Junior Primary
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Enrolment in Junior Primary (Grades 1 to 3)
Cowan House Preparatory School offers enrolment for children in Grades 1 to 3. The programme provides a nurturing environment with small class sizes and teacher assistants to ensure individual attention. Children benefit from structured academic programmes such as Time2Read, NumberSense, and Thinking Maps, along with co-curricular activities and emotional development support.
- Who it is for
- parents of children in Grades 1 to 3
- How to act on it
- Apply through the school's online application process by visiting the admissions page and submitting the required documents.
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Welcome to ‘big school’! Our Junior Primary offers a warm and nurturing start to your child’s educational journey. With two small classes per grade and the support of dedicated Teacher Assistants, we ensure that each child receives the individual attention they need.
Grade 3 Overnight School Trip
Grade 3 learners are offered an overnight school trip as part of their curriculum experience. This trip fosters independence, teamwork, and adventure while reinforcing learning outcomes.
- Who it is for
- Grade 3 learners
- How to act on it
- Participation is included in the school programme; parental consent is required but no separate application is needed.
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Grade 3 overnight school trip
Participation in the Annual Nativity Play
All Junior Primary learners are invited to participate in the annual Nativity Play, which takes place in November. This event promotes creativity, teamwork, and performance skills in a festive, inclusive setting.
- Who it is for
- Junior Primary learners in Grades 1 to 3
- How to act on it
- Children are selected through teacher-led auditions or group participation; no external application needed.
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Annual Nativity Play in November
Aftercare Services
The school provides aftercare for Junior Primary learners until 17h00 daily, offering a safe and supervised environment for children whose parents require extended care beyond the academic day.
- Who it is for
- parents of Junior Primary learners
- How to act on it
- Enrolment is automatic upon acceptance into Junior Primary; no separate application is required.
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Aftercare until 17h00
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KwaZulu-Natal
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TIME2READ
Key Takeaways
- Grade 1 to Grade 3
- Cowan House Preparatory School
- Hilton, KZN, 3245
- Time2Read Literacy Programme
- NumberSense Mathematics Programme
- Thinking Maps
- Aftercare until 17h00
- Homework restrictions: no work on Wednesdays or weekends
- Sports practice: Tuesday/Thursday (Grades 1–2), Monday/Wednesday (Grade 3)
- Annual Nativity Play in November
- Grade 3 overnight school trip
- Small groups for mathematics and literacy in Grade 3
- CAPS and IEB curricula
- 11 Dennis Shepstone Drive
- Cowan House Preparatory School
- Cowan Cubs – Pre Primary
- Junior Primary
- Senior Primary
- ISASA
- CAPS
- IEB
- Time2Read
- NumberSense
- Thinking Maps
- Speech and Drama Festival
- Care Bear Awards
- Nativity Play
- Hilton, KZN