for the parents’
account. They include:
Catrobatkidz (Gr 000 - R)
Tennis Coaching (Gr R - 2)
Pottery (Gr 000 – R & Gr
3- 7) Brix ‘n Blox (Gr 000 - R)
Drama (Gr R - 12)
Powerplay (Gr 000 - R)
Creative Kids (Gr 000 - R)
Piano (Gr 2-7)
Play Golf (Gr R – 2)
Ballet (Gr 000 – 2)
Tap, Hip Hop and Modern Dancing
(GrR-12 )
General Communication
A school newsletter will be emailed to you weekly and
posted on the website. Incidental communication may be
conveyed to you via the homework diary or by separate
letter. Please remember to keep us updated with your
personal information (contact number, postal address
etc) so that we can reach you in case of an emergency.
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