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Grade R programme
The Grade R programme provides hands-on, experiential learning focused on doing rather than screen-based engagement.
- Who it is for
- Grade R learners
- How to act on it
- Learners participate through the school's Grade R programme; no separate application or access procedure is stated.
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We believe in beginning early along the road to academic success and as such, in our Grade R programme, a hands on experiential learning experience is encouraged with the focus on doing rather than engaging with a screen.
library and reading rooms
The school makes its library and reading rooms available as part of learners' academic development.
- Who it is for
- School learners
- How to act on it
- Learners use the library and reading rooms through the school; no separate access procedure is stated.
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Our library and reading rooms are at the heart of this development.
language based development programme
Foundation Phase learners receive a language-based development programme designed for the multicultural nature of the country, with the approach continuing into the Intermediate and Senior Phases.
- Who it is for
- Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase learners
- How to act on it
- Learners take part through the school's academic phases; no separate application or access procedure is stated.
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We have adopted a language based development programme in our Foundation Phase which caters to the multi-cultural nature of our country.
CAPS curriculum for Education
Learners receive education under the CAPS curriculum, which the page says all schools must follow.
- Who it is for
- All school learners
- How to act on it
- Learners access it through the school's academic programme; no separate application or access procedure is stated.
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The Education Department has developed a CAPS curriculum for Education which all schools must follow.
Computer Centre
The Computer Centre is used to build learners' confidence across schooling areas, with robotics and coding being added.
- Who it is for
- School learners
- How to act on it
- Learners use the Computer Centre through the school's academic programme; no separate registration or access procedure is stated.
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Our Computer Centre is used to build confidence in all areas of schooling and we are delighted to formally start adding robotics and coding into this.
Learner Support Unit
Learners in Grades 3 and 4 can receive support to bridge learning gaps over a short period.
- Who it is for
- Learners in Grades 3 and 4 who need to bridge learning gaps
- How to act on it
- Learners access the unit through the school; no separate referral or application process is stated.
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We have a Learner Support Unit in Grades 3 and 4 to assist learners who are able to bridge any gaps that they have in a short period of time.
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Reference
https://benjaminpine.co.za/academics/
Key Takeaways
- Benjamin Pine Primary School academics webpage
- Learner-centred and activity-based education approach
- CAPS curriculum followed by all schools
- Learner Support Unit for Grades 3 and 4
- Robotics and coding added to the Computer Centre
- Grade R to Grade 9 phases, with Grade 8 and 9 not in this institution
- School address: 11 Blenheim Road, Farningham Ridge, Pinetown
- Contact: (031) 701-6161; reception@benjaminpine.co.za
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