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Foundation Phase: Gr 1 – Gr 3

NORTHERN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://npps.co.za/grade-1-grade-3/

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Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage section for Northern Park Primary School describing the Foundation Phase for Grades 1 to 3. It explains how teachers plan and assess learners using continuous assessment aligned with the CAPS curriculum, and lists key learning areas (Literacy, Numeracy, Life Skills) and language instruction details (English as language of instruction with Afrikaans and isiZulu as First Additional Languages, as part of an incremental introduction pilot). It also outlines annual events (Fun-Gala, Fun-Sports Day, Nativity Play), excursions, media centre support, and compulsory homework and weekly afternoon enrichment activities by grade.

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Reference

https://npps.co.za/grade-1-grade-3/

Key Takeaways

  • School: Northern Park Primary School
  • Grades covered: Foundation Phase (Grade 1 to Grade 3)
  • Assessment approach: Continuous Assessment (informal and formal for CAPS for Grade R, 1, 2, 3; informal for Foundation Phase sections described)
  • Curriculum: CAPS curriculum followed
  • Learning areas (Grade 1): Literacy, Numeracy, Life Skills
  • Language programme: Pilot school for Incremental Introduction of African Languages; English instruction from Grade 1 progressing year-on-year; Afrikaans and isiZulu as First Additional Languages
  • Annual major events: Fun-Gala, Fun-Sports Day, Nativity Play
  • Art/Technology: Art Exhibition towards end of each academic year
  • Excursions: Curriculum-based excursions by each grade
  • Homework: Compulsory Monday–Thursday; reading, spelling, bonds and tables (Foundation Phase)
  • Media Centre: Well-stocked; interactive Smart Board; books purchased through school fees
  • Afternoon activities (Grade 2): Language Enrichment, Ball-Skills Programme; swimming lessons in first and fourth terms
  • Afternoon activities (Grade 3): Language and Mathematics Enrichment; Mini-Cricket, Mini-Soccer, swimming
  • Northern Park Primary School
  • CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement)
  • Media Centre
  • Hello Marketing