Kingfisher's preparatory school phase is split into junior preparatory (grades 1 to 3) and senior preparatory (grades 4 to 7).
Subjects
Learners in the junior preparatory school study the following subjects:
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Life skills
Curriculum
Kingfisher Private School follows the Revised National Curriculum Statements (RNCS) and uses Outcomes Based Education (OBE) assessment standards at all levels. Detailed information about the curriculum can be found on the RNCS web site.
Assessment
A policy of continuous assessment is followed with all tasks and assignments assessed. A form of assessment criteria for the different Learning Areas is kept.
A report is sent home each term. The grade 1 first term report is a Perceptual Progress report. The grade 2 and 3 reports are assessment reports graded on a 1 – 4 scale. An evaluation on homework, involvement, responsibility and co-operation are assessed as good, average and weak. The reports for the 2nd and 4th terms have assessment grading for every Learning Area.
Homework
Homework is an extension of activities done in class and should help the learner achieve mastery by practising new skills.
Grades 1 to 3
- Reading, Numeracy and/or Literacy homework to be done everyday.
- The educator may request items relating to the topic being dealt with at school.
- No homework is to be given over weekends or holidays.
Grade 1
- Homework should not take longer than 15 minutes unless extension work is given to a specific learner at the educator’s discretion.
Grades 2 and 3
- Homework should not take longer than 30 minutes unless extension work is given to a specific learner at the educator’s discretion.
Prize giving
The School has prize giving twice a year, where learners are acknowledged for their hard work.
- Mid year – Certificates are awarded for Written Communication, Reading, Numeracy and Handwriting and Presentation. Silver certificates are awarded when a learner receives a 3 on his or her report and a gold certificate when a learner receives a 4 on his or her report.
- Year end – A certificate is awarded for 100% school attendance. Certificates are awarded for all the Learning Areas, as in the mid year prize giving. Top Reader award is presented to the learner who reads competently and has read the most school readers through the year.
Top Student award is presented to the learner who is the top achiever in all the Learning Areas.
The Junior Sports Person award is presented to a learner who has participated and excelled in school sports.
Sports
The following sports are offered at Kingfisher Private School:
Term 1: Athletics and Swimming
Term 2: Tennis and Cross-country
Term 3: Hockey and Cricket
Term 4: Swimming
Special events/trips
Life skills excursions are undertaken throughout the year and could include a visit to any of the following:
- Kruger National Park
- Fire station
- Water board
- Vet
- Dentist
- Doctor
- Nursery
- Police station
