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Learners who benefit from smaller learning steps, require repetition and reinforcement, learn best through concrete examples, and need curriculum adaptation may enrol in DCAPS. This pathway supports foundational literacy, numeracy, and life skills development with individualised learning support.
- Who it is for:
- learners who benefit from smaller learning steps, require repetition and reinforcement, and need curriculum adaptation
- How to act on it:
- Apply for enrolment at Forest Town School through the admissions process, based on psycho-educational assessments and suitability for DCAPS.
Learners who can manage academic work with minimal support, follow structured grade-level learning, and are working toward a traditional academic qualification may enrol in the CAPS pathway. This programme prepares students for the National Senior Certificate (Matric).
- Who it is for:
- learners who can manage academic work with minimal support and are working toward a traditional academic qualification
- How to act on it:
- Apply for enrolment at Forest Town School through the admissions process, based on assessment and suitability for the CAPS curriculum.
The TOC pathway is a four-year practical, skills-based programme designed for learners preparing for employment and independent living. It includes a Pre-Orientation year for younger learners and specialisation in skills such as Beauty and Nail Technology or Hospitality. Learners complete the General Education Certificate (GEC) external examination in Year 4.
- Who it is for:
- learners preparing for employment and independent living, including those aged 13 turning 14 and up
- How to act on it:
- Apply for enrolment at Forest Town School through the admissions process, including psycho-educational assessments, to enter the Pre-Orientation year or Year 1 of TOC.
Parents and guardians can pay school fees by using their child's full name and surname as the payment reference. After payment, they must send proof of payment to the accounts office or to the email address payments@fts.org.za.
- Who it is for:
- parents and guardians of learners at Forest Town School
- How to act on it:
- Use the learner's full name and surname as the payment reference, then send proof of payment to the accounts office or to payments@fts.org.za
Parents and guardians can pay for bus tickets by using their child's full name and surname as the payment reference. After payment, they must send proof of payment to the accounts office or to payments@fts.org.za.
- Who it is for:
- parents and guardians of learners at Forest Town School
- How to act on it:
- Use the learner's full name and surname as the payment reference, then send proof of payment to the accounts office or to payments@fts.org.za
Learners in the TOC department programme at Forest Town School can gain real-world working experience at Forest On Cowie, a facility located at 19 Cowie Road, Forest Town. This experience helps build professional skills, work ethos, and can be included in a learner’s CV upon leaving school.
- Who it is for:
- learners aged 12 to 18 in the TOC department at Forest Town School
- How to act on it:
- Participation is integrated into the TOC department curriculum; learners are placed in work experience roles based on their skills and interests.
Forest Town School is seeking donations to support various needs including educational equipment, wheelchairs, computers, transport expenses, staff salaries, and assistance for indigent learners. Donors can contribute financially or otherwise to help meet these needs.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, donors, community supporters
- How to act on it:
- Contact Ingrid Vey via phone at (011) 646 0131 or 082 307 1206, or email ingridv@fts.org.za; or contact Trish Keegan via phone at 082 571 5662, or email trishk@fts.org.za
The school offers monthly bus transport services to students living in Kensington, Woodmead, Orange Grove, Cresta, and Newlands. The service is available for R700 per month, and this price is fixed for the 2022 school year despite rising fuel costs.
- Who it is for:
- parents and guardians of students at Forest Town School
- How to act on it:
- Parents must pay the R700 monthly fee and provide proof of payment with their child's name in the reference line to secure transport.
Learners at Forest Town School can receive one-on-one psychological support tailored to their individual needs, provided by the Psych-Social Department.
- Who it is for:
- learners at Forest Town School
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Psych-Social Department at Forest Town School to schedule an appointment.
The Psych-Social Department provides immediate psychological support to learners experiencing a crisis, such as trauma or emotional distress.
- Who it is for:
- learners at Forest Town School in crisis
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Psych-Social Department at Forest Town School directly during a crisis situation.
Families of learners at Forest Town School can access therapeutic support to improve communication and resolve family-related issues affecting the child's well-being.
- Who it is for:
- families of learners at Forest Town School
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Psych-Social Department at Forest Town School to arrange a family therapy session.
The Psych-Social Department works with the Gauteng Department of Education to support learners transitioning out of school, ensuring continuity of care and services.
- Who it is for:
- learners at Forest Town School exiting the school system
- How to act on it:
- The Psych-Social Department coordinates with the GDE on transition support for learners.