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Learner Support

Umhlali Preparatory SchoolRef: http://umhlaliprep.co.za/learner-support/

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document describes the REACH Centre at Umhlali Preparatory School, which provides holistic learner support through counselling and academic remediation for students facing emotional or academic challenges. The centre offers individual and group therapy sessions and collaborates with psychologists, speech therapists, and counsellors. It highlights the REACH team members and initiatives like the Friendship Benches to promote inclusion. The school is located in Umhlali, Ballito, and contact details are provided.

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counselling and therapeutic supportOngoing

Individual and group therapy sessions at the REACH Centre

Learners at Umhlali Preparatory School can access individual and group therapy sessions through the REACH Centre. These sessions are designed to support students facing emotional or academic challenges, helping them overcome barriers to learning in a safe and inclusive environment.

Who it is for
learners at Umhlali Preparatory School from Grade R to Grade 7
How to act on it
Contact the REACH Centre via telephone to schedule a session
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Our centre provides a range of creative and functional spaces for both individual and group therapy sessions.
peer inclusion initiativeOngoing

Friendship Benches for social inclusion

The school has installed Friendship Benches to help learners who feel lonely or excluded during break times. The Grade 7 Friendship and Care Service group supports these learners, encouraging peers to invite others to join them with simple words like 'You can sit with us…'.

Who it is for
learners at Umhlali Preparatory School who feel isolated or excluded
How to act on it
Use the Friendship Benches during break times; participate in peer inclusion efforts led by Grade 7 students
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Our Friendship Benches aim to assist pupils who feel lonely or not included at break time.

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Reference

http://umhlaliprep.co.za/learner-support/

Key Takeaways

  • Umhlali Preparatory School
  • REACH Centre
  • Learner Support
  • Counselling
  • Emotional challenges
  • Academic challenges
  • Friendship Benches
  • Grade R to Grade 7
  • 032 947 1065
  • 2 School Road Umhlali Ballito
  • Umhlali Preparatory School
  • REACH Centre
  • Janelle Hunt
  • Corlia Hellberg
  • Marli Venter
  • Andrea Taylor
  • Veronica Gahagan
  • Bridgette Heydenrych
  • Jacqueline Koen
  • Ashleigh Holtshausen
  • Leila Sharp
  • Minda Frantzen
  • Rhythm & Roots Music Festival
  • Alumni
  • Foundation Phase
  • Senior Preparatory