Pre-School
The Atholton Pre-Primary School is situated on the SW border of the main school campus. We aim to stimulate children in a controlled manner and to have an open minded and positive approach to education focusing on each individual child.
We strive to instil a sense of acceptance, self-determination and a need to succeed in our children. Our goal is to develop good concentration, motivation, problem-solving skills and self-discipline that will guide them into Grade One and equip them for the future.
Our teaching is directed, free learning that gives the child space to learn and play in a safe and structured environment. This philosophy will give them a head start when they begin formal school.
The Pre-Primary School is made up of Grade 000, Grade 00 and Grade 0 classes.
The advantages of being in transition in our own school :
1. Children become familiar with the rules, regulations and the general daily routine of Atholton Primary.
2. The school morning is balanced between informal exploratory play opportunities and carefully planned teacher-directed lessons.
3. Atholton Pre-Primary School’s readiness and language Programmes are foundational and effective in preparing children for the demands of formal education.
4. Exposure to the emergent skills of pre-reading, pre-writing and pre-numeracy ensures our children are ready to meet the demands of “Big School”.
5. Grade 0 children attend weekly music, computer and library lessons at the main campus. We utilise the Tuck Shop weekly and participate in the Junior Primary sports, swimming gala, cross country and concert. This liaison between the qualified pre-school teachers and the specialist staff at the main campus ensures an easy transition into formal school.
Junior Primary Grade 1 – 3
We are a Public School following the newly implemented Curriculum & Assessment Policy Statement. Our Aim is to develop the whole child, providing opportunities which encourage intellectual, emotional and physical growth. Classes are spacious and well-equipped. We have a well stocked Junior Primary Media Centre providing Fiction and Non-Fiction books for all reading ability levels. Reading is important at Atholton and our children are encourage to borrow books from the Media Centre to read for pleasure and enjoyment, in conjunction with the graded reading material used in the formal classroom situation. Atholton is fortunate to have a full-time Remedial Teacher who works closely with the teachers in order to remediate possible weaknesses early in the child’s schooling. All JP pupils are offered opportunities to become involved in the School’s extra-curricular programme which is varied each term. In addition, other activities are offered privately on the School’s premises.
3 classes Grade1, 2 and 3
Senior Primary
The Senior Primary Phase is an important time in a developing child’s life. Our focus is on the whole child and our boys and girls are encouraged to participate fully in what Atholton Primary School has to offer. The growth of the child intellectually, emotionally and physically is important and in order for these characteristics to be developed, we endeavour to create a nurturing environment in which our children feel safe. Our pupils are encouraged to explore all avenues of learning.
Classrooms are spacious and class size is comfortable, allowing for easy movement. Various specialist classrooms are provided for Computer / Internet, Music and Technology to be taught by Specialist teachers in their dedicated areas. Physical Education is also taught by a specialist teacher and good use is made of our full size heated swimming pool and sport fields.
Atholton boasts a beautiful, well equipped Senior Primary Media Centre which our boys and girls visit weekly for formal lessons. It has well-stocked Fiction and Non- Fiction sections and pupils are encouraged to borrow books regularly.
The extra-curricular programme is available to everyone and all children are encouraged to participate in as much as they can, enjoying the interaction that sport encourages and simultaneously learning the various skills that accompany the particular activity being offered.
3 x classes Grade 4 – 7
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