Pre-Preparatory

Pre-Preparatory

Principal's Welcome

From the moment you step through the front door of our Pre-Prep building, you will already begin to feel that our school offers that something extra. The peaceful parklike playground is complemented by an energetic, vibrant atmosphere that announces our school as an inspiring, safe, and happy place. Our family-oriented setting creates a spacious, yet intimate setting where our little ones are prompted to explore, ignite their curiosity, and learn new skills. We pride ourselves on creating a sense of belonging, where students feel welcome and are treated with kindness.


Walking along the corridors, you will see little ones engaged in activities that promote a balance between their social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development. Classroom environments are set up to build confidence, stimulate creativity and encourage inquiry based learning in a playful, interactive and fun way. Our passionate and dedicated teachers focus on the holistic child and our child-centered curriculum ensures that your child is off to a solid start on their educational journey.

In addition to a robust academic programme, we also offer value added extras that places us a cut above the rest including Digital Literacy, Buzzi Bodies (a gross motor programme), swimming and conversational isiZulu lessons as part our curriculum offering.



We welcome positive parent experiences and aim to send out regular communication to keep you up to date with what is happening in your child’s class and at our school. Building relationships is key to your child’s success.

My dedication to Southdowns College goes back to 2008 when I first started as a teacher at the Prep School and later on began teaching at the Pre-Prep, where I now have the privilege of serving as Principal. Over the years, Southdowns College has become very dear to me, and I look forward to welcome you as part of our family!


Barbara Furness


Academics

Southdowns College Pre-Preparatory believes in providing children with the opportunity to develop their full potential and inner discipline through a comprehensive approach within a balanced framework. An inspired, play enriched environment creates the foundation for academic success.


A highly qualified team of teachers together with management have created a safe, secure and nurturing environment for every child. The SDC family offers ongoing parental support and encourages continual involvement in the young life of every child. 


The curriculum is inquiry based based and children will be exposed to the following critical areas of development:

  • Social and Emotional Development (personal conduct and social norms)
  • Cognitive and Perceptual Development
  • Physical Development: Swimming (Orcas) and Gross Motor Programme (Buzzi Bodies)   
  • Language and Literacy
  • Mathematics / Numeracy
  • Knowledge and Skills
  • Creative Arts
  • Global Competencies: Communication Skills, Social skills, Thinking skills, Self-management and Research skills
  • Digital Literacy
  • Music
  • Conversational IsiZulu

Value Added Components

The Southdowns College Family truly believes that the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just that little bit extra. This is a value that all our teachers try to instill in our children and try to portray in our everyday lives. This goes to say, by joining the Southdowns College Family, you too, will receive that little bit extra. 


Included in your monthly school fee, is a variety of value-added benefits, including facilities, care and trained educators. Firstly, the thing that brings joy to any child’s heart, is our extraordinary playground. The ample space and variety of activities really provide a super environment for your children to learn and develop. Many activities are placed outside on our school grounds. Our two break times provide our children with the freedom to run, climb and socialize, as well as tap into their ever-growing imagination. Any professional will tell you that the developmental benefit of this is exponential. 

Our classrooms are not only spacious, but overflowing with educational media, teaching aids and art supplies. Each child has the freedom to move and choose their own activities. Our younger grades have their own in-classroom bathrooms which are much more convenient for their little bodies. Our teachers are well equipped and trained to do the best possible job for your child.


Our senior classes have interactive smartboards, which makes learning our numbers and letter sounds fun and exciting. A huge emphasis is placed on the holistic development of our children, but by saying this, we know that the groundwork for these developments is laid in the physical development of our children. Thus, we provide many opportunities for our children to explore and grow their bodies. 


Our physical education lessons are called, Buzzi Bodies. This gives the children the opportunity to play and grow. Our Buzzi Bodies team are professionally trained, and they have developed specialized lessons for each age group to help extend their specific needs. The Buzzi Bodies team also helps at our sports days, which is a fun, family day, during which we get to show off our sporting achievements and abilities.


Our school, furthermore, has its own indoor swimming pool. This is a heated pool which is run by professional swimming coaches. The Orcas team will meet your child at their specific level. Each child will be met exactly where they are, whether they can swim like a fish, or have never been in the water before. Professionally trained coaches will assist them through this. The Orcas team also hosts a gala twice a year, which parents may attend and watch their children do their best in the swimming pool. 


Our staff form the biggest part of that little bit extra that we give. Highly educated, professional teachers run each of our classrooms. A teaching assistant is present in each class to add extra value and care. They help form the structure and the routine of our classrooms. Without our educators, teacher assistants and help from all our staff members we would not be able to provide the perfect, extra education that we give. 



When you enter our school, you will also be greeted by our friendly security guard, who gets to know each child and family by name. All our staff have adequate first aid training and we have a nursing sister on the premises in case of any emergencies. 

Co-curricular Service Providers

Activities as part of the school morning and included in the school fees.

Extra-curricular Service Providers

After school activities not included in the school fees.

Our Fees

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ORCAS Swim School

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Academic Enrichment Centre

AEC is a school-based therapy centre responsible for the implementation of programmes that will encourages learners to utilise their talents, enhance their skills and experience self-confidence.

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Aftercare

Southdowns College houses a state of the art after-care facility on the premises for children from grades 000 to 6. Care is taken to ensure the children receive sufficient homework supervision and work in different age appropriate methods.

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Contact us

Pre -Preparatory – lolivier @southdownscollege.co.za

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