Whizzkid Pre-primary School | Prospectus 2019

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Background | Whizzkidz Academy Pre-primary School

 

Whizzkid Montessori began over 22 years ago in a little log cabin, with 10 kids. Over the years we have grown in leaps and bounds, and are now the foremost early childhood development institute in the Mackenzie Park area, and after 22 very successful years we are now becoming one of the most sought-after pre-primary schools in the area.

Our curriculum, although Montessori based, is not restricted to the Montessori Method, wherein we combine certain aspects of the national curriculum method as well and other proven learning methods to give our learners a complete and well-rounded education.

The Montessori Method of teaching focuses on an individualised method of teaching, aided by numerous specialised equipment. Although we encourage freedom of development, it is done in a structural manner.

Our main aim is to ensure that your child is school ready by the time he/she graduates from the school, in all aspects; from their physical and social requirements to their psychological and emotional needs, which are all brought together in a well prepared environment.

The dedicated staffs at Whizzkid Montessori create an atmosphere conclusive to learning and developing, by creating a happy yet disciplined, free yet guided, and fun yet structured environment, to bring the best in your child.

Although we prescribe a minimum of two years, an even earlier start will ensure a more solid foundation. If your child has spent sufficient time at our learning centre, we guarantee that your child will be able to read, write and do basic mathematics by the time he/she graduates. This has also helped gain recognition in all main stream schools, where learners from our preschool often feature in the top ten percentile of their grade, proving once again that we have a winning recipe for success.

You as a parent remain the main educator of your child. Together with us as teachers, we can form a partnership wherein your child can develop. To achieve this, you as the parent must be involved with your child and be interested in his/her joys and sorrows. We as the school will support you and help you turn your child into a Whizzkid.

 

 

 Payment

• All fees must be paid between the 1^st and 7^th of every month for that particular month.
• Ismail & Dahya Attorneys are in charge of the collection of outstanding school fees. Failure to pay on the stipulated times will result in a 10% late payment penalty being charged.
• A one month’s written notice must be given to the school if you take your child out for whatever reason. You will be held liable for those months, whether your child attends or not.
• No cash is collected at the school for safety reasons unless prior arrangements have been made. All fees must be paid either through electronic transfer or debit order into our school banking account, with the child’s name as reference.
• The school’s banking details are as follows:

 

Name of account: Whizzkid Montessori Bank:                   First National Bank – Park Place East Branch code:                  252605 Account number: 62079296507 ————————————————————————— Name of account: Whizzkid Montessori Bank:                   First National Bank – Park Place East Branch code:                  252605 Account number: 62096376902

 

Official Times

We offer both Half Day & Full Day options:

Half Day:  (Mon-Thurs)     8am – 12.00pm, (Fri) 8 am – 11.30am

                    

We follow the government school calendar and close during school holidays.

No meals are provided for the half day. A prepared lunch box must be sent in.

 

Full Day:      7.15am – 5pm

 

8am – 12pm                   :         teaching time 12.30pm – 1pm     :         lunch time 1.30pm – 3.15pm   :         nap time 4pm – 5pm           :         snack, arts and activities

 

Although we follow the government school calendar, we are closed during the holidays for each term for our Half Day Learners. We are open for our full day parents during the school holidays if required, and only close for the December holidays by the 15^th of December. We re-open for school in the New Year according to the Schooling Calendar and a few days earlier for our Full Day Learners.

Syllabus & Teaching guide

In order to keep you well informed on the teaching being conducted on a daily basis you will be receiving a term syllabus at the beginning of each term. This will highlight for each respective grade all the class work being conducted theme and artwork, giving parents the opportunity to be well informed on what is taught weekly. Parents will be required to follow the term syllabus and assist with any requirements needed. This gives you a chance to be involved in your child’s education on a termly basis.

 

Compulsory P. E Curricular Activity

We have a compulsory physical education and sporting activity which is offered by Mark Naik Academy for all our age groups from 2-3 years old up to Grade R’s. This activity is offered on a weekly basis, 45 min per session per age group. This has been selected by our school as a compulsory activity enhancing the learner’s gross motor skills and physical enjoyment for all learners. The payment for this activity is as follows:

 R40 a month payable as a once of fee or over a two month structure that is end of Jan & end of February (R40 x 12 = R480 ).

 

 

Extra-Curricular Activities

In an effort to offer your child a more comprehensive and balanced education, we offer a variety of optional extracurricular activities. These activities are conducted by private institutions at the school (except swimming), at an additional fee. Please indicate which of the following activities you would like your child to participate in, and we will provide you with more information on these:

-Soccer Starz                                   – Baking Academy                         – Speech & Drama

-Pottery                                          – Karate                                             

-Freestyle Dancing                      – Stimuzone (Computers)

The extracurricular activities are optional additions to the normal schooling activities. A minimum of a month’s notice must be given, in writing, if there are any cancellations of any particular activity. Failing to do so, you will be liable for payment until written notice is given. Information booklets and fees for these activities are provided by the school’s office.

 

Lunch Break

We have three separate lunch breaks for the different age groups:

 

10:15 am – 11am            : Grade 0000 and babies 9.30 am  – 10: 15am                  : Grade 00 & Grade 000 10:15am – 11am             : Grade R

 

The lunch break and playtime is under the supervision of the child’s teacher. Parents must please supply their child with their own healthy lunch box for their mid-morning break , for both Half Day and Full Day learners. The teachers will see that the food is stored until snack time. The school runs a tuck shop as well, for extra little goodies. The tuckshop goodies range from R1c to R5. Every Friday there will be a hot dog sale @ a cost of R20 per hotdog.

 

Readiness Packs for the Year

Each child will be required to purchase their curriculum books from the school, which are sold separately at an additional cost, and would be used throughout the year. The cost of the book package is listed below:

 

COSTING FOR CURRICULUM BOOK PACKAGE   Grade 0000 (2-3 YEARS) = R350 Grade 000 (3-4 YEARS) = R350 Grade 00 (4-5 YEARS)= R350 Grade R (5-6 YEARS) = R550

 

Stationery must be provided by the parents.

 

Stationery List

Please label each individual item of stationery and send to school.

 

Toddlers (2-3 years)	Grade 000 (3-4 years)	Grade 00 & Grade R (4-5 years) & (5-6 years)
		1 x Steadtler Twistables
2 Boxes of Jumbo Crayons	2 x Box of Jumbo Crayons	1 x document holder
		1 x 50 Page Flip File
2 x 30 Page Flip File	1 x 30 Page Flip File	1 x 30 Page Flip File
1 x Colouring Book	1 x Colouring Book	1 x Colouring Book
1 x Large Pritt	1 x Large Pritt	3 x Large Pritt
1 x Empty 2lt Ice Cream Container	1 x Empty 2lt Ice Cream Container	1 x Empty 2lt Ice Cream Container
2 x Box Of Roelf’s Clay dough	2 x Box Of Roelf’s Clay dough	2 x Box of Roelf’s Clay dough
		1 x Eraser
Bucket & Spade	Bucket & Spade	1 x Sharpener with Container Bucket & spade
2 x Box tissues	1 x Blunt Nose Scissor	1 x Blunt Nose Scissors
2 x wet wipes	1 x Box of Colour twistables
1 x Apron	1 x Apron	1 x White Board A4 &             4 x White Board Markers
1 x A4 72 pg Exercise Book	2 x HB Pencils	1 x Box Of HB pencils
Roelf’s Wooden Paint Brush No.7	Roelf’s Wooden Paint Brush No.7	1 x Ruler
1 x Arch lever file	1 x A4 72 pg Exercise Book	2 x box Colour Pencils
	2 x Box Tissues	2 x A4 72 pg Exercise Book
	2 x Wet Wipes	2 x box tissues
	1 x Arch lever file	1  x wet wipes
		Roelf’s Wooden Paint Brush No.7

 

All Learners are required to bring in the above stationery according to their specific age group. This stationery will be used in class for the whole year. All items to be labelled & placed in a 2lt Ice Cream Container.

 

School Uniform & Daily Wear

 

The school has a compulsory uniform which consists of four T-shirts colour coded to the four days of the week i.e. Mon-Thurs. These t-shirts will be compulsory for all learners to wear on a daily basis with a blue or black jeans /shorts and a comfortable takkie. No t-shirt has been allocated for Friday making it a casual day allowing learners to come dressed in appropriate comfortable attire from home.

 

During the winter period the same t-shirt must be worn on top off an inner/polo neck with any jacket of your choice. There will be a winter tracksuit also available to purchase but this does not form a part of the compulsory school uniform. The cost of the four t-shirts will be R650. Sizes will be given to you upon enrolment to view so that the correct order can be placed.

 

VERY IMPORTANT: Please label all clothing and items.

 

Entertainment & Event Package

 

We have put together a very “Fun Filled yet Educational” Programme to accommodate all learners partaking in all events, shows & excursions for the year. A once of non-refundable fee will be payable to the school. The fee for the yearly event package will be given to you in the New Year & Is payable to the school upon enrolment in cash. This Entertainment & event package includes the following: Puppet shows, excursions, and Fun days at school each with a magic & clown show, jumping castles etc. as well as entertainment from Clamber Club entertainers. The price of this package will be confirmed in the New Year, payable over 2 months i.e. end of Feb and end of March.

 

 

 

Communication to Parents via SMS & Newsletters.

 

In an effort to keep you informed of all the happenings at the school, new themes, events, activities, outings, etc, our most effective means of communication with you is our newsletter which we try to send on a bi-weekly basis via email as this is the best means of communication from the school hence valid email addresses will have to be provided by the parents so you may receive all communications.  An invoice and statement of account will also be sent out monthly via email.

 

Although communication will be sent most of the time by email, we request the parent to check their bags daily for any urgent letter that may have been sent home manually.

 

We communicate with parents through an SMS system, you will be required on admission to nominate one cell no, whereby notifications will be sent from the school directly to you.

 

Progress meetings and feedback to parents

At Whizzkids we establish a sound parent/teacher relationship ensuring that feedback on our learner’s progress is given to parents on a timely basis. We will be hosting two progress meetings in June and in November for the year in the evenings whereby parents attend, receiving not only a progress report but an in-detail assessment of your child.

 

 

Calls & Queries

Please reserve all calls during teaching hours (8am – 12pm) unless in an emergency, as this distracts lessons. All queries will be dealt with during your child’s break. You may contact your child’s respective teacher during lunch break.

 

Conclusion

• All out teachers are First Aid trained
• We have a 24hour armed response
• Paramedics on call
• Panic button linked to our security company
• CCTV Cameras in all classes and outdoor premises.

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Whizzkid Montessori as your preferred choice of Pre School for your little star. I trust that you will not be disappointed.

 

I hope that this will be the beginning of a long and mutually beneficial relationship.

 

If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate contacting me or any of my staff members.