Junior Primary
Welcome to the leading High School in Durban, with tools to become independent, resilient and self-assured global citizens
Academic Programme
The focus is on equipping girls to enter Senior Primary.
Support Programme
Girls in the different grades have the advantage of structured extra lessons.
Extra Mural Activities
Our girls participate both competitively and socially in sports and attend local.
Aftercare
Our aftercare staff members provide a home away from home for our little girls
Why our Junior Primary?
A message from our Head of Department
Our girls are educated in a nurturing environment which ensuring growth in confidence.
Our Junior Primary School in Durban shares the grounds of Maris Stella, and its many outstanding facilities, with the Pre-School, Prep Phase and High School.
The girls are educated in a nurturing environment which ensures that learners grow in confidence, make progress, and enjoy school. Our passionate staff is committed to providing a holistic, Catholic-based educational programme which promotes excellence.
Family, faith and respect for all are some of the core values of our daily life within the Junior Primary. Our passionate staff is committed to the recognition and encouragement of each girl’s abilities and talents, challenging her development along constructive and creative lines.
Heather Braatvedt
Head of Department: Junior Primary
Why our Junior Primary?
Our Junior Primary department is a vibrant phase of our school offering rich and varied opportunities. The ethos and values to which the school subscribes help create coherence and a sense of belonging.
Here, the focus is on extending and affirming a child’s curiosity, sense of inquiry and ability to make the correct choices. Our hurt-free school policy ensures that girls are given the skills needed to enjoy happy, healthy relationships.
Specifically, our curriculum allows for the development of critical thinking and is relevant, and adaptable to the needs of our pupils.
Learning takes place both at school, and beyond the classroom. Our warm, experienced teachers ensure that our girls are well prepared for an increasingly demanding world.
Academic Programme
Our Grade 1, 2 and 3 classes create the basis of learning by both laying a strong foundation in Mathematics and English, and by the development of critical thinking skills and creativity.
Music, Art and Drama play an important and vital role in nurturing self-confidence, the power of the imagination, and effective communication skills.
Outdoor skills, developed both in sport and by the use of our adventure playground, add a wonderful richness to childhood in our phase. Our focus is on extending and affirming a child’s curiosity, sense of inquiry and ability to make the correct choices.
Continuous assessment takes place to monitor individual progress. Our teachers make themselves available to assist a girl, or girls, who need support for a particular section of the curriculum. If additional support is required, we have professionals are available on-site to assist
Why our Junior Primary?
Support Programme
Continuous assessment takes place to monitor individual progress. Our teachers make themselves available to assist girls who need support for a particular section of the curriculum. If additional support is required, the following professionals are available on site.
If additional support is required the following professionals are available on site:
- School Counsellor
- Educational Psychologist
- Remedial Teacher
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech and Language Therapist
Extra Mural Activities
We strive to create a nurturing environment where each girl is encouraged to participate in a well-structured extramural programme. All girls are given the opportunity to develop their skills through sound coaching that will lead to improved performance and the satisfaction of doing well.
Girls are offered the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams that compete in tournaments and galas. We offer a well-rounded Physical Education programme that aims to develop muscle development, co-ordination and confidence. A wide variety of sport is offered.
Sports
- Ball Skills
- Hockey
- Netball
- Swimming
- Surfing and Bodyboarding (Grade 3)
- Nippers (Grade 3)
- Tennis
Culture
- Choir (Grade 3)
- Private Music Lessons
- Drama
- Puzzle Club
Private Lessons
- Modern and Tap Dancing
- Ballet
- Hip-hop dancing
- Rhythmic gymnastics
- Tennis
- Learn To Swim
- Arts and crafts
- Experi-Buddies
Why our Junior Primary?
Aftercare
The Junior Primary aftercare facility is available from 13h00 to 16h45.
Our team of aftercare staff members provide a home away from home for our little girls. The girls may attend aftercare on a regular basis i.e. on a set day or days per term, or on a casual basis.
Some homework is supervised, though parents are encouraged to still play a part in checking their daughter’s homework. Outdoor and indoor games and refreshments are provided during the afternoon.
