The Hamlet School is a special needs school in Turffontein, Johannesburg, established in 1954 by parents of disabled children
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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Use of the hot house for gardening
The Hamlet School maintains a hot house that requires regular tending. Learners with an interest in gardening can participate in its upkeep, gaining experience in horticulture and responsibility.
- Who it is for
- learners enrolled at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it
- Volunteer for tasks in the hot house as part of the school’s garden programme.
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And for the learner with a green thumb we have a hot house which needs constant tending.
Participation in vocational and craft activities
Learners engage in practical vocational training such as baking, woodwork, sewing, and crafts to develop basic life and work skills. These activities support long-term independence and integration into society.
- Who it is for
- learners enrolled at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it
- Participate in craft and vocational sessions as part of the school's curriculum.
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Learners are encouraged to participate in a number of activities in order to equip them with basic life and work skills, from baking and woodwork to sewing and crafts.
Use of school transport service
The Hamlet School provides a reliable transport service for learners through school buses with qualified drivers. This service collects and drops off learners within the feeder area, offering an alternative to parental transport. Transport fees must be paid to the school when this service is used.
- Who it is for
- parents of learners within the feeder area
- How to act on it
- Pay transport fees to the school to register a child for the transport service.
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We have several school buses with qualified drivers, whom collect and drop-off learners, as an alternative and reliable transport option for parents within our feeder area. Transport fees must be paid to the school when parents make use of this service for their children.
Participation in sports activities
The Hamlet School offers a variety of sports including Athletics (field and track), Cross Country, Soccer, Netball, Softball, and Swimming. These activities promote physical development, teamwork, and life lessons.
- Who it is for
- learners enrolled at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it
- Join any of the sport teams offered through the school’s physical education programme.
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Our learners love their sport and there is no shortage of life lessons to be learnt on the field. We offer Athletics (field and track), Cross Country, Soccer, Netball, Softball and Swimming.
Enrolment at The Hamlet School
The Hamlet School offers education for intellectually disabled learners aged between toddlers and school-going age. Learners are placed into one of five phases: Preparatory (toddlers), Junior, Middle, Senior, and Stimulation. The school follows the CAPS curriculum tailored for disabled learners, focusing on life skills and social integration.
- Who it is for
- parents of intellectually disabled children
- How to act on it
- Contact the school directly to inquire about admission procedures and requirements.
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The Hamlet School currently accommodates approximately 340 intelectually disabled children of all races and school-going ages.
Participation in choir and choral activities
The Hamlet School actively participates in choral verse, choir, and Eisteddfod events, with notable successes. Learners are encouraged to join these cultural and performance-based activities to build confidence and social skills.
- Who it is for
- learners enrolled at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it
- Join the choir or choral group through participation in school-led performances.
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We are very active in choral verse, choir and Eisteddfod, with a number of notable successes.
Facts
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Key Takeaways
- 1954
- Turffontein, Johannesburg
- 340 learners
- CAPS curriculum
- intellectually disabled
- Preparatory to Stimulation phases
- computer centre
- choir
- sports: Athletics, Soccer, Netball, Swimming
- transport service
- transport fees
- kitchen
- occupational therapist
- speech therapist
- nurse
- The Hamlet School
- Parktown
- Sir John Adamson School
- CAPS curriculum