Started in 1992 by Marelize de Rooy, Greenacres is privately owned, administered and organised using the Barkly House philosophy. Based on Christian principles, we seek to build up trust and mutual respect between staff, children, parents and the community. We are registered with the Department of Education as a private, fee paying day school, dependent for its continuity on parental fees and donations.
The Barkly House belief is that during the first 2 years of a baby's life it relies on instinct, but thereafter it is up to the parents and teachers to encourage the natural love of learning inherent in every child from birth. We have a diverse range of daily activities - morning special time, news time, music & movement, art, puzzle building and games. Midmorning snacktime is followed by free play and story time. School finishes at 12.30pm and those staying for aftercare have a full hearty cooked meal and a nap (if needed).
Every term we are privileged to get a visit from an important community member, for example: - Firemen, in their fire engine, demonstrate the hoses and siren. - Policemen arrive with 'Captain Crime Stop' whom the kids adore. Trips to local small holdings are met with great excitement as we love to learn about the various farm animals. Grade Rs are taken to the various primary schools in the valley for their 'open days'.
Greenacres traditionally has 5 classes with a maximum capacity of 20 children per class, with the exception of our Twinkle Star Class which has a maximum of 10 children.
At times during the day the children will interact with their seniors and their juniors. This promotes care and consideration for each other.
TWINKLE STARS CLASS Age: 1 - 2 years Facilitators: Patty Scott Assistant: Anna Moses
RAINBOW CLASS Age: 2 - 3 years Facilitators: Monique Smit & Wendy Philander
SUNSHINE CLASS Age: 3 - 4 years Teachers: Pam Horwill & Fia Bradfield
MOON CLASS Age: 4 - 5 years Teacher: Gill de Villiers
GREEN STAR CLASS Grade R ages 5 - 6 years Teacher & School Principal: Marelize de Rooy
Phone: 021 789 1879
Fax:
021 789 1879
55(b) Sea Cottage Drive
Noordhoek, Cape Town
Western Cape
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