The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

- Benjamin Franklin
Change is the end result of all true learning.

- Leo Buscaglia
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

- Nelson Mandela
Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.

- George Washington Carver
The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.

- Malcolm Forbes

Curriculum

WJPS follows the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The Foundation Phase covers:-  Home Language (English)  First Additional Language (Afrikaans)  Second Additional Language (Zulu)  Mathematics  Life Skills

Mimio Teach

Mimio Interactive teaching system is used in every class.

Half class Teaching

Our half- class strategies allow our staff to teach and facilitate in smaller group situations for selected lessons.

Computers

Children attend computers from Grade 1. Programs used support classroom lessons and very basic literacy is covered.

Media Center

Learners are taught to borrow books and we instill a love of reading. Research begins in Grade 3.

Music

All children attend Music lessons and we have a very active Grade 3 Choir which participates in festivals and shows with other schools.

Sport

All children do PE lessons and are given an introduction to the formal sports including soccer, rugby, cricket, netball, hockey, and athletics. In addition, an extracurricular sports program is offered.

Remedial Support

We have a full time Remedial teacher and a Support teacher. They work with individuals and small groups of children during school hours.

Speech and Occupational Therapy

Speech and Occupational therapists practise here during school hours. This is a private arrangement between parents and therapists.

Aftercare

We offer an excellent privately run aftercare with an extensive activity program.

Extramural

An optional extramural program is offered for children. A variety of activities such as chess, construction games, brain teasers, Readers are Leaders, Cross country and others are offered.

Strong Foundations

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

- Benjamin Franklin

Change is the end result of all true learning.

- Leo Buscaglia

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

- Nelson Mandela

Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.

- George Washington Carver

The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.

- Malcolm Forbes

Curriculum

WJPS follows the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The Foundation Phase covers:-  Home Language (English)  First Additional Language (Afrikaans)  Second Additional Language (Zulu)  Mathematics  Life Skills

Mimio Teach

Mimio Interactive teaching system is used in every class.

Half class Teaching

Our half- class strategies allow our staff to teach and facilitate in smaller group situations for selected lessons.

Computers

Children attend computers from Grade 1. Programs used support classroom lessons and very basic literacy is covered.

Media Center

Learners are taught to borrow books and we instill a love of reading. Research begins in Grade 3.

Music

All children attend Music lessons and we have a very active Grade 3 Choir which participates in festivals and shows with other schools.

Sport

All children do PE lessons and are given an introduction to the formal sports including soccer, rugby, cricket, netball, hockey, and athletics. In addition, an extracurricular sports program is offered.

Remedial Support

We have a full time Remedial teacher and a Support teacher. They work with individuals and small groups of children during school hours.

Speech and Occupational Therapy

Speech and Occupational therapists practise here during school hours. This is a private arrangement between parents and therapists.

Aftercare

We offer an excellent privately run aftercare with an extensive activity program.

Extramural

An optional extramural program is offered for children. A variety of activities such as chess, construction games, brain teasers, Readers are Leaders, Cross country and others are offered.

Strong Foundations