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Foundation Phase

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' COLLEGE MOUNT EDMUNDRef: https://cbcpretoria.co.za/preparatory-school/foundation-phase/

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Collected on 7 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage describing the Foundation Phase at CBC Mount Edmund Preparatory School, which covers Grades R to 3. It outlines the school's CAPS-based curriculum, including subjects like English Home Language, Mathematics, Life Skills, and First Additional Languages, along with co-curricular offerings in sports, music, cultural activities, and special programmes such as coding, swimming, and learner support. The school emphasizes holistic development through play-based learning, Christian values, and inclusive education.

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physical education and safety programmeOngoing

Swimming – Water Safety (all grades)

All learners in the Foundation Phase have access to swimming and water safety training, including the Learn to Swim Programme.

Who it is for
learners in Grades R to 3
How to act on it
Enrol in the school and participate in the swimming programme as part of physical education
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Swimming – water safety
specialised learning programmeOngoing

Participation in the Hospitality Programme for Grade 3

Grade 3 learners can take part in the Hospitality Programme, which introduces them to practical life skills related to food preparation, service, and hospitality.

Who it is for
Grade 3 learners
How to act on it
Enrol in the school and be enrolled in the Hospitality Programme as part of the curriculum
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Hospitality Programme for Grade 3
learner support serviceOngoing

Access to the Dedicated Learner Support Department

The school provides learner support services including access to an educational psychologist, occupational therapist, and speech therapist. These services are available to learners in the Foundation Phase who require additional academic or developmental support.

Who it is for
learners in Grades R to 3 with special educational needs
How to act on it
Parents or guardians may request support through the school’s learner support department
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Dedicated Learner Support Department Educational psychologist, occupational and speech therapy
campus visit opportunityOngoing

Book a tour of CBC Mount Edmund Preparatory School

Prospective parents and guardians can book a tour of the school campus to view classrooms, facilities, and learn more about the Foundation Phase programme. Tours are available by appointment.

Who it is for
parents considering enrolling their child
How to act on it
Contact the school via phone or email to schedule a tour appointment
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Tours available by appointment; +27 (0)12 804 1801; info@cbcpretoria.co.za
co-curricular cultural activity participationOngoing

Participation in cultural activities

Students in the Foundation Phase can join cultural activities such as choir, marimba, drumming, wind ensemble, recorder, guitar, piano, and trumpet. These activities are offered both co-curricularly and through outsourced providers.

Who it is for
learners in Grades R to 3
How to act on it
Enrol in the school and register for cultural programmes through the school’s cultural department
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Co-curricular cultural activities: Choir, Marimba, Drumming, Wind ensemble, Recorder. Outsourced cultural activities: Guitar, Piano, Trumpet.
co-curricular sport participationOngoing

Participation in co-curricular sport activities

Learners in the Foundation Phase can participate in a range of sport activities, including cricket, basketball, hockey, netball, soccer, softball, swimming, and the Learn to Swim Programme. Outsourced options include ballet, karate, and play golf.

Who it is for
learners in Grades R to 3
How to act on it
Enrol in the school and join the sport programme through the school’s sports department
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Co-curricular sport activities: Cricket, Basketball, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Learn to Swim Programme. Outsourced sport activities: Ballet, Karate and Play Golf
specialised learning programmeOngoing

Enrolment in Coding & Robotics (Grade R)

Grade R learners can participate in the Coding & Robotics programme, designed to introduce early foundational digital literacy and problem-solving skills.

Who it is for
Grade R learners
How to act on it
Enrol in the school and be enrolled in the Coding & Robotics programme
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Coding & Robotics

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://cbcpretoria.co.za/preparatory-school/foundation-phase/

Key Takeaways

  • Foundation Phase
  • Grades R-3
  • CAPS curriculum
  • IEB Primary School Initiative (PSI)
  • Class sizes: 25
  • 2 classes per grade
  • Coding & Robotics
  • Time to read (CAPS)
  • Number-sense (CAPS)
  • Sepedi and Afrikaans (First Additional Languages)
  • Swimming – water safety
  • Cricket, Basketball, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming
  • Ballet, Karate, Play Golf
  • Choir, Marimba, Drumming, Wind ensemble, Recorder
  • Guitar, Piano, Trumpet
  • Dedicated Learner Support Department
  • Educational psychologist, occupational and speech therapy
  • Hospitality Programme for Grade 3
  • Tours available by appointment
  • +27 (0)12 804 1801
  • info@cbcpretoria.co.za
  • c/o Cussonia and Pretoria Str, Silverton, Weavind Park, 0127
  • CBC Mount Edmund Preparatory School
  • Mrs Lisa Gerber
  • National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)
  • IEB Primary School Initiative (PSI)