Pre-grade “Little Chappies”
December 12, 2023 2024-09-06 16:39Pre-grade “Little Chappies”
Pre-Grade
Welcome to the Little Chappies
Who are the Little Chappies?
Our pre-grade boys are fondly known as the “Little Chappies” across the college. The senior boys don the infamous green-striped blazers (circa 1935) known as the “Chappie” therefore making our littlest men of honour known as the Little Chappies. The Little Chappies comprise of the Grade 000 (aged 4 years old) to Grade 0 for our pre-grade.
A day in the life of a Little Chappie
Our educators follow the structured day as set-out by CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy) this includes the various ring-times namely morning, science, mathematics, perceptual, discussion, art activities, music and movement, and story-time. In Grade 0, the boys are prepared for Grade 1 with the introduction of Letterland and pre-reading and writing skills.
During the course of the day, the boys participate in sport which is facilitated by Sports4Hope. Playtime is constructive and meaningful as this continually develops your son’s social and emotional skills, gross and fine motor as well as perceptual skills
The Little Chappies are included in College activities such as liturgies, library and liturgical singing. The boys actively participate in the ethos of the school with charity drives, campaigns and retreats
Small
Classes
Well-balanced classroom management with individual attention given to boys
Specialist
Educators
Qualified degreed educators with updated specialist knowledge in foundational teaching.
Inclusive
Fees
Outings are included. Holiday Club is included for school holidays.
Educating
for Life
Coding, Robotics from Grade 000 to Grade 0. Computer Skills are taught from Grade 0 to lay the foundation for future careers by creating critical thinkers.
On-site
Support
We do offer counselling, enrichment classes, occupational therapy and speech therapy on site.
Holistic
Support
The well-being of your son is important to us. We encourage "an open-day" policy with the parents to ensure that all of the child's needs are taken care of.
Enriching Enjoyment
The pre-grade staff work tirelessly on enriching the children’s school day with themed days to create excitement and fun while learning.
The boys dress-up, and participate in activities based on the dedicated theme. Occupation Day, Dr Seuss Day, Letterland Picnic, Superhero Days, Readathon and much more.
Extra-murals
The College has in-house extra-murals facilitated by the staff and rotates termly. These include Garden Club, Wildlife Club and STEAM Club. We do offer additional extra-curricular actitvies at the expensee of the parents which include Little Kickers, Dance Mouse and Tumbling.
The Junior Primary School offers our boys a solid grounding and preparation for what is later required, while allowing the boys the time to grow in a caring and nurturing environment.
