Foundation Phase
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Parent-teacher interviews
Parents can schedule personal interviews with teachers at convenient times throughout the year to discuss their child's progress. These are in addition to the formal termly interviews.
- Who it is for
- parents of learners in Grades 1 to 3
- How to act on it
- Schedule interviews directly with the class teacher outside of the set termly interview dates
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Personal interviews between parents and teachers are encouraged, at convenient times, throughout the year over and above the first term and the third term set interviews.
Foundation Phase education for Grades 1 to 3
Blairgowrie Primary School offers a structured Foundation Phase curriculum for learners in Grades 1 to 3, covering English (Home Language), Afrikaans (First Additional Language), Mathematics, Life Skills, and additional coding and media skills. The programme includes continuous assessment, homework routines, and formal reporting.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 1 to 3 and their parents
- How to act on it
- Apply for admission to Blairgowrie Primary School through the official admissions process
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Grades 1 – 3 The Foundation classes have busy, happy days that are filled with fun whilst the learner works and experiences the important and necessary skills for life and further learning.
Institution Learning Support Programme (ILSP)
Extra lessons before and/or after school are available for learners needing support in literacy or numeracy. These sessions are conducted by the class teacher and aim to help learners consolidate their understanding of core subjects.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 1 to 3 requiring consolidation in literacy or numeracy
- How to act on it
- Parents must encourage and arrange attendance through the class teacher
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Learners who may require consolidation in either numeracy or literacy are encouraged to attend these sessions.
Homework book usage and parental involvement
Parents are required to sign their child’s homework book daily after homework is completed, using it as a communication tool with the class teacher about daily assignments and progress.
- Who it is for
- parents of learners in Grades 1 to 3
- How to act on it
- Obtain and use the homework book provided by the school; sign it daily after homework is completed
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Parents are asked to sign the book daily after homework has been completed and to use this as a means of communication with the class teacher.
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Reference
https://blairgowrieprimary.org.za/foundation-phase/
Key Takeaways
- Grades 1 – 3
- CAPS Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement
- 2012
- English (Home Language)
- Afrikaans (First Additional Language)
- Mathematics
- Life Skills
- Coding and Media Skills
- Continuous Assessment
- Homework books
- No homework weekends
- No tests on Mondays
- Learning Support teacher
- Institution Learning Support Programme (ILSP)
- Formal assessments recorded
- Termly reports
- Parent-teacher interviews
- Blairgowrie Primary School
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