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JUNIOR PRIMARY

CORDWALLES PREPARATORY SCHOOLRef: https://cordwalles.co.za/junior-primary/

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage section from Cordwalles Prep School's website describing the Junior Primary phase of their boys' preparatory school in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. It outlines the curriculum, teaching staff, facilities, sports, cultural activities, and enrichment programs designed to support holistic development for boys in Grades 1 to 3. The school emphasizes a boy-centered environment focused on building confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and character through outdoor learning, technology integration, and community engagement.

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educational activityOngoing

Weekly Outdoor Learning in the Environmental Classroom

Each week, one Junior Primary grade participates in outdoor learning sessions in the Cordwalles forest with Sam Hubble, focusing on environmental education, outdoor skills, and exploration of local fauna and flora.

Who it is for
boys in Grades 1 to 3 at Cordwalles Prep School
How to act on it
Attend scheduled weekly sessions in the forest as part of the Junior Primary curriculum.
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Each week, one of the Junior Primary grades goes down into the forest with Sam Hubble, a passionate, knowledgeable advocator of outdoor education.
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Use of the NumberSense Programme for Numeracy

The NumberSense programme is the core approach used to teach numeracy in all Junior Primary classes at Cordwalles Prep School.

Who it is for
teachers and students in Grades 1 to 3
How to act on it
Teachers implement the NumberSense programme during numeracy lessons.
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Cordwalles has adopted the NumberSense programme as the core approach to teaching Numeracy.
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Use of the Matific Programme for Homework

Boys in the Junior Primary are required to use the Matific programme for homework to reinforce numeracy concepts taught in class.

Who it is for
boys in Grades 1 to 3 at Cordwalles Prep School
How to act on it
Access the Matific programme online using provided login details to complete homework assignments.
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All Junior Primary classes make use of the Matific programme for homework to support the concepts which are covered in the classroom.
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Weekly IT Lessons for Junior Primary

All Junior Primary classes attend weekly hour-long IT lessons led by a specialist IT teacher, where boys learn foundational digital skills related to classroom themes and skill checklists.

Who it is for
boys in Grades 1 to 3 at Cordwalles Prep School
How to act on it
Attend weekly IT lessons as part of the regular school schedule.
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Each class attends weekly hour-long IT lessons led by our specialist IT teacher.
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Book a tour of Junior Primary

Prospective parents can book a tour of the Junior Primary campus at Cordwalles Prep School to experience the school’s boy-centred learning environment, facilities, and teaching approach firsthand.

Who it is for
prospective applicants and parents
How to act on it
Visit the school’s website and select the 'Book a Tour' option in the Admissions section.
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Book a Tour How To Apply Fees FAQs Term Dates Grade 4 Scholarships Grade 5 Merit Awards Uniform Shop

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal, Msunduzi Local Municipality

Reference

https://cordwalles.co.za/junior-primary/

Key Takeaways

  • Junior Primary
  • Grades 1-3
  • Pietermaritzburg
  • Cordwalles Prep School
  • Derryn Odell
  • Wendy Fryer Dudley
  • Kristy Burt
  • Dorrianne Julius
  • Kim Nero
  • Hayley Tweedale
  • NumberSense programme
  • Matific programme
  • Environmental Classroom
  • Sam Hubble
  • Outreach projects
  • Mums and Sons / Dads and Lads events
  • Grandparents’ Day
  • Rugby, cricket, hockey, soccer, swimming
  • Weekly IT lessons
  • Annual production by Grade 3
  • 101 Howick Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
  • Cordwalles Prep School
  • Derryn Odell
  • Wendy Fryer Dudley
  • Kristy Burt
  • Dorrianne Julius
  • Kim Nero
  • Hayley Tweedale
  • Sam Hubble
  • Pietermaritzburg