Preparatory School
St Catherine’s Preparatory School provides our pupils with an enriching education which motivates and enthuses each child to achieve their full potential.
Overview
At St Catherine’s Preparatory School, we lay the foundation for lifelong success. Our nurturing environment, personalized attention, and innovative curriculum inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Guided by Christian values, we develop confident, compassionate young leaders who excel academically and socially.
Explore a community where every child is known, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. A place where education meets inspiration.
Mrs Rodrigues
PREPARATORY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Academics
At St Catherine’s Preparatory School, we lay the foundation for lifelong success. Our nurturing environment, personalized attention, and innovative curriculum inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Guided by Christian values, we develop confident, compassionate young leaders who excel academically and socially.
Overview
Academic Overview
Foundation Phase
In Grades 1-3 the three learning areas are Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills.
Intermediate & Senior Phase
Explore our learning areas offered in the Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6) and Senior Phase (Grade 7).
Foundation Phase
Foundation Phase
Languages
English – Home Language
English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are developed throughout the day. The Letterland Programme is used to help pupils learn the sounds of letters, vocabulary development and letter formation while a love for reading is developed and encouraged through our reading programme, Reading Eggs.
- Afrikaans First Additional Language
- isiZulu Second Additional Language
Numeracy
Mathematics
Numeracy is developed on a daily basis. All concepts are introduced using concrete apparatus and gradually moved to the abstract. Having smaller classes enables the teacher to give individual attention to ensure that the concepts are grasped correctly.
Life Skills
Life Skills centres on the holistic development of the pupils. Religion, Guidance, Physical Education, Music and Computer Literacy are all taught by specialist teachers.
Formal and informal assessments are used throughout the year. Pupils receive a progress report at the end of each term.
Intermediate & Senior Phase
Intermediate & Senior Phase
The following subjects are compulsory for all pupils:
- English Home Language
- Afrikaans/isiZulu First Additional Language (Grade 5-7)
- IsiZulu Second Additional Language (Grade 4)
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Technology
- Social Sciences (History and Geography)
- Economic Management Sciences (Grade 7 only)
- Religious Education
- Computer Skills
- Music and Drama
- Physical Education
- Life Orientation
Assessment is continuous throughout the year with pupils writing weekly cycle tests and exams in November. Pupils receive a progress report at the end of each term.
Academic Support
Academic Support
The school has a qualified Educational Psychologist, Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist to assist pupils in need.
Pupils experiencing difficulties are offered academic support in the afternoons by the subject teachers.
Co-Curricular Activities
Sport
Sporting Activities offered:
- Learn-to-swim programme
- Athletics
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Netball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- We also offer Karate and Golf as optional extra activities
Culture
We offer a wide variety of cultural activities:
- Choir
- Guitar group
- Piano Lessons
- Marimba Group
- Art & Drama Club
- Eisteddfod
- Chess
- We also offer extra activities which are optional, such as Art Club and Ballet.
Other
We offer a variety of other activities:
- Bible Quiz
- Science Club
- Coding
- We also offer optional extra activities which, such as Robotics.
Religion
Spiritual Well-being
Pupils attend Religion lessons where a structured curriculum is followed. Assemblies are held twice a week, where pupils are taught Christian values and morals.
Mass is celebrated regularly and prayer is an integral part of the school day.
Integrated Learning
Educational Entertainment and Outings
We have various organisations who visit the school throughout the year, staging productions or talks, which link up to the themes covered in the different learning areas.
Foundation Phase
Pupils are taken on an educational outing each term.
Intermediate & Senior Phase
Pupils attend retreat once a year which encourages their spiritual development. Educational tours are arranged for each Grade in the third term.
Visitor
Mornings
We would like to invite you to visit our school!
Come and experience what St Catherine’s School has to offer!
